If you've ever tried an exercise class in jeans, you know what a difference the right clothing can make. Check out HerRoom'sīounce Test videos to see how various high impact sports bras perform.įor both indoors and out, choose the right bottoms for the activity.
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Other features to look for include wide straps, full coverage cups, and back support provided by bras with racerbacks, T-backs or kicked in straps. Best of all are sports bras constructed with bothĬompression and encapsulation. For this, you'll want a bra that featuresĮncapsulation, with each breast in its own pocket. High impact activities include running, basketball, volleyball, tennis or any exercise with jolting motion. These bras usually featureĬompression, which, like an ace bandage, holds the breasts firmly against the chest to minimize bounce. Low impact bras are good for yoga, golf, walking, cycling and other sports that cause minimal wear-and-tear. Because breast bounce during exercise can be painful and can even damage delicate breast tissue you'll need a bra that minimizes breast movement. Start by choosing a bra that's right for the activity. The right activewear bra can make a huge difference in the comfort and effectiveness of any exercise. So, if you participate in various sports or exercise activities, you may need several different sports bras. Manufacturers often categorize their sports bra lines by the level of impact and exercise intensity. Wearing a sports bra will help prevent damage to the breast tissue. If you go without, you're risking causing permanent breast sagging over time. Regardless of how intense your activity is, you need to wear a sports bra to prevent breakdown of your Cooper's ligaments and reduce breast bounce.