Why do I need to wear a sports bra?
The breasts are supported primarily by ligaments, with secondary support coming from the skin alone. The skin surrounding the breasts stretches easily, which can cause the breasts to sag. This phenomenon cannot be reversed, which is why at Move Active we believe that prevention is better than cure. Therefore, the aim of your sports bra is to reduce the movement of the breasts during physical activity as much as possible. Plus, it actually hurts to run without a fair amount of support! A supportive sports bra should be an essential, not an extra.
Do I need a sports bra even if Ive got small breasts?
It is important for all breast sizes to have decent support during physical exercise, as even among 34As, tests found that breast movement ranged up to an average of 4cm away from the resting place of the body. No matter what your cup size is, you still need extra support during physical exercise.
Do I need a different sports bra for different sports?
You will require a higher impact level sports bra the greater the impact of your chosen exercise is. This is because during an activity such as football the motion of your bust is far greater than during an activity such as yoga. See our Activity Selector (LINK) for an idea of the impact level of your sport.
Is the fabric important?
Our sports bras are made from a range of fabrics which offer you both comfort and the ultimate performance. With comfort fabrics such as cotton and stretchy Lycra to performance fabrics such as CoolMax, which draws moisture away from the body, and MMT Lite, which dries quickly and shapes to the body, we are confident you can find the appropriate sports bras for your needs. See our fabric descriptions page for further details (LINK).
Where can I find out more?
To find out more about the science behind sports bras, please visit the link below to one of our suppliers, Shock Absorber: www.shockabsorber.co.uk
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