Let's talk about your bra. Yes, you read it right - your bra.
We all know that 8 out of 10 women are wearing the wrong sized bra (thank you Oprah for telling us!). But did you know you may not be wearing the right sports bra?
The very first sports bra was literally two jock straps sewn together. Thirty-some years later, technology has come a long way! Scientists have figured out (finally!) that a sports bra needs to do more than stop up and down movement, it needs to take care of side to side movement as well. Most bras stop only up and down movement, which could be part of the reason more than half of women suffer breast pain during exercise. The right bra, however, can eliminate this pain for about 80 percent of women.
Most sports bras simply compress the breasts - not very comfortable and, in my opinion, not that attractive! A really good and supportive bra encapsulates each breast into its own cup (and of course, the cups have to be the right size!).
This week's challenge: gear yourself up for success from the skin out. Get yourself fitted for a new sports bra and feel the difference!
Can't get to a fitting? Here's some great information on how to measure yourself: http://www.enell.com/size_and_measurement_chart.php
Something else to think about: According to the experts at Fleet Feet, a sports bra should be worn regularly for only about 6 months before it is replaced.
Go shopping for a new sports bra - your body will love you for it!
Saturday, May 28, 2011
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2 comments:
Bra issues are such a pain in the BUST (ha!) for me because I can't just go try one on somewhere. I'm a 34K which makes it really difficult to find anything that fits like it should and supports like it should!
You don't have to spend a fortune to get a good sports bra. Target has a great one that separates and supports! And under $20!! Now that is one that you can afford to replace every six months! :) -Coach Mari
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