We're not going to convince you that you should exercise with a sports bra because without it, you'll be more likely to get stretch marks. Honestly, it's pretty annoying to us that this is the main marketing engine for lingerie brands, because stretch marks (whether they're caused by exercise, weight loss, or naturally) are a part of us, and fighting them is simply not us. But there are many other reasons, and we're happy to tell you about them in this article.
So why should you wear a sports bra?
Here are the three reasons that should really interest us when we choose a sports bra over a regular bra:
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First of all - our health
Our bodies are designed to maintain an upright posture, and to do this, they must actively resist any tendency we have to lean to one side. In other words, our bodies are always using muscles to keep us as stable and upright as possible. The female body constantly strains the back muscles to resist the pull of the chest forward, and this strain increases during physical exercise. A supportive corset can greatly relieve these muscles and reduce the strain, pain , and fatigue that occurs in the muscles of the back, shoulders, and base of the neck.
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Then - our comfort
Comfort is an especially important element when it comes to sports activity because it allows us to reach new achievements and feel good about our bodies, something that is no longer taken for granted in 2023. Unlike a regular bra that accumulates sweat during exercise and repeatedly rubs it against our skin, a sports bra will usually be a breathable bra, which, while not preventing sweat from forming on the chest , will definitely be able to absorb and evaporate it so that it does not create sores on the chest .
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The most interesting reason - our brain
Our brain itself reads these lines and doesn't realize how wonderful it is, but here's a small example of how we can gain a little more from its capabilities: As soon as our brain receives a signal that a certain item of clothing is defined or branded as sportswear, it translates the choice of it into preparation for a workout or some activity. As a result, we feel much stronger feelings of competence and motivation than usual when we wear sportswear. So why would we give up this internal reinforcement before a workout?
What is important to have on the sports front?
Choosing a bra with the exact size and design we like is always an important rule, but when choosing a sports bra, it is worth paying attention to a few more things. For example, that it is made of breathable fabric , that it is equipped with straps or a supporting structure for the back, and that it is suitable for our type of workout. Bras with padding , for example, or with a designated place for adding pads, will be suitable for higher-intensity workouts such as various types of aerobics , because the chest is held in place more tightly.
Not just for training - when can you wear a sports bra?
Honestly, this is a bit of a strange question, because we don't really let anyone decide when to wear what (we've already been through that period in history, right?). But when we talk about other situations where it's worth choosing a sports bra, it's because it would really be a better choice for us than a regular bra. For example, women who lead a more active lifestyle than average, work in a profession that keeps them on the move for many hours, or travel by foot rather than by car, etc. Your back needs this support even if you don't define your time as a workout.
So to summarize, there are good reasons to prefer a sports bra over a regular bra, and also some guiding rules to help you choose yours, but don't forget - the considerations should be solely yours and no one else's.
