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Sunday, December 3, 2006 Less Bounce for Bigger Breasts
Two of the biggest obstacles in working out for women can be
those big breasts. While they look fabulous in a rocker t-shirt, exercising
with the girls – especially large girls – can be a real pain.
I am always on the quest to find as much comfort as possible
while hiking, running or carrying a toddler on my shoulders. I know I am not
alone in having ample cleavage and the ongoing challenge of securing a sports
bra that feels good, reduces bounce and doesn’t look medieval.
This search led me to five sports bras designed for the
well-endowed. All come in specific sizes (XL?
Please.) and have testers and message board devotees singing their praises. When you’re seeking your own best fit, remember
that you should not feel chafing, digging or spillage while wearing a
correctly-sized sports bra. Don’t be afraid to ask the professional fitter for
help over and over to ensure that you’ve made the right choice. And if you’re
like me, be bold and jump off the little stool in the dressing room just to
make sure you really won’t be getting any bounce for your buck.
1. Cuz-She-Says-So Underwire Bra at Title Nine
The allure of this bra is that it is smart and sensitive.
Title Nine’s given it four out of five dumbbells, indicating its sturdy support
and comfortable construction. I give it my endorsement as a nice-looking bra
you can wear from work to working out to dinner out, without feeling
self-conscious about uni-boobing or fourteen hooks peeking through your shirt.
This bra’s a big mama. It has a zipper and Velcro. If you
are a cross-trainer or bounce around (seriously) from class to class, this bra’s
adjustable straps for low to high impact might be your best bet. And while
zippers and boobs aren’t my favorite combo, when your workout’s over, just unzip, release and avoid the embarrassing locker room bra
wrestle.
3. Casual Comfort Signature Active Sport Soft Cup
Sports Bra by Donna Karan
This lovely little bra doesn't look like it packs a punch, but I was pretty convinced when one tester swore she survived jumping jacks while wearing it. I wouldn't go as far as doing jumping jacks, but I would wear this bra to my belly dancing class, where feeling confident is just as important as keeping everything in tact. Rated well, this bra's sizes extend to 38DD, not as high as others, but also not as corset-like as others.
This one actually does look a bit medieval, but provides
big-time support up to size 50DDD and is endorsed by Oprah. Clearly, this sports
bra is serious.
5. Maternity & Nursing Bra at Title Nine
Sporting a bra while breastfeeding can be a trick, not to
mention if you need to nurse mid-Pilates. This bra pulls double duty for mamas doing the
same. It offers comfort and support, whether your workout is carrying a baby or
lifting weights (or both).
Here's to your comfort and security and to happy workouts with a lot less (breast) activity!
Reader Comments (1)
I have two favorites: Yvette open front sports bra http://www.amazon.com/Yvette-Closure-Bra-High-Racerback-Compression/dp/B00EID1M1G from Amazon ($29.9) and Champion Molded Cup Racer from Target ($18.99) - love, love, love them!