Welcome To Sports Bra 411!

admin — Sun, 01 Aug 2010 19:45:00 +0000

I know from personal experience just how difficult it can be to get a great fitting sports bra that controls bounce. I have used the types that are available at the big box stores, and they just don’t work well enough.

So I set out to find the best sport bras that are available. Along my journey, I identified a few that work very well – even if you are well-endowed like me. Below you will find some of the articles I have written about sports bras and some other information about sports bras that should help you in your selection. Whether you are looking for the best sports bras for running or an athletic bra for doing yoga you are sure to find it here.

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How to buy the right sports bra

The most important thing when you are choosing a sport bra is bounce control. You don’t want to damage your breasts while you are working out, and ordinary bras just don’t give enough support.

It used to be that it was almost impossible to find a high impact sports bra that actually worked, but things have come a long way since then. Now there are many choices and options to choose from, so you are sure to find a sports bra that will work well for you. Here are my 2 steps that will help you find the right sports bra.

#1. Determine the level of support you need in your sports bra.

The level of support needed will depend on the type of physical activity you are doing. Activities such as running, aerobics, and most cardiovascular activities will require a higher level of support than practices such as yoga, Pilates, or weight lifting.

Some women prefer to go with a high level of support no matter which activity they are doing. This way their workout bras can take them easily from a high impact activity to another. Other women find that a high impact sports bra is too constraining for lower impact activities.

A great bra that transitions well from one sport to the other is the CW-X sports bra. It is one of the top sports bras for running, but is also comfortable enough to wear during lower impact activities.

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#2. Understand different cup sizes need different sports bras.

Not only should you gear the sports bra you get to the activity level you have, but you should also consider your cup size. Smaller cup sizes still need support, but often a compression type of bra will work very well at providing good support and minimizing bounce. These types of bras work well for A, B, and sometimes C cups – depending on the exercise you are doing. A good example of this type of bra is the fruit of the loom sports bra.

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If the fruit of the loom bra is not supportive enough for you, then Champion bras makes some great mid-level support bras that work well for B, C, and sometimes D cups. These bras offer some of the more advanced features in sports bras, and have a great price point.

A more well-endowed woman will want to consider a bra that offers both compression and separation. This type of bra will give better support. The best rated bra that I have found for D cups and up is the Enell bra. This is an excellent women’s size sports bra that gets amazing reviews and really does it’s job well.

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Why get a good quality sports bra?

Once in a while people ask me if having good work out bras is really that important. To that I say yes! Not only will the right sports bra reduce back pain and discomfort it will also protect your figure and reduce premature sagging. Whether you need the best plus size sports bra or a simple compression bra getting a supportive sports bra is not only important, it is vital!

The Best Sports Bra For Large Breasts

admin — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 23:21:26 +0000

If you, like me, have a big bust then you know how hard it is to eliminate or even contain the uncontrollable bounce that can come with a workout. Thankfully we have come a long way in sports gear for women!

If you are on a search for the best sports bras for large breasts then you should know that there are very good sports bras for running or any other high impact exercise that you would like to do that will keep your breasts firmly in place and under control. Here are my two top picks for a top rated no bounce sports bra for large breasts.

Pick #1: The Enell Bra

Enell is consistently one of the top rated and top reviewed sports bras on the market today. It is constructed particularly for fuller figured women (C cup and up), and does a superior job of reducing bounce. This makes working out a lot more fun and a lot more comfortable.

How To Fit An Enell Bra

Enell is available in many sizes. Their bras fit 32C to 52DD, but are not marked that way. There sizes go from 00 to 8, which can be a little confusing. Luckily, they supply a sizing chart that takes the guesswork out of buying on of there bras. Please take a look at the sizing chart to get the best fit.

How an Enell sports bra should fit:

When you put your bra on for the first time it should be very snug – without being overly constricting. You should still be able to move in it, but it should hold your breasts VERY still. I recommend jumping up and down in it to see if you have a good, firm fit. If it doesn’t feel firm enough you may need to go down a size.

Moisture Wicking & Soft

This bra also uses a very soft fabric and has seems that are finished both inside and out. So even with it’s heavy duty construction there will be no chafing, and since it’s made of moisture wicking fabric it will keep you from getting all uncomfortable and sweaty. Quality construction is something you can count on with the Enell brand.

No Uni-Boob!!!

This may be trivial to some folks, but for those of us who are gifted in the breast department it is a big deal to find any sports bra that gives amazing support and some form of definition. This bra does both. Can we say WOOT! WOOT!

That is thanks in part to the unique hook and eye closure in the front of the bra. It helps to seperate and give the definition you want. After all, who doesn’t want to look good when they are working out?

Downsides?

Overall the Enell is a very good choice for women who like to do high impact activities and want very good support and control in a sports bra. The only real downside to this style is that it is very much a bra and not a fashion statement. It is not a bra that I would wear without a shirt over it. But for motion control it is one of the best sports bras on the market today.

How to care for your Enell.

Enell bras will last for a long time with the proper care. Here are the simple steps to follow to get the most use out of your bra.

Completely hook the front of the bra – this prevents damage to the hook and eye closures.
Wash your bra on the gentle setting of your washer – in a lingerie bag, or handwash.
Air dry – Don’t put it in the dryer as it will break down the spandex fiber of the bra.

That is it! Caring for your Enell bra is pretty easy

Where to get your Enell.

One of the best prices I have found for the Enell online is at Amazon.com. Several different vendors offer the Enell on Amazon and there are many customer reviews there as well, so you can check it out for yourself.

Pick #2: The Shock Absorber Bra:

The Shock Absorber Sports Bra is also a great sports bra for large breasts. If you are looking for a quality motion control sports bra that you can wear alone (without a shirt over it) this is a great choice. It offers serious support, shaping, and a great look.

Available sizes:

Unlike the Enell – which is sized 00 to 8 – the Shock Absorber sports bras comes in traditional bra sizes, and runs true to size. It is available from a 28 DD up to a 40 HH. This is fantastic news for those of us who don’t have “average” band and cup sizes.

The details matter:

If you have ever tried to run in one of those $10 sports bras from Target or Walmart, then you know that the details matter, because those bras are low on the kind of details that give you great support.

Let’s start with what I think are some of the more important details.

The first is that these bras have adjustable straps. Which, strangely enough, is not a feature found in all sports bras. This is great, because every woman is built differently and it allows for a greater degree of customization and support.

The next detail that is important is the construction: This is a high quality garment that not only supports well, but looks great. The styling is very much like a “traditional” type of sports bra top. But unlike traditional sports bra tops the shock absorber is built with advanced encapsulation technology. This means that you will never get uni boob!

It also means that you get great support from your bra. When a bra uses encapsulation and compression together it results in a much greater degree of control than just either one alone.

The final detail that I want to bring to your attention is the quick wicking material: Why is quick wicking fabric important? Because you wear a sports bra to sweat in, that’s why. A comfortable sports bra with wicking fabric results in less chafing and more comfort during your work out. This means you can work out harder and longer… who doesn’t like that?

Downsides: Some customers feel that this bra does not offer enough support for larger bustlines. These comments were occasional. After reviewing this bra I have found that the remedy is often ordering one size smaller to get a closer fit.

How to care for your Shock Absorber sports bra:

Like most of the higher end and better quality sports bras, you shouldn’t put your Shock Absorber in the dryer. The dryer can damage the stretch part of the fabric.

You can wash this bra with your regular workout clothes and just hang it to dry. The care is very simple.

Where to buy the Shock Absorber:

One of the best places to order this bra is at Amazon.com. It is sold for one of the lowest prices I have found and is available in many sizes and colors.

No matter what type of workout you do, or how well endowed you are you deserve a sports bra that really fits. Both of these bras are very good at doing the job of a high impact sports bra.

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