Women's Full Figure Sports Bra

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When a women's full figure sports bra fits right, it provides comfortable support that protects against back strain and damage that leads to irreversible breast sag.

Finding the Right Fit

No matter what size you are, it's important to find a sports bra that fits properly, if you want both comfort and support. For women of size, this may seem to be a bit more challenging, but a well-fitted sports bra needs to be an essential part of the full figured woman's workout "equipment". The key to a right fit is to take measurements. Your personal measurements make it possible to find the fit for your body.

Band

The band for your women's full figure sports bra should fit a little snugger than that of your regular bra. With that said, it is also important that the band is not too tight. When trying on sports bras, take in a deep breath with the bra fastened to be sure you can easily breathe. Choose a wide band that stretches with your body. Move around, stretch up and down to make sure the band doesn't climb to an uncomfortable position. If it does ride up, the band may be too loose, or the straps may need to be adjusted. Adjust the straps and try again. If it still doesn't stay in place, try another size.

Sports Bra Cups

While full figured women look great showing plenty of curvaceous cleavage, when it comes to sports bras for full figured women, it is important that your breasts fit completely into the cups. The fit should be smooth without puckers or wrinkles. If you choose an underwire style, the underwire should rest below the breasts on your ribcage.

Straps

Poorly chosen bra straps can cause agony for the full-figured woman. You don't want to cut your workout short because straps dig into your shoulders. To reduce this risk, find a bra with adjustable wide straps that stretch with you. Wider straps help to distribute weight to keep you comfortable.

Factors When Fitting a Women's Full Figure Sports Bra

While a sports bra does share common functionality elements with your regular bra, you need to expect more from your sports bra. When shopping for a full-figured sports bra, you want to find a bra that limits movement of your breasts while exercising. This is accomplished through compression, containment or some of both. When a bra compresses your breasts, it presses them against your chest wall and a bra that contains your breasts is designed to totally hold your entire breasts individually to provide the support you need.

Try On Your Sports Bra

Even though you take your measurements, it is imperative that you try your sports bra on before you buy it. This way you can see what it looks like, how it feels, and do the bend-and-stretch test to make sure it stays in place while offering the support and comfort you're looking for.

Other items to consider for comfort include things like seams that may rub while active. A poorly positioned seam can turn into chaffing in a very sensitive place. Look for a well-made bra designed with carefully placed seams, and hooks that are covered by protective cloth when the bra is fastened. Taking time to pay attention to comfort details like this will pay off in the gym.

Stay-Dry Fabrics

Another factor to consider when buying your sports bra is the fabric it's made from. Workouts and sports activities generate body moisture which can cause chaffing. Today, sports bras are available in a number of stay-dry fabrics. These absorbent fabrics keep you dry and comfortable as they wick away perspiration. The most popular fabrics include:

  • Supplex® Nylon/Lycra® Spandex
  • Cotton/Lycra® Spandex
  • CoolMax® Polyester/Lycra® Spandex
  • Polyester/Cotton/Lycra® Spandex
  • Polyester/Cotton

To retain the moisture-wicking properties of these special fabrics, don't dry your sports bra in the dryer but hang dry it. If by chance you must throw your bra into the dryer to dry, don't use a fabric softener sheet.

Online Resources for Plus Size Sports Bras

If you lead an active lifestyle, you'll want to replace your sports bra every six months to a year. Here are a few online resources to help you see what's out there:

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