Women and Sports Bra's ***IMPORTANT***

Significant breast movement has been proven to make women to feel more self-conscious, embarrassed and reluctant to exercise, as they are very aware of how they look, and are perceive, whilst working out.

Not only does significant breast movement have a negative psychological effect on women, there are also physiological negative effects to be considered. Up to 72% of exercising women report breast discomfort whilst exercising. In addition proper support can also help prevent long term breast damage.

Research has shown that 85% of all women who wear a sports bra to exercise, agree that proper support helps to improve their enjoyment of exercise. With no distractions, women can focus on their work out yet surprisingly, 44% of women who exercise regularly are still not wearing a sports bra, either because they have not got round to buying one, or have never considered it.

WHY IS IT IMPORTANT FOR WOMEN TO WEAR SPORTS BRA'S WHEN EXERCISING?

It is a common misbelief that breast contain muscle. They do not! The breast have a delicate support system, made up of skin and fine cooper's ligaments.

Unlike a normal bra, specialist sports bras are made with special sports performance materials which enhance the wearers comfort whilst exercising.

It also holds in all areas of the breast. There would be no movement, which protects the muscles above the breast which can be painful and lose due to not wearing a sports bra.

The menstrual cycle time is very important as added care is needed to avoid further over stretching of the muscles  above the breast and around this time the breast can be sore.

If you are running long distances then you could place a plaster over your nipples to avoid sores and bleeding.

Go on ladies, invest in your health and enjoy your exercise sessions.

Want to be put through your paces with any sports? get in touch with Faye from Face 2 Face Fitness for further details on Personal Training. Email : face2facefitness@hotmail.co.uk, tel: 075498 55591
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