Why is it important to have the right sports bra?

A good sports bras main function is to minimise movement and reduce stress on your breast tissue during exercise. Every women’s breasts are supported by Cooper’s Ligaments and if this tissue is permanently stretch it can become damaged and this can lead to sagging. Good support is therefore an essential part of your exercise kit. I would highly recommend our sports bras for runners or South African women involved in a high impact sport.

Not wearing a good sports bra can lead to damage of the cooper’s ligament and your breast’s skin. A good sports bra should protect your breasts, allowing you to exercise pain free.

Here are my top recommendations and why:

Panache Sports Bra

I LOVE my Panache Sports Bra, both the wired and non-wired versions. The moulded cups offer outstanding support and a defined shape. Most importantly this bra SIGNIFICANTLY reduces bounce and movement, research shows 83% less bounce. The Panache Sports bra uses an encapsulation design, this means that each breast has a distinct cup, and the breasts are totally separated. This bra is a brilliant choice for high impact exercise like running.

Freya’s Epic Sports Bra

The Underwire Crop Top Bra with Moulded Inner
This bra offers High-performance support with full coverage for ladies looking comfort whilst exercising. High-tech COOLMAX fabric pulls the moister away from the skin and with fast-drying action. It offers great shape, lift, and supports by encapsulating the breast rather than traditional compression.

Anita DynamiX Star Sports Bra

“Easy On & Off” Design with a strap system that was exclusively developed for Anita. Seamless shaped cup and net insert at the front centre as an addition aeration zone. The X back design offers good support and considerably reduced movement. This is a non-wired option and design for maximum support for high impact or intense sporting activities.

Options for Larger Breasted Ladies

Energise from Elomi

The Energise is one of my favourites for larger breasted ladies and is extremely popular. It features a unique non-compression design for bust separation, shaping, and support by encapsulating the breast. A flexible back sweep construction allows the straps to be adjusted into a racerback style, while smooth simplex fabric wicks moisture away from the skin.

 

 

Extreme Control Plus by Anita Sports

NEW on the market and an absolute winner. The amount of research and technology is outstanding. The Extreme Control Black/Grey Plus-Size Sports bra by Anita is the perfect bra specifically developed for larger breasted women. It comes with all the features of the normal Extreme Control but is designed to provide cup depth & a firm fit for women with larger breasts. In addition, the bra is comfortable & offers maximum support as well as specialised ventilation.

Panache/ Sculptress Non-Padded Sports Bra

The Panache Sports bra is outstanding but, in my experience, some larger breast ladies can find the amount of life a little too much. They then went onto design this non-padded option and I think it is brilliant. You can strut your stuff in this gorgeous option and feel supported all the way. This Non-Padded Sports bra uses breathable outer performance fabrics & moulded simplex liners thus, providing when you need it the most.

 

SHOP Sports Bras