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Here we share a few “things to consider”.
1
Sports bras are ESSENTIAL.
They should be top
of your priority list ladies, right up there with
footwear. (Swapping your most wanted from
heels and handbags to sports bras and trainers)
2
We are all different shapes and sizes and no one
bra will fit us all.
Do your research and try on
as many different styles as you can. You know
when we do the ‘bend over and look in the
mirror test’ to check our VPL? You need to be
doing the squat jump or on the spot sprint test
for your tatties.
3
One bra should be enough.
For those who got
given more than their fair share, if you feel the
need to wear 2 bras, you’re wearing the wrong
one. GO SHOPPING! As if we need an excuse.
4
The expected lifespan of a sports bra is 6-12
months.
We should be replacing as often as
we replace mascara (we all do that regularly
right?) Throw your old ones away, it’ll remove the
temptation to wear them again. Like me, you’re
probably all guilty of still having that bra from
5 years ago taking up valuable space in your kit
drawer even though you’ve no intention of ever
wearing it again.
5
Measure, measure, measure.
Like our waistline,
our bust line changes over time too. Don’t just
assume you’re still the same size as last time.
Our weight and our busts fluctuate due to weight
loss/gain and hormones. My personal favourite,
gravity, plays a part too.
6
Choose a bra suitable for your training/sport.
A light support bra isn’t going to be any good for
sprint training if you’ve got a generous pair.
You’d have 2 black eyes before you can say
“ready, steady, go.”
CLOTHING
A good bra is a sound investment
Images courtesy of Brooks.
OF WOMEN WEAR THE WRONG SIZE!
WHEN DID YOU LAST MEASURE YOURS?
80%
Any damage
caused
to your
boobs is
irreversible
so ladies...
... a good bra
is a sound
investment
to keeping
your boobies
more north
than south.
Invest in
your breasts
Keep your eyes pealed for BRAS BRAS BRAS in our next issue. Brooks share some vital
information with us and cater for every need so look out for that, we’ll help keep your
investments in tip top form.
