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The run-down on sports bras

Cassandra Davis - Women's section EditorWelcome to the information on Sports Bras presented under the ‘women’s section’ of Time-to-Run international.

– Cassandra Davis Women’s Editor

The run down on Sports Bras

The run down on Sports Bras

The run-down on sports bras

Running is one of the most economical sports in terms of equipment, with only one important item, that being well adapted footwear. However, women runners (including recreational joggers) need to make the additional essential investment of a high-performing sports bra. A good sports bra, as opposed to fine lacey lingerie, will last a long time, so it is worthwhile making the right choice. This article aims to provide a guide to purchasing a suitable sports bra to provide maximum performance and comfort. [Read more…]

Breast strengthening exercises

This article follows on from :

The run-down on sports bras and A glossary to sports bras

Women Running Sports Bra

Women Running Sports Bra

Running is one of the most economical sports in terms of equipment, with only one important item, that being well adapted footwear. However, women runners (including recreational joggers) need to make the additional essential investment of a high-performing sports bra.

Breast strengthening exercises

As breasts consist purely of fat and contain no muscle, losing weight from running often results in reduced breast size. Although this might be a godsend to the very competitive athlete, it can be a disappointing side effect to the benefits of running for the average woman runner. The only way to help increase the illusion of bust firmness is to work on the pectoral (chest) muscles by way of:

Bench Press: Using a set of dumbbells lie flat on your back (on a bench) with your arms out (palms up) and slightly bent holding a light dumbell weigh in each hand. Bring the weights together over your head without farther bending your arms.

Push-ups: These work your entire chest and back, as well as your arms and abdominal muscles. If you can’t do a set with your legs fully extended behind you, begin on your knees and work up to it.

Arm movements: In the standing position (make sure your back is straight), bend your arms with elbows out at right angles and hands at breast level, push the elbows out towards your back, bring them in and then fully extend your arms outstretched outwards and pull back in towards your back. [Read more…]

A glossary to Sports Bras

This glossary follows on from our article: The run-down on sports bras

Running is one of the most economical sports in terms of equipment, with only one important item, that being well adapted footwear. However, women runners (including recreational joggers) need to make the additional essential investment of a high-performing sports bra.

A glossary to sports bras

Stretch tank tops (otherwise referred to as crop top or cammi), these all-in-one running stretch top and sports bra have become very popular in the last few years, largely eliminating the need to purchase a separate sports bra and singlet.

Seamless bras are bras with no stitching which is the notorious culprit for chaffing problems and bleeding nipples when stitching goes over the nipple area.

Underwire bras, these sports bras include added underwire supports. [Read more…]