As much as it can be a blessing to be generously endowed, an energetic workout can be painful. Read up on the science behind the bounce, and discover how to buy the best bra for the job.
Finding larger bras for vigorous activity is a tough proposition. And yet, the right bra can make the difference between a walker and a jogger, or a woman who sticks with her exercise regimen and one who gives up.
“Breast size and pain caused by exercise can be a real barrier to women doing exercise,” believes Joanna Scurr MD, a sports scientist at the University of Portsmouth in the UK who pioneered the study of breast movement.
I like very supportive bras for high-intensity cardio such as running, spinning and jumping rope. The Maia Bra by Moving Comfort not only fits well and gives great support (it has an underwire), but it also looks nice beneath T-shirts and is made from a very soft material. It hooks in the back, making it easy to get on and off, and unlike other sports bras, it gives so much support that I don’t need to wear another sports bra on top. Comes in sizes 32C to 44DD, and four colors. —Amy Wildes, Mother of four, Attorney
$46; Available at MovingComfort.com
