Runners World Magazine tells you to LOVE YOUR SPORTS BRA

I was a track scholarship runner before I started modeling and now as a body parts model and enclosed is a great article from Runners World Magazine about finding a fitting sports bra and making it last. This article can be applied to your gym visit or can work for any fitness activity...and as a body part model, I found the article really interesting.


Love Your Sports Bra
PUBLISHED 07/12/2007

Here's how to shop and care for one of the most important pieces of running gear a woman can have.



When did buying a jog bra get so complicated? These days, choices run from crop tops to tanks, camis to shimmels. Then come the options: pockets, zippers, seamless construction, and antimicrobial fabrics. And whichever bra you choose, it needs to provide optimal support and a perfect fit. No wonder most women select the wrong bra.

When shopping for your next sports bra keep the following tips in mind:

Go for impact
Runners need bras designed for high-impact activity. That yoga bra may be adorable, but it probably won't provide the support you need. Look for a bra's activity level on its label or the maker's Web site.

Send sweat packing
Select a jog bra made from technical materials touted to wick moisture away from the skin, such as CoolMax and Drylete. Seams with rolled edges and off-center stitching (to minimize chafing) are preferable.

Try 'em on
One brand's 36C can fit completely differently from another brand's 36C, so bring three bras into the dressing room with you-the cup size you normally wear, a smaller, and a larger one. If the material wrinkles or bunches, the bra is too big. And if there's skin bulging out in spots or if the seams are cutting into you, then it's too small. You should be able to fit two fingers under the straps. When you find a bra that feels good, run in place for 10 to 15 seconds. The bra should minimize breast movement and not twist while you move.

Make it last
Wash the bra in cold water with powder detergent, since liquids clog fabric pores, which inhibits moisture wicking. Tumble dry on low or let it air dry to prolong the life of the elastic. After about 72 washes-when the elastic starts to lose resilience-or if your weight changes, you should replace the bra.