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Sport without a bra: There is a risk of tissue damage if the breast has no support

2023-01-09T13:06:59.671Z


It's back to not wearing a bra. But the "No Bra" trend is not always a good solution. You should not do without the support of a brassiere when doing sports.


It's back to not wearing a bra.

But the "No Bra" trend is not always a good solution.

You should not do without the support of a brassiere when doing sports.

Not a fan of bras?

You are not alone in this.

Many women find wearing a bra uncomfortable and are happy to go without it.

Common arguments for a brassiere: It ensures that the breasts are pushed up, which corresponds to the common ideal of beauty.

A bra should also prevent sagging breasts.

But that doesn't apply to every woman.

A French study showed that a bra in young, slender women with small breasts can cause muscle mass to recede and breast tissue to sag.

However, the French researchers pointed out the journal

Woman's Health

according to the fact that the size and weight of the breasts is decisive.

It goes on to say that wearing a bra makes perfect sense for pregnant, overweight or older women.

Whether or not you should wear a bra when exercising depends primarily on the type of sport.

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Many women wear a sports bra when exercising.

But is that really necessary?

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The larger and heavier the breast, the more likely you should wear a bra

In general, the larger and heavier the breasts, the less you should do without a bra when doing sports.

Otherwise, there is an increased risk that the tissue of the breast will be affected by the uncontrolled and sweaty movements during sport.

Depending on the type of sport and the shape of the breast, there are exceptions.

Do you like jogging?

Then you should not do without a sports bra.

Because the up and down movements exert enormous forces on the breasts - which can lead to tissue damage without a bra.

These can even promote premature sagging of the breasts if you often go jogging without a bra.

Sports such as basketball, volleyball, badminton or aerobics should also be practiced with a bra.

The situation is different with sports such as hiking, yoga, Pilates or Tai Chi, as these are usually associated with controlled movements.

If you don't have heavy breasts, you can do the training without a sports bra without fear of tissue damage.

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Buying a sports bra: what you should consider

A sports bra provides support for the chest when it is subjected to heavy stress from jumping or running.

A snug fit is important so that the bra compresses the breast on the one hand, but does not make you feel constricted on the other.

Also important: When buying, make sure that the materials are breathable so that sweat does not build up.

This article only contains general information on the respective health topic and is therefore not intended for self-diagnosis, treatment or medication.

In no way does it replace a visit to the doctor.

Unfortunately, our editors are not allowed to answer individual questions about clinical pictures.

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Source: merkur

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