Exercise ideas with a monstrous bust?

PoppyFlower1

I'm trying to find free ways to exercise, that don't involve a gym. I'm a HH cup and tried running in the park....even wearing two sports bra's and a normal bra it hurt, a lot. So I switched to fast walking, and as I walked was followed by what looked like 12 year old boys on bikes shouting "alright big tits". So that was the end of going to the park.
I tried swimming and the same thing happened, a group of guys in the pool started saying "now that's what I'm talking about". Also swimming isn't free.

Does anyone have any ideas on free, low impact exercise that won't get me harassed? I can exercise at home but would prefer to go outside as it feels more like exercise for some reason . At the moment I am getting on top of newly diagnosed asthma so just exploring options for when I'm able to exercise again. Any help/ideas appreciated, thanks

THeADHDTurnip

Got anywhere to trail hike?

2baninja

ride a bike, just make sure your shirt gives you enough coverage in front, do you have quite trails you can walk on? depending on what season your in, but go kayaking? good luck.

PoppyFlower1

Thanks, I live in the UK in a city with no nearby hiking trails etc, the easiest/closest place to workout is local parks. There's plenty of them. I could go hiking further out but I'd have to drive for miles there and back which would mean spending extra on fuel, so less 'free' than I'd like. I always wear sports bra's and full coverage t shirts to workout, but still get harassed/followed, so I get scared as it's even happened when I've been with a male friend. I don't have a bike but could invest in one, although it may be safer if I'm gonna spend money to join a gym and use an exercise bike.

It may be easier in the summer, I could avoid dirty old men/child pervs by going early in the morning or late at night but at the moment being winter it's dark until late morning and dark early afternoon, and with no street lighting in many parks it's not the safest plan. I went at about 8pm recently and it was pitch black, I couldn't see anything so went home.

cmriverside

Right, there are ways to dress that will not cause that kind of attention. Also posting about it seems like the opposite of not liking attention.

Loose-fitting clothing - jackets, oversized tee shirts. I'm sure you know what I mean.

PoppyFlower1

cmriverside wrote: »

Right, there are ways to dress that will not cause that kind of attention. Also posting about it seems like the opposite of not liking attention.

Loose-fitting clothing - jackets, oversized tee shirts. I'm sure you know what I mean.

I do wear loose fitting t shirts, and leggings. I'm
posting to get ideas....until recently I didn't know there was free exercise equipment in my local parks. Someone told me and bam, free exercise. But then I started getting harassed so that became a non option. Maybe someone will have a gem idea, that I've never heard of. Hence the post.

dkabambe

Agree with others that keep on trying things like walking/biking - hopefully you'll find a location/time of day that works without the issues you've been having. Otherwise you can find lots of stuff via fitnessblender/youtube/phone apps that you can do at home with minimal equipment.

I definitely recommend fitnessblender.com videos - some exercises may not be suitable for your frame but as you go through you can work out ways to modify those or swap in other exercises at those points.

dkabambe

p.s. May be worth going along to a weight watchers/slimming world type class (most offer first class free) and asking people there as they will be able to give you some specific ideas applicable to your local area.

Secondly, if you're willing to spend a little bit to try out some different classes etc. then check out groupon/wowcher as they always have deals for different classes in many UK cities (try also timeout if you're in London). Normally only 4-6 classes per deal but hopefully deals will come up often enough you could do a different class each month of the year without splashing out too much.

Lastly, if you do decide to go the gym route, nearly all of them offer a free trial so check their website. If not, MSE keep a fairly up to date list of current free trials: https://www.moneysavingexpert.com/deals/cheap-gym-membership

Hope you find something that works for you.

VintageFeline

Youtube. All the workouts in the world. I never set foot in a gym. And Panache for sports bras.

Rosemary7391

Which city are you in? I'm in Glasgow and have the same problem with it being pitch black in parks this time of year, so I stick to running on the pavements under street lights. Could you find a group to exercise with? That might help with deflecting idiots. I really can't stand people sometimes!

riffraff2112

Some guys can be such *kitten*. Sorry you had to go through that it isnt fair. If it has to be outdoors, you are going to bump into people, and unfortunately people can gawk and leer. There are certainly remote places to bike or walk/jog but that opens up other risks/downfalls.

Cbean08

Sorry to hear that you've had some bad encounters. Perhaps try going early in the morning or later in the evening when it's not as crowded. I've noticed that I get more calls/attention in the bright daylight than in the morning or evening.

What about roller skating? That's another fun activity and it won't cause as much pounding/movement as running.

youngmomtaz

Yikes, those experiences do not sound like fun! And as far as the poster upthread claiming she should dress differently, she said she was wearing higher cut stuff(not that it matters, those guys have no right to treat her like that), and really, how many layers should she have to wear before passing out from heat stroke just to avoid attention??

Op, I would try to find a buddy or group. You are likely to be “protected” just because of group size. Also, if you see other women in the parks/wherever you would like to work out, I am sure if you asked if you could hang out near them they would be fine with it. Do you have a camera you could strap to yourself? A good friend of mine used to do that. Even when the batteries were dead she strapped it on and people left her alone because it looked like she was recording their behaviour.

jessef593

Go to a group spin class or boot camp. One bit of harassment in one of those classes and the person will be thrown out. Also, If you’re in a paid area. Someone harassed you. Tell the staff.

Also, by how you took your picture it truly doesn’t appear that you hate the attention. I’m not condoning men or woman saying things because of your body or how you dress. That’s just *kitten* up. But a provacative poses/clothing/pictures. Will generally unfortunately illicit a certain response. It is the society we live in..

stephieleee

cmriverside wrote: »

Right, there are ways to dress that will not cause that kind of attention. Also posting about it seems like the opposite of not liking attention.

Loose-fitting clothing - jackets, oversized tee shirts. I'm sure you know what I mean.

Sorry, but your response bothers me a lot as it seems you have a real "victim-blaming" mentality. OP is posting asking for exercise suggestions, not a critique on how she should dress or whether or not she wants attention.

First of all, having massive tits isn't the easiest thing in the world to hide without having to painfully bind them down. Even if someone wears loose fitting clothing you can generally still tell that a person has a larger bust.

Secondly, people will still be pigs regardless of what someone is wearing. The issue lies with the way these people think it's okay to treat others. If they think it's okay to harass someone showing a bit of skin, they'll probably think it's still okay to harass someone who's fully covered.

Thirdly, so f*cking what if she likes attention? Most people like some sort of attention in some sort of capacity. But the attention she is referring to is generally regarded as negative, and I have yet to meet a woman who actually likes being harassed by random strangers.

OP - Unfortunately the only suggestions for exercise I can offer include at home routines. If you have a backyard it may be good to do an exercise routine out there? That way you're still outside getting fresh air but in a private setting.

yirara

If you're in a bigger place then have a look at meetup. There might be free workout classes in your area: Hiking, faster walking, boxing classes, yoga, dancing, etc. Also look at Youtube for workout videos You could look for example for old bodyrock workouts and do them slower and such that you really get the most out of the exercises. I also quite like http://www.startbodyweight.com/ as it doesn't require any weights and is progressive.

hannamarie0098

The right sports bra makes all the difference. I choose higher cut styles which offer more support than many other styles. I have several shock absorber active sport bras which are designed for high impact, and one from panache which is perfect for the gym. I personally rate cycling as there’s less jiggle involved but still a great workout. I have two bikes, one for Road and one mountain bike. If you buy a good bike and look after it it’ll last you for years.

DebLaBounty

Lynxsportswear.com has sports bras for women with size H/I/J cups. They say their Zoom model helps eliminate bouncing for the larger busted woman.

I searched Meetup.com and found a couple groups of women in my town who went for walks or runs together. Some hiking groups will meet at a local store to carpool to trails that are out of town, so we share the cost of gas to get there. Also, I found a running store that hosts a once a week run in the early evening for women. Unfortunately, sometimes we have to look for activities that provide “safety in numbers.” The upside to that is you might meet someone to walk or run with you on days the group doesn’t meet.

It’s so exhausting to be verbally harassed!! I’ve had to deal with catcalls and mean remarks. I hope you can find groups to join. You’re as entitled as anyone else to move around outdoors!

pamfgil

Start carrying a camera that will do video, and ask them why they think it's okay to harass you

auntmandi

Howdy! Two breast reductions here; 64 and I'm still DDD and no back to speak of. My feminist self wants to scream from the rooftops about the injustice of it, and re engineering my life around clods. But re engineer, we must, at least for now.

I'm afraid I've got some more bad news.

We have endomorphic tendencies. We're the curvy girls; the ones that look at sugar and gain. Big boobs almost invariably mean higher body fat. Higher body fat, generally speaking, means more cardio, more weights, more macro balancing, more EVERYTHING to keep things healthy. I'm not talking Gwyneth Paltrow here, rather a rather tricky combination of accepting a higher than normal percentile combined with a lifestyle commitment to long term health. You are there, but the planet hasn't caught up with you yet.

Here's 10 ways of coping.

• It's possible to make yourself invisible. No makeup, bad hair, track pants, baggy tee shirt. Looks like you've gained about 50-100 lbs. Sure you'll be a-swaying, but it looks like lard, not precocious ta-tas. Everybody leaves you alone! Yay!
  
• Do the outdoor work when nobody's around, like first thing in the morning. Jerks tend to wake up late. Mix up your routes.
  
• Partner up with a friend; less hassle when there's two of you.
  
• Borrow a dog.
  
• Stay off main streets. They're a drag anyways with the car fumes. Stick with neighbourhood streets, especially those with a lot of kids. Less stop lights, too.
  
• Get on trails when they're most likely to be busy. If you start to get creeped out, obey your instincts and catch up with a group.
  
• Consider fitting a couple of home workouts into your routine.
  
• Join an all-female gym, or a gym with a good mix of females. Some gyms have all-female times, too.
  
• Most women aren't wearing the right bra size. Get yourself properly fitted by an expert store. It's going to cost more than most, but a good bra can last a long time. And there's no feeling on earth when you're wearing the right one.

If you're considering a breast reduction, think long and hard. It's expensive, it's major, there are risks, and it hurts like hell. Having said all that, it's been 40 years and I'm glad I did it. Your call.

Cheers!

DebLaBounty

I completely disagree with @auntmandi suggestion #1, that you consider making yourself invisible by dressing ugly and having bad hair. For me, anyways, there’s nothing more demotivating than mincing around feeling unattractive. Despite the unwarranted abuse heaped upon women who dare to exist in public, I hold my head up and claim the neighborhood as mine.