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Breasts too big to exercise?

Akatsukid96
Akatsukid96 Posts: 2
edited February 5 in Fitness and Exercise
Hi, I have a rather large breast size 36 FF and I find a normal bra does not help me to exercise. Is there any decent exercise bras that aint too costy, can you help?
Anyone else have this problem?
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  • mmipanda
    mmipanda Posts: 351 Member
    I've heard of women doubling up - wear a normal bra and a cheap sports bra over the top! Apparently its really supportive
  • scruffykaz
    scruffykaz Posts: 317 Member
    Are you in the UK? I got mine from Bravissimo and it cost £30.

    I am a 38H and found that the cheaper bras didn't provide enough support.

    You could also try Simply Be.
  • Nightfall30
    Nightfall30 Posts: 112 Member
    I was on 36F (lost some, and actually happy) when I started and my Panache sports bra served me well.
  • NadineSabbagh
    NadineSabbagh Posts: 142 Member
    I've heard of women doubling up - wear a normal bra and a cheap sports bra over the top! Apparently its really supportive

    This! This is what I have to do - it's the most supportive thing I've tried so far. Sports bras on their own do nothing for me, and I've tried a fair few! I got so fed up of having to keep one arm over my chest when I was exercising, so wearing two bras was my only option! Good luck, hope you find something!
  • aszwarc
    aszwarc Posts: 200 Member
    A GOOD sports bra that comes in actual sizes, not the compression uni-boob type, will change your life. When I started working out in January, I was in a 38 K and Panache and Freya sports bras helped make workouts a little more bearable.

    I use herroom.com for a lot of my bra shopping. But I also recommend that you go to a local bra shop (NOT Victoria's Secret!) and get fitted since it's important to wear the correct size. And the correct size is the one that actually fits you.
  • ocragal
    ocragal Posts: 45 Member
    If you are in the US, look for a Hanes outlet store. They have fitting specialists and a couple sports bras that are specifically made for super support for well endowed women. Nothing could possibly move in these beastly bras. Good luck -- and keep moving!
  • ocragal
    ocragal Posts: 45 Member
    If you want a laugh, look on youtube "Jenna Marbles how sports bras work" My daughters and I were rolling on the floor laughing
  • KANGOOJUMPS
    KANGOOJUMPS Posts: 6,474 Member
    don't worry, when you lose the weight, you lose the boobs.
  • elyelyse
    elyelyse Posts: 1,454 Member
    I wear regular bra + sports bra + compression shirt and it does the job. I know I could invest in a really good sports bra, but my body is still changing, and I don't want to spend the money on one that won't provide support 20 pounds down the line.
  • determinedbutlazy
    determinedbutlazy Posts: 1,941 Member
    I started at 38G and I would wear two sports bras.
  • bettanyloses
    bettanyloses Posts: 11 Member
    The strongest support shock absorber works for me and I'm an H cup. Figleaves have some reduced at the minute.
  • Alta2000
    Alta2000 Posts: 655 Member
    I got a good one from Athleta. I was 38FF at some point and I am now down to 36C. It has lasted 8 months and 34lbs down. When I bought it, I could use the furthest clasp, very tight. Now when I put it on the inner clasp, it is loose! You have to go and invest in a quality sports bra. You need good support for the breasts.
  • toofatnomore
    toofatnomore Posts: 206 Member
    OK...I am a guy and clicked on it because of the title of the thread.
    I'm going straight to hell...
    Time to move on...lol
    :embarassed:
  • Bluizflame
    Bluizflame Posts: 151 Member
    If you want a laugh, look on youtube "Jenna Marbles how sports bras work" My daughters and I were rolling on the floor laughing

    Hahahahahaha!!!
  • meerkat70
    meerkat70 Posts: 4,605 Member
    shock absorbers are great. mine are GG / H. they don't move.
  • JDubIsShrinking
    JDubIsShrinking Posts: 207 Member
    What others said - you can double up.
    I also have an Enell that is freaking AMAZING. Pricey, yes. But the girls do not move.
  • alisonlynn1976
    alisonlynn1976 Posts: 929 Member
    I wear a regular bra with a tight tank top, and that works for me.
  • hmaddpear
    hmaddpear Posts: 610 Member
    I'm currently a 38 H and my shock absorber only works so far. For the ladies who double up, do I assume neither bra is underwired? It's really difficult to get non-underwired bras in my size.
  • gluteusassimus
    gluteusassimus Posts: 43
    I have a 38 D, and I have to double up and wear a tight tank top, and sometimes that doesn't even help. I am on a quest to find the greatest sports bra. I don't know about you ladies, but if I had the opportunity (and if it were possible) to donate some of my boobage to a "flat chester in need", I would do it in a heart beat.
  • randomtai
    randomtai Posts: 9,003 Member
    but if I had the opportunity (and if it were possible) to donate some of my boobage to a "flat chester in need", I would do it in a heart beat.

    Why thank you kindly. :flowerforyou:
  • susannamarie
    susannamarie Posts: 2,148 Member
    Go to a running store -- a serious one -- ask for advice and try on some bras. Move around in them and see how they feel, try some jumping jacks, et cetera. To the 38D, I'm 36DD and I really love the Moving Comfort Fiona.
  • FlabFighter86
    FlabFighter86 Posts: 233 Member
    I second the Panache or Freya sports bra. They are worth it. I'm a 38H and they provide me with the support I need.
  • brower47
    brower47 Posts: 16,356 Member
    I have a 38 D, and I have to double up and wear a tight tank top, and sometimes that doesn't even help. I am on a quest to find the greatest sports bra. I don't know about you ladies, but if I had the opportunity (and if it were possible) to donate some of my boobage to a "flat chester in need", I would do it in a heart beat.

    Firstly, I want this on my feed.

    Secondly, I'm 34DDD and I use a minimizer bra with a tight sports bra over the top if I'm doing something that's going to cause a lot of bounceage, Ie running or horseback ridding. Walking is also a perfectly acceptable form of exercise that doesn't force me to wear any of the crazy contraptions.
  • jofjltncb6
    jofjltncb6 Posts: 34,415 Member
    I don't believe any of you.

    Only thing that could possibly convince me (and others) are pics.



    (Ha, DavPul...I got here before you this time!)
  • PikaKnight
    PikaKnight Posts: 34,971 Member
    duct tape
  • brower47
    brower47 Posts: 16,356 Member
    duct tape

    I did that once so I could fit into a dress shirt that would then be covered by a jacket. It was not comfortable, lol.
  • gluteusassimus
    gluteusassimus Posts: 43
    but if I had the opportunity (and if it were possible) to donate some of my boobage to a "flat chester in need", I would do it in a heart beat.

    Why thank you kindly. :flowerforyou:
    Will you.... accept my boob donation?
    stock-photo-15701079-marriage-proposal.jpg
  • redhotfirebird
    redhotfirebird Posts: 20
    OK...I am a guy and clicked on it because of the title of the thread.
    I'm going straight to hell...
    Time to move on...lol
    :embarassed:

    :laugh: At least you're honest for wanting "a peek". I imagine there's more than a few guys that popped in here under stealth mode.

    As for the topic at hand, I find that some of the sports tops, such as those that are made of the bathing suit type material and have an inner liner, are good for at-home exercise. I say at-home because sometimes due to the clingy material, they may also leave you with an, um, "high beam" effect that you might not like in public? :wink: But they may feel less constraining than a bra plus a top. Or wear the sports top under a tank or t-shirt if at a gym?
  • metaphoria
    metaphoria Posts: 1,432 Member
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1104375-sport-bras-for-bigger-chested-women?hl=sports+bra#posts-17057410

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1110873-sports-bras-for-the-heavy-chested?hl=sports+bra#posts-17178063

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1110822-choosing-a-sports-bra-help?hl=sports+bra#posts-17176861
  • Badgalcara3
    Badgalcara3 Posts: 4 Member
    I'm a DD and I also wears a regular bra with a sports bra over it it gives me unbelievable support!!
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