Workout ideas for large chested woman

38DDD here...sports bras don't work for me at all.

What does work is a regular, supportive underwire bra plus a shaper top. I have several from Target that have worn very well--the brand is Self Expressions. They distribute the force all over the trunk and make all kinds of exercise much more comfortable.

I am 38ddd but wear mostly 40DD as I can't find my size affordably. Still, I am very happy with Wonderbra sports bra in 40dd, dors a great job for me and is affordable:
http://www.sears.ca/product/wonderbra8482-sports-bra/618-000062224-W5126

That said, with the symptoms you describe, are you quite sure you're 42dd and not a larger cup, smaller size? I think the stats now are something like 80% of women are in the wrong bra size. I used to think I was 42c , it pays to check especially before buying a new bra.

Azulvioleta, where do you find 38ddd in Target? Never seen that size in Target Canada

azulvioleta6 wrote: »

38DDD here...sports bras don't work for me at all.

What does work is a regular, supportive underwire bra plus a shaper top. I have several from Target that have worn very well--the brand is Self Expressions. They distribute the force all over the trunk and make all kinds of exercise much more comfortable.

I do something similar. I find a supportive G or H cup underwire and top it with a sports bra. I can run, jump and the like with very little movement.

Hi there. I don't have a large chest, but there are a couple of workouts out there to help you get where you are. Have you ever looked into 21 Day Fix? I have a Challenge Group starting in February. This program has 5 different workouts plus it gives you colored containers to portion your food out correctly. I will be doing it in February as well. Now that I am cleared to workout again.

I wear a 38GG. If you do cardio with jumping/running then I second the double-up method. A good sports bra and a very snug fitting garment on top has worked the best for me in the past.

I go to a yoga class twice a week, just started lifting heavy weights, walk and do kettle bell swings once a week for cardio. None of these activities require iron maiden support to control bounce. I can wear any of my bras and do just fine. So, there are options for exercise that don't involve the bounce effect.

swim-one large breated friend wears a bikini top-with underwire and than pulls a matching tankini top over that-and matching bottoms of courser
My aunt used to just wear a bra under a one piece

Biking-depending on the set up they can dangle a bit-try a recumbent stationary bike to start

Always double bag underwire bra covered by sports bra - I am a 38F but will get a large or XL sports bra from target/Walmart etc. and it really compresses the girls. I can jog on the treadmill, and do all the regular movements in my weight lifting routine.

If you have the right support, you can do anything, regardless of your bust size. Women, especially women with large mammorie glands, should not scrimp on getting the correct fit in a bra. I have heard so many comments that I won't spend money on a bra and it is so counterproductive to our health.

I have started wearing an Athleta compression bra with an underwire that you can even wear without a tank and is pretty enough to wear everyday. It runs around $40, which comes to $.10 a day for a year. If you think of an investment in your health this way, it's pretty cheap.

Enell bras. It will change your life. I am DDD and have run a half marathon. You need to get used to how tight it feels but totally worth it to be able to exercise without any bouncing.

This is what I mean by shaper top. I'm sure there are other brands/types that would work, but these have worn incredibly well. I've been using the same two for several years with frequent washing and they are still stretchy.

target.com/p/maidenform-self-expressions-women-s-suddenly-skinny-with-firm-control-tummy-toning/-/A-12908834#prodSlot=medium_1_2&term=self+expressions+suddenly+skinny

I can't help but feel a little sad every time these posts come up and I see ladies much smaller in the chest than I saying they absolutely have to double up on bras or not exercise. I wear a 36/38G and I can do anything, wearing just a good sports bra. I have Panache, Freya, and (2) Shock Absorber and love them all for different reasons. The trick is finding the correct size- they are not all the same- and finding one with a racerback option. The racerback makes all the difference in the world for support. I really think you can't go wrong with any of these, and with only a size DD, you can probably find even more brands that fit well and are available in store. In a good bra, I can run, jump, twist, do just about anything with full support. If your budget is tight, keep a constant check on Amazon. They will often discount certain sizes in certain colors. You just have to keep checking every few days.

Hi! I know exactly where you're coming from! I'm currently wearing a 38 GG bra (yep, you read that right), and have been in the DD+ range since I was all of 14 years old. The suggestions about getting a great bra are spot-on.

For me, the best bras are Freya and Panache. I use HerRoom.com to buy my bras. I especially like their "universal sizing" for finding the correct fit. The way that most stores measure bras for large-busted women is wrong. You need to measure the fullest part of your breasts, then the size under your breasts (ribcage). Fullest - Ribcage = #inches to band. There's a great guide at HerRoom.com which I've linked.

For me, the Freya Active Underwire and Panache Full-Busted Underwire Sports Bra both have worked very well.

As far as exercises go, I've had success with swimming, dancing, hiking and the elliptical trainer. I can't run thanks to major joint issues (thank you hereditary arthritis!), but I think these bras would keep one steady for that as well. Don't forget weight training! Our large breasts can be a bit cumbersome for some weight routines,but there are many that we can achieve proper form. Even better, weight training won't make your breasts bounce if done right (well, except for those crazy jumping squats things).