Exercise ideas with a monstrous bust?
PoppyFlower1
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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
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 3
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Got anywhere to trail hike?6
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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.1
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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.0 -
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.24 -
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.
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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.0 -
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.0 -
Youtube. All the workouts in the world. I never set foot in a gym. And Panache for sports bras.5
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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!4
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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.
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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.0 -
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.9 -
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..13 -
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.
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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.0
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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.3
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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!
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Start carrying a camera that will do video, and ask them why they think it's okay to harass you6
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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.
Cheers!9 - 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!
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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.15
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I agree with the idea of finding a group to work out with. It will feel safer and you get to have workout buddies.1
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I can only recommend you work out at home as I did when I could only do so for free. All this talk about making yourself 'unattractive' is bull, as I'm sure most ladies can testify to - we'll all suffered street harrassment no matter what we were wearing at the time. You reminded me when I was at my Mum's in inner city London and on a particular health kick. I wanted to go for a run and the only vaguely sporting garment she had was a fleecy baby blue 'tracksuit' that resembled a giant babygrow. Still got catcalled loads. Never ran in Mum's neighbourhood again (growing up I was followed, catcalled and otherwise harrassed most times I dared to go out alone). I did things like Zumba and kettlebells at home for years. Now I'm a member of a no-frills gym that's within walking distance of my flat, so I'm much happier! Everyone's there to get on with their workout, I've got all the heavy weights I need and there are consequences for bad behaviour! Good luck, OP!3
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Woa. All you jerks suggesting she make herself invisible are doing the exact opposite of helping. How about teach your boys to not yell at women for their body instead? Yeah? You guys are misogynistic, victim-blaming jerks. It doesn't matter if she does or doesn't like attention, being shouted at when she doesn't want to be isn't attention: ITS CALLED HARASSMENT.
OP: You're beautiful. don't hide.
Also, I purchased a SheFIT bra off of a link on facebook. I wear a 34 H normally, so I understand the pain. The one I ordered was totally adjustable in the band around the ribs and shoulder straps. I am a jogger and practice martial arts 3 times a week. They keep my ladies very secure even during the acrobatic falls I have to take.
Shock absorber is good too, but I have only found them in specialty stores.
As for the boys harassing you, just stop, make eye-contact and ask them how many times shouting at women has worked for them. I have had a strange man try to shout at me from his porch when jogging, and even step off his porch to follow me when I ignored him. I continued to ignore him and jogged off because I was running, but I'd be lying if it wasn't scary. Those little boys are looking for an easy target, and trying to make yourself invisible is the exact opposite of helpful. Make eye-contact. Get your RBF on.
Seriously, making yourself invisible is only making yourself an easier target. Those types of people don't want someone who remotely looks like they will fight back. So look like you might fight back and hold your head high, and learn to ignore it until people decide to start raising their boys right. There are a myriad of jogger-friendly self-defense tools out there that you can look into if you're afraid, and you should NOT be afraid to work out in your own park.
Stay Sexy! Ignore Jerkboys.
(Edited to point out that how much "attention" someone wants doesn't excuse bad behavior from men/boys, and delete swearing)12 -
Go here: www.brastop.com
They are UK based and where I order my bras. “K” cup. They even have a few different brands of sports bras for very large boobs. I LOVE my new sports bra. I run and jump etc and actually feel fully confident and strapped in for the first time in my life.2 -
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.
Worst effing advice EVER.
This is the kind of thinking that leads to “You were raped? What were you wearing? How short was your skirt?”
Fail.
She came here to ask for advice and HELP because she was out of ideas.
*OP, don’t you DARE dress down or try to make yourself look like less than you are out of fear. You can’t live your life that way because where does it end? Grab a great fitting sports bra (they DO exist in your size just hard to find), a bad *kitten* attitude, and if all else fails, a killer left hook. *wink*10 -
I'm sorry about the ridiculous comments you heard - that's never ok. If it weren't for the comments, would you continue the exercise? If so, consider trying different locations, different times of day, and/or finding a friend/group to walk/swim with. Headphones can help block out some of that kind of thing, if you're comfortable with them (i.e. not being able to hear as much of what's going on around you).2
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MsHarryWinston wrote: »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.
Worst effing advice EVER.
This is the kind of thinking that leads to “You were raped? What were you wearing? How short was your skirt?”
Fail.
She came here to ask for advice and HELP because she was out of ideas.
*OP, don’t you DARE dress down or try to make yourself look like less than you are out of fear. You can’t live your life that way because where does it end? Grab a great fitting sports bra (they DO exist in your size just hard to find), a bad *kitten* attitude, and if all else fails, a killer left hook. *wink*
Thanks, and thanks to everyone that has replied, I really appreciate your advice xx. I had this debate with a friend recently actually....he was saying if women go out dressed slutty what do they expect as they are "asking for it" and have to take responsibility for themselves. I got really mad. It's like saying a child walking home alone is asking to be abducted. I believe women should be free to go out naked if they choose and not be harassed or violated. No one has any right over someone else's body. I'm glad I'm not the only one to think this :-).
I've got a panache shock absorber sports bra, well fitted. With my three bra's on there's very minimal movement upon bouncing. It still causes pain though. I'm gonna try and run when hopefully the boobs get smaller as my weight gets lower, and then hopefully I can live as a normal person lol and not have to hold my bust as I run 4 -
Get a better sports bra.
I'm a HH and use a a "shock absorber" bra. I can run, hike, jump, do HIIT, ride horses.... no problems
ETA: shock absorber BRAND bra, not the Panache style. SA bras do different levels of support, they're a monocup which is a negative point but they do do their job well!2 -
And wow, just skim read the comments. Jesus, how can people still be saying "cover up better" in 2018. What. The. Hell.7
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