Exercise with big boobs
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HeatherH1984
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Not wanting this thread to sound dodgy, but I really need help. I'm a UK 34GG chest (currently 16 top 18/20 bottoms) and I'm finding it impossible to do the exercise I want to. You can just about get a sports bra in this size, but I feel I'm still not getting enough support.
I'm a person with the attitude that I wont care if I'm seen running, but not it's possible for me right now, because of the size of my chest, it's painful!
The other problem I've faced is that with the strapping down tries I've attempted, it's restricting my breathing and lung capacity, so I'm stuck between flapping about and something that feels like an asthma attack.
Anyone know any tricks? Thanks in advance
Heather x
I'm a person with the attitude that I wont care if I'm seen running, but not it's possible for me right now, because of the size of my chest, it's painful!
The other problem I've faced is that with the strapping down tries I've attempted, it's restricting my breathing and lung capacity, so I'm stuck between flapping about and something that feels like an asthma attack.
Anyone know any tricks? Thanks in advance
Heather x
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Try a sports bra with an underwire. It holds them in place!0
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Have you tried a lower impact cardio exercise such as eliptical, stairs, or stationary bike? That's what try to do more of currently.0
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DItto the lower-impact cardio. Running is nice, but it's just not feasible for you right now.0
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Hey! I'm a 40 DDD and I wear my regular bra with good support with a sports bra over it. I found the Nike Compression ones are really good for support. Seems to do the trick0
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I am also fairly large breasted and I tie the straps of my sports bra and it works pretty good at keeping them secure when I do my aerobics classes. I started at a 46i and I am currently at a 44G0
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I have the same chest size as you and have bought a freya active underwired bra and find it is the best around0
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i wear two sports bras0
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I wear a comfortable, yet snug "regular" bra under a "sports" style bra, it helps with the pain and allows me to do light jogging, but I still cannot do a lot of high impact running/jumping rope.0
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I wear a 36DDD, and it took a long time for me to figure out how to get support, without feeling suffocated.
I wear a regular bra with 3 sports bras and a tank top with a built in shelf bra. The trick was finding bras that don't feel too tight when wearing more than 1.0 -
Wear your regular bra (with an underwire if possible) and a sports bra on top. This works well and sometimes I will wear 2 bras and the sports bra on top if I am doing kick boxing or something like that.0
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Try a professionaly fitted sports bra ( I use the Bendon High impact model) with a sports crop top over that to minimise bounce.
I am a 16H and that works for me.
Good luck, running is the best to lose flab0 -
Double or triple up on the bras. Choose the second layer bra a cup size too small for extra hold.0
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I don't know about the UK, but in the states, most good running stores have sports bras for girls of all shapes and sizes.
I've heard good (VERY good) things about the brand Enell. (I was a 42 DD before losing weight)0 -
Im a DDD and I know your pain, hun. I usually wear a normal bra and then a sports bra over it.
or I just got this no bounce sports bra at a store here in the US called Catherines. its awesome. im very impressed with it.
(catherines.com)0 -
I'm only a D and it hurts me to run without a good supportive sports bra! I can only imagine how uncomfortable it is for you ladies with bigger 'girls'. OUCH.
Anyway, I always use my regular bra and just put a sports bra on over.0 -
Try two sports bras and a sports tank with the built in shelf. Works for me!0
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I'm going to second the Freya Active sports bra. Its one of the best underwire varieties out there. You could also check for Panache's new sports bra, Shock Absorber, or Royce. They all come in band/cup combos. You want compression and encapsulation to keep them firmly supported and separated. You won't get zero bounce, but that is about the best you'll get. I'm a 30Gish so I understand the issue of finding a good sports bra.
For other cardio options, there are some great suggestions here already, but don't forget your weights. If you have gym access you can try the stair master, that sucker burns on the legs.0 -
I wear a sports bra under my regular bra for extra support. I also do the elliptical machine instead of running (even though that's more for my knees than my boobs). I have found really good sports bras that you can wear alone online but they are super expensive. They are made specifically for women with large breasts.0
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i do the 2 sport bra thing, except i wear a normal one under and then an excercise top that has a built in bra but it goes to the waist.
http://www.championusa.com/workout-clothes/women/t-shirts---tops/tank-tops---camis/champion-double-dry-reg;-ultra-fem-long-top-with-inner-sports-bra
this really seems to work well.0 -
Have you tried a lower impact cardio exercise such as eliptical, stairs, or stationary bike? That's what try to do more of currently.
^^^This. At least until you've lost some more weight and your breasts shrink more (and believe me the girls will eventually start shrinking if you keep losing weight ). Once they get down to a more manageable size you can get a really good and tight sports bra. I have a XL Nike Women's Dri-FIT Pro Training Sports Bra. It's "Compression Fit" and flattens my 40 DD chest into what looks to be a B cup! lol Even with my most vigorous exercises those puppies barely move in that thing. lol It's a b*tch to get on, but so worth to to work out and not have to worry about boobs slapping and flapping about. lol0
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