For what types of activity is this sports bra suitable?
The support of this sports bra has been validated at level 1. So it's suitable for all low-impact sports: weight training, yoga, pilates, walking, golf, etc.
Why is it important to protect the bust during exercise?
During sport, your breasts, which are fragile and supported almost entirely by the skin, are subjected to much greater stress than in everyday life. Whatever your size or age, they are subject to movements and bouncing that can create a force of up to five times their actual weight. A sports bra gives them the support, comfort and protection they need. It protects them from impact, pain and premature sagging.
High, medium or light support, how do you choose?
During sport, the skin and ligaments of the bust are stretched. Without sufficient support, you risk pain or premature sagging. However, too much support can also be harmful in the long term. It is therefore necessary to adapt the level of support of your sports bra to the size of your cup and the intensity of the impacts you experience. The aim is to protect your bust without altering the movement of the breasts.
What levels of support do Decathlon sports bras offer?
The models are validated in our laboratories using a bust support test that measures the reduction in the acceleration of breast movement during sport. They are evaluated and classified from 1 to 5: 1 for light support, 3 for medium support and 5 for high support.
Which level of sports bra support for which sport?
The support of the sports bra must be adapted to the sport being played. Our range comprises 3 levels:
- Level 1: light support for activities that produce gentle movements of the bust (Yoga, Pilates, stretching, golf, etc.);
- Level 3: medium support for activities that generate moderate bounce (cycling, dance, fitness, cardio-training, etc.);
- Level 5: high support for activities associated with intensive movements (HIIT, running, tennis, team sports, horse riding).