How to Choose a Sports Bra: Find the Right Fit for Every Workout
How to Choose a Sports Bra: For a long time, I thought exercise itself was the problem. It turned out my sports bra was. I've never been great at buying workout gear. I only replace my running shoes when the soles are almost worn down, and I can wear yoga pants for years. Sports bras all looked pretty much the same to me. As long as the size is about right and the color looks good, I think: "Alright, that's it." Looking back, I hadn't realized how much a sports bra could affect the way I exercised. I really started seriously researching how to choose a sports bra during a weekend coffee outing with a friend. She had just finished a half marathon and, chatting about gear, she praised almost every pair of running shoes. I casually asked, "Which pair are you most satisfied with?" She shook her head and said, "Actually, it's my sports bra." I smiled. I thought, it's just a piece of underwear, right? She smiled too: "You'll know when you find one that actually fits you." She was right, as it turned out. I used to always think it was because of my poor physical fitness. When I first started exercising regularly, I felt an indescribable exhaustion after each session. Not leg soreness.…
