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Sweaty Betty bra guide
Sweaty Betty bra guide

Find the perfect bra

It is absolutely imperative that you wear a sports bra while you exercise, especially for high impact sport such as running.

Use our bra ’finder’ to help you to find the perfect bra with the right level of support for you.

Impact Level 1

What happens to my body?
Wearing a sports bra while you exercise reduces breast movement, delaying long term sagging and reducing breast pain.

It doesn't matter if your cup size is big or small; all breasts lose their shape due to there being no muscles in the breasts. Only the skin and the Coopers ligaments support the breast tissue. Once the ligaments have been stretched beyond their limit, as a result of breast movement during exercise, no amount of toning exercises can restore them.

Which bra do I choose?
Visit one of our 24 boutiques for a personal, informed fitting. Alternatively use the bra finder above to determine which style of bra listed below suits your cup size for the sport you require.

Compression

  • Ideally suited for medium impact sports but also effective for high impact up to a C cup.
  • Designed to push the breasts against the chest to reduce movement and bounce.

Encapsulation

  • Designed for larger cup sizes and ideal for high impact sport.
  • Looks more like a normal bra where the breasts sit into a cup.

Combination

  • Incorporates the encapsulated cups with the look and firm hold of a compression bra.
  • For moderate to high impact sports for a medium to large breast size


Impact Level 1 Impact Level 2 Impact Level 3
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