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Do I need a sports bra for yoga, walking and weights?

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SlinkyDinkyDoo · 02/03/2019 09:37

Ready to begin exercising again after many years. My sports bra is waaaay too small due to weight gain. I have big boobs (currently 34 H, sports bra is a 32 E) but not planning on doing anything high impact just walking, yoga and some free weights/weight machines.

Do I really need a sports bra or will everyday bra do until I'm ready to attempt anything more vigorous? They are very expensive so would rather not. Would that be a mistake?

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ChocOrCheese · 02/03/2019 17:45

I'm a D cup but would not dream of venturing into the gym without a sports bra. That said, my regular bras are all underwired push-up jobs, so if your regular bras are more covering than that then they might be OK.

museumum · 02/03/2019 10:08

I do but much lighter support than my running ones. Bravissimo bras will not last king if sweated into and washed multiple times a week.
Also need a high coverage bra for yoga for upside down positions.

dementedpixie · 02/03/2019 10:07

All you can do is try and see if they will do. If not then you can buy more sports bras

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SlinkyDinkyDoo · 02/03/2019 10:06

My everyday bras ate very supportive, get them from bravissimo. Not sure that supermarket sports bras are much cop for massive boobs. I've always had shock absorbers.

I suppose what I'm asking is if I'm not doing any bouncing around is a sports bra needed? For running, jumping etc I totally see the point but for walking, stretching and lifting is it really needed?

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dementedpixie · 02/03/2019 09:50

Depends how supportive your normal bras are tbh. Do supermarkets not sell sports bras at a reasonable price?

lljkk · 02/03/2019 09:43

Don't you need to try & see?

There are sports bras claiming to be 34H on Ebay for < £20. Might be worth a try, too.

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