Sports Bra Sizing/Fit Guide

Find a Sport Bra that fits:We stock a huge range of sports bras covering a large range of sizes shock absorber sports brasOne of our major brands is shock absorber, although we also stock a large range of other brands such as Dans-Ez, Triumph, Panache, Sportjock & Champion. Why choose BoobyDoo ? Not only can you buy sports bras online. You can also take part in our BoobyTalk forum and discuss topics such as women's running, women's health and fitness and discuss everything out bras. Boobydoo are a specialist sports bra e-tailer. Whatever your activity I am sure you will find the bra that you need here. On our easy to navigate website we carry large stocks of the leading brands for immediate delivery . As a runner based in the Lake District I know from experience how important it is to have a supportive bra when taking part in sport or exercise. Please enjoy browsing my site, It's all the support a girl needs
Why do you need a Sports BraFortunately plenty of research has been done recently on sports bras and the conclusion is that wearing a well designed properly fitting sports bra will help to prevent painful bounce and minimise damage to the ligaments, also it helps to prevent women with larger breasts from suffering neck and shoulder discomfort caused by excessive bouncing. By wearing a correctly fitting sports bra, breast movement can be reduced by as much as 50% thus delaying long term sagging. 82% of doctors surveyed agreed that “Wearing a sport bra helps to prevent breast motion, reducing stress on the Coopers suspensory ligament which helps to prevent long term sagging of the breasts” Most importantly sports bras are more comfortable than most ordinary bras when playing sport or exercising. more bra information... Having decided a sports bra is a good thing the question is which one? Sports bras are usually designed in one of two formats, the cupless crop top design which holds the bust in position by compression, and is usually made from stretch fabric, and the traditional style of bra with cups that lift and separate giving shape and form. There are many makes of sports bra on the market and one of the best ways to assess them is to visit a specialist sports bra supplier such as www.boobydoo.co.uk where you can find a wide range to compare, they also have an activity chart that can help you to decide what level of support is best for your activity. A good fit is essential, firm and supportive but not so tight it restricts breathing, although you can measure your bust to establish your size and cup size, it is worth remembering that sizes are not industry standard and each manufacturers sizes can vary from each other, so it is important to select your bra from a specialist company who will exchange it free of charge if the size is not right. In recent years sports bras have benefited from the advance in high performance fabrics that wick moisture away from the skin and keep you dryer and cooler, fabrics such as Coolmax® which has a unique fibre construction that helps to keep you cool and dry. X-static® is a pure silver coated antimicrobial yarn that helps to eliminate bacterial build up, also it is antistatic and has excellent wickability and breathability properties. Supplex® is a soft nylon yarn that handles like cotton, this enables quick drying, up to 40% faster than cotton, it is abrasion resistant to minimise pilling and is easy to look after being wash & wear, crease resistant. So whatever your sport or activity you have no excuse for not wearing a good, comfortable piece of kit, that in the long run may keep you looking and performing better. You can also use our interactive Bra Finder You'll also find that www.boobydoo.co.uk has hotels Bras suitable for pre-post maternity and post breast surgeryThis includes sports bras for pre-post maternity as well as sports bras to assist after breast enlargement or breast reduction surgery - sometimes called breast augmentation. BoobyDoo Sports Bra Site-Map with just a few clicks of the mouse. This website features information on - Sports BrasBra ShopInteractive Bra Finder Advice on buying a sports braBoobyTalk ForumContact UsLinksHere is some more advice on buying a sports braFit. Overwhelmingly, fit is important. The bra should fit firmly enough to control breast motion, but not so tightly as to interfere with breathing. During vigorous movements, the entire upper body should move as one unit, with limited bouncing of the breasts. Give the bra the jumping-jack test to be sure it meets these criteria.Support. Minimal movement of the breasts within the bra is important to reduce chafing. Sports bras come in two basic types: the encapsulation type, which has molded cups and offers firm support, and the compression type, which tends to flatten the breasts against the body. Larger-breasted women will probably be more satisfied with molded cups.For maximum support, look for minimal vertical (neck to navel) stretch in the fabric. Horizontal stretch is necessary to get the bra off and on easily and not interfere with breathing.When it comes to comfort look no further than Boobydoo - Sports bras.

It’s essential to wear a sports bra when taking part in any type of sport or exercise. A good fitting sports bra will be supportive holding the bust firmly and spread the weight of the bust onto the shoulders and back preventing painful movement and long-term tissue damage causing the bust to sag.

Sports bras are generally categorised by impact level the highest rating is impact level 4 or Extreme. Which means its suitable for running, football, tennis, horse riding etc. even if you have a small bust you still need a bra suitable for your activity. Medium impact level three is suitable for running etc if you are cup size A or B and impact level 2 is suitable for general gym wear, yoga, pilates, cycling, weight training etc.

Trinny and Susannah say an astonishing 70% of us are wearing the wrong size bra, but as some brands use different sizing methods you cannot assume you will always need the same size bra, fortunately all our suppliers use the same method to arrive at a bra size, so with a couple of measurements you should be able to work out which size of sport bra will fit. Wearing a good fitting bra (not underwired or balconette) stand in front of a mirror so you can check the tape measure keeps straight around you back, measure immediately under your bust this is your rib size measurement “A” find your bra size on the chart below

Inches	28-29	30-31	32-33	34-35	36-37	38-39	40-41	42-43	44-45	46-47
Bra Size	32	34	36	38	40	42	44	46	48	50

then measure “B” the fullest part of your bust the difference between your bra size and this measurement will give you your cup size 1” difference would be cup size “B” two inches difference would be size “C”. Simple when you know how, or input measurement “A” and “B” into our Sports Bra Calcualtor

Inches 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Cup Size A B C D DD E F FF G H J

When you buy a sports bra please try it on carefully “ DO NOT REMOVE THE LABELS”. To check the fit, do the jump test, jump up and down it should hold the bust firmly but it will not eliminate all movement and you should be able to breathe easily. If it’s too tight around the ribcage you need to go up a bra/band size and if you spill over the cups go up a cup size.

If you wish to change the size we will happily exchange it for you (at no extra cost to UK customers) providing the item is sent back to us in perfect condition ie. labels still attached, unworn and no make up / deodorant stains.

Impact level chart reproduced with kind permission from Berli Shock Absorber (copyright) Please remember these charts are a GUIDE ONLY.

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