SPORTS BRAS AND WORKOUT LEGGINGS

Buying guide

Support

When buying physical activity wear like sports bras and legging, support is important. To confirm this factor, I recommend doing a few exercises, including jumping jacks, standing side twist, or simple up and down jumps. If you notice any movements in your chest that cause discomfort in the activity, then that bra is not supportive enough. Find something that allows very little or no movement.

Ease to wear and remove

I never want to struggle getting off my sweaty gym attire. Therefore, I always ensure to pick a good fit that easily gets on and off my body. If I have to pull it off my head, then there should be no struggle. But I mostly recommend my clients to buy ones with zipper in front, for bras. For a pair of leggings, never pick one that annoys you to put on. It should be simple to wear on pre-workout and after the session.

How it behave with sweat

I always recommend sportswear made of material that dries quickly upon getting wet. Check how long it dries out after a sweaty workout and the comfort offered while wet. A good attire is one that dries a few moments after getting wet and does not cause chaffing or clinging on your skin.

Barbara Santini

Barbara is a freelance writer and a sex and relationships adviser at Dimepiece LA and Peaches and Screams. Barbara is involved in various educational initiatives aimed at making sex advice more accessible to everyone and breaking stigmas around sex across various cultural communities. In her spare time, Barbara enjoys trawling through vintage markets in Brick Lane, exploring new places, painting and reading.

MS, University of Tartu
Sleep specialist

Using the acquired academic and professional experience, I advise patients with various complaints about mental health - depressed mood, nervousness, lack of energy and interest, sleep disorders, panic attacks, obsessive thoughts and anxieties, difficulty concentrating, and stress. In my free time, I love to paint and go on long walks on the beach. One of my latest obsessions is sudoku – a wonderful activity to calm an unease mind.

MS, Durham University
GP

The work of a family doctor includes a wide range of clinical diversity, which requires extensive knowledge and erudition from a specialist. However, I believe that the most important thing for a family doctor is to be human because the cooperation and understanding between the doctor and the patient are crucial in ensuring successful health care. On my days off, I love being in nature. Since childhood, I have been passionate about playing chess and tennis. Whenever I have time off, I enjoy traveling around the world.

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