From small to more buxom bustlines, every breast size requires support during exercise with a sports bra. But to be truly effective, it needs to fit properly. Surprisingly, most women wear one that is not right for their body. Here are Arena’s guidelines for a sports bra that wears like a second skin.
First get a lay of the land by measuring yourself. For an Arena bra just follow these two easy steps.
Step 1: take off any upper body clothing and measure around the rib cage just under the bust with the measuring tape snug but not so tight that it interferes with breathing. This underbust or band measurement corresponds with the sports bra size on our size chart.
Step 2: Next measure around the bust at the fullest part, usually across the nipples. The tape should stay straight across your back. This will give you your cup size on our chart.
Measurements are essential for choosing a properly fitting sports bra, but how the bra feels and actually fits when on is just as important. It should be slightly tighter than a regular bra but be comfortable when taking a deep breath. Shoulder straps, hooks and seams shouldn’t chafe, and the straps should be taut without digging into your back or shoulders. Try raising your hands over your head. If the bra band…
