I want to know about choosing the appropriate swimming suit for my height , bra size and weight. Is there a table chart that women can use as a guide? I am 5.5 ft, bra 34DD, 130 pounds . I want to train to do competitive swimming.?thanks 😊
Fantastic video! For me, part of the trouble of finding a suitable sports bra is so many designs out there have superfluous strapping, ribbons, cross overs etc that add to the complexity of putting on the bra. But don’t serve any functional purpose when wearing them! Anyway, fantastic discussion and certainly gave me some things to think about!
Thank you for this video! At the risk of sounding dramatic, finding the right sports bra broke down the barrier that had kept me from running. And now I’m doing triathlons! So grateful to GTN for sharing this incredibly helpful information 💕
So glad you feel this video is helpful! Not dramatic at all, being comfortable is so important when it comes to running. Is there anything you think we should cover next? 🤔
Thanks for asking - I’m currently working on varying efforts in the pool, and quickly realized the lack of real-time data while swimming. In cycling and running, there are so many tools available, like bike computers, heart rate monitors, smart watches, etc. to make sure I’m staying on target. But in swimming, it seems based on perceived effort, which isn’t always the most accurate. Any advice on how to determine and execute varied effort levels in the pool would be awesome.
So much more common than you'd think! You're not alone. Women need a good sports bra and a good pair fo shoes to exercise, as the minimum. If you go without either one, it can be a barrier.
I love that you're willing to tackle this issue. I was surprised that the wrong sports bra can decrease your stride length and even attribute to injury! Thank you Heather and GTN!!!
Perfectly explained-of course if you change your band size the cup will, too! Didn’t even think of that as my weight has changed and other times when the bra I was trying on wasn’t quite right and I needed to try its sister-now I know to change the cup size as well. Thank you Heather!
Thank you so much for this video! I am struggling to find a suitable sports bra since years, and often got disappointed by the local specialized running shops, where the shop assistants (usually men) are not really able to give advice. I bought several sports bras, some of which caused extensive bleeding after a longer run... and hopefully I won't make the same mistake after watching this video :) It would be nice if companies created some supportive bras with the HR-monitor band included, finding the right position for the chest strap is always a nightmare...
Really glad you found this video helpful, finding the right bra is quite the task but worth getting right! We have a video which may be useful to you 👉 th-cam.com/video/riSGRdAVjaI/w-d-xo.html as it covers bras and HR monitors. Hope it helps! 😊
This was so interesting! I've always struggled to find a good-fitting sports bra that locks "the ladies" down! I had always thought of cup size as referring to volume, so this was definitely enlightening for me. What I find difficult is when my breasts seem to get bigger at certain times of the month. It's almost as if I need a few different-sized sports bras just for those times! I just purchased the Brooks Dare 2.0 and I'm loving it. Finally, a bra that holds everything in and locks it in place... without chafing!
Bra shopping is quite the task! Glad you've found one that's great for you! We have a video on other sports clothing for women 👉 th-cam.com/video/riSGRdAVjaI/w-d-xo.html if you want to check it out 👀 Hope it's useful to you! 😊
As somebody who doesn't wear a bra at all, now that I'm getting more into exercising, I really got to invest in some, it's not uncomfortable for me to exercise without one, but now I see why it's important to still have one
This was such a fab video thank you Heather and Mari ❤ can’t believe I’ve been buying sports bras without this knowledge for so long 😂. One thing I do find super annoying though is getting my chest HRM to fit comfortably with my bra, still not cracked that one yet!
I think it’s really important to feel round all the corners and catches and stitching etc before you buy it/while you can still return it because the tiniest scratchy bit will not go away and can be at best irritating and at worst actually draw blood/make permanent marks on your back (experience). Whenever I’ve thought “oh that’ll soften” I’ve lived to regret it!
great video. One thing I have learned is that price does not necessarily reflect quality and support. When I started running, I bought a basic but functional sports bra. Now I can buy more expensive options, but I often just send them back. I have never really found anything better for me yet than what I started out with.
This was a wildly helpful video. I've been struggling to find a sports bra that fits properly and supports me during runs. Thank you for talking about this topic, I gained a lot of new info.
I am trying to find a good quality sports bra for my wife, and I really found this vid to be a huge step in the right direction, and it was helpful. Thanks so much. I really don't understand why there aren't more videos out there reviewing sports bras in more scientific ways. It's wrong that so little attention has been paid to this issue. On another note, isn't shorter stride length generally considered better? You mention it at the beginning of video.
Only just found this video Thanks for pushing more female specific content, Heather! This was super helpful, I'll recommend it to other friends. Another thing I've put on my checklist is underbands where the elastic can twist inside the fabric. Super annoying to try to straighten it without having access. Anyway, thanks a lot Heather! Always inspiring to see what you're up to :)
Bravo for touching on this subject Heather. It does not apply to me but to my female running friends. Women's health must always be in the forefront and if they are not comfortable on the track with me then I'm not comfortable. Seeing someone struggle and in pain I do not like. Good information for the ladies.
I love this so much! I have a larger cup size, so finding a properly fitted bra is a nightmare. I have one that I love for running (SheFit Ultimate sports bra), but it seems a little much for other activities. This definitely helped me figure out what to look for!
Thank you so much for great important video ❤️. And yes even I’m old I learned new things, and really get surprised. Why I didn’t have this information long time ago, when I started needed one bra. One good bra isn’t cheap so you want it to fit and support you. You shall not think of the bra, feel the bra when you do sports than it’s a good one.
Even as a guy, I recognise the technical challenge. My thoughts on "is my old bra wearing out?" buy your new (spare) bra early use them both and if your preferring you new one, that's a clue!
I worked for a lingerie company that specialised in larger breasts (though 'large' breasts aren't as large as most think) for years. Measuring may be a good starting point, good advice over 'sister sizing', but you cannot measure a volume (your breast) with a 2D tape measure and this is not necessarily your bra size. Unfortunately, just like clothing sizes, different brands and different styles mean different sizes. Personally I'm just a little sad that bigger sizes aren't catered for very well - I'm around a 28 J and struggle to get anything to fit and provide sufficient support for running.
@@gtn stability/balance exercises for runners -maybe a follow along session..? How to be warm on a start line. (?? I don’t actually believe this is physically possible!)
Great video, this is usually not talked about and it's important- wrong sports bra and your whole run feels like torture. Reading the comments, I didn't know there were so many of us that have ended even with blood from the wrong bra! As said, great video, keep up the good work!
We have a video about women's clothing which may help! 👉 th-cam.com/video/riSGRdAVjaI/w-d-xo.html it covers HR monitors along with some other useful advice! 😊
My tip would be to make sure you can adjust the straps. I bought an M&S bra without adjustable straps (rather like a crop top) and it gave me backache!
Buying sports bra is quite hard for me to get it locally. Being bigger size in both body size & breast size, its a pain to find one to fit me. Normally will risk in buying online from US or UK (Asian sizes do quite run on the smaller side). Quite happy with some of the sports bra I found online but sad when the model I normally purchased have been discontinued.
My Mind blown about the cups sizes I had no idea. I currently am wearing 2 bras to run and it's terrible but I can never find anything that fits properly
it is surprisingly difficult to find a triathlon bra: a high intensity activity bra that can be worn from swim to bike to run. Thank you for this episode!
edit: holy guacamole.. this IS right. It's my true bra size... but I always wear the sister size.... 36D OR 38C. I don't know how I feel about this... it's not making me happy that's for sure According to this I'm a 34E Except... that is definitely definitely not right i'm from the usa, so maybe this is different?
Excellent video, i learnt a lot. (Despite being an adult female). Is that cup size theory worldwide? I know our band sizes are different here in Aus(same as clothing 10, 12, 14 etc) but is the cup size still the difference between the two measurements?? A lot of people are going to be going bra shopping.....
So cups do change all over the world too. The scale and maths is the same but the alphabet is different. For example: UK: A B C D DD E F FF G US: A B C D E F G H I So a UK "G" cup is actually equivalent to a US "I" cup. The UK will also miss out some letters like "I" too and the US doesn't (really) use double letters. Only when referring to D, DD (which is also an E), DDD (which is also an F) and DDDD (which is also a G). I hope that helps!
Doesn't apply to me at all, but I sometimes forget the tribulations the other half of the population has to put up with. It's so convenient being an average sized man and having all the research done on my body type! 😉 Keep up the fight for research and manufacturing equality!
What essential guide would you like us to do next? 👀 Let us know in the comments below! 💬
I want to know about choosing the appropriate swimming suit for my height , bra size and weight. Is there a table chart that women can use as a guide? I am 5.5 ft, bra 34DD, 130 pounds . I want to train to do competitive swimming.?thanks 😊
Fantastic video! For me, part of the trouble of finding a suitable sports bra is so many designs out there have superfluous strapping, ribbons, cross overs etc that add to the complexity of putting on the bra. But don’t serve any functional purpose when wearing them! Anyway, fantastic discussion and certainly gave me some things to think about!
This is what we like to hear! Hope we've given you some useful tips 🙌 Do you think too much of the design can be style over substance?
Thank you for this video! At the risk of sounding dramatic, finding the right sports bra broke down the barrier that had kept me from running. And now I’m doing triathlons! So grateful to GTN for sharing this incredibly helpful information 💕
So glad you feel this video is helpful! Not dramatic at all, being comfortable is so important when it comes to running. Is there anything you think we should cover next? 🤔
Thanks for asking - I’m currently working on varying efforts in the pool, and quickly realized the lack of real-time data while swimming. In cycling and running, there are so many tools available, like bike computers, heart rate monitors, smart watches, etc. to make sure I’m staying on target. But in swimming, it seems based on perceived effort, which isn’t always the most accurate. Any advice on how to determine and execute varied effort levels in the pool would be awesome.
We really appreciate your suggestion and will pass it on to the team! Thank you 🙌
So much more common than you'd think! You're not alone. Women need a good sports bra and a good pair fo shoes to exercise, as the minimum. If you go without either one, it can be a barrier.
I love that you're willing to tackle this issue. I was surprised that the wrong sports bra can decrease your stride length and even attribute to injury! Thank you Heather and GTN!!!
Crazy huh 😮
Insane isn't it! We think a sports bra is just for comfort but it can even contribute to better performance.
I work in a running shop (as a men) and this is definitely useful! Thanks 👏🏻
So glad we could help!
Perfectly explained-of course if you change your band size the cup will, too! Didn’t even think of that as my weight has changed and other times when the bra I was trying on wasn’t quite right and I needed to try its sister-now I know to change the cup size as well.
Thank you Heather!
Who knew! What a game changer. Glad you found this video useful! 🙌
Thank you so much for this video! I am struggling to find a suitable sports bra since years, and often got disappointed by the local specialized running shops, where the shop assistants (usually men) are not really able to give advice. I bought several sports bras, some of which caused extensive bleeding after a longer run... and hopefully I won't make the same mistake after watching this video :) It would be nice if companies created some supportive bras with the HR-monitor band included, finding the right position for the chest strap is always a nightmare...
Really glad you found this video helpful, finding the right bra is quite the task but worth getting right! We have a video which may be useful to you 👉 th-cam.com/video/riSGRdAVjaI/w-d-xo.html as it covers bras and HR monitors. Hope it helps! 😊
This was so interesting! I've always struggled to find a good-fitting sports bra that locks "the ladies" down! I had always thought of cup size as referring to volume, so this was definitely enlightening for me. What I find difficult is when my breasts seem to get bigger at certain times of the month. It's almost as if I need a few different-sized sports bras just for those times! I just purchased the Brooks Dare 2.0 and I'm loving it. Finally, a bra that holds everything in and locks it in place... without chafing!
Bra shopping is quite the task! Glad you've found one that's great for you! We have a video on other sports clothing for women 👉 th-cam.com/video/riSGRdAVjaI/w-d-xo.html if you want to check it out 👀 Hope it's useful to you! 😊
As somebody who doesn't wear a bra at all, now that I'm getting more into exercising, I really got to invest in some, it's not uncomfortable for me to exercise without one, but now I see why it's important to still have one
This was such a fab video thank you Heather and Mari ❤ can’t believe I’ve been buying sports bras without this knowledge for so long 😂. One thing I do find super annoying though is getting my chest HRM to fit comfortably with my bra, still not cracked that one yet!
I’m with you on that, I tend to try and wear mine lower
Thank you soo much for the video. Its about time we talk more about bras and periods during sports 👍👍🥰
Couldn't agree more!
Brilliant video, especially the change in cup size, never knew that
It was news to me too!
So glad we could help!
I think it’s really important to feel round all the corners and catches and stitching etc before you buy it/while you can still return it because the tiniest scratchy bit will not go away and can be at best irritating and at worst actually draw blood/make permanent marks on your back (experience). Whenever I’ve thought “oh that’ll soften” I’ve lived to regret it!
Thank you for your advice! It's so important to be comfortable 🙌
@@gtn thanks for the video-just went and bought two new bras based on it!
Check out the reviews too, they can be a great insight!
great video. One thing I have learned is that price does not necessarily reflect quality and support. When I started running, I bought a basic but functional sports bra. Now I can buy more expensive options, but I often just send them back. I have never really found anything better for me yet than what I started out with.
This was a wildly helpful video. I've been struggling to find a sports bra that fits properly and supports me during runs. Thank you for talking about this topic, I gained a lot of new info.
Great to hear it’s helpful 😊
So glad we could help!
I am trying to find a good quality sports bra for my wife, and I really found this vid to be a huge step in the right direction, and it was helpful. Thanks so much. I really don't understand why there aren't more videos out there reviewing sports bras in more scientific ways. It's wrong that so little attention has been paid to this issue.
On another note, isn't shorter stride length generally considered better? You mention it at the beginning of video.
Only just found this video Thanks for pushing more female specific content, Heather! This was super helpful, I'll recommend it to other friends. Another thing I've put on my checklist is underbands where the elastic can twist inside the fabric. Super annoying to try to straighten it without having access. Anyway, thanks a lot Heather! Always inspiring to see what you're up to :)
Glad you found this video helpful! Thank you for sharing 😊 Is there anything else you'd like to see from us? 🤔
Bravo for touching on this subject Heather. It does not apply to me but to my female running friends. Women's health must always be in the forefront and if they are not comfortable on the track with me then I'm not comfortable. Seeing someone struggle and in pain I do not like. Good information for the ladies.
Yes it’s an important area. Do feel free to share.
Thank you. I had no idea about the change in cup size with banding.
You're not alone! So glad I could help.
A video I didn't know I needed! 🤪
I love this so much! I have a larger cup size, so finding a properly fitted bra is a nightmare. I have one that I love for running (SheFit Ultimate sports bra), but it seems a little much for other activities. This definitely helped me figure out what to look for!
Great to hear 😊
Thanks for sharing too
Thank you so much for great important video ❤️. And yes even I’m old I learned new things, and really get surprised. Why I didn’t have this information long time ago, when I started needed one bra. One good bra isn’t cheap so you want it to fit and support you. You shall not think of the bra, feel the bra when you do sports than it’s a good one.
Even as a guy, I recognise the technical challenge. My thoughts on "is my old bra wearing out?" buy your new (spare) bra early use them both and if your preferring you new one, that's a clue!
I worked for a lingerie company that specialised in larger breasts (though 'large' breasts aren't as large as most think) for years. Measuring may be a good starting point, good advice over 'sister sizing', but you cannot measure a volume (your breast) with a 2D tape measure and this is not necessarily your bra size. Unfortunately, just like clothing sizes, different brands and different styles mean different sizes.
Personally I'm just a little sad that bigger sizes aren't catered for very well - I'm around a 28 J and struggle to get anything to fit and provide sufficient support for running.
Yeassss. Much needed topic.
Glad this video was helpful! What would you like to see us do next? 👀
@@gtn stability/balance exercises for runners -maybe a follow along session..?
How to be warm on a start line. (?? I don’t actually believe this is physically possible!)
Absolutely!
Thanks for doing this video for women - really informative
It’s an important topic.
My pleasure 😊
So glad you liked it 🥰
Loved this video, very helpful and informative!
Aw thank you so much!
Great video, this is usually not talked about and it's important- wrong sports bra and your whole run feels like torture. Reading the comments, I didn't know there were so many of us that have ended even with blood from the wrong bra!
As said, great video, keep up the good work!
We're pleased to see it's helped a lot of people already 😊 Is there anything else you think would be useful for us to cover? 👀
So glad we could help! Yeah chaffing can be horrible, but can sometimes be down to the size, not just the make up of the bra. Be sure to check both 👍
How about a good triathlon bra when worn with a chest strap HR monitor?
We have a video about women's clothing which may help! 👉 th-cam.com/video/riSGRdAVjaI/w-d-xo.html it covers HR monitors along with some other useful advice! 😊
Thank you! This is great. I am dabbling into tri and this is one of the things that I’ve been thinking about.
Good luck 😊
Best of luck! And if you need any help, we do free online fittings.
This was really helpful! Thank you
Really glad you found it useful! What would you like to see us do next? 👀
So glad you enjoyed it!
My tip would be to make sure you can adjust the straps. I bought an M&S bra without adjustable straps (rather like a crop top) and it gave me backache!
Great advice!
Thanks so much for this!
🙌
Shared to my wife and sister. ✔
Thank you!
Thanks for a great video!!
😘
Great video! Thanks so much!
Aw thank you!
Buying sports bra is quite hard for me to get it locally. Being bigger size in both body size & breast size, its a pain to find one to fit me. Normally will risk in buying online from US or UK (Asian sizes do quite run on the smaller side). Quite happy with some of the sports bra I found online but sad when the model I normally purchased have been discontinued.
Oh I feel your pain! Give ours a try, we do free online fittings too, so we can get you your rights size before you order!
My Mind blown about the cups sizes I had no idea.
I currently am wearing 2 bras to run and it's terrible but I can never find anything that fits properly
Give ours a try! I'm sure our Overband would solve this for you 🙌
Fantastic video very informative can you please tell me what the orange bra is that your running in is please
Thanks Barb
Hi Barb, yes it's by Lululemon.
Good job HF xxxxxx
Thanks
it is surprisingly difficult to find a triathlon bra: a high intensity activity bra that can be worn from swim to bike to run. Thank you for this episode!
Glad we could help! Did you learn any new tips for what to look for? 👀
Yes! Sister sizing was a revelation to me!!!
@@winklertribe5268 Glad we could help!
Totally sympathise. Check out our Solidarity Bra if you like! It's had some great reviews from triathletes!
edit: holy guacamole.. this IS right. It's my true bra size... but I always wear the sister size.... 36D OR 38C. I don't know how I feel about this... it's not making me happy that's for sure
According to this I'm a 34E
Except... that is definitely definitely not right
i'm from the usa, so maybe this is different?
Excellent video, i learnt a lot. (Despite being an adult female). Is that cup size theory worldwide? I know our band sizes are different here in Aus(same as clothing 10, 12, 14 etc) but is the cup size still the difference between the two measurements??
A lot of people are going to be going bra shopping.....
I don’t know how it correlates to clothes sizing but if you find out do let us know.
So cups do change all over the world too. The scale and maths is the same but the alphabet is different.
For example:
UK: A B C D DD E F FF G
US: A B C D E F G H I
So a UK "G" cup is actually equivalent to a US "I" cup. The UK will also miss out some letters like "I" too and the US doesn't (really) use double letters. Only when referring to D, DD (which is also an E), DDD (which is also an F) and DDDD (which is also a G).
I hope that helps!
Thank you!
Nice and informative for all the ladies but what we really want to know is what's Mark's cup size! 🤪
Next time! 🤭
Sport bra size
S 32 to 34
M 36 to 38
L 38 to 42
XL 42 to 44
XXL 44 to 48
Inches
why am i watching this video even i don't need those sports bras
We can all learn something! Hope you found this interesting! 🙌
Having tiny boobs is definitely useful when buying sports bras. Anything XS is generally fine! 😅
So glad to hear you're not neglecting your sport bra needs though! Even women with smaller boobs need support 🙌
Doesn't apply to me at all, but I sometimes forget the tribulations the other half of the population has to put up with. It's so convenient being an average sized man and having all the research done on my body type! 😉 Keep up the fight for research and manufacturing equality!
There is nothing to fight about. Just put down the money and the industry will follow.
I find this video very interesting.
Maybe I should try and run with a bra. 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
I'm a guy why is this in my recommended lmao
Me (male): "Let's Go GTN just posted"
GTN: "how to choose the perfect sports bra"
Me: :/
Thank you 👍
THANK YOU!