SOS: Signs of a Struggling Sports Bra (And What to Do About It)

Let’s be honest – your sports bra is either your BFF or your worst enemy during workouts. And if you’ve ever had to readjust mid-burpee or felt like your lungs were in a chokehold during yoga, well… you already know the struggle.

So, how do you know when your sports bra is betraying you? Let’s decode the signs – with a little humour and a lot of real talk.🙃

You Dread Jumping Jacks

Let’s face it! Bouncing should be left to basketballs, not your girls. If the thought of doing anything with bounce makes you cross your arms like a bodyguard… girl, we have a problem. ‘Cause newsflash: You’re not getting enough support.

The culprit? Your bra isn’t offering enough support.

Fix It: Opt for a high-impact sports bra with a firm underband, compression support, encapsulated cups or even additional panels to keep each breast supported individually and for cardio-intensive activities.

You Can’t Breathe (Literally)

If your post-workout glow includes marks on your skin and a silent plea for oxygen, your bra is way too tight.

Telltale signs? Red imprints, underboob digs, and an existential crisis mid-workout.

Fix it: Choose the right size by measuring your band and bust accurately. Comfort = performance.

You’re CONSTANTLY Adjusting It

When your hands are spending more time making adjustments for your girls than holding weights, it’s not you, it’s the bra.

Problem? Loose straps, an ill-fitting band, or cups that don’t match your shape.

Fix it: Go for adjustable straps and snug bands that sit level across your back. Kudos to you if you get Clovia’s high-impact sports bra that even has closures at the back so you don’t “wrestle” when removing it after a sweaty workout!

Chaffing is Your Workout Buddy

Chafing should never be part of your fitness journey. If your sports bra is causing friction burns, irritation, painful rubbing, or awkward shifting due to discomfort… It’s not your friend.

Fix it: Look for seamless or flat-stitched bras, or the ones with bounce-control stitches made from sweat-wicking fabrics.

You Spill Out (From Literally Every Angle)

Side spillage, underboob, quad-boob – whatever the name, if your chest is escaping its “cage”, the cup size is off.

Fix it: Full-coverage or moulded cup styles give you a secure and flattering fit. Trust us, there is a bra for that.

Your Bra Hasn’t Been Replaced Since Your College Days

If your sports bra has faded, stretched out, or lost its snap, it’s time to break up with it.

Rule of thumb: Replace your (sports) bra every 6 to 12 months if you’re wearing it regularly.

Fix it: Invest in a new bra that suits your current workout routine and your body.

Wrap Up: Support You Need

Your sports bra should lift you up – literally and emotionally. Whether you’re into Zumba, powerlifting, or just power-walking to the fridge, your bra should have your back (and front). Tell you what? If you are ready to feel the difference, don’t miss out on exploring Clovia’s range of sports bras – from low to high impact, padded to non-padded – designed to move with you, support you, and stay comfy all day.

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Sejal Lakhani

Content Writer at Clovia

Having started writing as a teenager, Sejal grew up to love words and playing with them. This is what drove her to choose a professional in the same field while completing her Bachelor’s in Journalism and Mass Communication. So far, she has worked in various sectors ranging from health care to, hospitality to fashion, lifestyle, and beauty care, etc., as a content and copywriter. She believes in paving one’s own path even in the most ordinary situations and aspires to inspire those around her.

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