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What Support Sports Bra Do I Need?
22/04/2021
It is a question I get asked a lot; what support sports bra do I need? And the answer is not as simple as you might think. Those of you who follow my blogs know I am all about supporting women. You are out there trying to better yourself through exercise and I want to make sure you have the best possible breast support whilst you do. In this article I am going the answer this question. Allowing you to ensure you have the best support sports bra for you. Read on. Size Matters When it comes to breasts and… Read More »
5 Things to Consider When Wearing a Sports Bra in Public
25/03/2021
I live on the Gold Coast and the weather here is supportive (see what I did there?) to wearing a sports bra in public. Warm sunshine and beautiful coastline are very conducive to donning the tights and sports bra and heading out for a beach walk. A short walk along the beach front at Burleigh reveals many women walking, jogging or running with their sports bra proudly on show. I love it, free the belly and get outside with pride. One thing that does make me shudder. Seeing a young, full breasted woman running along the path in her strappy… Read More »
Sports Bra Fitting Essentials – Part 3: The Cups
11/03/2021
So, where has that three weeks gone? Can you believe we are already up to the final part of my three part ‘Sports Bra Fitting Essentials’ series? Last week we looked at Sports Bra Fitting Essentials – Part 2: The Band. That’s now straps, and band done and dusted. Leaving only the cups to examine to finish our trilogy. Thus ensuring you have the perfect fitting sports bra. This final pillar is just as important as the other two. And as we know, successfully accomplish all three pillars and you have reached sports bra fitting nirvana! Read on to discover… Read More »
Sports Bra Fitting Essentials – Part 2: The Band
04/03/2021
Last week’s article; Sports Bra Fitting Essentials – Part 1: Shoulder Straps gave you an in depth look at e... Read More »
Sports Bra Fitting Essentials – Part 1: Shoulder Straps
25/02/2021
This article is the first in a three-part series titled ‘Sports Bra Fitting Essentials’. This week I am goi... Read More »
My 5 Best Racerback Sports Bras + 3 Convertible Back Sports Bras
18/02/2021
After last week’s blog ‘Sports Bra Back Types’ I had a fair bit of feedback asking me what my favourite rac... Read More »
Sports Bra Back Types
11/02/2021
It seems that modern sports bras come in endless combinations of features. Underwired, wirefree, padded, pu... Read More »
2021, The Year Ahead
04/02/2021
As I sit here writing this article, I am shaking my head in disbelief that it is almost the end of January.... Read More »
Back to School Sports Bras
21/01/2021
With schools recommencing very soon I was hoping to write this article for you a little earlier than I have... Read More »
Breasts Bouncing While Exercising? Here’s What to do.
05/01/2021
With Christmas done and dusted and the new year well and truly underway our thoughts begin to turn f... Read More »
Understanding Sports Bra Sizes – What do they Mean?
16/12/2020
Sports bra sizing is one of the most important but also one of the most confusing aspects of buying a sport... Read More »
The Best Sports Bras for Golf
10/12/2020
Golf is a challenging game at the best of times. We all know it is very much mental as much as physical. Yo... Read More »
Why Your Sports Bra Should Never Have a Birthday
03/12/2020
When we are young, we look forward excitedly to our birthdays. As we get older our excitement wanes somewha... Read More »
5 Things That Affect the Level of Breast Support You Need
26/11/2020
Those of you who follow my blogs will know I am all about support. My mission in life to is to help every w... Read More »
My 10 Best Sports Bras for Horse Riding
19/11/2020
Updated 8 February 2021 Looking back at my recent posts I have realised I haven’t done a ‘Best of’ post for... Read More »
Can Sports Bras be Used for Swimming?
12/11/2020
With summer just around the corner our thoughts turn to the beach and hot summer days by the pool. Sounds g... Read More »
4 Reasons to Wear a Bra Band Extender
03/11/2020
As someone who obsesses about finding the perfect bra fit for myself and my customers a bra band extender i... Read More »
How to Prevent Sports Bra Straps from Falling Down
22/10/2020
It is the bane of many active women. You are working hard and getting into your workout groove only to be i... Read More »
Finding Your Bra Size at Home
15/10/2020
We all know the feeling. You have changed size and need to find your bra size before going shopping. You fi... Read More »
5 Ways to Prolong Your Sports Bras Life
07/10/2020
Things here in Australia have been a bit up and down this year to say the least. An economic life lived wit... Read More »
My 10 Best High Impact Sports Bras
24/09/2020
Updated 2 February 2021. So, after a bit of side-tracking (my favourite past time!) I am back focusing on m... Read More »
6 Reasons to Wear a Sports Bra Daily
09/09/2020
Sports bras have come a long way in design and comfort. They are no longer unfashionable workout items of l... Read More »
10 Signs You Are Wearing the Wrong Bra Size
06/08/2020
It is common for many women to take their bra off as soon as they step inside their front door. But why? Su... Read More »
Sports Bra Science Keeps Larger Breasted Woman Moving
03/06/2020
Sports bras have come a long way from their humble beginnings as simply two jock straps sewn together. Cons... Read More »
10 Best Sports Bras for Walking.
03/06/2020
Following my last article ‘Sports Bras for Walking’ got a lot of feedback asking what my favourite walking ... Read More »
Sports Bras for Walking
22/04/2020
With the whole world in various levels of COVID lockdown and restrictions on the types of exercise we can d... Read More »
We Will Get Through This Together.
25/03/2020
Hi, Amy here, We are in unprecedented times that are affecting all aspects of our society. Things are chang... Read More »
10 Best Sports Bras for Big Busts
05/03/2020
Updated 8 February 2021. OK, time for the third in my series of ‘Best Ofs’. Last time I listed my ‘Top 10 P... Read More »
10 Best Plus Size Sports Bras
25/02/2020
Updated 8 February 2021. Last week I listed my 10 best sports bras for running. This week I am going to ans... Read More »
10 Best Sports Bras for Running
20/02/2020
Updated 4 February 2021 Ok, this week I am going to answer a question I get asked a lot; What is the best s... Read More »
12 Questions You Must Ask Before Buying Your Next Sports Bra Online
12/02/2020
Greatly increase your chance of success when buying your next sports bra online with these 12 expert questi... Read More »
11 Things You Must Know Before Buying a Sports Bra
04/02/2020
Greatly increase your chance of success when buying your next sports bra with these 11 expert tips. DID YOU... Read More »
Is it OK to wear a sports bra all the time?
21/01/2020
OK, this week I am going to answer a question I often get asked; is it OK to wear a sports bra all the time... Read More »
The Four Important Things to Me
18/12/2019
Wow time really does fly. Sports Bras Direct (SBD) has been open for 2 and ½ years now and we have been ope... Read More »
Brand in Focus: Berlei
23/11/2019
This week I’m taking a look at Iconic Australian bra brand in focus – Berlei. We all know them, they ... Read More »
Racerback Sports Bras: Why You Need One
05/09/2019
In my opinion at least one Racerback Sports Bra is a must have in your kitbag. They are comfortable, suppor... Read More »
Brand in Focus: Freya Active
12/08/2019
Freya, the revolutionary bra brand, was launched in 1998 with a mission to make women with larger bust size... Read More »
12 Interesting Facts About Breasts
02/08/2019
Not all things are created equal and your Breasts are no exception. Soft or firm, perky or drooped, slende... Read More »
Breast Sag: How to Prevent It
25/07/2019
We all know breast size and shape vary greatly from person to person. The one thing that does not vary is ... Read More »
Sports Bras for Cycling
17/07/2019
So you’re after a Sports Bra for cycling. Most of us when we think of cycling conjure up an image of ... Read More »
Brand Focus: Triumph International
12/07/2019
We all know Triumph International and we all (well most of us!) love wearing Triumph sports bras. But how d... Read More »
Choosing a Sports Bra
03/07/2019
So you are looking for a new sports bra, but where do you start? Choosing a sports bra is a minefield, ther... Read More »
The Best Sports Bras For Large Breasts
25/06/2019
Updated 8 February 2021. There is nothing worse than an unsupportive sports bra when you are working out. Y... Read More »
Breast Size and Exercise
19/06/2019
We All Know It Having larger breasts can make certain exercises and activities more difficult to perform. O... Read More »
Brand in Focus: Cadenshae
11/06/2019
4 Years Young So what is the Cadenshae Brand? Working as a personal trainer at the time of the birth of her... Read More »
Sports Bra Care – Looking After Your Investment
30/04/2019
So you’ve finally bitten the bullet and replaced your old, worn out Sports Bra with a shiny new one. How go... Read More »
Exercising Whilst Breastfeeding: What You Need to Know.
21/03/2019
So you’re pregnant, congratulations. Life is about to change in so many ways and your pregnancy journey wil... Read More »
Finding the Right Sports Bra After Breast Implants
06/02/2019
Being able to return to exercise is a significant milestone after breast augmentation. Finding the right s... Read More »
Sports Bras for Fuller Busts
10/01/2019
If you are fuller in the bust it can be difficult to find a supportive sports bra. It’s often even h... Read More »
Sports Bras: The Three Main Back Types
17/12/2018
We all know what the front of our sports bra does; it holds our assets. Hopefully firmly in place whilst we... Read More »
5 Reasons Your Breasts Are Sore
07/12/2018
Most of the time they just sit there minding their own business regardless of their size or shape but now a... Read More »
Sports Bra Focus: Anita Active DynamiXstar
29/11/2018
Today I will be taking a look at one of my favourites; the Anita Active DynamiXstar sports bra. As Anita ... Read More »
Why do Breasts Bounce?
20/11/2018
It is a fact that every woman knows; when moving our breasts bounce. The more we move the more they bounce;... Read More »
Benefits of Working Out With a Partner
05/11/2018
Working out with a partner is a great way of combining exercise and a catch up, but do we actually get the ... Read More »
Things Your Sports Bra Should Do
24/10/2018
If you exercise you’ll appreciate all your sports bra does to keep you comfortable and supported. And if y... Read More »
Equestrian Hub Blog: Should Female Riders Wear a Sports Bra?
16/10/2018
I recently wrote this blog at the request of Equestrian Hub to provide sports bra advice to their female re... Read More »
Sports Bras for Cricket
11/10/2018
Sports Bras for Cricket Well we’ve had a look at Tennis and the features good sports bras should have to ke... Read More »
Sports Bras for Tennis
28/09/2018
As the weather warms up and we start approaching tennis season it’s important to look at the condition of y... Read More »
Brand in Focus: Glamorise Sport
17/09/2018
Sports Bras Direct are excited to announce that we now stock Glamorise Sports Bras. But who are Glamorise?... Read More »
We Are Becoming A Social Enterprise
17/08/2018
Sports Bras Direct is evolving to become a Social Enterprise. Consequently we are incredibly excited about ... Read More »
Exercising with Bigger Breasts
09/08/2018
Updated 8 February 2021. Let’s be honest, exercising with bigger breasts can be a nightmare. Breast pain, ... Read More »
10 Minute Cardio Blast for When you are Short on Time
30/07/2018
When you are short on time it’s easy to forego your run or visit to the gym. However research has shown th... Read More »
Motivation During Winter: 7 Tips to Keep You Moving
17/07/2018
We are mid way through winter, and it’s very common during the colder months to lose your motivation to kee... Read More »
Sports Bra Focus – Triumph Triaction Magic Motion
04/07/2018
Triumph are continually researching and tweaking their sports bras designs, making use of new fabrics and m... Read More »
10 Common Sports Bra Fitting Problems and How to Solve Them
07/06/2018
A sports bra is an essential piece of exercise equipment for women, but unfortunately sports bra fitting pr... Read More »
Treadmill vs Outdoor Running
23/05/2018
Some runners (or walkers) crave the great outdoors while others like the simplicity of the treadmill. Is th... Read More »
History of the Sports Bra
02/05/2018
In today’s modern world there is a huge range of varied activities available to women. From the simplicity ... Read More »
Pilates or Yoga
09/04/2018
Are you thinking of taking up pilates or yoga and not sure which one to go for? It is common to find that ... Read More »
A Healthier Easter
26/03/2018
For many of us Easter involves taking a few days off work, over indulging on chocolate and hot cross buns a... Read More »
Brand in Focus – Shock Absorber
16/03/2018
It all began for Shock Absorber UK in 1994. Research carried out at Edinburgh University in Scotland initia... Read More »
The Anatomy of a Sports Bra
28/02/2018
Sports bra’s have revolutionised breast comfort and support for active women. From the humble beginnings o... Read More »
Can Sports Bras be Used for Everyday Wear?
16/02/2018
Updated 3 February 2021. Can Sports Bras be Used for Everyday Wear? Historically sports bras were only cons... Read More »
Brand in Focus – Brooks Moving Comfort
31/01/2018
We love the quality and comfort of the Brooks Moving Comfort sports bras. Also they are popular with our cu... Read More »
Sports Bra Bestsellers 2017
24/01/2018
In 2017 Sports Bras Direct supported a lot of women. So what were the most purchased sports bras? We’ve run... Read More »
Sport Bra Impact Levels – What Do They Mean?
17/01/2018
You’ve recently reignited your running career after some time off. You dust off your shoes, slip on your fa... Read More »
Are Sports Bras Needed for Low Impact Activities?
17/11/2017
Information on sports bras and breast support is often related to activities involving lots of fast movemen... Read More »
Cavalletti Clips Video
04/11/2017
SBD were really proud to be approached by Cavalletti Equine Marketplace. They asked us to be involved in a ... Read More »
Elomi Energise Sports Bra Review
25/10/2017
Nothing we love more than a great sports bra (pretty obvious huh). For the fuller busted ladies out there t... Read More »
Your Breasts and the Big ‘C’
18/10/2017
At SBD we are all about helping you achieve the best support for your breasts with our great range of Sport... Read More »
New Product Release – PINKCLOVER Breastband
28/09/2017
I love helping active women find the best support for their breasts. As many of you know it was my own pers... Read More »
A Spotlight on Maternity Sports Bras
12/09/2017
While I was pregnant I often heard that exercising for 30 minutes or more a day during pregnancy and breast... Read More »
Sports Bras: What Does ‘Compression’ or ‘Encapsulation’ Actually Mean?
07/08/2017
A well-fitting, supportive sports bra goes a long way in reducing physical and psychological discomfort dur... Read More »
Brand in Focus – Anita Active
18/07/2017
At Sports Bras Direct we love the Anita Active range. Innovative materials, functional designs and quality... Read More »
Sports Bras Are A Must For Active Teens
06/07/2017
There are many activities available for young girls to participate in and often a specific team uniform or ... Read More »
Should Horse Riders Wear a Sports Bra?
08/06/2017
Updated 8 February 2021. I recently read a statistic that around 90% of marathon runners say they always we... Read More »
Underwired or Wirefree Sports Bras
21/05/2017
Whether you choose an underwired or wirefree sports bra is very much down to personal choice. But how much... Read More »
Is it Time to Replace Your Sports Bra?
07/05/2017
You finally find that perfect sports bra. It’s really comfortable and supports you in all the right places.... Read More »
