Supported to perform: sports bras and breast volume do not impair cycling performance in females.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Despite the importance of sports bras for comfort during exercise in people with breasts, concerns persist regarding their potential effects on athletic performance. Discrepancies in previous studies necessitate a closer examination of the interaction between sports bras, breast volume, exertional symptoms, and exercise performance.

Methods

Twenty-three recreationally-active, normal bodyweight females completed three 10-km time-trials on a cycle ergometer on three separate occasions in a randomized order, while wearing a professionally fitted high-support sports bra, a professionally fitted low-support sports bralette, or a personal, self-selected sports bra. Performance was quantified as the time to complete the 10-km distance. Cardiorespiratory and symptom res

SUBMITTER: Illidi CR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11502316 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature