Sports bras are a necessity
People with larger busts know the struggle of trying to find cute bras and bralettes (especially at the trendy mainstream stores which never seem to carry anything bigger than a 36D). An even bigger challenge is finding a sports bra that fits (and actually keeps everything in place, dammit!).Sports bras are a necessity for exercise. Since breasts have no muscle and no built-in support, they bounce around freely, guided by the movement of your body. And, as any person with breasts can attest, this can be super uncomfortable.Along with comfort, a well-fitting sports bra is also integral to self-confidence while getting active. It starts young: according to a UK-based study of girls aged 11 – 18, 74 percent reported that their breasts discouraged them from participating in sports, either because they were too big, too small, too painful or, the most common complaint, too bouncy. Sports bras, which decreases bounce and pain, have been shown to significantly reduce embarrassment in young girls and encourage participation in physical activity.Its the same for adult women. One study found that 17 percent of women avoid exercise because of some breast-related factor, and another study found that 46 percent of women with breasts categorized as large feel discouraged from working out because of their breasts.Luckily, there are Canadian options designed with bigger chests in mind. Here are five sports bras for bigger busts.(Related: 6 Amazing Canadian Yoga Wear Brands (That Arent Lululemon))