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Contents: BraFAQS
Aren't bras GOOD for my breasts?
But women have worn bras forever...right?
Do bras cause fibrocystic disease?
But I wear a bra so my breasts won’t sag...
Why do my breasts hurt at the end of the day?
Why are my breasts painful just before my period?
Should I wear a bra when I exercise? My breasts bounce a lot.
My breasts are HUGE. I couldn't possibly go without a bra!
Should I wear a bra when I exercise? My breasts bounce a lot.
Breasts like to move.
Movement promotes lymphatic flow. Lymphatic flow carries toxins out of your breasts.
Women who exercise have lower rates of breast cancer.
Underwires and restrictive bras limit the natural movement of your breasts.
Obviously, if your breasts complain about being slammed up and down, consider sports bras when you do high-impact exercise. Over time, you may find that your breasts will recover from years of bra-wearing, and you can exercise without a sports bra.
The simple test is: If it hurts, it's not beneficial.
The website Alkalize for Health has an interesting article on strengthening breast tissue using a mini-trampoline.
Bottom line: Women evolved bra free. They ran. Bra free, They exercised. Bra free. They climbed trees. Bra free. Chased things. Bra free. Bounced up and down. Bra free.
Your body is designed to support itself, without mechanical contraptions. It would be very difficult to do anything medically harmful to yourself by working out without a mechanical support device like a sports bra. And exercise without a bra should not contribute to sag. Period.