Do you know how to take care of your chest in sport?

The chest is a delicate part of the body so it must always be taken into consideration even when exercising.

WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW

• Running without adequate support of the breasts can cause discomfort and even discomfort and pain caused by the movement of the breast.
• It is essential to play sports with a tailored bra at the level of the chest size and with the necessary protection elements, such as padding.
• When working the pectoral musclesIt is important to know what our level is and increase the weight progressively to avoid injuries.

The differences between the sexes

A woman's chest is muscle but it also contains fat and glandular tissue. For this reason, both the size and shape of the female breast is radically different from that of men, as are its functions, of course.

Impact sports, harmful to the breasts

Sports that involve impact, such as martial arts or boxing, pose a high risk of injury. A kick or blow to the breast can cause a functional injury. It is true that in the market there are bibs and articles that give additional protection to the chest, avoiding as much as possible the effects of the impacts that are associated with this sport. In any case, the best protection is good technique, so following the instructions of teachers and coaches to the letter is of great help.

The risk of running

However, not only impact sports involve probable injuries but simply the fact that it is an activity that, after various studies, it has been found that if carried out without adequate support of the breasts, it can lead to problems in what is known as "Cooper's ligaments", which are responsible for holding the breasts.

Sports bras

Running involves a movement of the breasts that in women can give symptoms not only of discomfort but also of pain. For this reason, it is very important to wear a bra adapted to the level of the breast size and the protection elements, such as the padding.

For some years now, both sportswear and sportswear brands have developed specific garments for sports. Supportive tops or sports bras are the order of the day and have helped to reduce substantially the abandonment of sports due to discomfort or pain caused by breast movement.

How to choose the right bra?

Choosing the right model and size is essential to feel comfortable. it must be well gathered inside the cup, without protruding, and the contour must not be tight. One of the most repeated recommendations is that, in case of finding a suitable make and model, it should be maintained as much as possible and repeated when it needs to be renewed.

Exercises to develop the pectoral muscles

Exercises aimed at developing muscle tone will help avoid uncomfortable movements and physically will help us to be in shape. Even so, it must be borne in mind that the size of the breast can be more or less limiting, so it will be necessary to adapt to individual physical conditions.

There are pectoral muscle strengthening routines useful for both women and men. You can work both with free weights, that is, dumbbells or on machines whose movements are already predetermined to specifically work that area. In general, they are not muscles that are usually included in training routines, but strengthening the muscles of the pectorals does not only improve their appearance but also offers protection against the practice of other types of exercises or sports.

There are also group classes where choreographies or routines are performed and the pectorals are worked with or without weight accessories. In this case, it is important to know what our level is and adapt the class to it. Although the rest of the people use heavier accessories, each one should do it progressively, without carrying more weight than they can use, since we run the risk of injuring ourselves.