When you are walking for health and to lose weight - you need to wear a bra that will support your bosom especially if you are overweight and/or have large, heavy breasts.
Walking can cause you to become hot and sweaty and this in turn can make chafing or heat rash more likely occur particularly under the breasts.(For tips on dealing with chafing of the thighs click here .)
In order to avoid this follow these guidelines
First choose a good fitting bra and if you are not sure of your size get yourself measured
- For walking a low impact bra is suitable for women with small breasts.
- If you have heavier breasts then choose a medium impact bra as they provide more support
There are two basic styles to choose from
The compression style - which is more suited to smaller breasts. These are usually the pull-on and off type e.g. crop top styles
The encapsulation style - which separates and cradles each bosom and avoids that one boob look. This style is ideal for women with bigger breasts and it looks like a normal bra.
Features to look for
- The material the bra is made of is important - you need it light enough to allow breathability and also to duct away excess sweat - look out for names such as Coolmax and Supplex.
- Choose shoulder straps that are wide so they do not dig into the shoulders.
- Make sure the straps are adjustable
- Choose a seamless bra that does not have any seams to rub into sensitive areas.
Tips to stop chafing and rashes
Make sure you wash under your breasts daily and dry well – try using a hair dryer to get really dry but don’t have it too hot!
Try a drop of Zinc and Starch powder (nappy rash powder-if you are not allergic to the zinc) or your favorite talcum powder between the breasts - this helps to prevent chafing and irritation of the breasts.
A small cotton cloth placed in your bra under each breast helps to keep breasts dry
Enjoy your walking
