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Making fitness fun in 2023 – choosing the right sports bra
Posted by Claire Hewitt, on January 13, 2023.
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How to make fitness fun (and create a habit for a lifetime)
Choosing a correct fitting sports bra is imperative. Not only to reduce back and breast pain when exercising, but to give you the confidence boost you need to make fitness fun and create better lifetime habits.
We love Christmas, but after a lot of sitting down to eat, drink, chat, watch films, eat some more, watch more films…we’re itching to grab that “new year, new me” feeling that’s hanging in the air.
But whether you’re returning to your usual workout plan or are embracing regular exercise as a complete beginner, it can sometimes be a struggle to stay motivated. Once exercising becomes just another chore to add to a growing to-do list you’re unlikely to stick with it beyond Burns Night.
If you want fitness to be a habit that you’re still in love with come Valentine’s Day and beyond, you need a great fitting sports bra and to make fitness fun.
Here are a few ways to make exercise more enjoyable:
Refresh your gym kit – Which sports bra is best for exercise?
Choosing the right sports bra for exercise is comparable to getting the right running shoes – if it’s comfortable and it fits right, you’ll run better. A good sports bra might feel tight in the changing room, but keeping your chest secure and reducing bounce helps alleviate back and breast pain, and will make exercise much more enjoyable.
Once you’ve developed a fun attitude to fitness, a new look gym kit will give you an extra boost to keep the habit going. Shop our sports bras for ultra-comfortable, wirefree support however energic your workout.
NEW: Aerocool sports bra in black
Our smash-hit Aerocool sports bra, the UK’s first wirefree, high-impact sports bra for G-K cups, is now available in black alongside the original blackberry.
Impact Free Adjustable Fit sports bra
Best suited for smaller frames, try the Impact Free with an adjustable racerback to anchor the bra closer to the chest for a better fit. Available in black or white for A-D cups
Impact Free sports bra
This 100% cotton bra has a high neckline to ensure full coverage of the bust to reduce vertical bounce for G-K cups. The underband is encased with soft cotton fabric for a comfortable fit against the skin.
If pennies are tight this new year shop our Outlet store for discounts on selected sports bras.
Set yourself a fun fitness challenge.
Fitness challenges work like mini projects – it could be learning how to do press-ups, perfecting a particular yoga move, or building the stamina to hold a squat for 100 seconds.
It can be as tough as you like – just remember to choose something that you’re really keen to achieve, regardless of how much fitter you’ll be. Always wanted to nail a handstand, run a 5K or do the splits?
There are countless ideas out there with credible PTs, yoga and Pilates experts sharing sound advice on how to build your form and technique over a set period of time. Search online or via social media (TikTok is fast becoming the home of fitness challenges) for the challenge of your choice.
Involve a friend.
There’s no denying that taking a friend with you on your fitness journey will result in increased motivation, greater accountability and more fun.
Discuss each other’s goals (these may differ so create a plan that suits you both), and what types of exercise you want to do, then set a timetable for action with a commitment to meet-up and exercise together at least once a week.
Getting the endorphins flowing while chatting over an exercise bike is a great way to combine a fitness task with your social life. And when a friend is relying on you to get out and get active, there’s less room for your own excuses not to!
Play exercise games.
The growing trend for gamifying fitness isn’t simply about ‘jumping around in the metaverse via a VR headset’. You can play exercise games with yourself at home, or with a friend in the gym. Try something like…
- How many sit-ups/lunges/squats can you do in a minute (compete with yourself or a friend)
- With a friend, race each other on the exercise bikes or rowing machines (first to 1K, 2K…)
- With a friend, see how many burpees they can do for a long as you can hold a wall sit (or choose another static hold such as a plank vs how many press-ups the other can complete)
Focus on the feel-good factor.
Exercise releases endorphins, the feel good hormones which contribute to that euphoric high you tend to get after a great run, swim or workout. Endorphins also help reduce our perception of pain so those aching muscles are overshadowed for a little bit longer.
But aside from the immediate good vibes, keep reminding yourself why you’re doing this – regular exercise is going to help improve your balance, flexibility and stamina; increase your bone density, muscle mass and lung capacity; plus aide sleep and fight off depression. In essence, it will help you live a longer, healthier and happier life – and if that’s not a motivator, we don’t know what is!
