Is it time for a Sports Bra Funeral?!
How long should my sports bra last?
I get asked all the time: “how long should my sports bra last?” Difficult question to answer – there are so many factors involved! But typically my answer is: YOUR BRA SHOULD NOT HAVE A BIRTHDAY!
Like your best friend, many factors will affect the life of your bra. Here are a few:
- How do you wash your bra?
If you hand wash your sports bra, it will last a lot longer – but who has time for that! A customer came up with a great solution; wear your sport bra in the shower; voila 2 birds with one stone! And how often do you wash it? I confess…since I workout in my basement, BY MYSELF, I keep wearing mine until IT SMELLS! I just hang it to dry after every workout! One of my ENELL’s is 10 years old… I do own MANY sports bras and I own a front load washer! (…I am considering the shower thing!) - How many bras do you own?
Some of my customers own ONE. That’s it; ONE sports bra! Who can live with only ONE??!! If you can rotate your bras and give ‘her’ time to recuperate from ‘her’ work out, ‘she’ will definitely live a longer life! - Are you a twirler?
What’s a twirler you ask??? You know, those of you that haven’t practice yoga and can’t do up you bra at the back…you have to hook it up at the front and TWIRL it around pulling and stretching everything on the bra. YOUR bra will die of abuse much sooner! - Is it cheap?
Did you buy a $20 sports bra? Then you deserve a premature bra death! You get what you pay for! And if you are larger than a B cup and bought a cheap bra, you need therapy! - Your cup size
Sorry ladies, but if your “girls” are heavier, they will make your sports bras work harder! The heavier the ‘load’, the shorter the life! So make sure you get a good quality sports bra! She will give you better support and will have a much longer life span.
When is it time for a sports bra FUNERAL?
- Do you have safety pins keeping it together? Don’t laugh I’ve seen it more than once!
- Does it have holes or rips? Maybe OK if you’re into S&M?
- Is it discoloured? Remember mom’s advice about clean underwear?
- Does it cause chafing? If your bra used to be comfy, but now makes you look like you have a flesh-eating disease after a run…
- Are you bouncing more?
- Is it riding up?
- Is the elastic not stretchy anymore?
- Are you on the tightest hook and it still feels loose?
- Has your weight changed? Sure it’s just temporary, but if the bra is hanging on you or you have one (or two) muffin tops…
If you have any or ALL of these – it’s time to host…. A SPORTS BRA FUNERAL!!
Title: Pickleball and Pizzazz: Aging Gracefully with a Side of Fitness Fun! Hello, lovely ladies of the Booby Gazette community! Brigitte Lessard here, your spirited guide from SPORTSBRAS.CA, ready to dish out some wisdom on aging gracefully while keeping the fitness vibe fun and fabulous. So, let's rewind a bit, shall we? Picture this: I, the fearless owner of SPORTSBRAS.CA, decided to take on a challenge thrown down by our resident fitness guru. The task? To gracefully lay down on my back, pop back up, then repeat the process on my front. Sounds easy-peasy, right? Wrong! As someone who used to zip around the tennis court like a pro and even earned a ranking in Alberta at the tender age of 35, and let's not forget my 20+ years of hockey glory, this little test was definitely an eye-opener. But fear not, my friends, for every stumble comes an opportunity for a triumphant comeback. Enter pickleball – my latest obsession and saving grace! Now, you might be wondering, "Pickleball? Really?" Oh, yes! This quirky, paddle-wielding sport has become my secret weapon in the ongoing battle against Father Time. Not only does it keep me on my toes (quite literally), but it also injects a healthy dose of excitement into my routine. And with my ENELL keeping the “girls” in check, I am ready for a big comeback!
Let's talk about manifestation. It's more than just wishing for something to happen; it's about practicing for when you receive it. And that's exactly what I did during my recent trip to Mexico. I made a decision—not just a wish, but a firm decision—to host retreats for women in Mexico. These retreats would be a sanctuary for women to immerse themselves in the rich spiritual Mexican culture, fitness activities, and delectable cuisine of the region.
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