Finding a sports bra that is compatible with cycling, but still offers enough support, is no easy feat. Road cycling isn’t, of course, a high impact activity. However, according to experts at the Research Group in Breast Health, based at the University of Portsmouth, riders wearing a D+ cup are best served by an encapsulation or combination style sports bra, as opposed to a less supportive compression style often used by cycling specific brands. This bra starts from a 30C so it is designed for those with more breast tissue. There is a Medium Impact version for those who don’t want something quite so heavy duty. With the Solidarity High Impact Sports Bra, Maaree has provided a solid option that really does appear to meet both of these needs – though in doing so it has had to use a fairly rigid material and the RRP is much higher than competitors. Maaree Solidarity High-Impact Sports Bra: construction Wearing the bra with the straps clipped together improved everything. The pressure is lifted from the shoulders where it can be really uncomfortable for those of us with bigger bosoms. The overband part of the bra fitted properly and seemed to make much more sense. A few experimental hops and I dared risk a run with only one bra.

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Wrap the measuring tape somewhat loosely around the fullest part of your bust (at nipple level) and round to the nearest whole number. The bra combines compression and encapsulation in a sports bra for activities described as high impact, such as running, team sports and circuit training. It certainly does what it promises, nothing moves and yet it doesn’t pinch and breathing is still possible. This is excellent news. Measure around the underband, directly under your bust. The measuring tape should be level, measure in inches and be very snug. MAAREE also try to educate women about the importance of wearing the correct bra size and offer online fittings. Did you know 80% of women are wearing the wrong size sports bra? I attended an online fitting with Mari via Zoom. She made me feel really comfortable, and talked me through measuring my band size first of all, then measuring around my bust to enable me to work out what my cup size would be. Mari asked what size I normally wear, and suggested I should drop a band size based on my measurements, and increase by 2 cup sizes. She explained that often, a lot of chafing occurs because there is friction between the strap and the skin, if, for example, the bra is the wrong size, so a better fitting bra should prevent this.

Maaree occasionally runs limited-time promotions, flash sales, or discount codes. Keep an eye out for these opportunities to maximize your savings. I have also worn the Maaree Solidarity High-Impact Sports Bra for a few 50-minute circuits sessions, which include skipping, boxing, weights, press-ups, etc. I can report much-reduced breast bounce according to my observant circuits partner! Please note that the tape measure isn't always 100% accurate when it comes to measuring the bust. If you are getting a totally different measurement than expected, please book in for a Free Online Fitting, and we can help further. The MAAREE brand was set up by Mari Thomas, who has competed at national level in sport and after her career turned to sports bra performance testing under lab conditions, she found that her ultimate support didn’t exist, so decided to come up with a solution. Maaree's "Last Chance to Buy" section offers heavily discounted items that are about to sell out. Don't miss your last chance to grab them at a bargain. Shop now on maaree.com.

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Izzie has worn the sports bra on a range of runs of different distances up to 13.1 miles and from gentler to medium pace. She also wore it for a faster-paced 10k race. Also, I suffered no chafing under the breasts because the support band is wide and well-fitted and doesn’t rub while you move.Extreme bounce control thanks to an innovative support system which anchors the breasts to the “center point’ of the body (rib cage, the supra sternal notch) instead of relying on the shoulders and sides. A: Yes, currently our size range extends across 52 sizes. With underband sizes ranging from 28-38, and cup sizes ranging from C-H. If you need assistance sizing, please refer to our sizing guide or book a free online fitting.

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In addition, I’ve worn the bra for a couple of one-hour badminton sessions. I was able to easily stretch and twist my upper body without feeling any restriction from the bra.

The result was a Solidarity High-Impact Sports Bra that fits perfectly for my slightly unusual bra size of 30E. I’m 51 and could certainly do with losing a stone or so. However, despite sportswear manufacturers’ best efforts, I don’t let this put me off going running, walking and doing various other sports. My new Solidarity High Impact Sports Bra in Forest Green arrived promptly. Mari had suggested that it might feel a little stiff when it first arrived, so I should just give it a little stretch to soften the material, and then because it is a smaller band size than I’m used to, I might find it easier to fasten at the front, then twist around. Immediately I could feel how supportive the bra would be. The Overband adjusts under the arms, in the same way the straps adjust, and I could feel the difference as I tightened or loosened it. The bra uses something the designer invented, called Overband technology. Basically, this stops your gals from going up, as well as down. Apparently, this is often overlooked by the mainstream bra manufacturers who are more concerned with keeping them up, rather than down.

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Conclusion: Izzie has been impressed by the Maaree Solidarity High-Impact Sports Bra. There are many sizes to choose from and women can benefit from an on-line fitting consultation. The bra keeps breasts in place while taking part in high-impact sports and Izzie was pleased to report there was no chafing issues. The price is quite high but comfort is important when choosing an item that will be worn frequently. A sports bra should be well-fitting and supportive. The Solidarity sports bra is aimed at larger chested women who are looking for support for high-impact exercise. The bra features a world-first adjustable Overband ® for a tailored fit and support. I asked Ellen to try a 36F Maaree Solidarity Sports bra for size, comfort and bounce control.A: No, the Solidarity Sports Bra is a hybrid style, mixing the benefits of encapsulation and compress to provide ultimate support without the necessity of an underwire.