According to a new study, almost one out of five women said they were delaying exercise or doing exercise because of their breasts.
The level of physical activity is not affected by the size of the breast, which indicates that for women of all bra sizes, the size of the breast may be an obstacle to movement, a survey by the University of Portsmouth Breast Health research team found.
Researchers Emma Burnett found that breasts were listed as obstacles to exercise after a lack of energy, time constraints, and health reasons.
They are placed above other obstacles, including the cost of exercise, the use of facilities, the lack of suitable clothing, the lack of any company during exercise and the embarrassment of exercise. The research -
Published online in the Journal of Physical Activity and Health
The survey found that some of the 239 women surveyed were reluctant to participate in sports because of their breasts.
The most influential factors that prevent women from exercising include the inability to find the right sports bra and the excessive movement of the breast to feel embarrassed.
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32,000 British soldiers failed in the physical fitness test Miss Burnett said: \"This latest study is crucial because it shows that breast is an important consideration when investigating factors that hinder women\'s exercise
In this study, 1 out of 3 women did not meet the guidelines for physical activity, but raising awareness of breast health may help to encourage the participation of these women.
\"We have plenty of anecdotal evidence that breasts are an obstacle to exercise, but this is the first study to provide evidence that breasts affect women\'s participation in exercise.
\"I would like the findings to show that the breasts are an obstacle, but I am very surprised by this percentage --
Higher than I thought.
Miss Burnett said she hoped the study would help educate women to raise their awareness of breast health and encourage them to participate actively.
She also wants the manufacturer to note that it is difficult for some women to find the right sports bra.
A survey of women in Portsmouth, Southampton and the surrounding areas of Hampshire found that women who know more about breast health are more likely to participate in sports and wear sports bras.
People with lower consciousness are not so active.
She said: \"Women who don\'t know the benefits of wearing a sports bra while exercising are those who exercise in the wrong bra and then experience pain.
This pain means that they stop exercising, which is a shame because if they know what a good sports bra can make a difference, I am sure they will have a more positive experience in participating in sports.
\"Professor Joanna skwe, who leads the breast health research team, said that if women don\'t wear the right sports bra, they have the potential to damage the fragile Cooper ligament, which cannot be made up once the ligament is damaged
Professor Scurr said: \"When the breast is not properly supported and there is tension in the ligaments and skin of the breast, this can lead to stress, over time, this may result in stretching of the natural support of the breast, which may result in permanent breast damage.
Tennis star Simona Halep says she has turned her career around after shrinking her chest size from 34DD to 34C.
The third seed of Wimbledon said during her surgery: \"My ability to respond quickly is worse, and my breasts make me uncomfortable.
\"The research team is currently recruiting female volunteers for a new study to investigate breast pain.
If you are interested, you can contact Emma. burnett@port. ac.