Teams of scientists are researching the unique ways that elite sport affects the female body – how breasts alter the way you run, but the right sports bra could give you the edge; how the menstrual cycle could impact performance and what role period trackers could play; and why is there a higher risk of some injuries, and what can be done to avoid them?
Oh that’s interesting, I’d never thought about how different sports bras would affect running or mobility!
So, in high-level physical sports (like the currently happening Lionesses v Spain football match), would the FA have to specify regulation sports bras to ensure equal performance? Could teams get an edge by engineering their own?
That seems like a natural response. But with so much variety of bust size, cup size, and density I can’t imagine a singular standard would be any better than being unregulated.
agreed, unless the expense gets into the realm of ridiculous like competitive swimsuits did for a time. then either only the wealthy clubs/athletes have access to the equipment, or everyone does and it’s just an unnecessary expense on the sport. there would have to be health and safety benefits to justify it.
Oh I didn’t realise we’d already been through this with swimsuits! Do football boots work the same way? Are some just better than others?
Yeah, managing cost barrier to entry is a good thing.