Table 1
Participants’ breast measurement data
| Participants | Upper-breast circumference/cm | Breast circumference/cm | Under-breast circumference/cm | Band size | Cup size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 85.0 | 85.5 | 75.5 | 75.0 | A |
| 2 | 84.0 | 85.0 | 71.5 | 70.0 | B |
| 3 | 90.0 | 90.0 | 74.0 | 75.0 | C |
| 4 | 84.5 | 83.5 | 72.5 | 70.0 | A |
| 5 | 90.5 | 90.0 | 74.5 | 75.0 | C |
| 6 | 83.0 | 84.0 | 72.0 | 70.0 | B |
| 7 | 88.0 | 84.0 | 70.5 | 70.0 | B |
Fig. 1
Structure of sports bra
Fig. 2
Structure of everyday bra
Fig. 3
Coordinate system position and direction calibration diagram
Fig. 4
Marker positions whilst wearing the sports bra
Note: Descriptions of marker position. Marker 1: nipple; marker 2: 3 cm directly above the nipple; marker 3: 3 cm horizontally right of the nipple; marker 4: 3 cm directly below the nipple; marker 5: 3 cm horizontally left of the nipple; marker 6: the suprasternal notch
Fig. 5
Mean (±SD) vertical breast displacement at five marked points in each breast support condition
Fig. 6
Mean (± SD) vertical breast displacement for each of the four exercise modalities in the two bra conditions (n=7). *Significant difference in vertical breast displacement among exercise modalities (p < 0.05)
Fig. 7
Mean (± SD) vertical displacement of M6 (the suprasternal notch) at the four exercise modalities in each breast support condition (n=7). *Significant difference in vertical breast displacement among exercise modalities (p < 0.05)