A good sports bra can make or break your fitness experience. A guide on how to choose the right one.

Just like a good pair of trainers, choosing a perfect sports bra is as important before you start any exercise regime. Personal trainer Devinder Bains from Fit Squad DXB offers advice on how to pick right

As a woman, there’s one very important hurdle you have to overcome before you can get stuck into your new fitness regime, before you can even step foot in the gym: finding the perfect sports bra. And it’s not a simple task, different types of training mean the need for different styles and different styles mean different sizes. The wrong sports bra doesn’t just look bad it can make your workout very painful.

It’s important to try your sports bra before purchase because it’s possible you’ll need a smaller or bigger size than your regular bra, whereas a tighter sports bra will help with support you need to make sure it doesn’t feel uncomfortable in any way. Pick a multi-brand store that offers a wide variety and try out each style and size to make sure it’s comfortable: double check the straps aren’t digging in, it doesn’t take an hour to get in and out of and most importantly it’s not too big. Even try a few jumps or running on the spot to ensure there’s not too much of bounce and then try a few exercise positions such as forward fold or a downward dog pose to make sure you're comfortable. If you’re not a fan of public changing rooms then order from online stores that have a free delivery and free exchange policy so you can test in the comfort of your own home. If you train regularly then you should change your sports bra every six months as they do start to stretch with wear and washing.