Women who have not stuck to their New Year's resolutions because of comfort problems while running have been advised to look at shock-absorbing bras.

The My Fashion Life blog cited research which showed that 9.5 million women exercise without suitable ladies' running wear, like a sports bra, despite the fact they reduce ligament stress and the long-term effect of sagging breasts.

Using one of the items of gym clothing, the website's Nicky Branagh claimed that the bras actually made the activity of running more comfortable, with sufficient support from the thick shoulder straps.

"My chest felt entirely supported and the breathable fabrics made exercising a more pleasant affair. What was most noticeable however - or perhaps not noticeable at all - was the 'barely there' feel," she said.

Students at the University of Worcester Rowing Club will be donning their gym wear today (March 1st) in an attempt to break the world record for the longest continuous rowing session, the Worcester Standard reported.

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