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What Is the Effect of Breast Size on Running Economy and Upper Body Biomechanical Factors Contributing to Running Economy?

Updated Oct 16, 2026

Human researchMedicine and science in sports and exercise2025Read the source on PubMed

From the authors’ conclusion

“Women with large breast volumes experience significantly more breast motion compared with their smaller breasted counterparts during running, despite the presence of a high-support…”

A short excerpt, not the complete finding. Read the linked abstract for the comparison, measurements and context.

Publication details
Record
PubMed 40489959
Publication types
Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
Indexed subjects
Breast · Exercise Test · Organ Size · Oxygen Consumption · Running
Source record checked
2026-10-16

Publication type and subject indexing describe the record; they are not a quality grade or proof of a benefit. An abstract does not replace a review of the full methods and results.

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