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Shock Absorber: Sports Bras for All

Krista — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 22:11:55 +0000

In the past year and a half, I’ve taken up running. I’m currently training for my second 10 mile race with plans to do a half marathon in the fall. Needless to say, with all of the miles I’m logging, I need to have a dependable, bounce reducing sports bra. I was recently introduced to the brand, Shock Absorber. Initially, I was impressed by the wide range of sizes accommodated. How wonderful that a brand would allow women from A-HH to exercise comfortably. Shock Absorber offers not only an ample range of sizes, but also a number of silhouettes and support levels to meet individual needs.

Shock Absorber has 2 ranges of sports bras – the classic, Core range and the newly introduced sport-specific range designed to meet the unique support needs for Run, Ball, and Racket. What I love about all of the bras produced by this UK brand is that they are each crafted as a result of scientific and technological research. On the website, you can view ‘The Bounceometer’ which shows the results of exercise on the breasts with no bra, a normal bra, and the Shock Absorber bra in sizes A – G. Results of the study showed that wearing a Shock Absorber sports bra reduces bounce by as much as 74%! Knowing the struggles that I (and many of my female friends) have had with finding supportive sports bras, I was up for the challenge!

In my recent race, I tested out the Max Sports Bra Top (see photo). Like the other Shock Absorber bras, this one featured breathable, moisture-wicking fabric that kept me cool for 10 miles. The support was amazing! I was impressed at how the internal shaping reduced bouncing without the addition of wires. If it wasn’t for my legs and knees being ready to give out, I could have easily ran 10 more miles! I loved the Max Sports Bra Top and look forward to trying out the Run bra next. With features like a soft, seamless inner to reduce friction, ’Infinity-8′ design, and a soft, non rub hook and eye, it is definitely worth investigating.

I’m not really into the ball or racket sports, but for those of you ladies who are, I’d love to hear your feedback on the Ball and Racket bras. The Ball bra is designed with ‘Arc-Control’, front adjustability, and an extra wide chest band to provide bounce control for high frequency sports like volleyball and basketball while the Racket bra is designed with ‘Dynamic-M’, front adjustability, and the innovative back strap glide device for freedom of arm movement. Definitely worth investigating if you need that kind of focused support!

The complete collection can be viewed at the Shock Absorber website. Check it out and find the fit that’s just right for you. Gone are days of taping your breasts or wearing 2 non-supportive sports bras. Invest in a Shock Absorber! Retailing from $45-$68, it is definitely worth every penny. Shock Absorber is found at some brick-and-mortar stores, but if you are like me and require a fuller cup, it is worth purchasing online. Unfortunately, most department stores in the U.S. (and even specialty athletic stores) don’t carry sports bras past DD. Try Bare Necessities or BoobyDoo. For additional stores, check the Store Locator.

Happy running, balling, tennising, yogaing, aerobicizing, and more!

Resolve to Use a Sports Bra in the New Year

Kelly — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 10:45:09 +0000

We all know that one of the most common New Year’s resolutions is to lose weight. But before you can lose the weight, you need to make preparations. Start paying attention to your diet, join a gym, sign up for a spinning class – but one of the most important preparations you can make is to buy yourself a sports bra! According to the Omnibus Company and Kelton Research, 3 out of 4 of you aren’t wearing a specialty sports bra when exercising. Some of you think your regular bra is good enough – wrong! An ordinary bra only reduces breast movement by about 38% but in a recent test, Shock Absorber bras were found to reduce movement by about 74%! Some of you think that smaller breasts don’t need the extra control a sports bra provides – wrong again! Even when Shock Absorber tested 34A chests, the breasts moved significantly during exercise. The average movement is 40mm away from the breasts’ resting position. Sports bras are beneficial even if you aren’t running or bouncing around – I use mine for even gentle exercise, like while walking or doing yoga. By wearing a sports bra regularly, you will be more comfortable during exercise, your breasts will be less sore after exercise, and you may help slow breast sag.

The bestselling sports bras at Figleaves US and Figleaves UK are Shock Absorbers. At Freshpair, the bestselling style is a Donna Karan style (and it’s on sale right now!). Personally, I haven’t had the opportunity to try many different brands because my large chest limits my selection. But I wear a Shock Absorber and am really happy with it, so I can see why they are so popular at Figleaves, in all sizes!

Remember, it’s a good idea to get properly sized yearly (or even more often). But when you start exercising and melting away those pounds, you should get sized every couple months. Weight loss can significantly affect your breast size. You want to make sure you’re wearing the right bra so you look your best while showing off your new body!

A Chinese Bra to Support Other Bras?

Rene — Sun, 13 Jul 2008 01:30:07 +0000

Stumbled upon this video showing a Chinese bra that fits over other bras. It is intriguing, but looks a little torturous. The URL in the commercial doesn’t work, so I haven’t been able to track this down. The combination of the extra bra and your current bra looks sort of like the end product known as the Butterfly Bra or something from Shock Absorber.

Have any of our TLP readers seen or tried this? Leave a comment.

Click here to view the embedded video.