Sports Bra Advice from Shock Absorber

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Recent research by Shock Absorber found that 68% of UK women are not wearing a sports bra to exercise and they’re now on a mission to put this right.

Find the perfect sports bra for you, see our Sports Bra Reviews.

Contrary to what you may think, there are no muscles in the breast - only the skin & the delicate Cooper's Ligaments support the breast tissue. Once these ligaments have been stretched beyond their limit, as a result of breast movement during exercise, no amount of toning exercises can restore them. Unsupported breasts during exercise can have a number of negative impacts, including breast pain, irreversible breast sag and distraction from your performance

Research shows that breast movement is reduced by only 38% when wearing an ordinary bra, but a Shock Absorber sports bra reduces breast bounce by as much as 78%* making them twice as effective as normal bras.

A Bra Made Especially for Runners

The new Shock Absorber RUN bra is revolution in sports bra design. During running, breasts move in a continuous figure of 8 pattern, which can lead to rubbing or chafing as a result of the repetitive motion. Shock Absorber has developed the most effective sports bra available for running. This high performance bra offers more focused support and advanced features and achieved an overall bounce reduction of up to 78% when scientifically tested. The seam-free inner and concealed elastic under arms increase comfort and reduce rubbing and it has non-slip, fully adjustable padded straps. Developed with high performance fabrics and breathable mesh zones, the bra allows your body to stay cool and has the added advantage of being fully opening at the back for easy on and off. This is one piece of kit that no female runner should be without.

Getting the Right Fit

Shock Absorber’s six top tips for finding the right sports bra for you:

1. You should always try a sports bra in the same size that you would wear your regular bra and if in doubt, get professionally fitted.

2. The cup should contain the whole of the breast and the fabric should appear smooth. If there are wrinkles in the fabric then a smaller cup size should be tried. The breast should be completely held in the cups without overspill.

3. The band that goes around the chest should be level at the front and back. It needs to be comfortable with the ability to take deep breaths whilst still being firmly in place. It’s the band around your back that provides most of the support for your breasts. Fasten on the loosest hook. If you are fastening your bra strap to the tightest hook, the chest band is too big for you.

4. A good gauge to ensure the chest band fits well is if you can fit the width of two fingers between the chest band and skin, any more space than this and the band is too big, which could cause friction. Try a smaller chest band.

5. Adjust the shoulder straps. You don’t want too much give between the shoulder and the straps, nor do you want them digging in. A good gauge to ensure the straps aren’t too loose is if you can fit the width of two fingers between the shoulder and skin.

6. Do the bounce test - jump up and down! This is the best way to test out the support. Still too much bounce? Try on another size to get the right fit.

Sports Bra Care

Signs that your sports bra is near the end of its useful days and should be replaced:

The fit seems too loose or too big
Vertical (up and down) movement has increased
The fabric is pilling
You can't read the care label anymore

www.shockabsorber.co.uk

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*University of Portsmouth 2009 (Scurr et al) Tested against no bra conditions – refers to style B5044

Sports Bra Advice from Shock Absorber

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