Shock Absorber is the UK’s leading sports bra brand, two of their most popular styles are now ‘Recommended Kit’ for The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award.
Shock Absorber is at the forefront of sports bra innovation and is proud to be the first ever sports bra to be featured on the DofE’s Recommended Kit List.
Shock Absorber sports bras are based on extensive scientific research, bringing together pioneering design and quality, giving you the support, performance and comfort that you need for all DofE physical activities, with no compromise on style.
The Products
Shock Absorber RUN bra
Ideal for all DofE activities where lots of running is involved, the Shock Absorber RUN bra is our newest and most innovative sports bra.
Developed specifically to provide the best support and comfort during running, the RUN bra has been proven to reduce breast movement by up to 78%*. This sports bra has a completely seamless inner to reduce risk of rubbing. It has wide, padded, non-slip straps, is made of advanced moisture wicking sports performance fabrics and has been receiving outstanding consumer reviews!
Shock Absorber Max sport bra
Ideal for all physical activities, the crop top styled Max sports bras is an excellent all round sports bra. The internal cup-sized support means that it provides you with maximum bounce control. This sports bra has shaped, padded and adjustable straps and is made from moisture wicking, breathable fabrics.
Why a sports bra is so important
According to our research**, a staggering 68% of active women in the UK are not wearing a sports bra! So, why should you be wearing one?
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 the 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 two key negative impacts – breast pain and irreversible breast sag.
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%* so is twice as effective as a normal bra.
So when you are planning the Physical or Expedition Sections of your DofE, make sure that you equip yourself with a Shock Absorber sports bra.
* University of Portsmouth – Scurr et al 2009 – tested against ‘no bra’ condition. Overall bounce reduction relating to Shock Absorber RUN bra
** Shock Absorber Omnibus Survey 2009
*** University of Portsmouth – Scurr et al 2005 – tested against ‘no bra’ condition
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