Our Research

DESIGNED FROM DISCOVERY

Shock Absorber sports bras were developed as a result of extensive bio-mechanic research into the effects of exercise on women’s breasts. Results of this research led to the design of Shock Absorber sports bras.

THIS WAS A UNIQUE BREAKTHROUGH FOR ATHLETES AND SPORTSWOMEN WORLDWIDE.

BUT WE WANTED TO KNOW MORE...

Shock Absorber commissioned Bio-mechanic research at the University of Portsmouth, the world leaders in breast health.

University Of Portsmouth

HOW WE TEST

Retro reflective markers are positioned on the body to track vertical, horizontal and in-&-out movements of the breast whilst running.

Research

The retro reflective markers that are positioned on the body show that the breasts move in a figure of 8 whilst running and this movement is substantially reduced by wearing a Shock Absorber sports bra.

BIG OR SMALL, ALL BREASTS MOVE DURING EXERCISE
Our research has shown that even an A cup can bounce up to 4cms while a G cup can bounce as much as 14cms*. *University of Portsmouth

Breast Movement

AND THE RESULT?

The research proved that Shock Absorber sports bras are twice as effective at reducing breast movement as a normal bra.

Wireframe Running Movement