In Need of Support?
Have you ever had to cross your arms over your chest while jumping or running after the kiddos? I definitely have! I was blessed (or should I say cursed?) with my grandmother’s ample bosom, and I always have difficulty when it comes to shopping for bras. Nothing ever fits quite right, and it seems like the only bras that are really comfortable look as if I pulled them straight out of my grandma’s dresser! Why should large breasted women have to sacrifice style in order to be comfortable? I don’t think it’s fair, and thankfully a wonderful company, Bendon Sport, agrees with me. Recently, I had the opportunity to test their Max Out Sports Bra, and I was thrilled with this product’s performance!
One day, while jumping up and down with my kids, I caught my reflection in the living room window. I was shocked! My sports bra, which was supposed to be supporting my breasts, was really helping very little. Later that day, when the kids weren’t around, and I had drawn the curtains, I tried jumping with no bra on at all. Then, I put my sports bra back on and jumped again. I was appalled by how little difference there was! What’s the point of wearing a sports bra that barely supports you? After that little performance, I knew why my back always hurt after a workout.
I decided to research the different sports bras on the market. I found several compression bras that were rated for high-impact activities, but was surprised by how matronly and, let’s face it, ugly these bras were! Right when I was beginning to think that I would have to settle for a sports bra that didn’t have an ounce of sex appeal, I found the Bendon Sport website. When I saw the Max Out Sports Bra, I knew that I had to try it. I already knew it was cute and sexy, but did it perform as well as its not-so-cute counterparts?
I had a little trouble getting used to the Max Out bra, but that’s not too surprising when you consider how unsupportive my old bra was. First of all, the Max Out bra arrived with the straps crisscrossed in the back and for the life of me I could not get the bra on that way! Luckily, the straps can easily be changed, and once my straps were altered to fit straight across my shoulders, the bra went on easily. It feels very comfortable, with padding in all the right places, and it passed my reflection test with flying colors. When I jump up and down, my breasts barely move now. Amazing!
The reason that Bendon Sport can make such wonderful, sexy, high-quality sports bras is that Bendon is a lingerie company, which distinguishes them from the many sports apparel companies who have sports bras on the market. Bendon knows how to make bras that fit women; they mold their bras to fit a woman’s body, instead of molding the body to fit the bra. When I’m wearing my Max Out Sports Bra, my breasts look like breasts, not a single, shapeless lump. I will never again go back to those generic sports bras that squash my figure down without offering any support!
If you’re looking for a great sports bra, head on over to the Bendon Sport site today! I chose the Max Out bra because I do a lot of jogging and jumping in my workouts, but Bendon has a wide variety of bras that offer multiple levels of support. I’m sure you’ll find the perfect bra for you, and I’m also sure that you’ll love your Bendon Sports Bra as much as I love mine!
August 27th, 2008 at 4:07 pm
I love that you did your own bounce test! Thanks for the great tip – I will be sure to check out the Bendon Sports site.
August 28th, 2008 at 4:21 pm
Oh, this looks like it could be the perfect solution to my bounciness also
) I too have been on the lookout for that “perfect” sports bra these days, and this one looks like it could be perfect..especially for working out and chasing the kids! Thanks Andrea!