Anita Active Performance Sports Bra

by EMILY OWEN
THU, MAR 07, 2024 09:45

£48.00

VERDICT: 8/10

Very comfy sports bra for high-impact exercise, and low-impact cycling

Breathable
Comfy
Supportive
Width on tops of shoulder straps
Has a rather nylon-y feel
WEIGHT:
65g
CONTACT:
www.anita.com (link is external)

How we test
The Anita Active Performance Sports Bra is designed for high-impact
exercise. It's by no means a budget option, with its £48 price tag tending
towards the pricier end of the scale, but by heck did it keep my tatas in
place. It's one of the comfier sports bras I've tried, too; it's so
breathable and supportive, I kept forgetting I was wearing it.

As someone who needs a fair bit of, ummm, scaffolding, if you will, to be
able to break a sweat with their 36Cs, I can struggle to find sports bras
that offer the right level of comfort while being supportive enough. The
Active Performance is ticking both of those boxes – congrats to those
clever bra boffins!

It's made from nylon (62% polyamid nylon, 21% polyester, 17% elastane
according to the label), which is covered in small holes to keep things
breathable. Unlike some sports bras, there's no additional padding over the
cups.

The band is elasticated and wide, and has a traditional fastening at the
back with three clasps, and the shoulder straps are adjustable.

Fit & sizing

There's not a lot I need to say about the sizing other than it's accurate.
The fit's great too. The bra has stitching between the cups to prevent the
uniboob, without separating them out too much. I wore it all day under a
tight cotton top and it looked great, with no flattening or visible seams
along the front.

Comfort

I found this bra really comfy. On the occasions I wore it all day, I kept
forgetting I was wearing it, which is where the Anita Performance is
getting a big high-five from me. I haven't had this experience with a
sports bra before – normally I want to take it off after a few hours, like
a pair of uncomfortably fitting shoes.

The extra width on the shoulders seems to help, and the top of the straps
has a more robust fabric, which helps them hold their shape more easily,
and reduces pressure on your shoulders.

The fabric's really breathable, too. I didn't notice it getting damp and
sweaty until after I took it off. Again, you just forget that you're
wearing it.

That said, and it's just personal preference, I'm not crazy about the kind
of fabric it's made from; it reminds me of water-resistant plasters. And it
looks a little more nylon-y in the flesh than it does in pictures online.
I'd place it in the shire horse category of sports bras: sturdy and
dependable. It gets the job done, but it's by no means a sexy thoroughbred.

Support

I feel as though I keep repeating 'I forgot I was wearing it', but that is
the best way I can describe the level of support. When cycling, everything
stayed put. Exactly what you want.

It's designed for high-intensity exercise and so I tried it running, too.
It allowed me to focus on my exercise rather than my body. I was able to
concentrate on the task at hand – wondering what a heart attack feels like
and presuming I must be close.

Value

As I said, it's on the pricier side for sports bras, but I think you are
getting what you pay for. It costs £48, and to be honest I'd be prepared to
pay more. I also have a Shock Absorber Active Multi, which costs around
£38, and if you're looking for high support, I definitely think the Anita
Performance is worth the extra tenner – I've found it far comfier.

If you're on the hunt for a bra mainly for cycling then you probably don't
need such strong support, in which case there are plenty of cheaper options
out there. The Sundried Power Sports Bra, which impressed Anna a couple of
years ago, could be worth a look, for example. It's still £22, and
currently on Amazon (link is external) in limited sizes for £7.34.

Conclusion

This is one of the best sports bras I've used – supportive and breathable,
and I kept forgetting I was wearing it. It's not a budget option, but the
£48 is fully justified.

Verdict

Very comfy sports bra for high-impact exercise, and low-impact cycling

Make and model: Anita Active Performance Sports Bra

Size tested: 36 C

Tell us what the product is for

Bra seller Boobydoo says: "The Anita Performance Sports Bra has been
designed with a wide underbust band and ergonomically shaped straps to
provide you with maximum support during high impact workouts. The cups are
pre-shaped to provide a comfortable fit and breathable hi-tech fabrics
ensure you keep cool and focused on the task at hand."

Anita says: "Refined tech features, smart design and the right details in
the right places - no question about it, with the performance sports bra a
real all-round stylist goes to the start. The wide underbust band,
breathable mesh inserts, ergonomically shaped strapsand the innovative
design of the pre-shaped cups ensure perfect wearing comfort. The colour
contrasting hole pattern sets highly fashionable accents."

Tell us some more about the technical aspects of the product?

From Anita:

Sizes: 32-42

Cups: A-G

The label lists:

62% polyamid nylon

21% polyester

17% elastan

Rate the product for quality of construction:
7/10
It seems pretty robust. I have another Anita I bought three years ago and
it's still doing well after lots of washes. I rate Anita as a brand.

Rate the product for performance:
8/10
It's really supportive and breathable.

Rate the product for durability:
7/10
As I said above, it seems pretty robust. I have another Anita I bought
three years ago and it's still doing well after lots of washes.

Rate the product for fit:
9/10
It's a really flattering fit for a sports bra.

Rate the product for sizing:
7/10
Sizing was accurate.

Rate the product for weight:
6/10
Rate the product for comfort:
9/10
So comfy considering it's designed for high-intensity workouts.

Rate the product for value:
5/10
There are quite a few sports bras designed for high-intensity exercise in
the £34-£40 category, for example Shock Absorber or Panache. It's the
comfiest high-intensity sports bra I've used, so for me it's fully worth
the extra.

How easy is the product to care for? How did it respond to being washed?

No washing issues.

Tell us how the product performed overall when used for its designed
purpose

Worked exactly as designed, and I found it more comfy to wear than other
high-support sports bras.

Tell us what you particularly liked about the product

How comfy it was. I kept forgetting it was on.

Tell us what you particularly disliked about the product

It's a bit nylon-y. It's practical rather than pretty.

Did you enjoy using the product? Yes

Would you consider buying the product? Yes

Would you recommend the product to a friend? Yes

Use this box to explain your overall score

It's very good; it does exactly what you need from a high-support sports
bra and is really comfy while doing it.

Overall rating: 8/10

<https://road.cc/content/review/anita-active-performance-sports-bra-307059>

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Spike

On 07/03/2024 10:59 am, Spike wrote:
>
> Anita Active Performance Sports Bra
>
> by EMILY OWEN
> THU, MAR 07, 2024 09:45
>
> £48.00
>
> VERDICT: 8/10
>
> Very comfy sports bra for high-impact exercise, and low-impact cycling
>
> Breathable
> Comfy
> Supportive
> Width on tops of shoulder straps
> Has a rather nylon-y feel
> WEIGHT:
> 65g
> CONTACT:
> www.anita.com (link is external)

Do they make them to fit female chav-cyclists as well?
>
> How we test
>
> The Anita Active Performance Sports Bra is designed for high-impact
> exercise. It's by no means a budget option, with its £48 price tag tending
> towards the pricier end of the scale, but by heck did it keep my tatas in
> place. It's one of the comfier sports bras I've tried, too; it's so
> breathable and supportive, I kept forgetting I was wearing it.
>
> As someone who needs a fair bit of, ummm, scaffolding, if you will, to be
> able to break a sweat with their 36Cs, I can struggle to find sports bras
> that offer the right level of comfort while being supportive enough. The
> Active Performance is ticking both of those boxes – congrats to those
> clever bra boffins!
>
> It's made from nylon (62% polyamid nylon, 21% polyester, 17% elastane
> according to the label), which is covered in small holes to keep things
> breathable. Unlike some sports bras, there's no additional padding over the
> cups.
>
> The band is elasticated and wide, and has a traditional fastening at the
> back with three clasps, and the shoulder straps are adjustable.
>
> Fit & sizing
>
> There's not a lot I need to say about the sizing other than it's accurate.
> The fit's great too. The bra has stitching between the cups to prevent the
> uniboob, without separating them out too much. I wore it all day under a
> tight cotton top and it looked great, with no flattening or visible seams
> along the front.
>
> Comfort
>
> I found this bra really comfy. On the occasions I wore it all day, I kept
> forgetting I was wearing it, which is where the Anita Performance is
> getting a big high-five from me. I haven't had this experience with a
> sports bra before – normally I want to take it off after a few hours, like
> a pair of uncomfortably fitting shoes.
>
> The extra width on the shoulders seems to help, and the top of the straps
> has a more robust fabric, which helps them hold their shape more easily,
> and reduces pressure on your shoulders.
>
> The fabric's really breathable, too. I didn't notice it getting damp and
> sweaty until after I took it off. Again, you just forget that you're
> wearing it.
>
> That said, and it's just personal preference, I'm not crazy about the kind
> of fabric it's made from; it reminds me of water-resistant plasters. And it
> looks a little more nylon-y in the flesh than it does in pictures online.
> I'd place it in the shire horse category of sports bras: sturdy and
> dependable. It gets the job done, but it's by no means a sexy thoroughbred.
>
> Support
>
> I feel as though I keep repeating 'I forgot I was wearing it', but that is
> the best way I can describe the level of support. When cycling, everything
> stayed put. Exactly what you want.
>
> It's designed for high-intensity exercise and so I tried it running, too.
> It allowed me to focus on my exercise rather than my body. I was able to
> concentrate on the task at hand – wondering what a heart attack feels like
> and presuming I must be close.
>
> Value
>
> As I said, it's on the pricier side for sports bras, but I think you are
> getting what you pay for. It costs £48, and to be honest I'd be prepared to
> pay more. I also have a Shock Absorber Active Multi, which costs around
> £38, and if you're looking for high support, I definitely think the Anita
> Performance is worth the extra tenner – I've found it far comfier.
>
> If you're on the hunt for a bra mainly for cycling then you probably don't
> need such strong support, in which case there are plenty of cheaper options
> out there. The Sundried Power Sports Bra, which impressed Anna a couple of
> years ago, could be worth a look, for example. It's still £22, and
> currently on Amazon (link is external) in limited sizes for £7.34.
>
> Conclusion
>
> This is one of the best sports bras I've used – supportive and breathable,
> and I kept forgetting I was wearing it. It's not a budget option, but the
> £48 is fully justified.
>
> Verdict
>
> Very comfy sports bra for high-impact exercise, and low-impact cycling
>
> Make and model: Anita Active Performance Sports Bra
>
> Size tested: 36 C
>
> Tell us what the product is for
>
> Bra seller Boobydoo says: "The Anita Performance Sports Bra has been
> designed with a wide underbust band and ergonomically shaped straps to
> provide you with maximum support during high impact workouts. The cups are
> pre-shaped to provide a comfortable fit and breathable hi-tech fabrics
> ensure you keep cool and focused on the task at hand."
>
> Anita says: "Refined tech features, smart design and the right details in
> the right places - no question about it, with the performance sports bra a
> real all-round stylist goes to the start. The wide underbust band,
> breathable mesh inserts, ergonomically shaped strapsand the innovative
> design of the pre-shaped cups ensure perfect wearing comfort. The colour
> contrasting hole pattern sets highly fashionable accents."
>
> Tell us some more about the technical aspects of the product?
>
> From Anita:
>
> Sizes: 32-42
>
> Cups: A-G
>
> The label lists:
>
> 62% polyamid nylon
>
> 21% polyester
>
> 17% elastan
>
> Rate the product for quality of construction:
>
> 7/10
> It seems pretty robust. I have another Anita I bought three years ago and
> it's still doing well after lots of washes. I rate Anita as a brand.
>
> Rate the product for performance:
>
> 8/10
> It's really supportive and breathable.
>
> Rate the product for durability:
>
> 7/10
> As I said above, it seems pretty robust. I have another Anita I bought
> three years ago and it's still doing well after lots of washes.
>
> Rate the product for fit:
>
> 9/10
> It's a really flattering fit for a sports bra.
>
> Rate the product for sizing:
>
> 7/10
> Sizing was accurate.
>
> Rate the product for weight:
>
> 6/10
> Rate the product for comfort:
>
> 9/10
> So comfy considering it's designed for high-intensity workouts.
>
> Rate the product for value:
>
> 5/10
> There are quite a few sports bras designed for high-intensity exercise in
> the £34-£40 category, for example Shock Absorber or Panache. It's the
> comfiest high-intensity sports bra I've used, so for me it's fully worth
> the extra.
>
> How easy is the product to care for? How did it respond to being washed?
>
> No washing issues.
>
> Tell us how the product performed overall when used for its designed
> purpose
>
> Worked exactly as designed, and I found it more comfy to wear than other
> high-support sports bras.
>
> Tell us what you particularly liked about the product
>
> How comfy it was. I kept forgetting it was on.
>
> Tell us what you particularly disliked about the product
>
> It's a bit nylon-y. It's practical rather than pretty.
>
> Did you enjoy using the product? Yes
>
> Would you consider buying the product? Yes
>
> Would you recommend the product to a friend? Yes
>
> Use this box to explain your overall score
>
> It's very good; it does exactly what you need from a high-support sports
> bra and is really comfy while doing it.
>
> Overall rating: 8/10
>
> <https://road.cc/content/review/anita-active-performance-sports-bra-307059>

JNugent <jnugent97@mail.com> wrote:
> On 07/03/2024 10:59 am, Spike wrote:
>>
>> Anita Active Performance Sports Bra
>>
>> by EMILY OWEN
>> THU, MAR 07, 2024 09:45
>>
>> £48.00
>>
>> VERDICT: 8/10
>>
>> Very comfy sports bra for high-impact exercise, and low-impact cycling
>>
>> Breathable
>> Comfy
>> Supportive
>> Width on tops of shoulder straps
>> Has a rather nylon-y feel
>> WEIGHT:
>> 65g
>> CONTACT:
>> www.anita.com (link is external)

> Do they make them to fit female chav-cyclists as well?

LOL

>> <https://road.cc/content/review/anita-active-performance-sports-bra-307059>

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Spike