Picking a Fitness Swimsuit for Beginners
A Few TIps for Picking out the Right Fitness Swim Suit
Mar 31, 2009
Do you swim in a string bikini or buy a full clad top to bottom racing suit? It all depends on the type of swimming you will be doing. For general fitness swimming the best choice is the standard racing suit. The most popular swimsuit companies that really specialize in suits are Speedo, TYR, ClubSwim and Dolphin.
Swimsuit Material
Swimsuits come in different materials and styles. A lycra suit will create less drag in the water and provides a little extra stretch. A polyester suit is easier to pull on than a lycra and creates a little more drag in the water.
Swimsuit Styles
The one piece is the most common and most flattering. It tucks away a tummy and is very convenient to swim in. If you want a two piece, there are a few options on bottoms including bikini, boy shorts, and some skorts. The two piece tops are better suited for small bust women, as there is limited support in this style. The most supportive two piece would probably be with the tankini, which is a bathing suit bottom with a top that looks like a tank top.
Swimsuit Strap Styles
Choosing the right strap is also very important. You don't want to keep pulling a strap up or picking one out of your shoulder. Choose a wider strap with a racer back suit for the best support and most comfort.
Dos for Choosing a Swimsuit
- Choose a suit that fits comfortably, but isn't too long. A too short suit will bunch up and be uncomfortable to swim in, a suit too long can reveal your private parts, and the straps will slide of your soldier.
- For big busted women, opt for more coverage and support, otherwise you will get too much drag where you don't need it.
- Try a suit on in a store. Fitness stores have sample suits that they use to size your body. Be sure to ask if they wash their samples, though most places do.
Don'ts for Choosing a Swimsuit
- Don't invest in a full body racing suit. Unless you are a competitive swimmer, you don't need one.
- Don't invest in too many suits. It can be expensive, and you can combine two to last you longer.
One thing that beginners may not realize is that swimsuits definitely break down over time. There is typically less material in the backside, and this part of the suit disintegrates sooner. Save yourself the embarrassment of showing your backside and invest in two suits.
You can wear them together, one on top of the other. There is no need to buy a third suit, unless you want to of course. Wearing two suits will also add more drag to your body and increases your workout, something you will definitely want, especially after wearing down two suits. By that time, you'll need an extra boost in your workout.
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