Sports swimwear for the pool

A healthy lifestyle is what every person strives for. Rapidly opening fitness clubs, gyms, swimming pools in every possible way urge us to pay attention to our lifestyle and add a little physical activity to it. And if not everyone is able to lift weights or do aerobics due to health problems or age, then swimming in the pool has no contraindications.

Swimming is a universal sport that combines a harmonious load on muscles, develops flexibility and mobility of the joints and spine, activates metabolism and cardiac activity... This is the first sport to be recommended for young children. Swimming pools for babies are actively opening now. Is this not proof of the positive effects of swimming on the human body?

By visiting the pool at least two or three times a week, you can tighten your figure, strengthen your abs and back muscles, and simply relax and relieve stress after a hard day's work.

In addition, the advantage of swimming is also in the minimum set of sports equipment. Swimming trunks or a swimsuit, glasses and a hat - that's the whole optimal set for training. If you are swimming for the soul, then you can do without glasses. And some pools with a modern filtration system even allow the absence of a swimming cap.

Therefore, only the choice of a swimsuit remains. But this is not a difficult task, since now any sports store has an excellent assortment that can satisfy both simply lovers of a healthy lifestyle and more professional swimmers.You just need to know a few rules for choosing a swimsuit.

These swimwear are not designed for active swimming, but for parties around the pool or on the beach. The models are more reminiscent of evening dresses, have numerous decorations in the form of fringes, beads, embroidery and other elements. Swimsuit fabrics are usually more expensive and not suitable for long-term stay in the water, but you are guaranteed beautiful photos by the sea.

Every woman of any age has this swimsuit at least in one copy. And going on vacation, we often acquire more than one model. Beach swimwear is very diverse. Designers offer a wide variety of shapes and colors. Separate and fused, with or without cups, solid and bright - any model is designed to emphasize the dignity of the female figure and hide the flaws.

In addition to the classic split and one-piece models, tankinis have become popular in recent years. They are an elongated top with straps and panties or short shorts. This model is very convenient for those who like to play volleyball on the beach, as well as for those women who want to hide some flaws in their figure, but do not like solid models.

These swimwear are rarely seen on the beach. They are more modest in colors and decorations, as their purpose is to make sailing comfortable. In a sports swimsuit, a woman should not think about how the swimsuit sits, and whether the strings will come loose. The swimsuit should help you focus on the process itself.

• streamlined shape and tight fit allows you to move better in the water, does not hinder movement, and helps to improve athletic performance.
• the shape of the swimsuit is designed taking into account the anatomical features of the female figure.
• the absence of fasteners, ropes, buttons ensures that the swimsuit does not open during movement.
• high-tech materials are used for sewing, which allow using the swimsuit for several seasons in a row.
• special fabrics provide high elasticity, thanks to which the swimsuit can be put on and off quickly and comfortably.

The materials used to make pool and beach swimwear vary considerably. Sea water contains a lot of salt, and the bright sun affects us with the help of ultraviolet radiation. Therefore, the beach bathing suit is made of materials that are resistant to sea salt and the influence of ultraviolet radiation.

Pool water is a rather aggressive environment due to chlorine, which is used to disinfect the pool. Along with chlorine, ozone and ultraviolet light are used to disinfect water. Such chemical elements have an extremely negative effect on materials, quickly destroying them.

Probably everyone noticed that after several times visiting the pool in a beach swimsuit, it becomes translucent and inelastic. This is a consequence of the destruction of Lycra by chlorine. Lycra (elastane) is great for sea swimming, is resistant to the influence of salt, perfectly stretches, allowing the swimsuit to fit the figure, but completely unable to resist the water in the pool.

Therefore, all the efforts of the developers of fabrics for use in the pool were aimed at creating a material that can withstand the aggressive environment of the pool and retain its properties and appearance for a long time. As a result, the lycra (or elastane) content in the fabrics was reduced from 40% to 20%. In addition, some manufacturers are using polybutylene terephthalate (PBT) instead of Lycra. Of course, this innovation reduced the elastic properties of the fabric, however, improved the durability of the swimwear.

Therefore, when choosing a swimsuit, pay attention to the label, where the composition of the fabric is indicated.In cheap swimwear, manufacturers most often use a regular fabric made up of 60% polyester and 40% elastane. A swimsuit like this won't last long. In quality models, the composition will contain either 80% polyester and 20% lycra, or 57% polyamide and 43% PBT. You can be sure that you are purchasing a quality product that will serve you for a long time.

The choice of a model for swimming is very important, because in the event of a poor fit on the figure, the straps may fall off or cut too much, the fabric may bubble, which will negatively affect the comfort during exercise.

Sports swimwear is primarily divided into one-piece and one-piece models.

From the front, the swimwear doesn't differ very much. The main differences lie in the back design.

• With open back

This model does not have any straps on the back, and the straps are parallel to each other. This shape fits perfectly on slender, thin girls with small breasts. For those with a larger size, you can opt for a model with additional sewn-in cups to support the bust. Instead of cups, there can be a tight hidden top with wide straps. In such adapted models, an additional jumper is often used on the back.

• With wide, crisscross straps

The straps can be loose or sewn, like a racing shirt. This is the most comfortable form of a swimsuit. Wide criss-cross straps do not hinder movement, rub or cut into the body, provide excellent hand movement, and do not squeeze the shoulder blades. In this model, the chest has good support, especially if the model has a small cut on the back. There is a flat outer seam on the front of the swimsuit, which ensures a perfect fit of the swimsuit to the body.

• Back closed

This model implies almost full back coverage, variants with zippers or a small drop-shaped cut are allowed. This style is very fond of full female representatives, as it hides figure flaws well. A swimsuit with a closed back tightens the figure quite strongly, adding harmony to its owner. These models are often made from fabrics with a high lycra content (up to 30%) for better elasticity and a slimming effect.

• Separate

A popular model, especially among girls with a good figure. This swimsuit is nothing like the beach version. It consists of a short sports top with criss-cross or stitched straps. The top fits the figure snugly, supports the chest well. The top is usually worn with sports swimming trunks or with shorts, which are also made of tightening material, thanks to which they fit snugly on the figure even during active movement.

Separate sports options can be perfect for outdoor activities as well.

Professional models differ from amateur ones in that the lower part is lengthened to the knee... Professional swimwear helps to increase the speed of movement, improve the streamlining of the body, and reduce the load on the muscles. High-tech fabrics are used for them, so such a swimsuit has a rather high cost. For amateur swimming, such a model is not of interest, since a non-professional will not be able to take advantage of all the advantages of such a model.

Professional swimming suits are called diving suits or starting swimsuits, respectively, hydroshorts are produced for men. The swimwear creates the feeling of a second skin, hugs the athlete very sweaty and minimizes friction on the water. In professional models, creases are not allowed, but, despite the very tight fit, the athlete must move and bend freely.

For long-term use, it is necessary to adhere to some rules for the care of a swimsuit so that the product retains its original appearance and properties for a long time.

Naturally, when buying, you must familiarize yourself with the manufacturer's care instructions, which are indicated on the label.

Proper drying is also essential. The swimsuit must not be dried in a radiator or tumble dryer. The best way is to leave it flat at room temperature.

Boiling bathing suits is prohibited. Very hot water will quickly damage the fabric. You can wash it by hand with lukewarm water without using bleach.

Observing the rules of care, you can not only prolong the life of a sports swimsuit, but also preserve its original appearance.

Many companies are engaged in the production of sports swimwear. There are giant companies that have a huge range of sports goods, as a rule, the advertised brands Adidas, Nike, Reebok. Their line of sports swimwear has a recognizable logo and characteristic features of the respective company. The quality of the products is always on top and the assortment range is also quite diverse. The price of such models may be overpriced due to the well-known brand.

At the same time, there are quite a few highly specialized firms that are engaged in the production of only clothing and equipment for sports swimming. Swimwear from these manufacturers always meet modern requirements, have a full range of sizes, and high quality. The price may be lower than that of similar branded products. And expensive items will indeed be high-tech models of sports swimwear.

The most famous companies are Arena, Speedo, Fashy, Mad Wave.

• for obese women

Recommended: wide shoulder straps, bust cups, closed back, fabric with a high Lycra content for a better tightening effect, vertical stripes in the pattern.

• for wide shoulders

Recommended: the shoulder straps are not vertical, but angled, with a deep cut on the top.

• for wide hips

Recommended: light top, dark bottom, wide shoulder straps, vertical pattern, deep cut on the top.

• For tall and thin

Recommended: bright colors, glitter fabric, horizontal stripes and details, in a separate version - panties-shorts.

• For small stature

Recommended: small drawing, vertical lines.

Choose a model to your liking and size, then you will get full pleasure from swimming.