Swimsuit

Heavy clothing mostly starts being a problem in moving water. You bob up and down, but heavy clothing really limits the amount of up you can get, which leads to deeper downs. It also hinders any swimming you want to do. How much harder is it to swim in clothes? Wearing lightweight clothes significantly reduced […]

By lifting their head, the swimmer will naturally drop their hips into a position which significantly increases drag. Keeping the head in alignment with the body can help the swimmer to significantly reduce surface drag. There is less drag underwater than on the surface, as it eliminates surface drag. How do you reduce wave drag […]

Generally, tech suits last about 10 swimming meets or about 30 to 40 swims. How long do swim skins last? How long will my suit last? Due to the specialized material used in these swimsuits, and because of how tight they are worn, tech suits don’t last as long as we would like. A lot […]

We’ve already touched on one quality of swimsuits that help you swim faster – they are tight to the body. This helps them make you more streamlined in the water. Many professional swimmers will also shave most of the hair on their body to further reduce drag in the water. Does a swimsuit make you […]

Silicone pads: Silicone nursing pads are not absorbent. Instead, they put gentle pressure on the breast to prevent leaks. Made from soft silicone, these pads have a sticky surface that adheres directly to your breast, so they can be worn with or without a bra. They’re often used under fancy clothing or for swimming. How […]

On July 5, 1946, French designer Louis Réard unveils a daring two-piece swimsuit at the Piscine Molitor, a popular swimming pool in Paris. When did one-piece swimsuits start? The one-piece was first introduced in 1918, but was still considered very avant-garde. It reached down to the knee and was only meant to be uncovered right […]

Taking a shower immediately keeps the muscles loose and reduces the chance of any pulls or strains. Between dives the competitors often stay loose and relaxed in an arena jacuzzi on the pool deck as they wait their turn to go again. Why do divers shower after diving? Jumping into that water then jumping back […]

Well, in terms of the 2012 Olympics, the international governing body for swimming, the Federation Internationale de Nation (FINA), have legalised, banned, legalised and again banned the use of full-body fast suits. Why did super suits get banned? People have gone so far as to label their use as “technical doping”. They were deemed to […]

Swim trunks provide a handle for opposing players to grab, so water polo athletes often emerge from the pool with red fingernail scratches around their suits. An overly enthusiastic yank results in a wedgie. “There are times when you look like you’re wearing a thong,” Kudaba says. Is water polo a dirty game? Officials make […]

“Red is a flattering color that can stand out in a simple and sophisticated way,” says Paula Hermanny of perennial favorite Vix Swimwear. “Fair skin tones look best against bold colors red. The contrast in tones can be quite flattering.” Are red swimsuits flattering? Not sure a red one-piece is for you? Red is actually […]

Some of the suits are cut smaller but when they hop out, it can be fixed. This is an easy statement to make by both male and female coaches to females players. It’s simple and direct. Wearing their suits up their butt should not be cool and it objectifies the female body, and is exposure. […]

Cover up with a sarong, swimsuit cover, or oversized shirt. You can choose a sarong or cover-up that is made for covering swimsuits or just wear a t-shirt and a pair of shorts from your closet. Some swimming pools have rules about wearing shirts in the pool because loose fabric can be dangerous while swimming. […]

#3 Fill Out the Cups With Padding Foam breast enlargement pads. Silicone bra inserts. The removable padding from a sports bra or swimsuit. An adhesive backless bra, a strapless bra, or the cups from a now-retired bra. What happens if your bra is too big? When your bra cup is too big, you will find […]

Consider how much skin you’re comfortable showing in public. It might be too revealing if you’re showing quite some skin in your swimsuit. If you’re not comfortable showing a lot of skin, opt for a suit with more coverage. The saggy bottoms or falling straps might make your swimsuit too revealing. How can I make […]

A shelf bra is a type of bra that supports the lower part of the breasts, equipped with an elastic band at the base to lift breasts up. Shelf bras are also known as ‘built-in bras’ and can be commonly found in camisoles, tank tops, and swimwear of course. What’s a built-in shelf bra? One […]

Speedos Were Once Banned, But Not For The Reason You’d Think No matter which camp you’re in, it might be surprising to you that the brand was once banned on many beaches in the 1920s — for showing too much shoulder, of all things. When did swimmers stop wearing Speedos? USA Swimming, the national governing […]

~ $550. Though the LZR Racer has led to impressive results in the swimming world, some people have argued that wearing the suit is technological doping – the suit is more like a “device” that swimmers who can afford it (retail price of the LZR Racer is ~ $550, and you are supposed to wear […]

Also part of an athlete’s race routine, it’s something that gets an athlete ready to go. Male swimmers sometimes slap themselves red, especially on their pectorals. Women will also do this or use a closed fist instead. This slapping increases blood flow in the muscles which is helpful to the “warmup” process. Why do Olympic […]

Some of the suits are cut smaller but when they hop out, it can be fixed. This is an easy statement to make by both male and female coaches to females players. It’s simple and direct. Wearing their suits up their butt should not be cool and it objectifies the female body, and is exposure. […]

The water polo cap comes with protective coverings that go over a player’s ear and protects them from injury in the event that there is contact to the head. The caps also have a player’s number printed on them. What are the ear things on water polo players? A water polo cap is a piece […]