Scientists have long proved that swimming is one of the best types of physical activity for a person. Therefore, today there is not a single pool that would be empty. It is especially convenient to swim in the indoor pool, because you can go here in any season of the year. Swimming is not only useful, it lifts the mood and improves well-being. And for comfort and maximum results, women just need to choose a good swimsuit for the pool, and men - swimming trunks. Let us consider in detail how sports swimsuits differ from beach ones, and how not to make a mistake with the choice.
Types of swimwear
According to stylists, conditionally all women's swimwear are divided into:
- Evening dresses that ladies wear at beach parties or pool parties. Typically, such swimwear is made from very expensive fabrics, decorated with lace, rhinestones, exquisite jewelry. This view is intended not for swimming, but to attract attention to its owner.
- Beach This is a variant of clothing for relaxing on the beach, swimming in natural ponds. These swimwear are distinguished by their "endurance": the fabric should be resistant to salt water, to ultraviolet rays, and the color should not fade in the sun. Often they are made in bright colors and decorated with some decorative elements: beautiful ties, buttons, fasteners, beads or rhinestones. Sometimes add ruffles to create a romantic image.
- Sports swimwear for the pool are designed for active sports. Here the emphasis is not on jewelry, but on a comfortable style and elasticity of the fabric. Manufacturers produce this item of clothing in various colors and styles, but for competitions use moderate shades without floral prints.
Sports Swimwear Requirements
Swimsuit for the pool should meet quality standards and have characteristics that allow its owner to focus exclusively on physical activity.
One of the most important nuances to which attention should be paid is material. In most cases, chlorine or mixtures in which it is used are used in pools to purify water. This chemical element has a very negative effect on the structure of the fabric, so the usual beach version of a swimsuit will quickly deteriorate.
Regarding the composition of the material, manufacturers mainly use polyamide. It produces the highest quality swimwear for swimming in the pool. Sometimes a combination of polyamide and lycra or polyester and PBT is used for their production. The difference between these two compositions is that the first contributes to greater tissue elasticity and a good fit of the product according to the figure. And the second option is more resistant to the effects of chlorine on fibers.
Solid and split styles
Today, sports swimwear for the pool are presented on the market in a huge variety. All these different types and styles are conditionally divided into two main groups. Among them:
- One-piece swimwear is one of the most popular styles of sportswear for swimming. This style contributes to the rapid movement in the water, which is why professionals choose it for themselves. Also, women like to wear one- piece swimsuits for aqua aerobics, as they do not constrain movement. Requirements for such sportswear: it must be comfortable, not cause any skin irritation, not rub, and also guarantee that any part of the body will not be exposed during sudden movements.
- Separate swimwear. These are not ordinary bodice and underpants, but sports-style bodice and shorts, which are equipped with special elastic bands. A separate swimsuit for the pool is exclusively suitable for slim girls, since it is impossible to hide extra pounds with it.
Lineup of one-piece swimsuits
Continuous swimwear for swimming in the pool, in turn, are divided into the following types:
- Swimsuit with open back. This option necessarily implies the presence of thin straps that can be adjusted. Fashion experts advise girls with small breasts to choose this style. If the chest is larger, then you should choose a swimsuit that has built-in support in the bodice area. In some models, you can see the transverse strap that holds the chest even better.
- Swimsuit with wide straps on the back. If they are crossed, then such models resemble wrestling. How are they good? Firstly, fashionistas like “wrestling” bathing suits, because they well emphasize the dignity of the figure. Secondly, wide straps allow the swimsuit to fit the body tightly, which means that it is comfortable to train and feel confident in the water. Also straps do not cut into the skin and do not rub it, as happens with thin straps. Another plus is good breast support.
- Swimsuit for the pool closed, in particular, with a closed back. As for the cutout, it is in the form of a drop or the neck can be completely closed. A zipper can be integrated in front, making it easier to wear a swimsuit. This style is more suitable for overweight ladies - it helps to hide flaws, in other words, it has a dragging effect.
What to look for when buying?
Before purchasing clothing for swimming, you should take into account several points that will later be of great importance:
- If you need special support for the chest, then you should choose a swimsuit for the pool, in which there is an additional lining that forms the cups. And if there are no cups, then you can choose a swimsuit from a very dense material and with wide straps.
- The decent content in the lycra material makes the owner more harmonious due to the correction of the figure in problem areas. Sometimes in such swimsuits there may be special inserts in the abdomen.
- It is worth noting that a swimsuit for a pool with cups not only supports the chest, but also provides it with protection during fast swimming and water pressure.
Special nuances
When choosing a bathing suit should also take into account growth. If the girl is short, then it is better to buy a swimsuit one size smaller, and very tall ladies should pay attention to the larger size. However, one cannot overdo it here: too large a size will cause the straps to crawl during classes, and too small will cut into the skin and leave irritation.
The sportswear of such manufacturers as Beach Bunny, Victoria's Secret, Caffe, Maaji and others are considered to be of the highest quality. Athletes trust these firms and buy things from them for serious competitions.