Swimming is Australia’s number one sport. It is also one of the rare sports where more Australian women participate more than men. However, this fact is not surprising given the country’s over 35,000 kilometres of coastline. Because of this, most Australians have learned to swim at a very young age.
Having the proper swimwear is important since swimming is part of every Australian’s life. Swimming outfits can make a person feel exposed and vulnerable, and it can sometimes leave little to the imagination. It can make people feel vulnerable and exposed. If you have no idea what to wear, you can head to the pool, beach, or swimming school to find out what people are wearing.
Women’s swimsuit
Choosing a women’s swimsuit is a little tricky because you have to maintain a balance between functionality and style. However, with the many swimsuits available, it is not difficult to do this.
One-piece swimsuits
These are the most practical to wear when you are still learning how to swim. You can buy these at any sporting store or online.
Fitness swimsuits
These are designed for active swimmers because they will hold everything in. In addition, these swimsuits will hold, unlike bikinis or fashion swimsuits, which look great when sunbathing but are not ideal when jumping, diving, or swimming fast.
Sports bikinis
This two-piece swimsuit option provides good support and support. Unlike a one-piece swimsuit, it can easily get in and out of a sports bikini when using the toilet, especially when it’s wet.
Open water swimming
You cannot wear a bikini when swimming in open water, especially when the water’s temperature is low. You have to make sure that you wear the right swimsuit. A 2mm wetsuit is good for swimming in cold water. You can’t wear anything thicker, or you won’t be able to move easily. However, if the temperature is not that low, you can wear a surf wetsuit or shortie.
Accessories
Aside from swimsuits, you have to have other swimming accessories like swimming hats, goggles, and nose and earplugs.
Wearing a swimming hat is usually just optional. However, there are swimming pools that insist on wearing a hat for hygiene reasons. Swimming hats are useful because they prevent your hair from getting into your eyes. It can also improve speed and reduce drag resistance. If you do not like wearing a swimming cap, you can tie your hair or use clips.
Goggles are very helpful because they help you see underwater. It also prevents the water from getting into your eyes and stinging and irritating them. There are prescription goggles for those who can’t see clearly. However, you can also wear your goggles over your contact lenses. However, you need to remove your contact lenses and rinse them and wash your eyes after swimming. Using disposable lenses when swimming is better because saltwater and chlorinated water can deteriorate your contact lens.
Nose clips are not essential. However, some people, who do not like getting water into their noses, use them for protection. It is a great accessory to have, especially if you are still learning how to swim.
Just like nose clips, earplugs are also not essential. However, if you are prone to ear infections, then wearing an earplug is important. In addition, it is advisable to wear earplugs if you do not want water to get into your ear.
When you are into swimming, you have to have the right swimwear. There are many styles, and designs you can choose from that are both functional and fashionable.
