Aquagym is a gentle sport thanks to the benefits of water, but that doesn't stop you move around a lot in the water.
So you have need a good swimsuit. That is to say a jersey with a good support, sufficiently comfortable to be free in your movements and with resistant materials !
So if you don't know how to choose your swimsuit for your aquagym sessions, you are at good place. We see it all together now!
Choosing the right swimsuit for aquagym
During your sessionswater aerobics, you do lots of different movements : raise your arms and legs, jump, etc. So you need a comfortable and supportive swimsuit.
And to make the right choice, most important criteria are :
- THE comfort and freedom of movement
- THE materials
- THE maintenance
1. A comfortable aquagym swimsuit
It is essential to find yourself a very comfortable swimsuit for your aquagym classes. For what ? Because you must be sufficiently free in your movements to do each exercise.
You must therefore ensure that your jersey is both adapted to your size and to Your figure. THE comfort of your swimsuit come moreover in part materials that compose it.
2. A swimsuit for aquagym with suitable materials
Swimwear with fabric too thin are not not the best. So certainly they are light, but they do not resist enough to all movements you are doing. And what’s more, in terms of opacity, we’ve had better…
Your jersey must be thick enough For bear friction, but also for resist chlorine of the swimming pool.
Your choice will especially happen depending on how often you do water aerobics. If it's casual, there material doesn't matter too much. Conversely, if it is regular, you will need to choose a very specific subject.
THE most used materials for classic swimsuits are the polyamide And elastane. These swimsuits are practical, because they dry quickly and are comfortable.
On the other hand, they have tends not to resist chlorine very well and to quickly relax. And who says loose jersey says jersey that doesn’t hold well…
But if you go to occasional aquagym, This kind of swimsuit fits very well !
On the other hand, if you are present at every aquagym class, we recommend the polyester or polybutylene jerseys. They are much more resistant to chlorine, but small downside: they dry less quickly and are less elastic.
3. An aquagym swimsuit with good support
For hold your chest in place And avoid back pain due to possible rebounds, THE maintenance of your swimsuit is essential.
This maintenance East brought by the straps, THE integrated bras and sometimes even by frames.
THE crossed straps at the back offer you a good support And prevent your jersey from falling during exercise. And the little extra: the crossed straps gain more your chest and your belly.
We advise you avoid swimsuits with fairly pronounced necklines, because level maintenance it's not not the best… On the other hand, there are jerseys with a integrated bra, she is not not too visible and offers a good support !
There are also swimsuits with underwire inside and which offers a very good support. This frame is supported by straps, which adds a little more comfort.
The ideal is to choose a swimsuit with adjustable straps. Because yes, every woman is different, so that allows you to adapt the support according to your silhouette. If you have a large chest, it can change your life!
Speaking of suspenders, you must ensure that they don't be too thin. Otherwise they may irritate your skin.
In general, swimsuits with a racer back or crossed offer you a good support and are quite comfortable. But if you feel it's not enough, there are swimming bras.
Another solution, the shaping swimsuits. You do not know ? No problem, we'll talk to you about it right away!
Shaping swimsuits
This kind of jerseys brings you more support And sculpt your figure to bring a flat stomach effect. Which also gives you more toned look.
THE shaping swimsuits are interesting if you have want to erase certain imperfections. This type of swimsuit allows you to be both well maintained and of feel comfortable when you wear it.
These jerseys have a good elastic return which is explained by their quite particular structure, but also, because they contain a lot of elastane.
Shaping swimsuits are perfect for aquagym sessions, because they support your butt, stomach and chest. On the other hand, you must ensure that the swimsuit is not too tight. Something that happens when he is too small…
With a swimsuit too tight, you risk having have difficulty moving during your aquagym sessions. So, make sure to take the right size and of try it first.
But moreover, with the shaping swimsuits, you have the choice between 1 room or 2 rooms. For 2-piece swimsuits, we recommend those with high briefs for good support around the buttocks and stomach. Great for sports!
1 piece or 2 piece swimsuit?
To make water sports, as is the case with aquagym, the ideal remains to put a 1 piece swimsuit. For what ? Well, because he holds much better !
THE 1-piece swimsuit refines the silhouette and provides good support. Although sometimes you may feel a little restricted in your movements. So, to avoid this, you need to make sure you choose the right size.
THE 2 piece swimsuit, he will just allow you to have more choice in design. Because with all the movements what you are going to do, it can easily to unhook and become uncomfortable.
Especially since they are too soft And not always close enough to the body. And if it's also a jersey with strings, he risks not not hold at all during your aquagym sessions.
So the ideal is to leave your 2 piece swimsuit in your closet and bring it out for your summer vacation. Afterwards, if you are not not a fan of 1 piece at all, there are 2 piece swimsuits for sports.
There are even what we call tankinis Who mix a little 1 piece and 2 pieces. And at worst, you can choose a swim cyclist and an matching swim bra !
But the 1 piece swimsuit remains the most suitable for aquagym. Especially since you can choose from several swimsuit shapes !
Aquagym swimsuit: the different shapes
For aquagym, we recommend avoid swimsuits that are too low-cut. It's not not the most comfortable to do a lot of movements under water.
At the level of the shape, How's it going depend a little on your body type. The jerseys with the U-shaped backs are practical to put on, because there is a large opening. But you can choose from other shapes :
- In V-neck if you have a busty.
- A triangle model if you have the slightly broad shoulders.
- A little indented (not too much) if you have the marked hips.
The best is to try several with different shapes and of take the one in which you feel most comfortable. If possible, move with it to get a little idea of comfort in full movement.
And if you are pregnant and that you do aqua aerobics, don't panic there are also swimsuits for you ! They generally have adjustable straps and an integrated bra, what makes them easily adaptable.
However, whatever the shape of the swimsuit you choose, you should always think about taking care of it !
Maintaining your swimsuit
It doesn't matter what material it is made of your jersey or whatever its shape, YOU must take care of it. This is how you extend its lifespan !
Rinsing
After your aquagym session, you must always remember to rinse your swimsuit bath to cold, clear water. This is what will allow remove chlorine without damaging textile fibers.
Once your jersey has soaked enough (at least 30 minutes or even 1 hour), you can dry it. Lay it flat out of direct sunlight in a dry place.
Cleaning
To clean it, you have the choice between hand or machine wash. There best option among the 2 it is the hand washing. For what ? Quite simply, because it is less aggressive than the machine !
Hand washing
To clean it by hand, fill a basin with cold or lukewarm water (never hot water) and put a mild soap with neutral pH. Marseille soap works very well for example!
However, never use bleach, of stain removal products and of detergents to wash your swimsuit!
Then you just have to put your swimsuit in the basin and to the rub gently so as not to damage the fibers. Once you have well cleaned your jersey, rinse it with clean water.
And to do it to dry, do like you just rinsed it : lay it flat in a dry place away from the sun.
Machine washing
If you really want to wash your swimsuit in the machine, do attention. It can degrade colors and damage fibers, making it less elastic. SO don't abuse it !
For the machine clean, choose one “delicate” program And wash it cold or to 30°C maximum.
For To prevent your swimsuit from changing color when washing, turn it inside out. And for prevent the fibers from being overstretched when the machine is running, put it in a washing net.
For the spin, the best is to do not use it or choose a very low speed. On the other hand, if you thought about tumble dryer for drying, it's no ! It risks to damage your swimsuit !
And as for rinsing and hand washing, do dry your swimsuit flat, away from direct sunlight And in a dry place.
Where to buy an aquagym swimsuit?
So for now, you should not not have too much trouble finding one. On Internet, you have lots of sites which offer you different swimsuits. Or else you just have to go to water sports department in your Sports shop favorite !
Price level, count around €15 for a polyamide swimsuit or in elastane. And for one slightly more durable jersey, in polyester or in polybutylene, It is between 30 and 45€.
It can look expensive for a swimsuit which will be used just for doing aquagym, but if you do it often, it's fast profitable !
Especially that you can use your swimsuit for any other water sport (aquabike, aquafitness, etc.).
Conclusion
For aquagym you need a comfortable swimsuit and with a good support. THE 1 piece swimsuits with crossed straps are perfect !
But you have other options like those with a integrated bra and classic straps. The best is try several to find the one that suits you most !
And if you do regularly do aquagym, consider taking a sufficiently durable jersey !
A swimsuit for aquagym, but also for aquabike!
Finally, aquagym and aquabiking are a bit similar No ? Two sports that are practiced in water and that are good for your body…
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