Two weeks ago there was an overwhelming response from all of you to the nostalgic post about how much my swimming teammates meant to me. Many bloggers have expressed that they would love to swim and have heard it is great exercise but do not know where to start. In addition, many of the people on the swim team I practice with twice a week exert great effort into their swimming but are really held back by their lack of proper equipment.
I am going to highlight my favorite items, all from SwimOutlet.com, where I have found the best selection of items (no, not a sponsored post, just another one of my favorite companies). For any female swimmer you NEED three things; a suit, a cap, and a pair of goggles, and then there is equipment that can help you get a better workout. These are my favorites in each category:
I HIGHLY recommend polyester suits for swimming laps. They do not stretch out even after years of use and the color does not fade. Most swimmers are preferential to a thin strapped suit and all five of these are classified as Women’s Swimwear > Competitive Swimwear > One Piece and are definitely the way to go! (I am partial to Nike but TYR and Speedo are also great brands) These colorful suits are the best investment pieces and regardless if you are an Olympic swimmer or someone who just wants to swim a few laps at your local YMCA once a month!
In my opinion, there is only one choice for goggles – Speedo Women’s Vanquishers. After thousands of hours of swimming and dozens of different goggles these are the most comfortable and the least likely to leak and as an added bonus they are only $13, on the more reasonable side as goggles go. I have included a regular pair, the light blue, perfect for indoor swimming, and a mirrored pair for outside, think of them like sunglasses! In opposition, caps are really up to you. I much prefer latex caps as they keep all of your hair inside and are non-slip but the brand really does not matter, $3 caps are sometimes the best!
If there is a demand I will go into all of the other pieces of swimming equipment that can really add to your wok out including pull bouys’, fins (flippers), paddles, and kick boards but for right now suit, cap and goggles are the three important things! Note: I actually own each item shown below
rlallnutt2 says
I forgot how I found your blog exactly, but I’m glad I did! I was exploring it and found out that you were a swimmer! I was a swimmer from age 5 to 18 and there’s not a single day that I don’t miss it too! I haven’t been swimming in a while, but this post really makes me want to go get back in the water! Masters swimming, anyone?! π
FierceandFashionable says
I’ve been wanting to get back into swimming! My gym has a pool but I haven’t bought proper “swim attire” yet! Good tips!
xx Michelle
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Fabrizia says
Can’t wait for summer and same amazing swim!Happy Thursday dear!
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EMA says
Love these cute and colorful one pieces! Although I usually stock to my bikinis, I definitely would prefer one of these when I’m swimming in the ocean or sea!
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Diana Marks says
love this post. great swimsuit selection!
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Sunny & Star says
For as much as I love the pool and the beach I have absolutely no clue how to swim. I love these sporty nike swimsuits.
Tracy @ Sunny Days and Starry Nights
MΓ©lo l'imparfaite says
love the second one π fun !
Sarah-Louise Bailey says
I used to love swimming! I really hope I can get back into it one day – definitely one of the best sports ever π
Sarah
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Frank Vinyl says
hi k! thanks for the comment. great post btw
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Love these picks.
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Nina Rachel says
awesome post! the name is sooo perfect π
lots and lots of love
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Jill J @ Classy with a Kick says
I am the worst swimmer ever but I was always envious of my swim team friends. I just took a job at the snack bar so we could hang out all day at the country club. They swam and I sold (and ate) pizza & candy. Great gig! π
Jill
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Helene says
um i love love love this post.
I broke my ankle (about 4 months ago) so I am going to try and swim more! This is awesome and I am so excited to get back into it! And I was just thinking how I have no idea really how to start (not how to start swimming but ya know) so thanks for this greatness!
Rachel Lynne says
AHHH! LOVE THIS POST! Last night after working out I was seriously thinking to myself… man I would love to get back to swimming… for a work out π Where the heck do a I get a cute one piece and goggles, etc. Thanks for sharing!
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The Little Stuff Matters says
Hey there Kelly! Love your blog too! I thought I would check out your blog! Good stuff!! I am a new follower!!
Rebekah
Always Maylee says
I always had trouble with swim caps. I think my head is too big. Or I have way too much hair that it didn’t all fit under that tiny cap! π
xo, Yi-chia
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McKenna Ryan says
I am trying to get into swimming because running has been hurting my knees. I am so glad you posted about this. xx. McKenna Lou
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Bhushavali - Indian Fashion n Travel Blogger! says
I have the Speedo Swim caps and goggles. I bought those few years back and somehow never felt like going back to swimming! Guess I should hit the pool again this summer, atleast to use my swim outfit…
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Bex Doctor says
This post is very inspiring, I have been wanting to learn swimming. I might hunt a local trainer. Thanks!
xoxo
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Beth Dunn says
I wish I loved to swim for exercise. It’s so good for you!!!!
xoxo
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aree1997 says
Can’t wait for summer. It’s so sad that we only can see these accessories now π
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two birds says
i have always wished i was a strong swimmer. we are trying to get our kids to be at an early age!
Fabiola Tinelli says
I want summer!!
Fabiola
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