THE EQUIPMENT THAT YOU NEED FOR SWIMMING.

We should prepare all the equipments needed before we start swimming. There are several important and compulsory equipment that we need. First and foremost is :


1) Swimsuit

Like many other things, technology has entered the swimsuit arena as well. Fabrics are designed for minimal resistance through the water, they tend to last a long time, and they resist fading even when used repeatedly in chlorinated pools. Of course, not all of us would be comfortable in the skimpy racing suits that you see Olympians wear, but the good news is that you can find more modest suits at sporting goods and department stores as well as through a number of online vendors . The bottom line to a swimsuit is to select one that's comfortable. You're less likely to swim if you're uncomfortable in your suit.

An example of complete swim-wear for men

An example of complete swimsuit for women.

2) Goggles.

Women and kids used to wear attractive and colourful goggle.

Goggles protect your eyes from chlorine (and anything else that may be in the water), and they help you keep your eyes open while you swim so that you can see where you're going. You can even get direction swim goggles if you wear glasses. To find the right pair of goggles, do the following:

• Put the goggles over your eyes without slinging the strap over your head.
• Press the goggles into your eye sockets and let go.
• The goggles should stay in place.
• Try it until you find the pair that fits your eyes best .

3) Bathing caps

Bathing caps can serve several purposes. Some pool managers will require individuals with long hair to wear caps to keep hair from getting into the pool, and some people just like to protect their hair from the chlorine in the water. You may also decide to wear a bathing cap to cut down on resistance in the water. This really works, and so if you're looking to increase your time a bit, a bathing cap might help. Many caps are made of latex, although you can find silicone, neoprene (keeps you warm), and Lycra as well. Choose the one that fits your head and is most comfortable.

Bathing caps also comes with various colours.

4) Flotation devices 

There are a number of flotation devices available to help you learn how to swim, improve your swimming times if you start to get competitive, and add resistance to your water workouts to build muscular strength and tone. Flotation devices help keep you afloat so that you can slow down and work on your swim stroke without sinking or too much fatigue, and they help with confidence for individuals who don't know how to swim.

Examples of flotation devices use for swimming

5) Kickboards 

Kickboards are devices made of foam or other materials that float, and they come in a variety of shapes and sizes. The main purpose is for you to hold on and stay afloat while your legs do all the work. It's good exercise for coordinating your kicking, and it gives your arms a rest. One technique that been suggested to swimmers who want to keep swimming continuously without a break is to leave a kickboard at the end of the pool, and when they get tired, grab the kickboard and do a lap or two with it until they get their arm strength back, and then drop the kickboard off at the end of the pool and swim again until they need the kickboard again.

Examples of kickboards.

6) Fins

Fins fit on your feet and add propulsion to your kicks. They are great training for your legs and will help you swim faster. They come in long fins for beginners who want to work on their stroke and build up leg strength and ankle flexibility and short fins to help you go faster without overworking your legs. Fins should fit snugly but not so tight that they cut into your foot or cut off circulation. Wear socks with your fins if that feels more comfortable.

Fins help you to swim faster.

7) Hand paddles

Hand paddles attach to your hands and add direction to your arm stroke because they move more water. They can be a lot of work for the arms and shoulders because of the resistance in the water, and for this reason, they are used in water aerobic classes to mimic the resistance exercises that you do on land with dumbbells (for example, biceps curls). Hand paddles make a water workout difficult, and so you should warm up in the water without them first, and then build up slowly like you would with any resistance exercise workout so that you don't overwork your arms and shoulder joints.

These are examples of hand paddles.