Swimming is a great workout regime and a fun hobby too! If you are planning to take up swimming classes, then you need the right swimming gear. Here are few tips to choose the right gear for swimming.

Swimsuits

For women, one and two-piece swimsuits are available based on various factors such as sizes, colors, and patterns.

What to pick and what to avoid?

Unless you are a professional, you do not have to worry about customized fit, streamlined designs, and other technical terms. Pick the right sized, and choose a swimwear that makes you feel comfortable.

Swim caps

Swim caps are mandatory when you learning how to swim.

• Prevents hair and scalp damage due to chlorine
• Prevents water from getting into ears
• Gives a better streamlined form

What to pick and what to avoid?

Latex and Silicon are popular materials for swimming caps. Remember that a cap is just a protective gear and does not benefit your swimming skills.

Goggles

Pools have chlorinated water and it helps to kill germs keeping the water hygienic. However, chlorine can also burn your eyes while you are swimming underwater. Goggles protect your eyes from chlorine and improve underwater visibility.

What to pick and what to avoid?

You need the right sized goggles to prevent water from entering your eyes. Make sure the shape of the goggles fully covers the area around your eyes. You should buy goggles with adjustable straps. If you swim outdoors, under the sun then you must buy UV protected goggles.

Earplugs and nose clips

Earplugs and nose clips prevent water from getting into your ears and nose while you are learning how to swim.

What to pick and what to avoid?

Usually, swim caps provide a decent coverage to your ears. Avoid buying ear plugs and nose clips unless you are uncomfortable underwater.

Swimming gear definitely makes swimming easier and comfortable. However, few of them are also overhyped. So do your research and then decide what you really want to buy.