Women's Competition Swimsuits
Swimsuit science has come a long way since the 1930's when women used loose-fitting costumes made of cotton. (Morales et al, 2019) Much research has gone into material and design, so much so that using the right swimsuit has now been scientifically shown to improve swimming performance. The choice of swimsuit is therefore important for competitive Masters swimmers. There are basic criteria for swimwear that must first be fulfilled. These can be found here.​
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Next, each swimmer then decides to what extent she would like her performance to be enhanced by her swimwear. This would determine the choice of swimsuit.
How much faster can one swim with a high-end swimsuit? On which swimsuit has the most research been done for improving speed among the best swimmers? Click to find out more!
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Women's Competition Swimsuits - Top Picks
Speedo Fastskin LZR Pure Valour 2.0 Open back kneeskin
Speedo Women's Modern
Speedo
These competition suits were made for SPEED! The Speedo LZR has lowest drag when compared with other tech swimsuits! Check out next month's research topic!
Speedo was the first to produce high technology competition swimsuits. In conjunction with NASA (the United States National Aerospace Agency), Speedo produced the revolutionary Fastskin (LZR) swimsuits. The material used and the design of the swimsuit reduced drag in the water, improving swimming performance. Controversy surrounded the initial use of these revolutionary swimsuits in the Beijing Olympics.
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Fastskin swimsuit technology has since been modified to comply with World Aquatics requirements. Speedo is still one of the most popular brands used among elite swimmers, as fastskin suits have been shown to decrease energy costs of swimming, optimising swimming efficiency & speed. (Chatard & Wilson, 2008)
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These now World Aquatics-approved top of the range swimsuits may be just what you need to elevate your performance!
Arena
Arena swimsuits were made to enhance swimming performance!
Arena has had a long history of producing excellent competition swimsuits worn by national Olympic Team members. Arena has a range of outstanding World Aquatics approved swimwear which provide powerful compression with extraordinary elasticity. The special fabric allows improved hydrodynamics for better results!
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In 2012, the influence of Arena full-body swimsuits was the subject of a scientific study and it was found that swimming performance was enhanced by these Arena swimsuits. (Foster et al, 2012)
Arena Women's Open Back Power Skin, FINA Approved
Arena standard Powerskin carbon core Fx closed back racing swimsuit
TYR
TYR Women's Plasma Openback Racesuit
TYR VPOCB6A42024 Venzo Oblivion Closed Back Blue 24
TYR swimsuits have been scientifically shown to be advantages when used at certain speeds! Check out this study!
TYR has created a swimsuit with a unique fabric to improve hydrodynamics. TYR swimsuits were scientifically shown to reduce drag, leading to increased swimming speeds. (Smith et al, 2007). Another special feature is the hydrophilic nature of the material which prevents water from being absorbed, allowing better buoyancy and a higher swimmer position in the water.
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There is also special compression at specific points in the body and musculature which aids to increase distance per stroke. It has been scientifically proven than muscular physiology is altered with compression. This design may be just what you need to boost your swim to a podium finish!!
Women's Competition Swimsuits - More Choices
FINIS Rival 2.0 Open Back Kneesuit
Mizuno Women's GX-Sonic 6 Compression Release (CR)Technical Swimsuit Closedback
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