Targeted
swim session

There are different styles of swimwear that are suitable for the pool. These include: One-piece swimsuit, tankinis (long top), bikinis, skirted swimsuits, swim shorts, trunks, and swim briefs.

Depending on your activity, a range of other types of clothing may be worn. This can include: Fitted t-shirt or leggings under swimwear, wetsuit style or fitted swimming t-shirt, burkini swimming costume, 3/4 length swim shorts in thin nylon material, swim or board shorts, leggings with or without shorts.

The important thing to note is that clothing shouldn’t be overly baggy or made of heavy materials such as denim or wool. These can become waterlogged and heavy, making it difficult to swim or float.

It is also important to make sure pieces of clothing cannot get stuck in filters or other parts of a pool, which makes Lycra a good material to wear.

Other clothing which should NOT be worn includes: leggings over swimwear, baggy t-shirt and trousers, tracksuits or jogging bottoms, outdoor shorts or trousers, and jeans.