im a competitive swimmer should i wear a speedo?
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i'm a swimmer, but of course i am a girl. guys should wear speedos, which makes them faster. some guys even shave their whole body to become faster.
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the best thing you can do is train...important things in a five hundred are endurance(lol)...being an efficient swimmer which means good flip turns...streamline...and stroke mechanics...start out the race faster than you think you can...some people sprint the end, but that isn't the best way, and i am not saying sprint the beggining just go faster than you think you can
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I like the Nike Lift series.  Youwillwish is right, they are "inferior" to Speedo and TYR, but that is because these companies deal specifically in swimming gear.  I find that the Lift suits are generally more comfortable than any Speedo or TYR competition suit.  I use the women's buckleback suit, which you can unbuckle while you're not racing.  They last just as long as the Fastskins, FSII's and Aquapels (which, like any competition suit, is not very long...about 6-12 meets).  However, if you do buy one, I'd advise you to soak it in vinegar before because the color fades quickly.  \n\nAs for the suit "boosting your performance", I don't know.  I generally don't believe in suits making you faster.  This suit is more comfortable and not as hard on your body as , say a fastskin.  \n\nLift suits are usually less expensive than Speedos and TYRs, but I've not seen them for sale lately.  They have discontinued most of them, I believe.  Try any swim gear supplier/website/catalogue.\nHope this helps.
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They will grade you on 3 things: speed, position/form/ correct movement, and skills. \nSpeed: Wetsuits are the most areodynmic (or should I say aquadynamic), but a good quality swim suit a bit tighter will do\nPosition/ Form: You have to do your strokes properly. Borrow a book that can help u improve, watch a few videos or go to a stroke imp. class if needed\nSkills: Look professional, and stay calm. with practice, skills come.\ndon't look floppy because evaluators, even if you are doing it quite right and fast, they will lower the grade. Its the truth with many evaluators. keep the endurance!!!!
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WOW that's really fast!!!!  With that time you will win every swim meet!!! \n\nActually you might want to repost under the running forum :)\n\nBTW you are already fast, and if you see potential to go faster go for it!
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When it comes to competetive swimming, freestyle simply means that there are few rules that govern how the stroke is judged.\n\nFreestyle swimming competitions can be any of the unregulated strokes such as front crawl, dog paddle, or sidestroke. Individual freestyle competitions can also be swum in one of the officially regulated strokes (breaststroke, butterfly, and backstroke). The freestyle part of medley competitions, however, cannot use breaststroke, butterfly, or backstroke. Most competitive swimmers will choose to swim front crawl during freestyle competitions, as this style provides the fastest speed. Freestyle competitions have also been swum completely and partially in other styles, especially at lower ranking competitions. During the Olympic Games, front crawl is swum almost exclusively during freestyle.\n\nSpecific rules as defined by FINA:\n\n- Freestyle means that in an event so designated the swimmer may swim any style, except that in individual medley or medley relay events, freestyle means any style other than backstroke, breaststroke or butterfly. \n\n- Some part of the swimmer must touch the wall upon completion of each length and at the finish. \n\n- Some part of the swimmer must break the surface of the water throughout the race, except it shall be permissible for the swimmer to be completely submerged during the turn and for a distance of not more than 15 meters after the start and each turn. By that point the head must have broken the surface.
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i like speedos!!! u dont have to be gay to wear em like some people think!!! its each to there own!!! they also make u go faster in the water and birds normally take a lot more notice of ya - its all gud!!!
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Ahh, man, I probably would get in trouble, but I'll say swim team. Anything you like. If long as it doesn't cost me money.
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As a fellow triathlete, I would suggest that you join a masters swim team.  You will get a great deal of coaching, conditioning and training that will make you a more efficient swimmer, which is really what it is all about.  Swimming faster does you no good if you leave too much energy in the water and do not have the power and speed left for the bike and run.\n\nMaking sure that you are not fighting the water but using it to your advantage is key.  Learn to draft off others, make sure that you are swimming "within your tube" and within your target heart rate.  This will leave you fresh for the remainder of the race.\n\nTwo great sources are www.totalimmersion.com, an excellent resource for learning to swim efficiently, and The Swimming HUB, swimmingscience.blogspot.com.  Both of these sites will give you the head start that you need to start winning those races.
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Yes, I swam competitively for years.  Its great because it is low impact and wont hurt your joints.  I was in the best shape of my life when I was on the team.
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It has to be comfortable and just right for the swimmers size. It doesn't really need to be all spandex.\nIf you are ladies, you have to have pads to make your _______ safe.\n\nFor men, just wear the suit.\n\nThere is Speedo and lots more stores out there looking for swimmers!
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yeah just where a life jacket and it will still be well worth it.  plus you can see tons of stuff with out getting in deep water.  I am a good swimmer but I couldn't go under water with my snorkel with out swallowing water anyways.  But maybe I'm just dumb!  Anyways I put on a life jacket and loved it all the same.  As long as you aren't scared of being in the water you'll enjoy it.
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It usually works out that swimmers are either good at fly and breast stroke or back and free. As a swimmer you will usually specialize in a certain stroke unless you plan on swimming Individual Medley. Don't worry too much about it. Work on all your strokes during practice and concentrate on your stronger strokes like fly and breast stroke.
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Swimming is damn good exercise, but it sucks when you jump in and the water is cold! (shrinkage!)\n\nGirls that swim, except for th big husky water polo woMEN are very hot!\n\nSwimming = thumbs up!
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Any sport really..........I usually for me prefer swimming or bike riding. For you it is really just your choice, pick any sport you like to do. If it is hot going swimming, if it is cold go blah, blah, blah. Just forget it. Take my advice from the first and second sentences. GOOD LUCK!
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Boxers.  So that if I'm feelin' frisky, I can put my man's clean ones on over my cute underwear.  Boxer briefs are too... I don't know.  Reminds me a speedo and I don't like the idea of one.
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Swimming is a great overall way to get fit, stay fit and is considered a lifetime sport.. for young and old..\n\nIt is low impact and combines Cardio with Muscle soo it targets the entire body not just one area.\nYou can do certan exercises or strokes to target weak areas as well...\n\nIt improves overall health.. for posture I would think it would improve it along with simply being more aware of poor posture.. the added muscel strenght should help.\n\nIf you are about to begin working out and are nto familiar with  swim and swim gear...\n\nI suggest a good pair of silicone goggles like speedos Hydrospecs.. they are durable,, and yet the strapping is easy to use..\nYou might also choose to wear a swim cap if you do not want the chlorine in your hair... Some people even put a deep conditoner on thier hair under the cap to condition the hair while they work out.. just dont take it off in the pool....\n\nFor a beginner... Makes ure you stretch and also warm up slowly in the water and stetch when you are done\n\nKickboards are great for warmups...\n\nGOod Luck\n\nWismom