Swimming is a great way to reduce stress and anxiety while also keeping you fit – but you'll need one of the best sports swimsuits to get your strokes up to scratch. It's no surprise thousands more women are dipping their toes into the sport of late; we're not only cooling down at our local swimming pool during summer, we're also swimming outdoors more, too. In fact, there's been more openings of official swimming lakes than ever.
If, like us, you're turning to the pool to pack in those lengths this summer (or you're planning on doing wild swimming/water sports with your mates on your weekend break), our guide to the best sports swimsuits should come in handy. 'Cos let's face it – when you search for "sports swimsuit" and receive thousands of options in return, the buying process can be a tad daunting.
While a stylish bikini or belted one-piece swimsuit is paramount for days spent lazing around your holiday cottage with hot tub, active swimwear is a necessity if you're going to be a bit more... well, active in the water. Luckily, loads of our favourite active swimwear brands (Nike, Adidas, Sweaty Betty – we're looking at you) stock really stylish and supportive sports swimsuits that'll take you from indoor pool to Cornish surfing lesson in one fell swoop.
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Gallery21 PhotosJust like the gym clothes we'd wear on dry land (sports bras and yoga leggings, for example), sports swimsuits boast technical and performance-driven design features like fast-drying fabrics, built-in bras for support, higher necklines, UV protection, chlorine resistance or compression. This makes them ideal for swimming, aerobics, waterfall hikes, surfing, paddle boarding... the list goes on.
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