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Question asked by Don Hedrick 2129 days ago

what style of swimwear should men wear for water aerobics?

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I'm just starting water aerobics. I have purchased a belt and signed up for drop-in classes.

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Answered by michael delavier 2129 days ago
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Board shorts! Don't been think about wearing speedos or anything else offensive.
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Answered by Karin Singleton 2129 days ago
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Hi Don,

I am a water aerobics instructor. All the guys in my class wear swim trunks with elastic AND drawstring. Whatever stays in place when you move, jump and bounce. While you will probably be surrounded by ladies, all that will be visible of you are head and shoulders.

I hope you will enjoy the classes.
Karin Singleton
www.meltnc.com
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Answered by Sue D'Alonzo 2129 days ago
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Whatever holds you in and is comfortable
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Answered by Michael Saiz 2128 days ago
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Whatever style you like that you feel comfortable in.
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Answered by Joanne Duncan-Carnesciali 2125 days ago
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Whatever you would wear to a pool and allows you to participate without restriction.

Best!
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Answered by Kristen Fullerton 2092 days ago
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I found some GREAT water fitness clothes called waterwarmups. The owner, sally, is helpful and takes the time to make sure you get the correct fit for your body.. jackts, shorts, pants, gear, etc..... Best quality I've found anywhere online at waterwarmups..
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Answered by Ron Benamor 1416 days ago
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Hi,

I think either swim briefs or a speedo.

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Ron
www.motionsoft.net
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Answered by Don Hedrick 1374 days ago
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Want to say thanks to all of those who responded to my question.
I have been in aquabics for about a year now and the results are super.
Our classes are about half male so guys should not feel shy about joining. The two instructors mix in some boot camp style exercises for the pool, running in the water and some exercises even drawn from synchronized swimming. In some cases we partner up for the exercises.
I have burned off so much fat that I now need a smaller belt as my original one was making me too buoyant in the water.
The instructors encourage the males to wear form fitting swimming costumes as the shorts and trunks bag up and fill up with water and make movement awkward. I were my speedo brief or jammer and sometimes a rashtop if the pool is cool.
After the class I also take time to swim lengths and do some stretching on the pool deck.
Guys should give it a try. It is not fem at all and a 55 minute workout is great.
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Answered by NatalieSmith NAPS 2 B Fit 2127 days ago
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Hello No Name,

Good for you, I know you will enjoy your classes.
I would go with what is comfortable (mentally and physically) and acceptable for public activity.
Have fun and take care,
Natalie.
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Answered by Daniel Kosich 2125 days ago
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All of the above. Let me just reiterate Michael D's comment...no speedos!

Have fun, Daniel
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Answered by Sandra Cole 2076 days ago
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Well the fellows in my aquafit often do wear form fitting bathing costume like speedos because they often want to swim laps before or after the session. You might consider the longer jammer style costume that runs from the waist to just above the knee. This is the same style my son wears on his swimming team.
Also the fellows often add a rashtop as our pool can be slightly on the cooler side. The rashtops help some fellows overcome modesty issues when they wear the small bathing costumes.
One suggestion I have is that you get the right size belt. My husband is a good swimmer but is a sinker and finds floating a problem so get a belt that gives you the appropriate buoyancy in the water.
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Answered by Sandra Cole 2076 days ago
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Also get a good pair of water aquafit water shoes.
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Answered by S F 1807 days ago
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I strongly recommend a swim brief for water aerobics as this will provide you with more freedom and flexibility. If you are feeling shy, try a fuller-cut brief or a square leg suit. Once you are feeling more comfortable, try a European cut like the Speedo Solar 1" brief. This will offer you more movement and proper coverage. I tend to rotate back and forth between these and other styles. I understand women wear full-cut conservative one-piece swimsuits, so your swim brief will be the perfect companion.
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Answered by Jo Beth Standish 1686 days ago
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Wear the kind of the bathing suit you feel most confident in. Your might want to included a rash top if you are little shy about being in the pool with other swimmers. My husband wears one when we go to the beach and pool. Keeps him warm in colder waters and also keeps the sun off him. They are generally form fitting and look great on the guys. Also find out if the pool has rules for swimming caps as you might have to wear one.
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Answered by Leggings Man 587 days ago
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This is going to sound weird last year I lost a bet with my wife ( yes I'm a guy ) and had to attend the next class in a womans one pece swimsuit. Let me tell you O.M.G. the feel of the one pece swimsuit was AMAZING!!! Just one look And my wife said, Half jokeing " Thats it from now on that's the only type of swimsuit I want to see you in " I now have 8 one pece swimsuits, of different colors and make. Swim Outle.com has a Large selection. As far as the class it went better than I thought it would. My wife and I did get some weird looks. But 2 of the women in the class had told my wife.
" You Have To Tell Me How You Got Your Man
To Wear a Womans Swimsuit." Then said that
They Loved the way the Swimsuit look on me. And that there going to try to get there men to try on a womans one pece swimsuit.
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