{"id":92638,"date":"2022-04-20T09:22:00","date_gmt":"2022-04-20T07:22:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.arenaswim.com\/?p=92638"},"modified":"2022-04-20T09:22:00","modified_gmt":"2022-04-20T07:22:00","slug":"womens-competition-suits","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.arenaswim.com\/us\/swim-tech-us\/womens-competition-suits\/","title":{"rendered":"Find Your Swimming Edge With a Women\u2019s Competition Suit"},"content":{"rendered":"

On race day, every competitive edge counts, and that’s why choosing a quality <\/span>women’s<\/span> competition suit<\/span> is essential. The best <\/span>competition swimsuits<\/span> will provide glide and compression, features that help increase your speed in the water.<\/span><\/p>\n

Whether you’re new on the <\/span>swim team,<\/span> working on <\/span>improving your technique<\/span><\/a>, or a seasoned competitive athlete, we want you to understand how to choose a <\/span>women’s<\/span> competition swimsuit<\/span>. We’ll cover what makes a <\/span>racing swimsuit<\/span> stand out over other types of <\/span>swimwear<\/span>. Then, we’ll look into the different kinds of <\/span>tech suits<\/span> out there. After that, we’ll go over how your suit should fit and proper care to help it last.<\/span><\/p>\n

Why Wear a <\/b>Women’s<\/b> Competition Swimsuit<\/b>?<\/b><\/h2>\n

Competition swimwear<\/span> is designed specifically for performance in the water. These specialized suits are packed with technology and are much different from <\/span>training suits for lap swimming<\/span><\/a> and lounge <\/span>swimwear<\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n

While a <\/span>two-piece<\/span> bikini top<\/span> and <\/span>bikini bottom<\/span> might be great for casual use, they certainly won’t cut it for competitive use. <\/span>Water polo<\/span> swimsuits<\/span><\/a> are built to be tough but not necessarily fast, and even swim-specific <\/span>practice suits<\/span> lack special design features needed to improve your swim performance.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Your best option is to select a <\/span>competition swimsuit<\/span> that enhances key areas of your swim experience. Let’s look into the benefits of wearing a <\/span>women’s<\/span> competition swimsuit<\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Improve Your Glide<\/b><\/h3>\n

To achieve the best glide through the water, your <\/span>competition suit<\/span> needs design features that reduce drag. <\/span>Competition swimsuits<\/span> like <\/span>arena<\/span>‘s <\/span>Powerskin R-EVO ONE<\/span><\/a> and the <\/span>Powerskin ST 2.0<\/span><\/a> have special technology in the fabric that reduces water absorption and improves glide through the water. (They are also the perfect choice for entry-level competitors.)<\/span><\/p>\n

Reduced drag and increased glide mean you’ll expend less energy as you swim, leading to better race times. Your streamlines will feel smoother, and your stroke will feel optimized as you cruise through the water during a race.<\/span><\/p>\n

Increase Your Compression<\/b><\/h3>\n

Competition swimsuits<\/span> provide muscle compression in critical areas of your body, optimizing muscle performance. Race suits in arena\u2019s entire Powerskin Carbon range include 1% carbon in the fabric, increasing muscle compression even further. These suits include the <\/span>Carbon Glide<\/span><\/a>, <\/span>Carbon Core FX<\/span><\/a>, <\/span>Carbon Air<\/span>2<\/span><\/a>, and the Carbon DUO (which is sold in <\/span>top<\/span><\/a> and <\/span>bottom<\/span><\/a> separates).<\/span><\/p>\n

Added muscle compression keeps your muscles warm and even helps prevent injury. <\/span>Muscle compression used during activity<\/span><\/a> increases blood flow, which can boost muscle performance and reduce soreness after exercise. Plus, compression in your legs and torso optimizes the shape and stability of your body so you can move through the water with minimal drag.<\/span><\/p>\n

Maintain Your Mobility<\/b><\/h3>\n

A free range of motion is essential to performance during a swim race. The entire <\/span>arena women’s<\/span> competition suit<\/span> line is made from a combination of polyamide and elastane (a material sometimes known as <\/span>spandex<\/span> or <\/span>Lycra<\/span>). The arena suits in the Carbon line have carbon fiber added to the polyamide and elastane fabric.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Carbon is 10 times stronger than steel and has shape memory that helps maintain the swimsuit\u2019s structure without restricting your range of motion. That means, you can move freely in your swimsuit without worrying about distorting the shape of the fabric.<\/span><\/p>\n

A free range of motion means you’ll get the most out of your natural stroke and won’t experience any restrictions caused by your <\/span>swimsuit<\/span>. Plus, you won’t experience any discomfort from your suit during races.<\/span><\/p>\n

Back Closures on <\/b>Women’s<\/b> Competition Swimsuits<\/b><\/h2>\n

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You can select from an open-back <\/span>swimsuit<\/span> (also called a <\/span>racerback<\/span>) or a closed-back <\/span>swimsuit<\/span>. Both styles are <\/span>performance back<\/span> closures designed for racing.<\/span><\/p>\n

You won’t find <\/span>tie-back<\/span> closures, <\/span>flyback<\/span> closures, or <\/span>cross-back<\/span> closures on <\/span>competition swimsuits<\/span>, but these are available in <\/span>arena<\/span>‘s line of <\/span>women’s<\/span> training suits<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Let’s cover the differences between open-back and closed-back <\/span>swimsuits<\/span> and why you might choose one over the other:<\/span><\/p>\n

When it comes to an open-<\/span>back one-piece swimsuit<\/span>:<\/span><\/p>\n