Tried and tested: Scoring a perfect 10 in the pool
LOOKING to banish those battered old bathers and splash out on some fancy new kit?
Here are our top pool picks for this summer:
Speedo Biofuse Power Paddle, £17 (speedostore.co.uk).
Perfect your freestyle technique with hand-held paddles, which are designed to help improve hand positioning and upper-body strength.
Biofuse technology promises a superior fit and comfort.
Speedo Men’s Fit Pinnacle Jammer, £40 (speedostore.co.uk).
As well as looking the part, long- lasting, chlorine-resistant fabric means these jammers can support body positioning in the water too, with core and leg compression panels to encourage faster, more efficient swims.
Speedo Women’s Fit Pinnacle Swimsuit, £52 (speedostore.co. uk).
With a mesh-panel high neck, comfy cross-back straps and a genuinely stylish design, this is a swimsuit of dreams, while also being soft, supportive and quickdrying.
Adidas Unisex Swimming Duramo Slides, £14.95 (adidas. co.uk).
Jongo Men’s Briefs by MP Michael Phelps and Aqua Sphere, £29.99 (For stockists, see michaelphelps.com/uk).
Yep, these Rio-inspired briefs will certainly make a splash at your local leisure centre, especially when the Olympic Games kick off.
Developed by Michael Phelps, winner of 22 Olympic medals, and coach Bob Bowman, they pack plenty of “serious swimmer” credentials too.
Adidas Graphic Swim Boxers, £26 (adidas.co.uk).
For a slightly more understated Rio vibe, Adidas has this pair, which features a draw-cord elastic waist – and, as they are made from 73 per cent recycled nylon, they are “green” in more ways than one.