En tant que débutant dans le monde de la natation, il peut être difficile d’obtenir des réponses à toutes vos questions. La natation est relativement simple, vous n’avez pas besoin de grand-chose pour commencer. Il suffit de prendre un maillot de bain, des lunettes de natation et de sauter dans l’eau pour faire un plongeon.
With that being said, there are still an abundance of different pieces of equipment and gear which can help you progress much more quickly as a swimmer. Here are the basics on what every swimmer should have in their gear bag.
Paire de lunettes de qualité
Unless you're a fish, you’ll most likely need a pair of goggles to help you see through the water and prevent eye damage. It’s important to pick a pair of goggles that fit you right. Leaks and bruises on your face are the last thing you want as a swimmer. No matter the duration and intensity of your workouts, you’ll want your goggles to be comfortable around your eyes. Découvrez nos lunettes sur mesure !
Bonnet de bain
Un élément souvent négligé par de nombreux nageurs est l’importance du bonnet de bain. Un bonnet de bain élimine toute résistance produite par vos cheveux. En natation, moins vous produisez de résistance, plus vous bougez vite. Les bonnets sont essentiels pour tous les nageurs à tous les niveaux, quelle que soit la quantité de cheveux que vous avez. Si vous ne nagez pas déjà avec un bonnet, essayez-en un et voyez à quel point il devient plus facile de se déplacer dans l’eau.
Planche de natation
As a novice swimmer, it’s very important to develop strong, powerful legs. Having a reliable kick behind your strokes is very crucial for overall development of les 4 nages. Using a kickboard will allow you to isolate the legs and focus solely on your kicking. Any size board is sufficient, although I would recommend starting with a larger, more buoyant kickboard until your kick becomes stronger over time.
Ailerons
Not only does wearing fins make your workout much more fun, they also provide swimmers at all levels with very tangible benefits. Les palmes vous aideront à vous déplacer sans effort dans l'eau, allowing you to focus on things like technique and performance. They can also be useful in developing the underwater dolphin kick. Your ankle flexibility will also be improved after using fins for an extended period of time. Make sure to pick up a pair of fins which fit you well and won’t slip off in the water.
It’s important to build the proper foundation in your technique and your habits early in your swimming career. Having the right gear in your bag will have a very large positive impact on the progress you make in your swimming.
