A swimsuit should be worn tight in order to streamline you in the water. Females can wear a Full Bodyskin, High Neck Bodyskin, High Neck Kneeskin, Record Breaker Bodyskin, Record Breaker Kneeskin, or a Record Breaker.

Males can wear a Full Bodyskin, High Neck Bodyskin, High Neck Kneeskin, Legskin, Jammer, or a Brief.

A cap is worn on the head to hold in your hair. It makes you more streamlined in the water.

Goggles protect your eyes from pool chemicals. Also, they help you see clearly. There are different types of goggles, but you should pick the type that fits you best.

Kick boards help legs build strength. you stretch your arms across the board, and you kick.

Pull buoys strengthen your arms. You put the pull buoy between your thighs so you legs don't move, because you are trying to work your arms.

Paddles are worn on the hands to strengthen the arms. Make sure they are the correct size.

Flippers are worn on the feet while kicking in order to strengthen the legs. Be sure to have the right size.

Weighted diving rings are thrown underwater for a swimmer to retrieve. It helps a swimmer hold their breath and build their lungs.

A chamois towel will quickly dry a swimmer because it is very absorbent.

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