Hello,
I'm brand new to swimming and I'm signed up for a class beginning next week. I just received in the mail: two jammer shorts that fit well (size 40 waist), two swim caps, and two sets of goggles that seem good.
I'm not scared of the water but I am concerned about my body image. Will I be glared at or is it common to see fat people at the pool? I don't really see a practical/comfortable way to wear a 'shirt' to cover up my hairy chest and belly. Will I be committing any faux pas by showing my hairy chest and back? Should I even care?
Thanks for any advice and encouragement :)
If there's one thing I've learned in my 35+ years of hanging around at pools its definitely that you'll see all shapes and sizes. And, with that said, I've never heard anyone say "he/she's too fat, skinny, tall, short, etc. to swim." Just focus on your objective and enjoy the exercise.
If there's one thing I've learned in my 35+ years of hanging around at pools its definitely that you'll see all shapes and sizes. And, with that said, I've never heard anyone say "he/she's too fat, skinny, tall, short, etc. to swim." Just focus on your objective and enjoy the exercise.
