I'm 22 and athletic and in decent shape. I played hockey and baseball all through high school. I've recently joined a new gym that has large indoor and outdoor lap pools. My city also has year round lap swimming (I live in Phoenix, so the weather is right for it anytime). I figure lap swimming is a great way to stay in shape besides being in the gym itself. Plus I want to start training for a triathlon. I just don't know if I should wear regular board shorts to swim, or if they'll create too much drag while lap swimming. I'm not sure what the best swimwear for a male is for lap swimming and training for a triathlon. I need one that won't drag in the water while I'm swimming. Any advice is appreciated.
I've noticed that local culture and current fashion trends dictate popularity of briefs vs jammers. About 90% of males currently wear jammers where I live but briefs used to be popular (back when men's basketball shorts were also skimpier). I've seen recent photos of Michael Phelps in both styles. BTW you will also want to make sure that you do your cycling training in proper bicycle shorts not gym shorts for many of the same reasons related to chafing & drag (as well as padding). At actual triathlon competition most people wear the same garment for all three events. Typically a one or two piece outfit with a bottom that is like bike shorts or jammers but with slight quick drying padding at the crotch.
I've noticed that local culture and current fashion trends dictate popularity of briefs vs jammers. About 90% of males currently wear jammers where I live but briefs used to be popular (back when men's basketball shorts were also skimpier). I've seen recent photos of Michael Phelps in both styles. BTW you will also want to make sure that you do your cycling training in proper bicycle shorts not gym shorts for many of the same reasons related to chafing & drag (as well as padding). At actual triathlon competition most people wear the same garment for all three events. Typically a one or two piece outfit with a bottom that is like bike shorts or jammers but with slight quick drying padding at the crotch.
