speedos?

[wetcoffee]

hi guys,

don't really know where to post this, but here goes. i've joined a gym with a pool, i love swimming but problem is they require speedos for all men, no shorts or trunks, they claim its a bacteria issue. Do any of you guys wear speedos to the local pool? do you think it's a big deal to wear a speedo if you don't have that perfect swimmers body? or should i just deal since it's a rule of the pool?

thanks guys

[helliot]

I would say just deal, but if you're worried about it, pass by the pool a few times through the day and see what other swimmers are doing. My guess is that you will see a full variety of body shapes in speedos because the rule is the rule and you can't let your current shape prevent you from getting the shape you want.

[Eager Muscle]

As helliot suggests, regardless of what shape you're in you should feel comfortable in a speedo, it's almost normal attire for lap swimming, even at the local Y I swim at. Now maybe the physique bar is set a little higher where you train but why would anyone judge you, particularly when you're just sticking to the dress code?

Not that I don't get where you're coming from, when I first started swimming at 240lbs with a 44"+ waist I reluctantly chose to wear a speedo because it was practical (for toting, decreased swim drag and drying out), but check out what that kind of motivation does for a body (this is me 5 months later): http://www.realjock.com/eagermuscle

[ryoso]

I lived in France for two years where they obsess about this supposed bacteria issue, and my fellow American friend, who has a good body but was self-conscious nonetheless, discovered boxer-brief speedos were sheer enough for the pool police but concealing enough for his sensibilities. Maybe that solution would work for you (and your pool)?