What to Bring to the Pool
- Swimsuit – Hopefully this item is self-explanatory
- Towel – Very efficient tool that removes water from your body
- Goggles – Used to keep water and chemicals out of your eyes while also aiding in underwater vision
- Water Bottle – Keep this at the side of the pool to stay hydrated during rest intervals
Optional Items
- Swimcap – Used to reduce drag around the head
- Earplugs – Help keep water out of the ears
- Goggle Antifog – Can be applied to goggles to prevent them from fogging up in the water
- Watch – Used to record splits if not going off the pool clock
- Swim Buoy/Kickboard – Gregory Gym has these, but bring your own to other pools
- Fins/Paddles – Can also be used for drills
- Pool Sandals – Keep your normal shoes dry when walking on wet ground
- Change of Clothes – If changing into different clothes after the swim
- Shower Supplies – If showering at the gym after swimming
- Swim Bag – Useful for keeping keys/wallet during workout and transporting all swimming essentials
- Wetsuit – Very useful in openwater swimming for extra floatation and less drag
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