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Swim Caps for Men

by Regina Faromines Swimming Coach

Guys, swim caps aren't just for ladies anymore! With a wide variety of sizes and styles, there is definitely a cap that’s perfect for you and your masculine needs. Male swimmers wear caps for a number of reasons. Not only can the gear help streamline your head, but it can also help keep you warm and keep your hair protected. Plus, swim caps are a great alternative to shaving your head; something that not every recreational swimmer can afford to do. So, if you’re a guy and are interested in learning more about why you should be wearing a swim cap, then take a look at the reasons below. Hopefully they will help you see how beneficial wearing a swim cap can be to your fitness levels and split times.

 

Improves Overall Streamline

Your hair, even if only a few inches long, can slow you down in the water. Because your head is the one of the first things to slice through the water when swimming, it’s important for it to be as streamline as possible. Thin, form-fitting caps are great at efficiently cutting down the drag your head produces. And that’s an important aspect for any swimmer, no matter if they are male or female. One of the best types of caps to help reduce drag is the silicone cap. The material is lightweight, durable, and easy to slip on.  The Speedo Silicone Swim Cap is one of the best choices available to swimmers of all levels. Its contoured design gives swimmer a skin-tight, resistance-free feel in the water.

 

Locks in Warmth

If you’re an avid outdoor swimmer that likes to hit the local body of water for hours on end, then you’ll benefit from the warming qualities of an insulated swim cap. Triathletes and open water enthusiasts rely on thicker-than-normal swim caps to help lock in precious body and head heat. If you’re head is able to stay warm, you’re more likely to feel more comfortable in the water and, therefore, be able to train longer in chillier environments. The Barracuda Hot Head Neoprene Swim Cap works hard to seal in precious body heat in cold water. It traps and insulates a thin layer of water around your head to help regulate a comfortable body temperature.

 

Protects Delicate Skin

Yes, even guys have delicate skin on their scalp. And while caps aren’t designed to keep your hair and skin 100% dry, they can help keep most chemicals and harmful water additives out of your locks. This is especially important for people who color their hair, whether guys will openly fess up to doing so or not. Even guys that shave their heads can benefit from a swim cap. While a shaved head is already streamlined, it’s exposed to sunlight and UV rays more than covered scalps. And because even the most waterproof sunscreen can run and wear off after hours in the water, many male swimmers rely on swim caps to avoid sunburns on their delicate scalp skin. One of the best and easiest swim caps for guys to use is the Water Gear Latex Cap. Its durability and always-tight fit will stay put stroke after stroke. It comes in a wide variety of colors and its thin, stretchy design fits heads of most sizes.


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About Regina Faromines Freshman   Swimming Coach

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