Jammers: types and recommendations for choosing

Jammers are a must for sport swimming. Manufacturers of such clothing aim to create the most comfortable swimming shorts that help the athlete to show good results in competitions. One of the best types of hydroshorts is jammers.

Jammers are swimming shorts with a length just above the knee and a form-fitting shape. The main function of these swim shorts is compression, due to it, hydrodynamic resistance is noticeably reduced, the swimmer moves faster, does not feel fatigue and muscle tension.

Due to the use of jammers, the friction of the swimmer's skin on the water is reduced and the streamlining of the body increases when swimming in the pool, the water resistance becomes much lower.

In addition, the athlete's overall body temperature stabilizes, the blood circulation process improves, and the muscles cope better with the load. Modern models of jammers also have a stylish design that emphasizes all the advantages of the swimmer's figure.

You should know that jammers are of two types.

• Starting. They are designed for 8-10 heats, then it is recommended to acquire new ones, as shape and positive qualities are lost. Usually such jammers are used directly during the competition in order to achieve the best result.

• Training. This look is ideal for long-term use during daily workouts along with standard swimming trunks. Most often, these shorts are made from the Training series fabric. It is durable, dries quickly, holds its shape and color for a long time.

To find the perfect men's swim jammers, you should carefully read the following recommendations of experienced athletes.

• First you need to decide what exactly you need a jersey for: to compete or for everyday training. There are different types of jammers described above.

• Inspect swim shorts carefully to ensure that the seams are intact and that there is no damage to the fabric or puffs.

• When choosing, pay attention to the upcoming swimming distance. So, for swims of 50-100 m, jammers with a rigid fabric structure are better suited, with the help of which the greatest muscle compression is achieved.

For distances of 200-400 m, less rigid tissues are needed so that the muscle fibers are not squeezed and there is a sufficient supply of blood and oxygen to the muscles.

• The correct size can be calculated based on the hip and waist measurements. There are special tables for this.

• Jammers adapt to the body of the person who puts them on first, so jammers cannot be tried on before purchase and returned to the store.

• Trust famous brands like Arena, TYR, Finis. They produce the best sailing products with more modern equipment and are certified for quality. Of course, such models cannot be cheap, but, as you know, they do not save on health.

When putting on jammers it is important to follow this sequence.

• There is a silicone band on the inside of the swim shorts. It is necessary in order to fix the lower edge of the fabric on the body. Before putting on the shorts, it should be tucked out.
• Then, carefully, without clinging to the fabric with your nails, the swim shorts should be pulled slightly above the knees and the folds on the hips should be corrected.
• Next, you should straighten the inner surface so that the surface with the silicone strip is located towards the body.
• After donning, the jammers should fit perfectly to the figure without a hollow groin or gathering on the fabric.

Taking care of these hydroshorts is easy. But it is worth considering the following points:

• these swim shorts cannot be washed;
• after training or competition, it is enough to rinse the jammers with running water;
• you can use special conditioner shampoos that cleanse the fabric of the chemicals used in swimming pools;
• It is strictly forbidden to dry swimming shorts near fire or heating appliances.

In the next video, you can clearly get acquainted with the technique of putting on jammers.