Womens The Originals 5/3mm Buoyancy Shorts

For novice or intermediate swimmers, the key to swimming faster often comes down to core stability and leg kick. While their arm strength and technique might be solid, poor body positioning can create unnecessary drag and make swimming feel like a struggle.

Buoyancy shorts help address this by positioning the swimmer correctly in a horizontal, streamlined position, allowing them to develop a proper “neural pattern” for how it should feel in the water. This makes it easier to focus on an effective leg kick and glide through each stroke without the dreaded “sinking legs” feeling.

These shorts are ideal for any level of triathlete who wants to refine their open-water swimming technique in the pool, where wearing a full wetsuit might not be practical due to heat or pool regulations. They’re also a great option for open-water training or races as an alternative to a full wetsuit when the water is warm enough. This allows you to develop core and leg strength while improving your upper body power for better swimming performance in a race.