How to Put on an Olympic Swimmer's Bodysuit

Olympic bodysuits keep the core temperature of a swimmer regulated. Staying warm is a must for swimmers -- especially during Olympic trials and competition. Bodysuits also help swimmers glide in the water. Putting on an Olympic swimmer's bodysuit is harder than it looks. The constricting spandex material makes putting on and removing the suit a hassle. Adopt a few handy tricks used by Olympic athletes to get into and take off bodysuits in record time.

Things You'll Need

  • Socks
  • Plastic bags
  • Sports lubrication
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Instructions

    • 1

      Lather the entire surface area of your feet and hands with a skin balm. Rub a BodyGlide stick, for example, over hands and feet to cover these areas with anti-chafe lubricant and make appendages slide into bodysuits easier.

    • 2

      Put socks or small plastic bags over your hands and feet if you do not have skin lubricant. Socks and plastic bags add a slick texture to your appendages for easier entrance into the suit.

    • 3

      Slide your feet in first and pull the body suit up over your thighs. Wiggle your thighs and hips and pull the suit up on the left side and right side one inch at a time. Continue until the bottom half of the suit is on and in place before sliding in your arms -- if the suit has sleeves.

    • 4

      Take off the suit by removing one arm at a time. Roll and/or push the upper portion of the suit down to the waist line. Push the lower half of the suit off as you bend your knees upward -- in a bicycle motion -- one leg at a time.