What To Wear

Professionalism is important

All CALA trained instructors represent CALA, therefore you will always see them in professional attire. Always dress for comfort, safety and functionality.

Female Instructors

Male Instructors

Good grip all purpose sport or aquafitness shoe
Good support bra
Top that covers cleavage
Top could be a swimsuit, t-shirt, fitness top or a unitard
Bottoms that cover the crotch area may be shorts or long pants
Hair out of the face
Baseball cap may help to keep the lights or sun out of your face
Sun Screen if working at an outdoor pool
Watch if doing timed run or if there is no clock at pool

Good grip all purpose sport or aquafitness shoe
Top that covers
Top could be a t-shirt, tank top or a unitard
Bottoms that cover the crotch area.
May be shorts or long pants
Hair neat and off the face
Baseball cap may help to keep the lights or sun out of your face
Sun Screen if working at an outdoor pool
Watch if doing timed run or if there is no clock at pool

Female Participant

Good support bathing suit - breasts need the same support as they would in a land fitness class. If your swimsuit does not have good support you could consider wearing a support bra under your suit
Bikinis have little to no support
Water slippers or Aquafit shoes (to safety and hygiene)
If you get cold easily you may want to consider wearing a hat, tights or t-shirt. Another choice would be to wear a unitard with sleeves and legs.

Male Participant

Bathing suit/shorts
Water slippers or Aquafit shoes (for safety and hygiene)
If you get cold easily you may want to consider wearing a hat, long fitness tights or t-shirt. Another choice would be to wear a unitard with sleeves and legs.

Choosing the Correct Female Swimsuit

Polyester (90-100%) suit shell (not just lining) - These suits will last long but may cost a bit more. Polyester suits contain no elastic. It is the elastic that dries out and breaks causing swimsuits to loose their shape. In this case spending a bit more initially works out to be cheaper in the long run. You might even get a couple of years out of your suit.
Colour and style don't make any difference or nor does the leg height. Pick a style that is comfortable. Make sure the polyester suit fits correctly. Do not purchase a smaller size thinking it will stretch. It won't. The way it fits on the day you purchase is the fit it will always be except if you loose weight. You get what you pay for. You can pay $30 or 40 several times a year or $80 approximately once a year or if you are luck once every couple of years. Remember polyester suits are not made to be fashion statements. For Aquafit support is more important than fashion.
Speedo and TYR are popular brands - comes in larger sizes
Straps should cross in the back for best breast support.
Remember your breasts need the same support as a land fitness class The water does not support your breasts.
Higher cut necklines will help keep the breasts in the suit while exercising
Wider straps provide better support
You may find a suit with legs (long or short) and or arms helps keep body heat from escaping
Bikinis provide little to no support therefore are not suitable for Aquafit
If you can't find a suit with good support then you should consider wearing a sports bra under the suit.
View swimwear at www.H2OSwimwear.com or www.splashables.com (CALA instructors receive a discount)