PlusAthletic - Plus Size Women's Fitness, Golf Gear, Tennis Gear, Athletic Apparel, Active Clothing, Workout Tips and Resources » 24W http://plusathletic.com Sat, 04 Sep 2010 13:28:56 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 Plus Size Swimsuits for Lap Swimming http://plusathletic.com/plus-size-swimsuits-for-lap-swimming/ http://plusathletic.com/plus-size-swimsuits-for-lap-swimming/#comments Fri, 07 May 2010 16:56:26 +0000 CJ http://plusathletic.com/?p=125 Speedo USA Swimming Charcoal-Pink Pull BuoySwimming laps is one of the best forms of exercise ever – there is absolutely no strain on the joints, it is an all over body workout and other than a really comfortable swimsuit, you really don’t need much equipment to get started.

If you want to add some variety and challenge to your swim workout I recommend adding laps using just your legs by using a kickboard or challenge your arms by keeping a Pull Buoy between your legs to eliminate the kick. Alternate laps of freestyle and breaststroke with laps of kick only and pull only. Do some of your laps as sprints and some in longer groups for more aerobic benefit.

Speedo is my favorite brand for basic workout suits and I am really impressed with the variety of styles they now carry in plus sizes. Below are some of my favorite athletic swimsuits that are available in plus sizes (16W, 18W, 20W, 22W, and 24W). Click on image for sizing and ordering information.

]]> http://plusathletic.com/plus-size-swimsuits-for-lap-swimming/feed/ 0 Liz Golf Plus Size Golf Capris and Crops http://plusathletic.com/liz-golf-plus-size-golf-capris-and-crops/ http://plusathletic.com/liz-golf-plus-size-golf-capris-and-crops/#comments Mon, 15 Mar 2010 03:44:59 +0000 CJ http://plusathletic.com/?p=67 One of the things I learned my first year of golfing is that a quality pair of golf shorts, golf capris or even a great fitting golf skort are essential. There is nothing worse than playing 18 holes of golf in pants that bind, show perspiration or don’t have pockets for spare golf balls, tees or your glove. In other words, make the investment! I was so happy to find that my favorite designer, Liz Claiborne, has a line of golf apparel specifically for the plus size athlete. You can now find the great Liz quality in golf pants in sizes 14W, 16W, 18W, 20W, 22W and 24W. They come in a variety of colors, fabrics and styles, too.

Click on images below for availability and ordering information.

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