In the water, the body feels lighter and movements come more freely. Aquagym and aquabike are among the gentlest ways to move, at any age and at every stage of life. You just need a swimsuit that keeps up.
Key points
- Bust support that holds through jumps and kicks
- Wide straps and a one-piece cut that stays put
- A dense, chlorine-resistant fabric that keeps its shape all season
Why aquagym feels so good
A woman’s body changes throughout her life. Over time, skin loses elasticity, weight fluctuates, posture evolves. And sometimes life adds its own milestones: childbirth, surgery, a mastectomy.
Water fitness accompanies all of these moments. The water supports the body and relieves the joints, while offering gentle resistance to the muscles. The result: a complete workout that boosts circulation and maintains flexibility, without jolts.
Some exercises, such as back movements or floating, also work on posture and muscle strength. Everyone moves at their own pace, whatever their situation.
Did you know?
Immersed up to the shoulders, the body weighs only about a tenth of its weight. That’s what makes aquagym so gentle on the knees, hips and back.
Aquagym or aquabike: what changes for your swimsuit
Both take place in the same pool, but they don’t put the same demands on your swimsuit.
In aquagym
You jump, raise your arms, turn. Your swimsuit needs to hold your bust and stay in place at the shoulders: wide straps, a back that doesn’t slip.
In aquabike
You pedal seated, sometimes for a long time. Friction on the saddle wears the fabric: you need a dense fabric and a well-covering bottom.
In both cases, the ideal pool swimsuit is often a one-piece: it offers more support and coverage than a two-piece, and doesn’t move when you switch exercises.
Support comes first
An aquagym swimsuit must first offer good bust support. During the session, it limits bouncing and slipping, which can be uncomfortable, even painful. So you can focus on the pleasure of moving.
After a mastectomy, this support matters even more: it keeps the breast prosthesis in place while respecting healed areas. Thermoformed cups and built-in, wire-free support make all the difference, in the water and for your silhouette.
Straps, cut, coverage: the right reflexes
Wide, adjustable straps. They sit well on the shoulders, spread the weight and leave your arms free to move.
A cut that follows your movements. Plenty of freedom at the shoulders for swimming exercises, and coverage at the hips and tummy for those who want it.
The mirror test. Before getting in the water, raise your arms, lean forward, twist your upper body. Does the swimsuit stay in place? Then you’ve found the one.
A fabric that lasts all season
A quality swimsuit shows in the weight of its fabric. Denser (around 190 to 200 g/m²), it is both more durable and more opaque. As for composition, a blend of polyamide and elastane offers stretch and comfort.
And if you do aquagym or aquabike every week, choose a chlorine-resistant swimsuit: it will keep its shape and colours much longer. Remember to rinse it in clean water after each session and dry it flat, out of the sun.
“I’ve finally found the swimsuit that gives me perfect support and unmatched comfort, that follows me in every movement, at the pool as on the beach […].”
Sylvie, ikonō customer
The checklist before you buy
- Support: is your bust held without tight underwires?
- Straps: are they wide and adjustable?
- Seams: are they flat, to avoid rubbing?
- Lining: is it soft to the touch, for the whole session?
- Fabric: is it dense and chlorine-resistant?
- Certifications: OEKO-TEX® Standard 100 (no harmful substances) and GRS (recycled fabric) are good benchmarks.
The ikonō aquagym swimsuit
La Nageuse was designed for all of this: wide straps, wire-free support, chlorine-resistant recycled fabric certified GRS and OEKO-TEX® Standard 100, UPF 50, and invisible pockets for one, two or no prosthesis.
Prefer a different look? Explore our collection, from La Versatile to Allure, as well as Fierce and our tankini.
La Nageuse, made to move
Wide straps, wire-free support, chlorine-resistant fabric, UPF 50 and prosthesis pockets.
Discover La NageuseYour questions
One-piece or two-piece for aquagym?
A one-piece is often better: it supports the bust better, covers more and doesn’t move during jumps. A tankini can work if you like the freedom of a two-piece.
Which swimsuit for aquabike?
A one-piece in a dense fabric that resists saddle friction, with a well-covering bottom and straps that don’t slip.
How do you make a pool swimsuit last?
Choose a chlorine-resistant fabric, rinse it in clean water after each session and dry it flat, out of the sun.
Can you do aquagym after a mastectomy?
Many women find real well-being in it. Ask your care team for their approval first, then choose a swimsuit with pockets that holds your prosthesis in place. Read our post-mastectomy swimwear guide.
Treat yourself to a new experience in the water with ikonō, where every session celebrates a vibrant, free femininity.
