Anita and Rosa Faia are well known for their fashion forward, comfortable and well fitting swimwear, bikini’s and beach cover-ups. Anita have been making intimate garments for women for over 130 years and every season fresh prints, bright colours and on trend styles make the new collections a highlight of the year as the new pieces hit the shops.

There is another sector that Rosa Faia offer their customers and that is in ‘sporty swimwear’. There is a big difference between swimming a few gentle laps on the beach on your summer holidays and regular swimming as a sport.

Swimming for exercise is recommended by the NHS in the UK. Their website says swimming is a great form of all-round exercise. It’s ideal if you want to be more active and stay healthy, whatever your age or ability.

Regular swimming can reduce the risk of chronic illnesses, such as heart disease, type 2 diabetes and stroke. It can also boost your mood and keep your weight under control.

Swimming is a lifelong skill that could save a life. If you can’t swim, it’s never too late to learn.

So there are many good reasons to take up swimming and most public pools and gyms ofer swimming classes for those that haven’t learnt yet. If you are a non-swimmer why not make it a goal to join a class and learn with other beginners at the same level as you this summer?

Whether you are a complete beginner or an experienced swimmer you will need a well fitting secure swimsuit for the pool. While some women do swim in bikini’s and tankini’s these are really more suited to gentle activity and sunbathing than they are for serious swimming. You will be moving around quite a lot and raising your arms over your head so the last thing you want is an embarrassing wardrobe malfunction while you are in the middle of your swim. This is especially important if you are doing something like aqua aerobics or water polo or volley ball.

Rosa Faia offers a number of flawless fit swimsuits with radiant colours, latest prints and flattering designs that are specially designed for serious swimming and use in the pool.

Check out some of our latest pieces below:

TThe Perfect Suit Padded features a timeless maritime striped look. Elegant and cool, the swimsuit creates visual highlights with a touch of sexiness thanks to its extra-low back neckline.

Another popular and super sexy swimsuit choice is the zip through Island Hopping style shown here in black. The sporty swimsuit is available in 30-40 C-H cup making a great choice for larger cup sizes. Wear it zipped up for sports and serious swimming and then casually unzip for relaxing in the sunshine on holiday. It’s a winner either way.

Regardless of whether you swim for fun or for exercise Rosa Faia have something for everyone.