New ‘swim suit’ lets you dive straight into pool from desk and back to work

Fitness club, David Lloyd Clubs, has unveiled a new waterproof suit collection. The innovative garments were created in response to feedback from members who found it hard to exercise because of busy daily routines.

The ‘Swim Suit’ collection is crafted from specialist water-resistant, hydrophobic fabric, with each piece taking over three weeks to create.

Designed to allow busy hybrid workers to go from desk to dip and back again, the collection could be made available to the public soon, based on demand.

A spokesperson for the health and wellness group said: “More and more members are basing themselves from our work stations and dipping in and out of the pool, gym, group classes, or padel courts throughout the day, making work life much more balanced.”

“Pockets of wellness throughout the day make all the difference to our overall wellbeing, but trying to fit everything in can be tricky, so any little help to make the most of your time can make a big difference,” they added.

Stressing the importance of the new collection: “The 20 minutes or so to get ready and showered after exercising can eat into your day. Now, you don’t even need to think about it – you can be straight out of the pool and back at your desk in a matter of seconds.”

A recent survey of 2,000 office workers revealed they spend an average of four hours and 35 minutes a week in meetings, with 8 in 10 enduring up to five hours of back-to-back meetings on a regular basis. Which ultimately consumes a significant portion of their workday. 

In addition to meeting marathons, Brits are putting in an extra three hours and 15 minutes beyond their contracted hours, leading nearly half having to sacrifice fitness and wellness activities due to their hectic work schedules.

Two-thirds said they would love to take part in more fitness and wellness activities if their job didn’t get in the way. But 70% think workplaces should encourage people to take breaks to prioritise their wellness during office hours.

The top exercises among office workers are running (20%), swimming (12%), and yoga (9%).

A spokesperson from David Lloyd Clubs commented on the struggle to balance work and personal commitments, highlighting the difficulty in finding time for self-care amidst the pressures of work and family obligations.

“Rather than starting the new year with unrealistic goals, it’s more beneficial to form healthy habits that integrate into our lifestyles, improving wellness over the long term,” they said.

Adding:”Wellness doesn’t have to mean long stints in the gym or pool. Studies have shown that short ‘snackable’ bursts of activity as little as 10 minutes throughout the day can be incredibly effective for both our health and productivity.”