Posted: 3/23/2011 6:17:22 PM EDT
| Where does Swimming fall on the calorie burning range of cardio exercises? I have a heart rate monitor watch I use on all my cardios, but have never taken it into the pool; I'm curious to know how it rates in intensity: light, medium, or heavy? |
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I've been a swimmer most of my life, not really built to run. Swimming, since it's a whole body no impact workout, burns more calories than running, biking or an elliptical. Here's a quick look at comparisons: http://www.nutristrategy.com/activitylist3.htm Different strokes will burn calories at different rates and target different muscle groups too. |