How much do i need to swim to burn around 500 calories?
Question
Hi... i want to know how good would a 20 minute swim be for me... How much do i need to swim to loose around 500 calories? I do about 4 laps at a stretch in a 50 meter pool..... do you think this is good enough or should i increase the number?
Answer
Ruchika,
The exact amount of calories a person burns as related to physical exercise varies from person to person. I am not a dietician or medical expert. They would be the ones who can answer that question much better. This will also depend on how much energy you exert while swimming.
I will say that you should always be striving for increasing your abilities. Swimming 4 laps is GREAT. However, try increasing it to 5 over time.
I am sorry that I am not much help in you question. I am an expert in swimming training, mechanics, and sport-related questions. Burning calories is more of a health-care related question.
Best of luck.
Eric
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