It is said that swimming burns a lot of calories. Well, what do you think are the number of calories burned while swimming? Read ahead to find out.
Most of you would be aware of the fact that swimming is a great way of losing weight and achieving a fit, toned physique. It is an ideal form of exercise for those people who wish to get rid of excessive body fat and achieve a lean, strong, and toned body (minus the bulk that is typically associated with the physique of weightlifters or bodybuilders). Swimming is an excellent cardiovascular exercise and one that works on your entire body. It is an enjoyable way of burning calories.
How Many Calories are Burned While Swimming?
The number of calories burned are decided by a variety of factors such as:
- Amount of distance swum
- Amount of time taken to do so
- Amount of intermittent breaks or rest stops
- Effort or intensity i.e., speed of swimming
- Swim strokes used
- Weight of the swimmer
Considering all these above factors, here are a few swim stroke-wise prepared tables that provide information about the approximate number of calories burned if a person swims for 30 minutes continuously. (
Please note:
The following numbers and statistics are based on the assumption that the person will swim throughout with a moderate level of effort or speed and for a period of 30 continuous minutes).
Breast Stroke
Weight of the Person (in kg)
Calories Burned
50
260
55
290
60
315
65
340
70
365
75
390
80
420
85
445
90
470
95
495
100
525
105
550
110
575
115
600
120
630
125
655
130
680
Back Stroke
Weight of the Person (in kg)
Calories Burned
50
180
55
200
60
220
65
240
70
255
75
275
80
295
85
310
90
330
95
350
100
365
105
385
110
405
115
420
120
440
125
460
130
475
Crawl
Weight of the Person (in kg)
Calories Burned
50
210
55
230
60
250
65
270
70
295
75
315
80
335
85
355
90
380
95
400
100
420
105
440
110
460
115
485
120
505
125
525
130
545
Butterfly Stroke
Weight of the Person (in kg)
Calories Burned
50
285
55
315
60
345
65
375
70
400
75
430
80
460
85
490
90
520
95
545
100
575
105
605
110
635
115
665
120
690
125
720
130
750
From all the above statistics, it is clear that the butterfly stroke is the one that is able to burn the maximum number of calories amongst all swim strokes. Apart from merely burning calories, swimming is extremely beneficial from the perspective of strengthening your lungs, increasing your lung and breathing capacity, improving your physical stamina, etc. It works your entire body and all the different muscle groups and not just any single muscle or part of your body. Swimming, or for that matter even water aerobics, is a great workout option for those people who are unable to run or jog due to leg joint or ligament problems.
Disclaimer: This Buzzle article is for informative purposes only and does not in any way attempt to replace the advice offered by an expert on the subject.
