How many calories do you burn while swimming? - Blog - Macedonian Honey

Everyone knows that swimming is a great way to burn calories, but most don’t realize it can be just as efficient as jumping on the treadmill. Depending on the stroke you choose and your intensity, swimming can burn equal or greater calories than running. And, since swimming is a non-impact sport, it's neutral on common problems areas like the lower back and knees.

 

You can use a swimming calculator to estimate how many calories you have burned after each work out. To lose one pound, you need to burn 3500 calories. The amount of calories burned depends on the activity, the intensity the activity is performed and your weight.