I read somewhere (I can't recall it now) that swimming does not help much with weight loss, and that it doesn't burn as many calories as other sports (such as running). Is this actually true?
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Depends if you push yourself or not. Any exercise will help weight loss if you push your body. I see people doing the breaststroke with their head never going underwater, about 7,000 strokes per length, about 3 minutes per length. They aren't getting much weight loss benefit. Heck, their heart rate probably goes up.
But if you are panting between intervals. Pushing off while your heart rate is still up. Your muscles are tired when you leave the pool....you will loose weight. (Unless your diet consists of ice cream, beer and bon bons!):D
Depends if you push yourself or not. Any exercise will help weight loss if you push your body. I see people doing the breaststroke with their head never going underwater, about 7,000 strokes per length, about 3 minutes per length. They aren't getting much weight loss benefit. Heck, their heart rate probably goes up.
But if you are panting between intervals. Pushing off while your heart rate is still up. Your muscles are tired when you leave the pool....you will loose weight. (Unless your diet consists of ice cream, beer and bon bons!):D
