Swimming as a calorie burner?

Former Member
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Does swimming burn as many calories as other sports? Unless you're putting in some real yardage, it doesn't seem like it does to me. I was chatting with some tri teammates awhile ago. They think they're slimmer when they're doing multiple sports and not just swimming. Me too, I think. Anyone else have thoughts on this? I guess I should be lifting weights ... Thanks in advance. :)
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  • The disclaimer: I eat healthy the vast majority of the time. I live for fruits and veggies and really dislike any and all fast food (save Subway). I have a big sweet tooth and am a chocoholic ... I do not eat candy bar after candy bar or load up on ice cream or alcohol, but rather I eat a cupcake, or a couple of cookies ever so often, maybe a piece of really good chocolate ... not vats of trans fats, blech! I'm not big on potato chips either ... I do pay attention to what I eat and try to make good choices, but like Fort I don't do anything fat free, I do use a bit of light mayo to mix in with tuna though ...
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  • The disclaimer: I eat healthy the vast majority of the time. I live for fruits and veggies and really dislike any and all fast food (save Subway). I have a big sweet tooth and am a chocoholic ... I do not eat candy bar after candy bar or load up on ice cream or alcohol, but rather I eat a cupcake, or a couple of cookies ever so often, maybe a piece of really good chocolate ... not vats of trans fats, blech! I'm not big on potato chips either ... I do pay attention to what I eat and try to make good choices, but like Fort I don't do anything fat free, I do use a bit of light mayo to mix in with tuna though ...
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