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Question: Swimming a bad weight loss activity?
(Posted by: on 2010-03-13 11:13:36)
In general, the best exercises for weight loss are those that are weight-bearing, such as walking or jogging. Up to 30 per cent less energy is used in activities such as swimming or cycling, which support weight and can be carried out at a more leisurely pace. Because fat floats, an obese individual is likely to use relatively less energy while swimming, particularly if that person is an experienced swimmer. This does not negate the benefits of swimming as an exercise but reduces its relative effectiveness for fat loss compared with walking. Bottom Line: Obviously an experienced swimmer with a good routine will burn more calories swimming, than walking. However even if Michael Phelps does a 2 hour swimming routine a max effort and Michael Jordan(or some other elite athlete) does ground cardio training at a max intensity, The ground athlete will burn more calories, hands down. You flat out have to move more in water to achieve the same calorie burning you do walking. Do you agree? |
