How many calories does swimming burn per hour?

Swimming burns 400-700 calories per hour at moderate pace. A 155 lb person swimming moderate freestyle burns about 490 calories/hour. Vigorous swimming or butterfly stroke can burn 700-900 calories/hour.

Which swimming stroke burns the most calories?

Butterfly burns the most calories (900+ cal/hour) but is difficult to sustain. Breaststroke burns about 700 cal/hour. Freestyle (crawl) is most efficient for sustained calorie burning at 500-700 cal/hour depending on intensity.

Is swimming good for weight loss?

Swimming is excellent for weight loss. It burns high calories, builds lean muscle, and the water's cooling effect may help burn additional calories. The low-impact nature allows frequent training without joint stress.

How many laps should I swim to burn 500 calories?

A 155 lb person needs to swim about 60-70 laps (1500-1750 meters) at moderate freestyle to burn 500 calories. This takes approximately 45-60 minutes depending on pace and rest intervals.

Does swimming build muscle?

Swimming builds lean, toned muscles rather than bulk. It works all major muscle groups: shoulders, back, core, and legs. For more muscle building, incorporate pool resistance exercises and vary your strokes.

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Calories Burned Swimming

Swimming is a full-body workout that burns substantial calories while being gentle on joints. The water provides natural resistance, making swimming excellent for cardio fitness, muscle toning, and calorie burning. Different strokes burn varying amounts of calories.

~246 calories

per 30 min at 155 lbs

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You will burn approximately

246 calories

Swimming for 30 minutes at 155 lbs

Calories Burned by Body Weight

Calories burned per 30 minutes of swimming at moderate intensity (MET 7)

Body Weight	Calories Burned
120 lbs (54 kg)	191 cal
140 lbs (64 kg)	222 cal
155 lbs (70 kg)Reference	246 cal
170 lbs (77 kg)	270 cal
185 lbs (84 kg)	294 cal
200 lbs (91 kg)	318 cal
220 lbs (100 kg)	349 cal