Calories Burned Swimming Calculator
Understanding Calories Burned While Swimming
Swimming is one of the most effective full-body workouts that can help you burn calories and improve your overall fitness. The number of calories burned depends on several factors:
Intensity Levels
- Leisurely Swimming (4.8 METs): Perfect for beginners and recovery sessions
- Moderate Effort (6.0 METs): Sustainable pace for longer workouts
- Vigorous Effort (8.3 METs): High-intensity training for experienced swimmers
- Treading Water (3.5 METs): Great for water aerobics and active recovery