Swimming Laps (Vigorous) Calories Burned by City
Swimming Laps (Vigorous) burns approximately 356 calories per 30 minutes at 160 lbs. Find your city below for climate-adjusted estimates.
About Swimming Laps (Vigorous)
Vigorous lap swimming involves swimming continuous laps at a fast pace using strokes like freestyle, butterfly, or backstroke. Swimming at high intensity engages every major muscle group while the water provides 12 times the resistance of air in every direction. Vigorous swimming burns more calories per hour than running at a moderate pace while being completely zero-impact on joints. The cooling effect of water also allows for longer sustained efforts before overheating compared to land-based cardio.
MET value: 9.8 · Category: Water Sports
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