How Many Calories Are Burned During Swimming?

Swimming is a great overall exercise. It's easy on the joints and burns a high amount of calories. But different types of swimming burn a different number of calories.

Calories

The amount of calories burned during swimming depends on the weight and energy expenditure of the individual. It also depends on how long the activity is performed.

Laps

Freestyle lap swimming is the most common way to swim for exercise. A 130-lb. individual burns 590 calories per hour lap swimming with vigorous effort.

Backstroke

A 155-lb. person burns 563 calories per hour doing the backstroke.

Butterfly Stroke

A 190-lb. person burns 949 calories per hour performing the butterfly.

Swimming

Leisurely swimming would cause a 130-lb. person to burn 354 calories in 1 hour of activity.

Synchronized Swimming

Doing 1 hour of synchronized swimming, a 190-lb. person burns 690 calories.

Resources

• Calories Burned During Exercise