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Swim Your Way to Fitness: Burn 360 Calories!

10/29/2025

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Swimming is an effective cardiovascular workout that engages the entire body, particularly the core, according to swim coaches Kristen Hislop and Dan Daly.
They say 30 minutes of vigorous lap swimming can burn about 360 calories for a 155-pound individual.
Beginners should start with shorter sessions.
Swimmers should gradually increase duration and add interval training.

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Swimming is an effective cardiovascular workout that engages the entire body, particularly the core, according to swim coaches Kristen Hislop and Dan Daly.
They say 30 minutes of vigorous lap swimming can burn about 360 calories for a 155-pound individual.
Beginners should start with shorter sessions.
Swimmers should gradually increase duration and add interval training.