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Swimming Calorie Calculator

Calculate calories burned swimming based on weight, time and intensity

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๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ All calculations are based on Danish rules, rates, and currency (DKK). This calculator is translated for convenience but applies exclusively to Denmark.

Calculate calories burned swimming

Swimming is one of the most effective exercises for calorie burning. As a full-body exercise, swimming activates all major muscle groups and burns 400-700 calories per hour.

MET values for swimming

MET (Metabolic Equivalent of Task) is used to calculate calorie burn. Slow swimming has MET ~5.8, moderate ~8, and fast/competitive ~10.

Intensity and calorie burn

Intensity greatly affects calorie burn. Slow swimming burns ~435 kcal/hour for a 75 kg person, moderate ~600, fast ~750.

Stroke and calorie burn

Butterfly burns most calories (MET 10-11), followed by crawl (8-10), backstroke (7-8) and breaststroke (6-8).

Frequently Asked Questions

Is swimming good for weight loss?

Yes, swimming is excellent for weight loss as it burns many calories, is easy on joints, and can be maintained long-term. 30 minutes of moderate swimming burns about 300 kcal for a 75 kg person.

What affects calorie burn the most?

Intensity and duration are the most important factors. Body weight also plays a role โ€“ heavier people burn more calories. Stroke choice matters too: butterfly burns most, breaststroke least. Water temperature and technique also affect burn rate.

How long should I swim to burn 500 calories?

For a 75 kg person at moderate intensity, it takes about 50 minutes to burn 500 calories. At slow swimming about 70 minutes, fast about 40 minutes. Heavier people burn faster, lighter people slower.

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