Saturday, September 18, 2010

Did you know...?

Swimming is one of the best things you can do for your body? It's incredibly easy on your joints, and it is regarded as one of the highest calorie burners other than vigorous sprinting. See the charts below for a calorie count for 30 minutes of exercise, nonstop. Now get out there and swim!

150lb person

Bicycling                         135
Walking 4 mph                         176
Swimming - moderate                        207
Weight lifting - vigorous                          207
Running 7 mph391
Swimming - vigorous                         333


200lb person

Bicycling                         180
Walking 4 mph                         234
Swimming - moderate                        276
Weight lifting - vigorous                          276
Running 7 mph522
Swimming - vigorous                         444

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