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Soo i used to run on the tredmil(2.5-3 miles,450-550 calories burned) usually everyday.
But now I am doing swim team at my highschool. We do dryland for 15 minutes(pushups,situps,jumping jacks,etc.) and swim for an hour(swimming laps,all strokes,over 50 laps a day)
am i burning more calories by swimming? I still run but only saturday and sunday-when i don't have swimming because my mom said it's too much. I also do pilatees everyday for 30 minutes. Am I burning more,less,or the same?! thanks(:
btw: i am 5'3 and weigh 100lbs and i'm a female!
But now I am doing swim team at my highschool. We do dryland for 15 minutes(pushups,situps,jumping jacks,etc.) and swim for an hour(swimming laps,all strokes,over 50 laps a day)
am i burning more calories by swimming? I still run but only saturday and sunday-when i don't have swimming because my mom said it's too much. I also do pilatees everyday for 30 minutes. Am I burning more,less,or the same?! thanks(:
btw: i am 5'3 and weigh 100lbs and i'm a female!
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Hello, thanks for posting a question on our site.
I have gone through your explanation. Yes, swimming is a very effective exercise. You can burn lots of calories by swimming. With the exercise routine you described, you are doing a great job and should continue with this routine. The result of your hard work has reflected on your weight. Your weight is perfect for your height. Warm regards
I have gone through your explanation. Yes, swimming is a very effective exercise. You can burn lots of calories by swimming. With the exercise routine you described, you are doing a great job and should continue with this routine. The result of your hard work has reflected on your weight. Your weight is perfect for your height. Warm regards
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