Swimming might not be the first activity that comes to mind when you think of calorie-burning cardio. That spot is usually reserved for running, cycling, or gym workouts. However, a swimming workout can be an "underrated" way to burn calories and contribute to healthy weight loss.
"It's emerging as one of the most sustainable ways to burn calories and support whole-body wellbeing as it feels smooth and meditative, but it's also one of the most efficient ways to burn energy," says Emma Kuwertz-Norman, the national swim manager at Nuffield Health. "That whole-body engagement, combined with the water resistance, translates into meaningful calorie burn."
