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Lucy Gornall

Rowing vs swimming: Which burns more calories?

A photo of a man rowing an a woman swimming.

Cardio workouts are a great way to boost fitness and endurance, as well as being useful for calorie burning and weight loss. Rowing and swimming are two such workouts, with both offering benefits when it comes to physical health.

Rowing might often seem more practical, especially as it can be done on a rowing machine at the gym or at home. Swimming on the other hand does require water, naturally, so it might be harder to access for some. 

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