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It's not that simple.
It is possible to lose weight by exercise only, but the high calorie foodstuffs that we have available today makes that approach really hard.
Something like a single cupcake will take about 45 minutes of dedicated workout to use up - so in reality, you really have to start by controlling your intake.
The amounts of calories that you use up is closely related to your heart rate, so the best exercise to lose weight is the one that strikes the best balance between getting your heart rate up and letting you keep it up for, say 45-60 minutes or so. Exactly how you're exercising is far less important.
Suppose exercise A boosts your heart rate with 100 beats/minute, but you're only able to keep it up for 5 minutes. That's 500 extra beats, not much to brag about.
Then there's exercise B that boosts your heart rate with 80 beats, but you're able to keep it up for 30 minutes. That's 2400 extra beats, a far better deal.
Which exercise that's the "best" is impossible to say, as it's dependent on your fitness level/swimming skills.
Advantages to swimming is that it's low impact, low risk for injuries.
Downside to swimming is that not many people can swim hard enough and long enough to get that sustained elevated heart rate required for a good calorie burn.
But if you're good enough at swimming to be able to hit and sustain a decently elevated heart rate, then swimming can be just as good as any other form of exercise.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 14y agoswimming only tones your body. it doesn't help you lose weight. so no matter how much you swim, you'll have really toned muscles but you'll still be at the same weight.
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Is physical work done while swimming?
Yes, swimming is good physical exercise.
Is cheese a good food while dieting?
no cheese is not at all good while you are dieting because it adds to fat in your body
Is swimming a good abdominal sport?
Swimming is a good full body exercise sport.
How important is it to intake low calorie meals while dieting?
I think it's more important to eat nutritious meals than just focusing on low-calorie foods while dieting. A good diet is accompanied by exercise, so you need calories if you are going to burn them. What is
Is dieting good for you?
Over dieting can be very harmful, (Think Anorexia) but controlled dieting while maintaining a balanced intake of food can be healthy.
Is swimming good exercise for dislocated shoulder?
it is bad
How much can swimming reduce asthma?
Swimming, Surely is the best exercise for asthma. It will not completely cure the disease but will definitely reduce it. Because by doing swimming it will be a good breathing exercise.
Which is a good exercise in swimming to reduce the size of the breast?
Pushups
Is breast stroke a good all round swimming stroke for exercise?
The breast stroke is a healthy active swim and is a good all round swimming stroke. It is very excellent exercise.
Freestyle swimming is a good example of exercise?
Freestyle swimming is a good example of exercise because it works various muscle groups. Other forms of swimming are also good exercise.
Tips to Improve Diet Metabolism?
One of the best ways to improve diet metabolism is to do some cardiovascular exercise in coordination with your dieting program. Remember, a habit only takes 21 days to make, so you might as well try to make two good habit of dieting and exercise at the same time. They complement each other so that the diet helps you exercise better and the exercise makes your diet more effective. For cardiovascular exercise, a short, brisk walk or jog will get you outside, enjoying the weather, while also improving you metabolism and the effectiveness of your dieting program.
Is swimming good for growing taller?
No. No exercise will help you grow taller.
