Does swimming help you lose fat?

Answer 1

Of course it can. Infact, Swimming is a great cardiovascular exercise that will burn fat as quickly if not quicker than anything else. Less damage is also caused to your body during swimming than in other activities like running which can hurt your joints. =)

Answer 2

Like many sports, the fact that you are exercising will burn fat off of your body from anywhere. Swimming will help you burn fat off of mostly from your thigh area and the rest of your body. The strokes that may help you lose the most are freestyle and backstroke.

Answer 3

Yes, you are building muscles by swimming which burns calories long after you've been out of the pool. You'll notice more toned arms and even abs, and notice your weight going down.

Answer 4

Swimming is good exercise, any exercise that raises your heart rate will help.

Answer 5

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