Sport is essential for getting in shape for the summer. So how can you burn fat and calories by swimming and running? Here’s a training plan for the summer.
One of the reasons people get involved in non-competitive sport is certainly to keep in shape and lose weight. Running and swimming are probably the two most popular sports for achieving these goals.
Probably due to the fact they are so easy to do, running and swimming are two of the most popular sports with people trying to get in shape for the summer: all you need for running is a pair of running shoes and some open space and for swimming all you need is a swimsuit and “a bit of water”.
In certain respects, they are similar sports, because training is based around the same basic principles: sprints, aerobic reps, interval training etc. Of course, runners mainly use their lower body while swimmers make more use of their upper body, but from a cardiovascular viewpoint they are similar and both excellent sports for losing weight.
Nevertheless, it is worth pointing out that you consume more calories running than swimming over the same length of time. This is due to the almost total lack of gravity in water. But do not worry, swimming is still an excellent way to burn a few calories.
