Question

From the choices provided below, which stroke should a swimmer choose to burn the most calories? a. slow crawl b. treading water c. fast crawl d. sidestroke

Answer 1

The best stroke that is ideal for a swimmer to burn the maximum number of calories is treading water. This is a good stroke for beginners who are just getting accustomed to the pool.

With vigorous treading, a swimmer can burn up to 600 calories in an hour. On the other hand, moderate treading helps in shedding 200 calories.