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Are you wanting to lose weight through healthy exercise? Let\u2019s look at which is your best option – swimming or working out at the gym \u2013 and how to use it to get the best results!<\/p>\n
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Exercising for weight loss<\/h2>\n
Do you work out to lose weight? Is weight loss<\/a> is one of the main reasons you exercise, you are definitely not alone. New research from IPSOS in January 2021 found that 45% globally are trying to lose weight<\/a>, and over half of this number choose to use exercise as a weight loss tool.<\/p>\n
How does exercise help you lose weight?<\/h2>\n
When you want to lose weight<\/a>, it\u2019s important that you create what\u2019s called a calorie deficit. Think of this as a kind of \u201cgap\u201d in your calories, between the calories you take in from food and drink, and the calories you burn.<\/p>\n
Your body burns calories in lots of ways, including invisible actions like digesting food and creating hormones. You can burn a lot of calories from everyday activity like walking. And then of course there is exercise.<\/p>\n
All exercise burns calories, and this will naturally help you create that important calorie deficit that will help you lose weight<\/a>.<\/p>\n
3 keys to weight loss<\/h2>\n
1 Create a calorie deficit (eat less, burn more, or a bit of both)<\/p>\n
2 Do exercise you really enjoy so you will be more consistent<\/p>\n
3 Be patient and don\u2019t worry if your weight loss isn\u2019t linear<\/p>\n
Which type of exercise is best for weight loss?<\/h2>\n
Everyone wants to know which form of exercise is best for losing weight<\/a>, but it\u2019s not an easy question to answer. Some types of workouts definitely burn more calories (like HIIT workouts or sprinting) but you can\u2019t do them for very long. Other types of exercise burn fewer calories (like walking or hiking) but you can do them for hours.<\/p>\n
The best type of exercise for your weight loss<\/a> journey is the one you enjoy the most. When you find forms of exercise and activity that makes you happy, you will actually look forward to doing it and this inevitably means you will lose more weight<\/a> \u2013 and keep it off!<\/p>\n
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Swimming for weight loss<\/h2>\n
Swimming is a great full-body exercise that combines heart-healthy cardio with resistance training to shape and tone<\/a> your muscles. But is it good for weight loss?<\/p>\n
How many calories does swimming burn?<\/h3>\n
It\u2019s hard to say how many calories you can burn swimming, as it will depend on your weight, how fast you swim, and how efficient you are. Good swimmers will be able to keep going for longer without feeling tired or getting too sore. As an average, you can expect to burn about 250 calories in 30 minutes of swimming.<\/p>\n
Does swimming make you more hungry?<\/h3>\n
Some people report feeling hungry after swimming, but this is probably to do with the water temperature rather than the workout itself. Just make sure you don\u2019t give into the snack monster after your swim, or you\u2019ll wipe out all the calories you just burned! Take a healthy snack with you if you feel especially hungry.<\/p>\n
Does swimming boost your metabolism?<\/h3>\n
The best exercises for boosting metabolism are full-body workouts<\/a> that work your muscles. Thanks to water resistance, swimming provides safe and gentle resistance training that will work almost every muscle in your body. The Hussle network includes hundreds of gym with pools and spa facilities. One network. Any location. Thousands of gyms. Zero contracts.<\/p>\n
Gym training for weight loss<\/h2>\n
Gym training is great for weight loss<\/a> because of the sheer variety of workouts you can do. You\u2019ll be able to switch between weight training, cardio, and functional fitness to burn lots of calories (and boost your metabolism too).<\/p>\n
Benefits of going to the gym<\/h3>\n
Good gyms have plenty of different equipment<\/a> including cardio machines, functional fitness equipment, fixed weight machines and free weights. This means you can get a really well-rounded workout under one roof.<\/p>\n
How many calories in a gym workout?<\/h3>\n
Depending on the type of workout you do, you could burn 400+ calories in a 30 minute gym workout<\/a>. The best way to burn more calories is to use compound weight training movements and supersets, and to include some interval training for cardio.<\/p>\n
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Does the gym boost your metabolism?<\/h3>\n
If you lift weights<\/a> or do any kind of resistance training (like kettlebells or bodyweight circuits), gym workouts can help boost your basal metabolic rate by building muscle. This will help your body burn more calories at rest.<\/p>\n
Swimming vs gym for best weight loss<\/h2>\n
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Heart rate<\/h3>\n
Swimming is likely to raise your heart rate higher than a standard gym workout, but doing HIIT or Crossfit-style WODs at the gym will raise your heart rate for a short amount of time.<\/p>\n
Toning muscles<\/h3>\n