Which burns more calories assuming similar exertion levels - swimming or cycling?
Discussion
I'd guess swimming
Without GPTing it, wouldn’t it be about the same (keywords being “similar exertion levels”).
I'm going with swimming because your diaphragm has the added resistance of the water pressure against your breathing.
This is my assumption too - more muscle groups moving at once too
Swimming
Same exertion (duration and intensity) = same calorie expenditure. Highest potential? Cycling. Can’t swim uphill.
I'd say swimming.
Are you gna enlighten us with facts? 😉
Short 20 sec bursts...repeated...cycling.
Wrestling
All the cyclers I see are skinny fat
swimming for sure, getting way more hungry after a swim than a ride (when doing it for the same length/intensity)