Last swim for the summer-not quite

30 Aug 2022 by Ted Escobedo 2 min read

El Paso outdoor waterparks and aquatic centers will be closing after Labor Day making this your last week to splash your way to fitness in the sun. Fortunately, there are several indoor aquatic facilities that offer year-round schedules for expert and amateur swimmers alike. You can find out more here: https://epwaterparks.com/

In case you are wondering exactly how good a workout water aerobics or lap swimming is here are some points to consider:

A 160-pound person burns approximately 423 calories an hour while swimming laps at a low or moderate pace. That same person may burn up to 715 calories an hour swimming at a more vigorous pace. A 200-pound person doing the same activities would burn between 528 and 892 calories an hour.

Swimming laps burns more calories per hour and requires stronger cardiovascular fitness than water aerobics. According to the Wisconsin Department of Health Services, a 130-pound person doing water aerobics burns 236 calories per hour: general, leisurely swimming burns approximately 354 calories an hour.

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