While on vacation many of us go for a walk, jog, or hit the hotel gym for a morning workout. In our minds, the pool is reserved for the swim-up bar, kids playing Marco-Polo, or a cool retreat from the heated pool deck. Ever thought about switching up your workout and moving it from the land to the water? Here is some information about different water activities. The number of calories burned will be based on a 150lb individual.
Swimming (freestyle) Laps in the Pool
- 420 calories/hour
Swimming (freestyle) in the Ocean
- 590 calories/hour
Treading Water
- 280 calories/hour
Body Surfing
- 210 calories/hour
Surfing
- 300 calories/hour
Sea Kayaking
- 400 calories/hour
Snorkeling
- 250 calories/hour
Next time you’re at an all-inclusive vacation, think about changing the location you exercise from the land to the water. The variety will not only keep your muscles guessing, but it will make exercising on vacation exciting.
Gillian Johnson, BA CSCS