Does Going in the Sea Burn Calories?

Even just leisurely swimming around the ocean for an hour can burn more than 300 calories. But add in some wave jumping and you can really boost that number. An hour of kayaking will help you build upper body strength while also burning 272 calories per hour. Boogie boarding can burn close to 140 calories.

Does going in cold water burn calories?

It burns calories

The heart has to pump faster in cold water and the body must work harder to keep everything warm while swimming. Overall, far more calories are burned during cold water swimming than swimming in warmer conditions.

Can swimming in the sea help you lose weight?

Is swimming in the sea better for weight loss? Swimming in open water can burn more calories, as the lower temperatures will cause you to create heat energy by shivering. However, there's not much point swimming in the sea for weight loss if you're too cold to do your strokes properly.

Elena Rostova

Elena Rostova

Lead Health, Wellness & Medical Journalist

Elena Rostova holds a Master's degree in Public Health Journalism. She covers groundbreaking medical research, holistic wellness trends, mental health awareness, and nutritional science.