But with lower impact. If you’re going at an intense rate, you can burn anywhere from 600 to over a thousand calories a session, especially with use of intervals. Aim to keep your maximum heart rate about halfway between the low and high ends of your target heart rate zone.
says Aaptiv trainer Jessica Muenster. “Running outdoors always allows me to lose myself and what’s going on to focus on being grateful for both my surroundings and ability to run. And it’s free!”
Swimming works your main muscle groups while burning calories and helping with fat loss. It counts as both strength training and cardio, helps your body use oxygen more efficiently, increases blood flow to the brain and is safe for literally anyone who knows how to swim.
