cross countryy

blairt
Mon, 27 Aug 2007 15:53:22 +0000

look up a calorie calculator online and calculate the difference.

i would say that swimming would burn more, because someone can run down the length of a pool much faster than someone can swim it… and they will be much less tired at the end also.

and i would say that running is def. harder on the joints. is that what you meant? with running, your whole body pounds against the ground every second, and your knees really take a beating (my coach had us run on grass every now and then to ease the pressure)… with swimming, gravity has minimal impact, and it’s much easier on your body (but, of course, your upper body muscles will get a work out).