Aqua Jogging Calories?

mellorunner
mellorunner Posts: 78 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
So I can't run right now due to some injury issues, but I'm fine to aqua jog, which is what I'll be doing this afternoon. Thing is, I can't wear my HRM in the pool. Anyone have a decent idea of what the calorie burn is for aqua jogging? For details...I'm about 155lbs, 5'10", and I'll be wearing one of those flotation belt things.

Thanks!

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  • Athena53
    Athena53 Posts: 717 Member
    What HRM are you using? I have an FT7 and I use it in the water all the time- the only caveat I've read is that you shouldn't push the buttons when it's underwater or water may leak into the works.

    I know that "running" in water runs my heart rate up pretty high- my swim stroke is a lazy breast stroke and jogging in the water results in a higher heartbeat than swimming. An approximation might be the calorie burn for moderate swimming.
  • mellorunner
    mellorunner Posts: 78 Member
    I'm using a Garmin Forerunner 305. Even if I might be able to get away with using it in the water I'd be mini panicking the whole time. That thing is my baby.

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