Does weightlifting boost calorie burning on swim workouts?

Been swimming for around 5-6 years now. Started weightlifting about a month ago and already feel my swim sessions tend to be a lot more effective for calorie burning

Thoughts? I know it makes sense since more muscle = more calories burned but I didn’t expect to feel the difference so soon

More muscle mass = more calories burned, plus eating more protein helps maintain/grow muscles and has a higher thermic effect, burning extra calories as well!

Yes absolutely it can make a big difference, especially over time. Muscle building is slow to see visual changes, but even just a month can make a difference you can feel, absolutely. Especially if your routine is vigorous.

More muscle = more calories burned. You’re heavier, working harder to swim and float, plus being bigger means burning more calories daily. Keep it up! :+1:

Are you carrying a barbell when you swim. Lol