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General fitness training
works towards broad goals of
overall health and
well-being, rather than
narrow goals of sport
competition, larger muscles
or concerns over appearance.
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Jogging
Jogging is a form of
trotting or running at a
slow or leisurely pace. The
main intention is to
increase fitness without
stress. Jogging is a
"high-impact" exercise that
places strain on the body,
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Anaerobic exercise
Anaerobic exercise comprises
brief, strength-based
activities, such as
sprinting or bodybuilding,
whereas aerobic exercise is
centered around endurance
activities, such as marathon
running or long-distance
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Aerobic exercise
In physical exercise,
aerobic exercise is
complementary to anaerobic
exercise. Aerobic literally
means "with oxygen", and
refers to the use of oxygen
in muscles'
energy-generating process.
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