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What is exercise and what is fitness?
Exercise and fitness are two related but not identical concepts.

Sports is a general term for physical activities in a broad sense, including various forms of sports, exercises and activities, such as running, swimming, basketball, football, yoga and so on. Exercise can help people keep healthy, improve heart and lung endurance, cultivate physical coordination ability, enhance immunity and mental health.

Fitness refers to the process of improving and maintaining physical health through conscious exercise and exercise. Fitness usually includes purposeful and systematic physical activities, the main purpose of which is to build a good figure, increase muscle strength and endurance, improve physical fitness and control weight. Fitness can also include diet adjustment and lifestyle changes to achieve comprehensive health goals.

It should be noted that fitness is not only to achieve a beautiful appearance, but more importantly, to pay attention to the overall health and the improvement of physical function. Everyone's fitness goals may be different, so we should choose a suitable exercise mode and training plan according to our own goals.

In a word, exercise is a physical activity in a broad sense, while fitness is to improve and maintain physical health through purposeful and systematic exercise. Whether you choose exercise or fitness, you should make a plan that suits you according to your personal needs and interests.