Benefits from Sports and Physical Activities in Five Fitness Categories
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ACTIVITY |
AEROBIC FITNESS |
MUSCULAR ENDURANCE |
MUSCULAR STRENGTH |
FLEXIBILITY |
COORDINATION |
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Aerobic exercises |
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Badminton |
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Bowls |
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Circuit training |
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Cricket (batting) |
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Cycling: |
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5mph (8km/h) |
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12mph (19km/h) |
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Dancing (jazz) |
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Football (soccer) |
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Golf (carrying clubs) |
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Hockey |
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Horse riding |
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Jogging and running: |
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5mph (8km/h) |
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9mph (14.5km/h) |
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Judo/karate |
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Rowing |
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Rugby |
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Sailing |
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Skiing: Downhill |
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Skiing: Cross-country |
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Skipping |
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Snooker/billiards |
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Squash |
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Swimming (fast crawl) |
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Tennis |
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Walking (brisk) |
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Weight training |
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Yoga |
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