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keannu

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What do you think is the difference betwen "health" and "fitness"? The latter seems to be more on training your body, but I'm not sure.

mo1-45)Jack’s mentor Sid is a famous public speaker and best-selling author. When Jack was a graduate student at the University of Massachusetts, Sid was the most popular professor in the Department of Education. One of Sid’s highest priorities is his health and fitness
 

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Is the difference ambiguous?
 

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I can be healthy without being fit. Fitness refers to a body that is in good condition. Health refers to not being ill.
 
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