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Angliholic Posted 19 years ago
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keep fit
Experts suggest that certain measures be taken if you want to keep fit.
Someone told me that "keep fit" and "keep in shape" are different, but what are the differences? Thanks.
Someone told me that "keep fit" and "keep in shape" are different, but what are the differences? Thanks.
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You could argue that staying (or keeping ) "in shape" has more to do with how you look, while keeping "fit" could include cardiovascular health, but I don't see a bright line separating them. I would use them interchangeably.
- You could argue that staying (or keeping ) "in shape" has more to do with how you look, while keeping "fit" could include cardiovascular health, but I don't see a bright line separating them.
- I would use them interchangeably.
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You could argue that staying (or keeping ) "in shape" has more to do with how you look, while keeping "fit" could include cardiovascular health, but I don't see a bright line separating them. I would use them interchangeably.
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It's related, but it's closer to "stay in shape" than "stay healthy," which would include (in my opinion) a good diet and healthy life choices, as well as some good luck.
For example, a teacher who works with little children (a lot of coughing and not so much hand washing) might have a hard time staying healthy throughout the winter (catching a cold transmitted by her students), b
For example, a teacher who works with little children (a lot of coughing and not so much hand washing) might have a hard time staying healthy throughout the winter (catching a cold transmitted by her students), b
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