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Fundamentals of Fitness

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You can access a range of sources about fitness and exercise like books, articles, statistics, and videos on this guide. If you don't know where to start, try searching the below recommended databases with keywords like exercise physiology, fascia, fitness assessment, fitness industry, high intensity training, human anatomy, nutrition, physical activity, static and dynamic stretching, strength training, VO2 Max.

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