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JOG-ing/ˈdʒɒɡɪŋ/

Jogging is slow running as exercise: go jogging, jogging shoes, a jogging route. Jog is the verb; jogging is the activity. Fitness is the wider result. Running can mean faster training. Uncountable in “go jogging”. Do not write joking (funny talk) for jogging.

Meaning

The activity of running slowly for exercise.

Examples

• “Jogging is a cheap way to keep fit.”
• “Jogging three times a week improved his fitness.”
• “They bought cheap jogging shoes in the sale.”

Good to know

go jogging (activity). Verb: jog. Mix-up: joking. Related: fitness.

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