4. Jogging-Any kind of run from a slow jog to an all-out sprint will help improve the heart and lungs. Jogging is basically a slower form of running or sprinting. Sprinting is an anaerobic exercise and needs a great amount of power from the muscles. Long-distance running is an aerobic activity and requires muscular endurance. You can run or jog at a fitness center, park, and community center, local track, or at home. Jogging can also be done slow or at a rapid pace, and short or long distances.