Aerobic vs. Anaerobic. To understand the relationship between weights and calories, you need to know the difference between aerobic and anaerobic exercise. Sustained aerobic exercise, like steady jogging or cycling, is low intensity and can thus be done for a longer period of time.
absolute advantage. In the theory of international trade, a country or firm has an absolute advantage if it can produce a product (good or service) more 'efficiently' (cheaply) than others. First suggested by the UK economist Adam Smith (1723-90) as an extension of his division of labor doctrine. See also absolute cost advantage and competitive advantage.
For example, India has an absolute advantage in operating call centers compared to the Philippines because of its low cost of labor and abundant labor force. However, when it comes to trade, absolute advantage is not as important as comparative advantage.