physical exercise
ˈfɪzɪkəl ˈɛksəˌsaɪz
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Definition of physical exercise - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
fitnessactivity to improve or maintain physical fitness
  • Running is a popular form of physical exercise.
exercise training workout
2.
medicalbodily movements for health benefits
  • Doctors recommend regular physical exercise for better health.
training workout
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Expressions with physical

get physicalv.
engage in physical activity or exercise
I need to get physical to stay healthy.
do physical activityv.
engage in exercise or sports
She likes to do physical activity every morning.
physical abilityn.
capacity to perform physical tasks
His physical ability allowed him to excel in sports.
physical addressn.
exact location of a building or place in the real world
Please send the package to my physical address, not my post office box.
physical attractionn.
attraction based on appearance or bodily characteristics
Their physical attraction was undeniable, sparked by mere sight.
physical breakn.
pause from physical activity
After the marathon, he needed a physical break to recover.

Expressions with exercise

box-ticking exercisen.
task performed to satisfy regulations or standards
Filling out the form felt like a box-ticking exercise.
empty exercisen.
action done mechanically, without real purpose, result, or involvement
Filling out the survey felt like an empty exercise, so he quit.
paper exercisen.
theoretical task or plan not implemented in reality
The proposal was just a paper exercise and was never put into action.
exercise in futilityn.
action that is pointless and cannot succeed
Trying to fix it was an exercise in futility.
it's a fruitless exerciseexp.
used to say an effort will bring no helpful result
Trying to convince him now—it's a fruitless exercise.
arm exercisen.
exercise designed to strengthen the arm muscles
Push-ups are a common arm exercise.
back exercisen.
physical activity to strengthen back muscles
He does back exercises to improve his posture.
exercise bicyclen.
stationary bike used for indoor cycling workouts
She pedaled on the exercise bicycle while watching TV..
exercise biken.
device resembling a bicycle for home or gym use
The gym has several exercise bikes available.
exercise bookn.
notebook for students to write exercises or schoolwork
She forgot her exercise book at home.

Terms related to physical exercise

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aerobicscalisthenicscardioconditioningjoggingstrengthyogafitnessgymnasticsweightlifting

Terms with physical exercise included in their meaning

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gymn.
exercise facility
building with equipment for physical exercise
stretchingn.
fitness
physical exercise to elongate muscles
trainingn.
fitness
physical exercise to improve fitness
workoutn.
gym time
session of physical exercise
athletic wearn.
sports
clothing designed for sports or physical exercise
fitness centren.
exercise facility
place for exercise and physical health improvement
get fitv.
medical
improve physical condition through exercise
get into shapev.
medical
improve physical fitness through exercise

Examples of physical exercise in a sentence

  • Cycling is a great physical exercise.
  • Incorporating physical exercise into daily routine boosts energy levels.
  • Physical exercise is essential for maintaining a healthy lifestyle.

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  1. French:exercice physique, ...
  2. German:körperliche Betätigung, körperliche Bewegung, ...
  3. Italian:esercizio fisico, ginnastica, ...
  4. Spanish:ejercicio físico, gimnasia, ...
  5. Portuguese:exercício físico, ginástica, ...
  6. Chinese:体育锻炼, 身体锻炼, ...
  7. Japanese:運動, フィジカルエクササイズ, ...
  8. Arabic:تمرين بدني, تمرين رياضي, ...
  9. Hebrew:פְּעִילוּת גּוּפָנִית, ...
  10. Russian:физические упражнения, физическая нагрузка, ...
  11. Ukrainian:фізичні вправи, ...
  12. Hindi:शारीरिक व्यायाम, व्यायाम, ...

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