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Definitions for physical fitness
phys·i·cal fit·ness

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. fitness, physical fitnessnoun

    good physical condition; being in shape or in condition

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  1. Physical fitness

    Physical fitness is a state of health and well-being and, more specifically, the ability to perform aspects of sports, occupations and daily activities. Physical fitness is generally achieved through proper nutrition, moderate-vigorous physical exercise, and sufficient rest along with a formal recovery plan.Before the Industrial Revolution, fitness was defined as the capacity to carry out the day's activities without undue fatigue or lethargy. However, with automation and changes in lifestyles, physical fitness is now considered a measure of the body's ability to function efficiently and effectively in work and leisure activities, to be healthy, to resist hypokinetic diseases, improve immune system and to meet emergency situations.

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  1. physical fitness

    Physical fitness is a state of health and wellbeing that allows an individual to effectively perform all aspects of daily activities and tasks without undue fatigue or exhaustion. It involves the ability to execute physical exercises and activities, often including cardiorespiratory endurance, muscular strength, flexibility, speed, power, agility and balance. It also reflects the body's ability to function efficiently and effectively, to be healthy, to resist disease, and to meet emergency situations.

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  1. Physical fitness

    Physical fitness is a general concept defined in many ways by differing scientists. Here two major categories are considered: general fitness, and specific fitness. Physical fitness is generally achieved through correct nutrition, exercise, hygiene and rest.

U.S. National Library of Medicine

  1. Physical Fitness

    A state of well-being in which performance is optimal, often as a result of physical conditioning which may be prescribed for disease therapy.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of physical fitness in Chaldean Numerology is: 9

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of physical fitness in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5

Examples of physical fitness in a Sentence

  1. Eric Haas:

    This is a good assessment of where we are physically, for years Ive been taking the Army physical fitness test and thats the most miserable I think Ive seen a 2-mile finish line.

  2. Iain Ward:

    I hope this doesn’t sound arrogant, but I’m experienced enough to know that the hardest thing that we are going to do has nothing to do with your physical fitness ability, it’s going to be your tolerance of having a really sore bum, which you can’t train for.

  3. Nicole Spartano:

    We found that poor physical fitness in midlife was linked to more rapid brain aging two decades later, this message may be especially important for people with heart disease or at risk for heart disease, in which we found an even stronger relationship between fitness and brain aging.

  4. Aaron Kandola:

    Small amounts of physical activity are still beneficial and help you to build your fitness by gradually increasing duration and intensity over time, the biggest health benefits are seen in people moving from low to medium levels of physical fitness.

  5. Ravi Shah:

    These findings support efforts to reduce obesity and improve physical fitness throughout early life, though any specific recommendations regarding exercise should be individualized and undertaken only after counseling from a physician.


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