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   Ex·er·cise

   /ˈeksərˌsīz/

   

   noun

   • 1. activity requiring physical effort, carried out to sustain or improve health and fitness: "exercise improves your heart and lung power" Similar physical activitymovementexertioneffortworka workouttrainingdrillinggymnasticssportsgamesPE (physical education)PT (physical training)aerobicsstep aerobicsjoggingrunningcircuit trainingaquarobicscalisthenicsisometricseurhythmicskeep-fitdancercisebodybuildinginformal:physical jerksinformal, dated:one's daily dozentrademark:boxercise
   • 2. a process or activity carried out for a specific purpose, especially one concerned with a specified area or skill: "an exercise in public relations"
   • ▪ a task or activity done to practice or test a skill: "there are exercises at the end of each chapter to check comprehension" Similar taskpiece of workproblemassignmentpiece of school workpiece of homeworkétude
   • ▪ a military drill or training maneuver: "training exercises with the Kuwaiti army" Similar maneuversoperationswar gamesfield day
   • ▪ ceremonies: North American "graduation exercises"
   • 3. the use or application of a faculty, right, or process: "the free exercise of religion" Similar useutilizationemploymentpracticeputting into practiceapplicationoperationexertionperformanceimplementationdischargeaccomplishment

   verb

   • 1. use or apply (a faculty, right, or process): "control is exercised by the Board" Similar useemploymake use ofutilizeavail oneself ofput to usepracticeapplybring to bearbring into playimplementexertwield
   • 2. engage in physical activity to sustain or improve health and fitness; take exercise: "she still exercised every day" Similar work outdo exerciseskeep fittraindrillengage in physical activityinformal:pump iron
   • ▪ exert (part of the body) to promote or improve muscular strength: "raise your knee to exercise the upper leg and hip muscles"
   • ▪ cause (an animal) to engage in exercise: "she exercised her dogs before breakfast"
   • 3. occupy the thoughts of; worry or perplex: "the knowledge that a larger margin was possible still exercised him" Similar worrytroubleconcernmake anxiousbotherdisturbperturbperplexpuzzledistressoccupy someone's thoughtspreoccupyprey on someone's mindgnaw atlie heavy onburdenmake uneasyagitateinformal:bugmake someone scratch their headdo someone's head inarchaic:pother

   Word Origin Middle English (in the sense ‘application of a right’): via Old French from Latin exercitium, from exercere ‘keep busy, practice’, from ex- ‘thoroughly’ + arcere ‘keep in or away’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. exercisable adjective

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2. www.mayoclinic.org › fitness › in-depthExercise: 7 benefits of regular physical activity - Mayo Clinic

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   Aug 26, 2023 · Exercise and physical activity are great ways to feel better, boost your health and have fun. For most healthy adults, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services recommends these exercise guidelines: Aerobic activity. Get at least 150 minutes of moderate aerobic activity. Or get at least 75 minutes of vigorous aerobic activity a week.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › learner-english › exerciseEXERCISE | definition in the Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

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   an activity that is intended to achieve a particular thing: The whole point of the exercise was to get people to share their ideas. a team-building exercise. exercise noun (MILITARY) a set of actions that a group of soldiers do to practise their skills: The cadets are out on military exercises. exercise noun (USE)

4. www.healthline.com › nutrition › how-to-start-exercisingHow to Start Exercising: A Beginner's Guide to Working Out

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   Feb 1, 2023 · How to Start Exercising: A Beginner’s Guide to Working Out. Regular exercise is one of the best things you can do for your health. However, working it into your routine and sticking with it can...

5. www.msdmanuals.com › overview-of-exerciseOverview of Exercise - Fundamentals - MSD Manual Consumer Version

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   The general principle behind all types of exercise is that your body responds to increased physical demands by becoming more capable (stronger, faster, more efficient). Different types of exercise place demands on different components of your body. General categories of exercise include the following: Aerobic exercise.

6. www.britannica.com › dictionary › exerciseExercise Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary

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   Britannica Dictionary definition of EXERCISE. 1. a [noncount] : physical activity that is done in order to become stronger and healthier. Get plenty of fresh air and exercise. Swimming is my favorite kind of exercise. I need to get more exercise. [=I need to exercise more frequently] She plays tennis chiefly for (the) exercise.

7. www.medicalnewstoday.com › articles › best-exercisesThe 13 best exercises for overall health and fitness

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   Dec 22, 2020 · Planks. Knee tucks. Glute bridge. Dumbbell presses. Dumbbell rows. Pike roll-out. Crow Stand. Swimming. Progressing. Summary. The powerful combination of cardiovascular exercise and strength...

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › exercise_2exercise verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage ...

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   verb. /ˈɛksərˌsaɪz/ Verb Forms. do physical activity. [intransitive, transitive] to do sports or other physical activities in order to stay healthy or become stronger; to make an animal do this I exercise every morning before work. How often do you exercise? exercise something Horses need to be exercised regularly. Join us.