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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.scientificamerican.com › article › exerciseExercise Helps Your Brain as Much as Your Body | Scientific ...

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   May 1, 2024 · When exercise gives us a sense of control, mastery and joy, our brains become less anxious. If we take that away, by forcing exercise, we can shift it from helpful to harmful.

3. health.clevelandclinic.org › 22-fast-facts-about22 Fast Facts About Exercise and Your Heart

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   Apr 30, 2024 · Physical activity is an important way to prevent heart disease – the nation’s No. 1 killer — and stroke, the nation’s No. 5 killer. Do at least 2.5 hours of moderate intensity physical activity (think brisk walking), spread across the entire week, to improve your cardiovascular health.

4. barbend.com › exercise-orderHow to Properly Order Exercises During Your Workout | BarBend

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   Apr 23, 2024 · Here’s how exercise order affects your results — and how to get it right from the jump. How to Properly Order Exercises. Exercise Order for Muscle Growth; Exercise Order for Strength Gain

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   What is the role of exercise in medicine?

   • Regular physical exercise is one of the single most important contributors to a healthy lifestyle and delivers benefits which extend far beyond the doctor's office. Find out more about the role of exercise in medicine with articles from the American Medical Association. Only 1 in 3 patients is active enough. Here’s how to help.

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   Why is physical activity important?

   • Policy Physical activity is an important way to prevent heart disease – the nation’s No. 1 killer — and stroke, the nation’s No. 5 killer. Do at least 2.5 hours of moderate intensity physical activity (think brisk walking), spread across the entire week, to improve your cardiovascular health.

   22 Fast Facts About Exercise and Your Heart - Cleveland Clinic Health

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   Does exercise really matter?

   • My lab and others show that the mindsets we bring to the challenges and discomforts of life really matter for shaping our resilience and health. Exercise, when done wisely, can become a welcome discomfort that doesn’t just improve the health of our bodies, but also our brains.

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   What is exercise “sequencing”?

   • Exercise “sequencing” is a variable worth paying attention to no matter how you prefer to train, and it will change in accordance with your needs. Generally speaking, you’ll want to group exercises together that work the same muscle group if you’re trying to make those muscles grow.

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6. www.healthline.com › health › heart-healthExercises for Heart Health: A Guide

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   5 days ago · Summary. Getting regular exercise helps prevent heart disease. And while any physical activity is better than none, certain types of exercise may be more beneficial for your heart. Your body...

7. www.ama-assn.org › topics › exerciseExercise | American Medical Association

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   May 3, 2024 · Regular physical exercise is one of the single most important contributors to a healthy lifestyle and delivers benefits which extend far beyond the doctor's office. Find out more about the role of exercise in medicine with articles from the American Medical Association.

8. www.cnn.com › 2024/04/15 › healthExercise reduces stressful brain activity, which can lead to ...

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   Apr 15, 2024 · Exercise reduces stressful brain activity, which can lead to less heart disease risk, study shows | CNN. Exercise changes the brain in a way that helps heart health, especially for people with...

9. www.health.harvard.edu › healthbeat › aerobicAerobic exercise cognitive fitness - Harvard Health

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   Apr 19, 2024 · Exercise changes the brain in ways that can improve cognitive function in the short run and prevent cognitive decline down the road. Aerobic exercise improves functions such as cognitive speed, auditory and visual attention, and motor control.