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   Fit·ness

   /ˈfitnəs/

   

   noun

   • 1. the condition of being physically fit and healthy: "disease and lack of fitness are closely related" Similar healthstrengthrobustnesssturdinesshardinessvigorlustinessstalwartnessathleticismtoughnessruggednessphysical fitnessmuscularitytonegood healthgood conditiongood shapewell-beingstate of healthconditionshapetrimfettleinformal:huskinessnickOpposite unfitness
   • ▪ the quality of being suitable to fulfill a particular role or task: "he had a year in which to establish his fitness for the office" Similar suitabilitycapabilitycompetencecompetencyproficiencyabilityaptitudereadinesspreparednessqualificationeligibilityworthinessappropriatenessappropriacyadequacyOpposite unfitnessunsuitability
   • ▪ an organism's ability to survive and reproduce in a particular environment: "if sharp teeth increase fitness, then genes causing teeth to be sharp will increase in frequency"

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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › fitnessFitness Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of FITNESS is the quality or state of being fit.

3. www.everydayhealth.com › fitness › guideFitness: What It Is, Health Benefits, and Getting Started

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   Oct 27, 2022 · The paper defined physical fitness as a set of attributes that people have or achieve that determines their ability to carry out daily tasks with vigor and alertness, without undue fatigue.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › fitnessFITNESS | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   FITNESS meaning: 1. the condition of being physically strong and healthy: 2. how suitable someone or something is…. Learn more.

5. www.medicalnewstoday.com › articles › 7181Fitness: Definition, factors, and types - Medical News Today

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   May 25, 2023 · Experts define physical fitness as “one’s ability to execute daily activities with optimal performance, endurance, and strength with the management of disease, fatigue, and...

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishFITNESS | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   FITNESS definition: 1. the condition of being physically strong and healthy: 2. how suitable someone or something is…. Learn more.

7. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Physical_fitnessPhysical fitness - Wikipedia

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   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.

8. www.dictionary.com › browse › fitnessFITNESS Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   noun. the state of being fit. biology. the degree of adaptation of an organism to its environment, determined by its genetic constitution. the ability of an organism to produce viable offspring capable of surviving to the next generation. Discover More.

9. www.mayoclinic.org › healthy-lifestyle › fitnessHow fit are you? See how you measure up - Mayo Clinic

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   Jan 18, 2024 · Most often, measures of fitness involve these key areas: Aerobic fitness, which involves how well the heart uses oxygen. Muscle strength and endurance, which involve how hard and long muscles can work. Flexibility, which is how able joints are to move through their full range of motion.

10. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definitionfitness noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage ...

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    fitness. noun. /ˈfɪtnəs/. /ˈfɪtnəs/. [uncountable] the state of being physically healthy and strong. a magazine on health and fitness. He is a qualified fitness instructor. She works as a personal fitness trainer.

11. dictionary.cambridge.org › learner-english › fitnessFITNESS | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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    FITNESS definition: 1. the condition of being physically strong and healthy: 2. the quality of being suitable for a…. Learn more.