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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.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › exerciseExercise Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   1. : the act of putting into use, action, or practice. the exercise of power. 2. : bodily activity for the sake of physical fitness. get plenty of fresh air and exercise. 3. : something done to develop skill. arithmetic exercises.

3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › ExerciseExercise - Wikipedia

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   Exercise is physical activity that enhances or maintains fitness and overall health. [1] [2] It is performed for various reasons, including weight loss or maintenance, to aid growth and improve strength, develop muscles and the cardiovascular system, hone athletic skills, improve health, [3] or simply for enjoyment.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishEXERCISE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   EXERCISE definition: 1. physical activity that you do to make your body strong and healthy: 2. an action or actions…. Learn more.

5. www.dictionary.com › browse › exerciseEXERCISE Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   Exercise is energetic physical or mental effort, usually for health or betterment, such as running or doing crossword puzzles. An exercise is an action that you do repeatedly to strengthen yourself or to get better at it. Push-ups are exercises you do to strengthen your body.

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › exerciseEXERCISE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   EXERCISE meaning: 1. physical activity that you do to make your body strong and healthy: 2. an action or actions…. Learn more.

7. www.britannica.com › topic › exercise-physical-fitnessExercise | Definition, Types, Principles, & Health Effects

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   Apr 2, 2024 · Exercise, the training of the body to improve its function and enhance its fitness. Exercise is a component of physical activity. A successful exercise program incorporates a number of general principles of physical conditioning. Such programs can greatly benefit health.

8. www.medicalnewstoday.com › articles › 153390Exercise: Health benefits, types, and how it works

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   Jun 27, 2019 · Exercise: Health benefits, types, and how it works. What to know about exercise and how to start. Types and benefits. Risks of not exercising. Finding time to exercise. Tips for starting....