physical fitness

[fi-zik-uhl fit-nis] / ˈfɪ zɪk əl ˈfɪt nɪs /

NOUN

bodily conditioning

Synonyms

WEAK

aerobic fitness agility anaerobic fitness cardiovascular fitness condition coordination endurance fitness flexibility physical conditioning shape strength

Example Sentences

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My physical fitness test had been initiated on Oct.

From Slate • Jan. 13, 2026

That’s how you increase your physical fitness, build your mental stamina and improve your target heart rate.

From MarketWatch • Oct. 23, 2025

Active Clubs embed themselves in local communities by hosting events, promoting physical fitness, staging public actions and sharing propaganda.

From Salon • Aug. 27, 2025

For SoCal residents 65 and older: If you have a beloved form of physical fitness that you maintain consistently, use the form below to tell us about it.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 11, 2024

But physical fitness was stressed for each group: Girls and boys hiked, camped out, and participated in competitive field exercises.

From "Hitler Youth: Growing Up in Hitler's Shadow" by Susan Campbell Bartoletti