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

The benefits of running are well documented, for both physical fitness and mental health.

From BBC • May 2, 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

I was preparing for the physical fitness test at the end of the quarter, doing push-ups, sit-ups, and chin-ups, and climbing ropes, running sprints, and lifting weights.

From "Breaking Through" by Francisco Jiménez