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

Blue Origin says its New Shepard passengers are trained over two days with a focus on physical fitness, emergency protocols, details about the safety measures and procedures for zero gravity.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2025

The VA uses physical fitness and camaraderie to help older veterans cope amid loneliness, hearing loss and other conditions — and to help prevent suicides.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 30, 2024

Dr. R. A. Carleton, a cardiologist and navy officer in the Navy Medical Corps, had already observed Jerrie through a two-day physical and a physical fitness test.

From "Women in Space" by Karen Bush Gibson