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fitness

fitness

125 1.7
Being physically healthy and strong from exercise and eating well
  • noun
  • /ˈfɪtnəs/
translation icon : forma física
  • The gym offers a variety of classes to help improve your fitness and overall strength.
  • physical fitness
  • improve fitness
  • health and fitness

And, you know, I know that categorically, fitness has saved my life.

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Examples

  • And when it comes to fitness, the harder you train, the fitter you get.

  • One girl felt that after participating in the fitness activities, her ability to focus improved.

    Academic text (2011)
  • When you think about fitness, you think about physical training, right?

  • We got a fitness test next week!

  • Some of the students liked the variety in the fitness units and really enjoyed them.

    Academic text (2011)
  • All students should be required to do the same fitness activities regardless of their fitness levels.

    Academic text (2011)
  • A good night's sleep is important to maintain good physical fitness.

  • One girl noted, "Fitness activities will probably carry over after my schooling more than sports will."

    Academic text (2011)
  • Results indicate that bouldering is a legitimate physical fitness activity for elementary school students regardless of the method used.

    Academic text (2011)
  • Now, our next contestant is 31 years old and she's a fitness instructor from Buffalo.

Synonyms

shape
vsfitness
565 1.9

The size and condition of a person's body

emphasizes strength and endurance rather than looks
good health
vsfitness
82 1.0

Being well in body and mind and free from illness

focuses on bodily strength resulting from exercise and nutrition
athleticism
vsfitness
23 4.2

A person's physical strength, energy, and quick, skilled movement often seen in sports

covers general health and strength beyond sports performance
physical condition
vsfitness
18 3.4

How healthy and fit a person's body is

focuses on strength and health achieved through exercise
physical fitness
vsfitness
11 3.1

Good health and strength from regular exercise and healthy eating

is the shorter common term for the same condition

Antonyms

133 1.4

Lack of physical or mental strength that makes someone less able to act

A state of poor physical condition that causes problems

5.6

A poor physical condition from little exercise and unhealthy living

Compounds

Good health and strength from regular exercise and healthy eating

2.8

A live or recorded exercise session you follow over the internet

How Fit

stamina
55 3.7
strength
1.2
fitness
125 1.7
unfitness
5.6
frailty
3 5.0

Surface Forms

fitness singular
fitnesses plural

Morphology

fitness = fit (transparent) = fit + ness

Formation is a straightforward nominalization of the adjective 'fit' (physically healthy) with '-ness'.

Etymology

The word fitness also comes from fit, which came to mean 'in good shape' or 'able'. So physical fitness is about being healthy and strong enough to do activities.