physical exertion
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- noun
- /ˈfɪzɪkəl ɪɡˈzɜrʃən/
- What I think you're overlooking is the physical exertion.
- physical exertion under demanding circumstances
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Watch on YouTubeShe used to be a yoga instructor, and she was saying that that extreme physical exertion leads to like, mental clarity and zenness.
- She used to be a yoga instructor, and she was saying that that extreme physical exertion leads to like, mental clarity and zenness.
- And his point is that our intuitive notion that in order to get the most out of any kind of physical exertion, you have to display obvious effort.
- And the, the physical exertion is almost the the last part of the equation, right?
Examples
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Now I still wear spandex for long, fast rides demanding physical exertion.
Blog text (1) -
The physician should be asked to be specific about the degrees of physical exertion to be allowed.
Academic text (1997) -
Who wouldn't want a hot shower after a day of physical exertion?
Blog text (21) -
I was the oldest man in the platoon, used to physical exertion.
Fiction book (1991) -
Gretel was a wiry, nervous woman, stronger than she appeared, with no fear of physical exertion.
Fiction book (1997) -
An individual who has just engaged in physical exertion will be physiologically aroused and will have little problem identifying the source of this activation.
Academic text (2002) -
Exercise-induced asthma is when the bronchi of the lungs become inflamed upon physical exertion.
Blog text (27) -
Regular physical exertion is crucial for maintaining a healthy lifestyle and can include activities like jogging or swimming.
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After a long day of physical exertion at the gym, I felt both tired and accomplished.
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To improve your fitness, aim for at least thirty minutes of physical exertion each day.
Synonyms
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Use of physical or mental energy to try to do something
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Activity that makes your body stronger and healthier
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A time when you do exercise to get fit
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A state of being busy and moving
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Strong physical or mental effort that makes you tired
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Planned activity that uses your muscles to keep you fit and healthy
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Physical activity you do to keep fit and healthy
Antonyms
How Strenuous
Surface Forms
Morphology
The meaning 'use of physical effort' is directly and compositionally derived from 'physical' (relating to the body) + 'exertion' (effort). This adjective+noun combination follows a straightforward, cross-linguistic pattern, so an average B1 learner who knows both constituents will readily understand the MWE.
Etymology
The compound physical exertion gives a simple picture: physical means the body and exertion means pushing or using energy, like muscles working hard. So it refers to 'the use of physical effort or energy', for example climbing a mountain or lifting heavy things.