physical fitness
- noun
- /ˈfɪzɪkəl ˈfɪtnəs/
- Regular exercise and a balanced diet are essential for maintaining physical fitness as one ages.
- health-related physical fitness
- physical fitness levels
- Physical fitness testing
How important is physical fitness to financial health?
- How important is physical fitness to financial health?
- But beyond even physical fitness, it's that science which can help us enhance our mental Wellness.
- Commitment and no injuries is probably the most important parts, and then also physical fitness and being able to work as a team.
- Your performance on the physical fitness test is an excellent measure of your character and tells us your desire to be a part of the FBI.
- Well, you may remember that instead of a medical report, Barnstein released a one page letter boasting of Trump's physical fitness.
- We can talk about employment, creativity, physical fitness.
- And you know, when I used to train fighters or physical fitness, I would say we are not surface driven.
- A profound question couched in a humble brag of our physical fitness.
- Some of your favorite topics are sleep, science, weight loss, physical fitness, navigating breakups, habit building, and understanding toxic relationships.
- That's, that's required, no different than physical fitness, man.
Examples
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Physical fitness is very important to Shannon.
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A good night's sleep is important to maintain good physical fitness.
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How is your physical fitness?
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You know you cannot study for a long time without physical fitness.
Academic text (2015) -
An aim of PE is to promote health and physical fitness by teaching and encouraging physical activities.
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The establishment and maintenance of physical fitness is a legitimate objective of physical education.
Academic text (1990) -
A large part of this attention has been to define physical fitness in health-related terms.
Academic text (1990) -
Accordingly, the establishment and maintenance of physical fitness is a widely stated objective in physical education programs.
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Your performance on the physical fitness test is an excellent measure of your character and tells us your desire to be a part of the FBI.
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Monday through Friday, Spangler's day begins around 6:00 a.m. when he reports for physical fitness training.
Academic text (2015)
Synonyms
The condition of a person's body and mind, especially being free from illness or injury
The size and condition of a person's body
Being physically healthy and strong from exercise and eating well
Being well in body and mind and free from illness
Good physical and mental health that people try to keep
How healthy and fit a person's body is
Being well in body and mind
Antonyms
How Fit
Surface Forms
Morphology
The meaning of 'physical fitness' is directly and compositionally derived from 'physical' (relating to the body) plus 'fitness' (condition of health/strength), so a learner who knows both words can infer the phrase. This collocation follows a common adjective+noun pattern and has clear cross-linguistic equivalents, making it immediately comprehensible to a B1 learner.
Etymology
Physical fitness is a phrase that gives a simple picture: physical means the body and fitness means being 'fit' — able and ready to move and work. So physical fitness describes a body that is strong and healthy from exercise and good food, which is why it means 'good health and strength'.