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

“It is important for parents to have information about their child’s BMI and other weight-status and physical fitness measures, just as they need information about other health or academic matters,” the NAS group wrote.

From Salon • Aug. 1, 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