aerobics

[uh-roh-biks] / əˈroʊ bɪks /

NOUN, ADJECTIVE

exercise regime designed to increase heart and lung activity while toning muscles

Synonyms

WEAK

aquarobics dance workout drill exercise high impact low impact slimnastics step warm-up workout

Example Sentences

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Byrne’s star turn as an ambitious, tortured, caustically funny aerobics instructor on the 2021-23 Apple TV series “Physical” might be considered a precursor to her Oscar-nominated role.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 18, 2026

By day he joined guests, mainly Western tourists, in pool sessions of aerobics and water polo, while at night he helped stage dance shows and quiz contests.

From BBC • Dec. 23, 2025

Delgado has also studied kinesthesiology, physiology and anatomy and has certifications in teaching Pilates, aerobics and exercise for seniors.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 16, 2025

I like to get up and either do water aerobics for my exercise in our pool or I’ll do a one-hour, four-mile walk through my Toluca Lake neighborhood, which is really nice.

From Los Angeles Times • May 2, 2025

She says, “After this next one, I’m going to do aerobics and get my girlish figure back.”

From "The Queen of Water" by Laura Resau