physical effort
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In cold weather, the HSE says the minimum temperature for an indoor workplace should normally be at least 16C - or 13C if the work involves "rigorous physical effort".
From BBC ● Jun. 22, 2026
Ms. Saxbe is sarcastic about the “visible” work men do, dismissing the physical effort and planning required by, say, roof and plumbing repairs, while championing the more challenging “invisible labor” that women perform.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 19, 2026
One of the obstacles to overcome is the idea that exoskeletons reduce physical effort and diminish the health benefits of exercise.
From Barron's ● Jan. 8, 2026
Despite the delays and the physical effort involved, researchers found no significant differences in blood glucose levels between the hatchlings that crossed sargassum and those that did not.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 24, 2025
“A lot of physical effort, calisthenics, and endurance exercises. A lot of mental intimidation, a lot of inspections.”
From "Boots on the Ground: America's War in Vietnam" by Elizabeth Partridge
