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

Hegseth’s deep message to the troops keeping America safe: “It all starts with physical fitness and appearance. If the secretary of war can do regular, hard PT, so can every member of our joint force.”

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 1, 2025

This does not mean that people cannot ask pertinent questions about a candidate's mental and physical fitness.

From Salon • Jul. 19, 2024

But physical fitness was stressed for each group: Girls and boys hiked, camped out, and participated in competitive field exercises.

From "Hitler Youth: Growing Up in Hitler's Shadow" by Susan Campbell Bartoletti