Definitions

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

A recent study of the programme by the Open University found it had "clear benefits for young people in terms of their physical fitness and wider social and emotional wellbeing".

From BBC • May 14, 2025

“The Italian stallion,” he chorded, a dual reference to the heritage of our new neighbor, Marcellus DiAngelo, and his obsession with physical fitness.

From "Red Kayak" by Priscilla Cummings