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

It will include questions about their physical fitness.

From BBC • Aug. 27, 2025

California just seems to breed stronger, healthier people, which even makes the non-athletes better, something Wallechinsky learned after taking a physical fitness test in junior high.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 10, 2024

Among the benefits of marching is, of course, battle preparedness, as well as physical fitness, but it also helps a puffin think, and Major Puff had something important to think about at that moment.

From "The Very, Very Far North" by Dan Bar-el