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The participants completed at least two daily exercise snacks (defined as moderate-vigorous to near-maximal physical activity for five minutes or less), three times a week or more, over a period of 4 to 12 weeks.
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Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 10 Oct. 2025
Deliveries are up 8% versus the analogous stretch in 2024, and while some of those gains may be attributed to the adjustments made to the ratings currency, the league has capitalized on a schedule that ensured maximal exposure for the Dallas Cowboys, Kansas City Chiefs and … Detroit Lions.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 3 Oct. 2025
At this moment, maximal pressure is needed on Hamas, and few actors have more leverage over it than Qatar.
—Dan Perry, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
The program also increased maximal oxygen consumption (VO2 max), which is the highest amount of oxygen a person can use while exercising.
—Kristin Canning, Health, 22 Sep. 2025
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Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 10 Oct. 2025
Deliveries are up 8% versus the analogous stretch in 2024, and while some of those gains may be attributed to the adjustments made to the ratings currency, the league has capitalized on a schedule that ensured maximal exposure for the Dallas Cowboys, Kansas City Chiefs and … Detroit Lions.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 3 Oct. 2025
At this moment, maximal pressure is needed on Hamas, and few actors have more leverage over it than Qatar.
—Dan Perry, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
The program also increased maximal oxygen consumption (VO2 max), which is the highest amount of oxygen a person can use while exercising.
—Kristin Canning, Health, 22 Sep. 2025
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“Maximal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/maximal. Accessed 18 Oct. 2025.
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maximal
adjective
max·i·mal
ˈmak-s(ə-)məl 
Medical Definition
maximal
adjective
max·i·mal
ˈmak-s(ə-)məl
1
: most complete or effective
maximal dental protection
maximal vasodilation
2
: being an upper limit
the maximal levels achieved with subcutaneous injections—W. S. Hoffman
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