aerobics

plural noun

aer·​o·​bics ˌer-ˈō-biks 

1

singular or plural in construction : a system of physical conditioning involving exercises (such as running, walking, swimming, or calisthenics) strenuously performed so as to cause marked temporary increase in respiration and heart rate

2

: aerobic exercises

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This is a system of physical conditioning intended to improve the body’s ability to take in and use oxygen. Aerobic exercises, such as running, jogging, swimming, and dancing, stimulate heart and lung activity. To produce a benefit, aerobic training must raise the heart rate (pulse) to the exerciser’s training level for at least 20 minutes and include at least three sessions a week.

Examples of aerobics in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Watching Beethoven rock out on multiple electronic keyboards while Joan of Arc takes over an aerobics class is priceless. —Jennifer Ouellette and Sean M. Carroll, Ars Technica, 24 Nov. 2023

The look picked back up—again in an exercise capacity—in the 1980s with the aerobics craze. —Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 8 Nov. 2023

This is Leslie, a 64-year-old dancer and former aerobics champion in a tiny lace corseted minidress. —Mireille Silcoff, New York Times, 25 Oct. 2023

Exercises offered at the fitness stations range from aerobics to yoga, resistance bands and more, where participants can work with fitness trainers. —Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 7 July 2023

But Americans’ fascination with the game also marks the rare convergence of sport and lifestyle, much like yoga, aerobics and jogging did in years past. —Jaclyn Peiser, Washington Post, 4 Sep. 2023

All About the Country Musician In their respective houses, Richards attempts to seduce Wade by showing off her physique in an ‘80s-style aerobics outfit and silver stilettos. —Esther Kang, Peoplemag, 10 Aug. 2023

However, by the mid-’80s, the company was losing significant market share in America to Nike and its high-flying flagship basketball phenomenon Michael Jordan, as well as to Reebok, a major player in the aerobics explosion. —August Brown, Los Angeles Times, 7 Aug. 2023

Among other things, Barbie is a nurse, doctor, aerobics instructor, pilot — and, as the state police pointed out, a police officer. —Aurora Sousanis, Detroit Free Press, 22 July 2023

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Word History

Etymology

aerob(ic) + -ics

First Known Use

1967, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing aerobics

• step aerobics

• step aerobics

Kids Definition

aerobics

noun singular or plural

aer·​o·​bics ˌa(-ə)r-ˈō-biks 

ˌe(-ə)r-

: a system of exercises intended to improve the body's ability to take in and use oxygen

Medical Definition

aerobics

noun plural

aer·​o·​bics -biks 

1

singular or plural in construction : a system of physical conditioning involving exercises (as running, walking, swimming, or calisthenics) strenuously performed so as to cause marked temporary increase in respiration and heart rate

2

: aerobic exercises