physical fitness

noun

: good health and strength achieved through exercise
The program promotes healthy eating and physical fitness.

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If girls just wanted to have fun, Lauper and Madonna taught me that physical fitness badges weren’t the only way to do it. Lisa Whittington-Hill, Longreads, 27 Aug. 2026 As a survivor of gun violence, Hardy will have plenty looking after his physical fitness, particularly as a premier player at an SEC football program. Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 19 Aug. 2026 Many people obtain great pleasure from pickleball, tennis, golf and other pursuits that combine physical fitness with socialization. Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2026 But Adidas would instead pivot Reebok from a sports and culture brand to a basic physical fitness brand—mainly to avoid competing with Adidas. Megan Poinski, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for physical fitness

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“Physical fitness.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/physical%20fitness. Accessed 4 Sep. 2026.

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