physical fitness
noun
: good health and strength achieved through exercise
The program promotes healthy eating and physical fitness.
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Police and fire departments have sometimes defeated disparate impact challenges over physical fitness test requirements on grounds that good fitness is essential to those jobs.
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Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 5 May 2025
Some of these practices include educational requirements, criminal history policies and even physical fitness.
—Cheyanne M. Daniels, The Hill, 24 Apr. 2025
At its previous location, the city’s police department lacked sufficient workspace for its officers and facilities to address comprehensive wellness needs like physical fitness and mental health support, according to the city.
—Mars King, Twin Cities, 29 May 2025
The event fosters camaraderie, physical fitness and community spirit among first responders.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Apr. 2025
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Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 5 May 2025
Some of these practices include educational requirements, criminal history policies and even physical fitness.
—Cheyanne M. Daniels, The Hill, 24 Apr. 2025
At its previous location, the city’s police department lacked sufficient workspace for its officers and facilities to address comprehensive wellness needs like physical fitness and mental health support, according to the city.
—Mars King, Twin Cities, 29 May 2025
The event fosters camaraderie, physical fitness and community spirit among first responders.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Apr. 2025
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“Physical fitness.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/physical%20fitness. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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