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aerobics

noun

Definition of aerobicsnext
as in gymnastics

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Recent Examples of aerobics My husband took a golf lesson while my daughters and I headed to River Ranch for some water aerobics and a Pilates class. — Sari Hitchins, Parents, 5 Sep. 2026 Walking laps in the shallow end, treading water or joining a water aerobics class can all provide an effective workout. — Patricia Neligan, AJC.com, 27 July 2026 Patty, an aerobics instructor, went to the bar with a coworker for a girls’ night out, according to the Gifford family. — Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 16 July 2026 Others have worn them directly into water for pool aerobics, creek wading, and more. — Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 24 June 2026 Gilad Janklowicz, a fitness instructor whose signature syndicated TV program Bodies In Motion brought daily exercise routines to viewers newly dazzled by the exercise and aerobics movement of the 1980s and ’90s, died Tuesday, June 9. — Greg Evans, Deadline, 10 June 2026 The aerobics students of Pécs Sports School will not be participating in the weekend competition days of the Hungarian Cup following the incident. — Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 31 May 2026 As for the pools themselves, there is the eight-lane, 25-yard lap pool for lap swim, while the second, six-lane infinity pool is reserved for lighter workouts, such as classes in water walking and aqua aerobics. — Martha Ross, Mercury News, 28 May 2026 Rai’s mom, Dalvir, worked at a hospital as a mental health nurse and picked up extra cash as an aerobics instructor, all to help fund their son’s newfound and rather expensive hobby. — Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 18 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for aerobics
  1. gymnastics
  2. activity
  3. bodybuilding
  4. weight lifting
  5. body mechanics
  6. conditioning
  7. workout
Noun
  • Jones, a senior marketing manager who also travels to different countries as a national gymnastics judge during gymnastics season, recently addressed the subject on TikTok.
    — Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Its arena can hold up to 3,600 fans and will host Pitt volleyball, gymnastics and wrestling, bringing those teams’ practices and competitions into a modern venue built for larger crowds, game-day presentation and recruiting.
    — Gabby Sartori, USA Today, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of gymnastics
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  • The study showed that adding synthetic, non-canonical amino acids called azatryptophans to plastic-degrading enzymes (PETases) can break the trade-off between catalytic activity and thermal stability.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 21 Sep. 2026
  • At this time last year, touring activity was up 26% from the start of 2025.
    — Samantha Delouya, CNN Money, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of activity
Noun
  • His collection also included hundreds of photographs by bodybuilding photographer Artie Zeller, who documented Schwarzenegger from the beginning of his American career.
    — Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 9 Sep. 2026
  • The former is a fitness, wellness and personal training company and the latter is a production company for a bodybuilding contest called the National Physique Committee Phoenix Natural Noble Warrior competition.
    — Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of bodybuilding
Noun
  • Another humanoid robot in the weight lifting event crashed into the judges’ table.
    — Mary Randolph, Scientific American, 25 Aug. 2026
  • The immediate effects are most pronounced in sports like weight lifting, cycling, and sprinting, where there is a more direct relationship between raw physical ability and results.
    — Zach Helfand, New Yorker, 13 July 2026
Definition of weight lifting
Noun
  • Instead, use safe body mechanics, which can mean squatting to pick up a weight rather than bending over.
    — Hadia Zainab, CNN Money, 2 Apr. 2026
  • Sasaki said through an interpreter after he was lifted from the game that something felt off about his upper-body mechanics.
    — Jack Vita, Los Angeles Times, 3 Mar. 2026
Definition of body mechanics
Noun
  • Porch doors have sensors on them which halt the air conditioning inside any time the room isn’t sealed, and a beautiful collection of glassware and picnic items left in your room guarantee nary a single-use plastic.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Sep. 2026
  • What Planks Can Do For You Planks are a highly effective way to strengthen your core, Evan Williams, CSCS, strength and conditioning coach for the Milwaukee Bucks, told HEALTH.
    — Christa Sgobba, HEALTH, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of conditioning
Noun
  • As fate would have it, pitcher JR Ritchie, shown throwing during spring training workouts in February, will take the mound on a day the Braves can clinch a postseason berth.
    — Chad Bishop, AJC.com, 16 Sep. 2026
  • Ahead of the workout, Chiefs head coach Andy Reid said cornerback Mansoor Delane would practice in some capacity.
    — Pete Sweeney, Kansas City Star, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of workout

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