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Recent Examples of body mechanics
Adjust settings to accommodate your body mechanics and ensure a comfortable range of motion.
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Sixteen Ramos, USA Today, 12 Aug. 2025
His background is in sports science, so body mechanics are important to him.
—Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 9 Aug. 2025
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Sixteen Ramos, USA Today, 12 Aug. 2025
His background is in sports science, so body mechanics are important to him.
—Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 9 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for body mechanics
Recent Examples of Synonyms for body mechanics
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Activities like swimming, cycling, and weight lifting help condition joints and ligaments while reducing repetitive strain.—
Sarah Jividen,
Verywell Health,
21 Nov. 2025
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Activities like low-impact cardio (jogging or walking), strength training (weight lifting or weight-bearing exercises) and practicing Tai Chi or yoga will help with flexibility and balance.—
Helen Carefoot,
Flow Space,
28 Oct. 2025
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Lower‑demand preliminaries will likely be the most affordable, while high‑profile events—gymnastics finals, swimming finals, track and field, and the opening ceremony—will sit at the top end of the pricing spectrum.—
Paris Wilson,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Jan. 2026
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In the meantime, gymnastics fans can continue to hold their breath until April and the closure of the 2026 college gymnastics season…or longer.—
Caroline Price,
Forbes.com,
16 Jan. 2026
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Several vehicles that stopped behind her appear to belong to federal agents, based on activity observed in other videos.—
Danya Gainor,
CNN Money,
12 Jan. 2026
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The sneakers have a stretchy mesh upper material that provides airflow during activity and minimizes friction, according to the brand.—
Clara McMahon,
PEOPLE,
12 Jan. 2026
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Jeri Kavanaugh has taught water aerobics for about 20 years.—
Bridget Fogarty,
jsonline.com,
19 Dec. 2025
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But as Rivers went on to prove, high performance is not all about muscle and aerobics.—
Sally Jenkins,
The Atlantic,
18 Dec. 2025
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The substance is found in some products sold at bodybuilding stores and has been used to promote cattle growth.—
Ryan Canfield,
FOXNews.com,
9 Jan. 2026
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Trcka, a Minnesota native, began competing in the 1980s when the bodybuilding craze swept the nation.—
Doha Madani,
NBC news,
6 Jan. 2026
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The 26-year-old Slovak was recalled Tuesday from the AHL after a two-game conditioning stint.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
22 Jan. 2026
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Airborne tear gas can drift, infiltrating residents’ apartments through vents, air conditioning units and windowsills.—
Graham Hurley,
CNN Money,
20 Jan. 2026
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“Body mechanics.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/body%20mechanics. Accessed 23 Jan. 2026.
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