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bodybuilding

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Definition of bodybuilding

as in gymnastics

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Recent Examples of bodybuilding Why Rucking Appeals To Women For years, strength training was often marketed to men through bodybuilding, powerlifting or military imagery. — Jeff Fromm, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026 In May 2019, at the Arnold Classic Africa bodybuilding event in Johannesburg, South Africa, The Terminator himself, Arnold Schwarzenegger, was the victim of a surprise flying kick. — Brianna Zigler, Entertainment Weekly, 17 July 2026 Per local outlet g1, Santos was well known in the local bodybuilding community and was preparing for a championship competition on July 15 at the time of his death. — Luke Chinman, PEOPLE, 15 July 2026 Examples include pre-workout supplements and bodybuilding supplements. — Heidi Moawad, Verywell Health, 2 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for bodybuilding

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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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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

Definition of aerobics

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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

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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

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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

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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

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In light of the Brooks injury news, the Panthers hosted veteran running back Austin Ekeler for a workout Wednesday.

— Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 23 Sep. 2026
The decision comes a few months after Pearce, who helped lead Emory to last season’s national title game, attended a predraft workout (no contract or payment involved) with the Washington Wizards.

— Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 23 Sep. 2026

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