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Recent Examples of bodybuilding
Examples include pre-workout supplements and bodybuilding supplements.
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Heidi Moawad, Verywell Health, 28 Apr. 2026
The child safety activist, 38, posted a photo on April 21 of herself participating in a bodybuilding competition.
—Cara Lynn Shultz, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026
Overseeing it all is a former bodybuilding coach who rose through the ranks from soldier to senior officer, dressed in a Khartiia hoodie with an energy drink by his keyboard.
—ABC News, 15 Apr. 2026
But that’s no more true than thinking that logging a count of reps is the goal of bodybuilding.
—ArsTechnica, 13 Apr. 2026
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Heidi Moawad, Verywell Health, 28 Apr. 2026
The child safety activist, 38, posted a photo on April 21 of herself participating in a bodybuilding competition.
—Cara Lynn Shultz, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026
Overseeing it all is a former bodybuilding coach who rose through the ranks from soldier to senior officer, dressed in a Khartiia hoodie with an energy drink by his keyboard.
—ABC News, 15 Apr. 2026
But that’s no more true than thinking that logging a count of reps is the goal of bodybuilding.
—ArsTechnica, 13 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bodybuilding
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Houston Chronicle via Getty Imag Though USA Gymnastics is headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, American women’s gymnastics runs through Texas.—
Caroline Price,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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Probably even a little more frequently when there are big events — think the track and field national championships or gymnastics worlds — and during the last few months before the Games.—
Nancy Armour,
USA Today,
18 May 2026
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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
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But the former collegiate swimmer and aerobics instructor was none of those.—
Roni Robbins,
AJC.com,
27 May 2026
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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
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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
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Ouchi recommends constant physical strengthening, specifically weight lifting.—
Adaira Landry,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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Mounting research shows weight lifting may help some trauma survivors reconnect with their bodies in healthy ways.—
Windsor Johnston,
NPR,
25 May 2026
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Volcanic activity has occurred in the area for millions of years, most recently around 2,100 years ago.—
Staff,
USA Today,
8 June 2026
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Tom’s insistence on finding semi-plausible, scientific explanations for the island’s paranormal activity — especially the infamous Sea Hag in episode three — ultimately comes from a well-meaning, albeit misguided, place.—
Max Gao,
HollywoodReporter,
7 June 2026
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The high temperatures and humidity put more stress on heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems.—
Kat Tretina,
Charlotte Observer,
3 June 2026
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The average school of the nine schools on the chopping block is about 90 years old, and Walters said consolidation should eventually free up money for basics like air conditioning, accessibility and infrastructure upgrades, making remaining schools more modern and welcoming.—
Gabby Sartori,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
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Wellness classes are complimentary and include yoga, pilates, sound bath healing, meditation, and HIIT workouts.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Depending on your goals, yes, snack workouts can be very effective.—
Jeanne Ballion,
Vogue,
1 June 2026
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“Bodybuilding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bodybuilding. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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