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conditioning

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of conditioning

energetic movement of the body for the sake of physical fitness

  • the actor went through months of conditioning in order to play the role of the buffed hero in the action film
Synonyms of conditioning

activity, exercise, exertion
Words Related to conditioning

training, warm-up, workout

toning, trimming

aerobics, athletics, bodybuilding, body mechanics, calisthenics, gymnastics, isometrics, plyometrics, slimnastics, weight lifting

physical therapy

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