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slimnastics

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Definition of slimnastics

as in weight lifting

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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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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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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
His own sons play football, basketball, and lacrosse, while his daughter does gymnastics and basketball.

— Anna Halkidis, Parents, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of gymnastics

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Finding community Amid the rise of pickleball tournaments and run clubs, fitness activities are increasingly becoming a venue for social connection.

— Sneha Dhandapani, CNN Money, 25 Aug. 2026
You also might be attracted to competitive sports, social activities, the arts and playful times with kids.

— Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of activity

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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

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