exertion
noun
ex·er·tion
ig-ˈzər-shən 
: the act or an instance of exerting
especially
: a laborious or perceptible effort
Examples of exertion in a Sentence
He was panting from the exertion of climbing the stairs.
an easy sport that requires little physical exertion
Recent Examples on the Web
Despite what the title might seem to indicate, there's no physical exertion required on The Chase — but mental exertion is another story.
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Tanner Stransky, EW.com, 8 Apr. 2024
For elderly individuals that are sedentary, the sudden exertion places stress on the heart that can potentially result in a heart attack.
—Omer Awan, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2024
Shoveling snow involves isometric or static exertion, which means that when someone is bending over and trying to lift heavy loads of snow, that causes a big increase in their heart rate and blood pressure.
—Sarah Al-Arshani, USA TODAY, 12 Jan. 2024
The physical exertion for shoveling snow has shown to drive up a person's heart rate and blood pressure and can trigger heart attacks, according to the AARP.
—Journal Sentinel, 8 Jan. 2024
Unnecessary physical exertion was another, such as pack drills, where they were given under a minute to unpack and repack their bags.
—Sara M Moniuszko, USA TODAY, 20 Feb. 2024
However, the activity of snow shoveling in cold temperatures can result in sudden and strenuous exertion by lifting heavy amounts of snow.
—Omer Awan, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2024
As Bernstein, Cooper captures the passion and physical exertion of the man’s conducting style, sweeping the audience up into a transcendent spiritual experience.
—EW.com, 20 Nov. 2023
Now some are seeking comfort even in their physical exertion.
—Melissa Rayworth, Fortune Well, 1 Feb. 2024
Tanner Stransky, EW.com, 8 Apr. 2024
For elderly individuals that are sedentary, the sudden exertion places stress on the heart that can potentially result in a heart attack.
—Omer Awan, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2024
Shoveling snow involves isometric or static exertion, which means that when someone is bending over and trying to lift heavy loads of snow, that causes a big increase in their heart rate and blood pressure.
—Sarah Al-Arshani, USA TODAY, 12 Jan. 2024
The physical exertion for shoveling snow has shown to drive up a person's heart rate and blood pressure and can trigger heart attacks, according to the AARP.
—Journal Sentinel, 8 Jan. 2024
Unnecessary physical exertion was another, such as pack drills, where they were given under a minute to unpack and repack their bags.
—Sara M Moniuszko, USA TODAY, 20 Feb. 2024
However, the activity of snow shoveling in cold temperatures can result in sudden and strenuous exertion by lifting heavy amounts of snow.
—Omer Awan, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2024
As Bernstein, Cooper captures the passion and physical exertion of the man’s conducting style, sweeping the audience up into a transcendent spiritual experience.
—EW.com, 20 Nov. 2023
Now some are seeking comfort even in their physical exertion.
—Melissa Rayworth, Fortune Well, 1 Feb. 2024
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“Exertion.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/exertion. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.
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exertion
noun
ex·er·tion
ig-ˈzər-shən
: the act or an instance of exerting
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