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  1. aerobic
    enhancing respiratory and circulatory efficiency
    Three times weekly she took an aerobics class, checking her watch throughout to be sure her heart rate had exceeded one hundred and twenty beats per minute. Little Fires Everywhere
  2. agility
    the gracefulness of a quick and nimble person or animal
    On the days I wasn’t at the foundation, I’d be at the gym, doing exercises to improve my speed and agility. Proud
  3. anaerobic
    not using or dependent on oxygen
    She later explained that playing the clarinet is a kind of anaerobic exercise that builds up arm strength from holding the same position for long periods.
    – Los Angeles Times
  4. calorie
    unit of heat raising 1 gram of water by 1 degree centigrade
    If I ordered additional food on my own, it would increase the amount of exercise I had to do each day, to offset my additional calorie intake. Ready Player One: A Novel
  5. carbohydrate
    an essential component of living cells and source of energy
    There are innumerable plant-animal combinations, mostly in the sea, where the green plant cells provide carbohydrate and oxygen for the animal and receive a share of energy in return. The Lives of a Cell
  6. cardiovascular
    of or pertaining to or involving the heart and blood vessels
    Researchers knew from simulated zero-gravity studies using animals that space travel could cause cardiovascular changes, degradation of bone and muscle, and a loss of red blood cells. The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks
  7. coordination
    the skillful and effective interaction of movements
    Charles was a natural athlete, with instinctive timing and coordination and the competitor’s will to win over others, which makes for success in the world. East of Eden
  8. discipline
    training to improve strength or self-control
    “Free throws discipline the mind and the eye and the hand. There’s nothing like them.” Okay for Now
  9. endurance
    the power to withstand hardship or stress
    “I may walk funny, Dane, but Ethan says I have the endurance of a horse. I can stand here all day long. Can you?” The Adoration of Jenna Fox
  10. exercise
    the activity of exerting muscles to keep fit
    I know that vigorous exercise changes brain chemistry. Counting by 7s
  11. fitness
    good physical condition; being in shape or in condition
    My fitness was such that I had no prob­lem pulling myself up by my arms and climbing the tree. Life of Pi
  12. flexibility
    the property of being easily bent or shaped
    To improve my concentration and flexibility I began practising yoga. Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography
  13. health
    the general condition of body and mind
    He would not discuss his own business and journeys, and seemed chiefly interested in small news about Frodo’s health and doings. The Fellowship of the Ring
  14. hydrate
    supply liquid to in order to maintain a healthy balance
    He drank more water, hoping he was hydrated enough. Anger Is a Gift
  15. metabolism
    the organic processes that are necessary for life
    Nearly every cellular function—metabolism, respiration, cell division, self-defense, waste disposal, secretion, signaling, growth, even cellular death—requires proteins. The Gene
  16. motivation
    psychological feature arousing action toward a desired goal
    What set Michael Jordan apart from his peers was his attitude and motivation. Blink
  17. muscle
    animal tissue consisting predominantly of contractile cells
    The muscles in her small legs knotted and quivered. Where the Red Fern Grows
  18. nutrition
    a source of food or nourishment
    Courses in nutrition and health had been added to her curriculum, and more time was spent on exercise in the outdoor air. Son
  19. protein
    an organic compound essential to living cells
    Thus in the immediate postwar years he was especially keen about the possibility of solving the structures of proteins, the most complicated of all molecules. Double Helix
  20. regimen
    a systematic plan for therapy
    “Dr. Hamid says I’m steadily climbing to the top of the transplant list now, so I’ll be here for a month, taking antibiotics, sticking to my regimen....” Five Feet Apart
  21. repetition
    the act of doing or performing again
    He instructs me through the usual exercises: repetitions to strengthen my quads, hips, and hamstrings; balance exercises to help with proper alignment; stretches to increase my range of motion. The Sea in Winter
  22. strength
    the property of being physically or mentally powerful
    I lay for a moment with the thought that maybe if I just rested for a while, I would find the strength to go on. October Sky
  23. stretch
    extend one's limbs or muscles, or the entire body
    Nancy could feel the muscles in her right leg and the whole left side of her body stretching and getting loose. The Cinderella Ballet Mystery: Nancy Drew and the Clue Crew, #4
  24. sweat
    salty fluid secreted by glands in the skin
    Choking, his face streaked with dirt and sweat, he clambered out of the ditch and ran blindly forward. Stormbreaker
  25. train
    exercise in order to prepare for an event or competition
    When he trained, people lined the track fence, calling out, “Come on, Iron Man!” Unbroken
  26. vitamin
    an organic substance essential to normal metabolism
    You have to get your vitamins and minerals, said Aunt Lydia coyly. The Handmaid's Tale
  27. warm up
    prepare one's body for strenuous physical activity
    We ran past other junior high schools and got jeered at by baseball players who warmed up with a couple of sprints and then shagged balls the rest of the afternoon. The Wednesday Wars
  28. wellness
    a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease
    On the flip side, many nutritionists and food experts have supported the FDA's new initiatives, saying they would improve consumer health and wellness.
    – Salon
  29. calisthenics
    light exercises designed to promote general fitness
    And after calisthenics, there was always a run of a mile or two, consisting of laps around the Academy. Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing
  30. exertion
    use of physical or mental energy; hard work
    “His symptoms are such that physical exertion is out of the question. Nathan here is your brother’s representative.” Healer of the Water Monster
Created on 三月 5, 2024 (updated 三月 14, 2024)

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