Physical activity which is usually regular and done with the intention of improving or maintaining PHYSICAL FITNESS or HEALTH. Contrast with PHYSICAL EXERTION which is concerned largely with the physiologic and metabolic response to energy expenditure.
A single bout of exercise.
Synonyms: Aerobic Exercise, Exercise, Aerobic, Exercise, Acute, Aerobic Exercises, Exercises, Acute, Physical Activity, Trainings, Exercise, Exercise, Exercise Training, Exercise Trainings, Isometric Exercise, Exercises, Aerobic, Training, Exercise, Exercise, Isometric, Physical Activities, Activities, Physical, Physical Exercises, Activity, Physical, Exercise, Physical, Acute Exercise, Isometric Exercises, Exercises, Acute Exercises, Physical Exercise, Exercises, Physical, Exercises, Isometric
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89; was see under EXERTION & SPORTS 1963-74; EXERCISE, ISOMETRIC was see under EXERTION 1977-83, was see ISOMETRIC CONTRACTION 1984-88; EXERCISE, PHYSICAL was see EXERTION 1976-88 ,search EXERTION & SPORTS 1966-74; use EXERTION to search EXERCISE, PHYSICAL 1976-88; use ISOMETRIC CONTRACTION to search EXERCISE, ISOMETRIC 1984-88 ,restrict to humans: for animals use PHYSICAL CONDITIONING, ANIMAL; EXERCISE THERAPY & EXERCISE TEST are also available; includes body building unless article specifies WEIGHT LIFTING; do not confuse with PHYSICAL EXERTION
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