Exercise

/ˈɛk.sər.saɪz/

Meaning & Definition

noun

Activity requiring physical effort, carried out to sustain or improve health and fitness.

She does yoga and other forms of exercise every morning.

A task or activity that is performed to practice or test a skill.

The teacher assigned an exercise to help students prepare for the exam.

verb

To engage in physical activity to improve health or fitness.

He exercises regularly to maintain his weight.

To carry out a particular activity or task, especially as a way of practice.

She exercised her right to vote in the election.

Middle English exercisen, from Latin exercitīo, exercitium, from exercere 'to keep busy'

exercise routine

a set series of physical activities performed regularly.

physical exercise

activities aimed at improving physical fitness.

mental exercise

activities designed to improve mental abilities.

fitness

the condition of being physically fit and healthy.

training

the action of teaching a person a particular skill or type of behavior.

activity

a condition in which things are happening or being done.

getting your sweat on

I need to get my sweat on at the gym.

hitting the gym

I’ll be hitting the gym after work.