exertions
Strenuous physical efforts
Exertions are vigorous efforts, physical or mental.
The word emphasizes the strain involved—you wouldn't call a leisurely stroll an exertion.
After the day's exertions, she collapsed into bed.
His exertions on behalf of the charity went unrecognized.
Often appears with modifiers: physical exertions, strenuous exertions.
Excessive stretching force
- toilStrenuous, prolonged effort
- laborStrenuous effort; also childbirth
- struggleLabored effort against resistance
- endeavorPurposeful sustained attempt
perseverance · tenacity · stamina · vigor · diligence · fortitude · industriousness · resolve
Effort toward a goal
- toilStrenuous, prolonged effort
- drudgeryHard, boring work
- manualWritten instructions for use
- occupationOne's regular paid work
handiwork · craftsmanship · blue-collar · job · task · duty · chores · heavy-lifting
strain
Excessive stretching force
- toilStrenuous, prolonged effort
- laborStrenuous effort; also childbirth
- struggleLabored effort against resistance
endeavor · perseverance · tenacity · stamina · vigor · diligence · fortitude · industriousness · resolve · determination
work
Effort toward a goal
occupation · handiwork · craftsmanship · blue-collar · job · task · duty · chores · heavy-lifting · backbreaking
fatigue
Weariness from prolonged exertion
- exhaustionState of utter depletion
- wearinessState of being drained
- burnoutChronic occupational depletion
stress · overwork · depletion · drain · toll · wear · breakdown · collapse · spent · taxing
exercise
Activity for fitness
- workoutStructured physical exercise
- trainingDeveloping abilities through practice
- cardioPulse-elevating exercise regimen
athletics · calisthenics · aerobics · lifting · running · swimming · cycling · climbing · rowing · sprinting
- goalsgoals, goal, aims, objective, objectives
exertionsrest
Cessation of activity
relaxation · repose · inactivity · idleness · inaction
exertionsleisure
Free time for relaxation
relaxation · recreation · fun · entertainments · play
exertionspassiveness
Lack of initiative or resistance
stasis · immobility · motionlessness · vegetation · stagnation
- physical exertionBodily labor or strain