fitness

Exercise program goal

Fitness describes a state of physical health and conditioning, particularly the body's capacity for exercise and exertion: She improved her fitness by running every morning.

The word extends to general suitability or appropriateness for a purpose: They questioned his fitness for office.

In biology, fitness refers specifically to an organism's ability to survive and reproduce in its environment—a central concept in evolutionary theory.

A fitness center or fitness class focuses on exercise and physical training.

training

regimen

Prescribed course of treatment

  • routineRegular sequence of actions
  • workoutStructured physical exercise
  • drillsRepetitive training routines

coach · program · periodization · progression · technique · form · sets · reps · interval · circuit

exercise

cardio

Pulse-elevating exercise regimen

cycling · swimming · pilates · yoga · crossfit · kickboxing · burpees · squats · lunges · pushups

endurance

marathon

Long-distance footrace

stamina · cardio · running · cycling · swimming · rowing · hiking · persistence · pacing · distance

wellness

nutrition

Bodily use of food

  • dietCustomary food consumption
  • hydrationBodily fluid replenishment
  • sleepRecurring unconscious repose

recovery · stretching · mindfulness · balance · self-care · stress-relief · holistic · lifestyle · rest · supplements

vitality

energy

Power to do work

  • vigorActive physical strength
  • staminaCapacity for sustained effort
  • vitalityCapacity for spirited existence

health · robust · active · dynamic · energized · invigorated · lively · vibrant · thriving · resilient

physique

toned

Muscularly firm and defined

lean · shredded · defined · sculpted · conditioned · slim · trim · buff · cut · physique

strength

weightlifting

Sport of hoisting barbells

dumbbells · barbells · kettlebells · bench-press · deadlift · resistance · reps · sets · bulk · gains

Categories
Opposites
physical health and conditioning

fitnessunfitness

Lack of suitability

illness · sickness · weakness · poor health · unhealthiness

suitability or appropriateness

fitnessunfitness

Lack of suitability

unsuitability · inappropriateness · inaptness · unseemliness · impropriety

evolutionary/biological fitness

fitnessunfitness

Lack of suitability

maladaptation · unviability · unsoundness · weakness

Phrases
Family

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