physical challenges

Tests of strength

Physical challenges are difficulties or obstacles related to the body—its capabilities, limitations, or demands placed upon it.

The phrase often serves as a gentler alternative to "disabilities" or "handicaps": The camp accommodates children with physical challenges.

It also describes demanding bodily tasks: The obstacle course presented serious physical challenges.

Context determines whether the phrase refers to conditions someone lives with or difficulties someone undertakes.

Related

limited mobility · broken bones · grip strength · amputation · obstacle courses · chronic pain · spinal cord injury · rock climbing · stair climbing · endurance tests · prosthetic limbs · adaptive sports · hearing aids · guide dogs · multiple sclerosis · cerebral palsy · rowing competitions · muscular dystrophy

Categories
Opposites
type of challenge

physical challengesmental challenges

Problems requiring cognitive effort

cognitive challenges · brain teasers · thought experiments · social challenges · mind games

effort required

physical challengesrest

Cessation of activity

relaxation · inactivity · leisure · idleness · repose

Family

physical, physically, physicality, physician, physic, physics, physique, challenge, challenges

Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Everyday, not technical · Rated G