5BX

noun

1. a fitness exercise programme originally devised in the Canadian Air Force

Word History and Origins

Origin of 5BX¹

from 5 b ( asic ) ( e ) x ( ercises )

Example Sentences

In the 1950s, the Royal Canadian Air Force devised a program called 5BX, or “Five Basic Exercises,” essentially a full-body workout designed to be completed in 11 to 12 minutes.

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They modeled their version on the well-known 5BX program, which once had been used to train members of the Canadian military in remote posts.

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Salem, Mass. Sir: I'm on the 5BX program, but the best physical fitness program in the world is to be 46 years of age and have four boys, aged 10, 9, 8, and 2�.

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There are six charts in 5BX, each with five exercises increasing in difficulty from chart to chart.

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