5BX
Britishnoun
Etymology
Origin of 5BX
from 5 b ( asic ) ( e ) x ( ercises )
Example Sentences
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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.
From Slate • Apr. 19, 2022
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�.
From Time Magazine Archive
There are six charts in 5BX, each with five exercises increasing in difficulty from chart to chart.
From Time Magazine Archive
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