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physical fitness

American  
[fi-zik-uhl fit-nis] / ˈfɪ zɪk əl ˈfɪt nɪs /

noun

  1. a person's degree of bodily health and ability to perform exercise.


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Despite the importance of physical fitness, many older adults believe that meaningful improvements require long, demanding workouts.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 21, 2026

That sense of obligation and pride is more powerful and relevant than physical fitness, let alone hormone levels.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 30, 2026

He also invited a cadet onstage to highlight physical fitness achievements, underscoring a recurring emphasis on bodily standards as a marker of military excellence.

From Salon ● May 24, 2026

Hegseth’s deep message to the troops keeping America safe: “It all starts with physical fitness and appearance. If the secretary of war can do regular, hard PT, so can every member of our joint force.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2025

Perhaps there was something to this physical fitness curriculum the military recommended.

From "Salt to the Sea" by Ruta Sepetys

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