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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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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

My physical fitness test had been initiated on Oct.

From Slate Jan. 13, 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

Active Clubs embed themselves in local communities by hosting events, promoting physical fitness, staging public actions and sharing propaganda.

From Salon Aug. 27, 2025

“The Italian stallion,” he chorded, a dual reference to the heritage of our new neighbor, Marcellus DiAngelo, and his obsession with physical fitness.

From "Red Kayak" by Priscilla Cummings

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