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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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Scientists have long understood that a patient's physical fitness can influence their ability to withstand illness.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 16, 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

But doing so requires a combination of relentless dedication to physical fitness and unerring self-belief.

From BBC ● Jun. 22, 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

But physical fitness was stressed for each group: Girls and boys hiked, camped out, and participated in competitive field exercises.

From "Hitler Youth: Growing Up in Hitler's Shadow" by Susan Campbell Bartoletti

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