aerobics
plural noun
aer·o·bics
ˌer-ˈō-biks 
1
singular or plural in construction
: a system of physical conditioning involving exercises (such as running, walking, swimming, or calisthenics) strenuously performed so as to cause marked temporary increase in respiration and heart rate
2
: aerobic exercises
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This is a system of physical conditioning intended to improve the body’s ability to take in and use oxygen. Aerobic exercises, such as running, jogging, swimming, and dancing, stimulate heart and lung activity. To produce a benefit, aerobic training must raise the heart rate (pulse) to the exerciser’s training level for at least 20 minutes and include at least three sessions a week.
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McKee’s depiction of Annie’s resurfacing sense of self—an aerobics class!
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Anna Russell, New Yorker, 4 Apr. 2025
It can be used for a multitude of activities like aerobics classes, exhibitions, markets and celebrations, and invites the residents to be a part of the wider neighborhood.
—Y-Jean Mun-Delsalle, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
Water Aerobics Like swimming, water aerobics is a low-impact option for people looking for a cardiovascular (cardio) workout (exercises involving the heart and blood vessels.
—Tim Petrie, Dpt, Verywell Health, 18 Mar. 2025
In The Substance, Moore portrays Hollywood star Elisabeth Sparkle, who is fired from her long-running gig as the host of an aerobics television series on her 50th birthday.
—Nicholas Rice, People.com, 8 Feb. 2025
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Anna Russell, New Yorker, 4 Apr. 2025
It can be used for a multitude of activities like aerobics classes, exhibitions, markets and celebrations, and invites the residents to be a part of the wider neighborhood.
—Y-Jean Mun-Delsalle, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
Water Aerobics Like swimming, water aerobics is a low-impact option for people looking for a cardiovascular (cardio) workout (exercises involving the heart and blood vessels.
—Tim Petrie, Dpt, Verywell Health, 18 Mar. 2025
In The Substance, Moore portrays Hollywood star Elisabeth Sparkle, who is fired from her long-running gig as the host of an aerobics television series on her 50th birthday.
—Nicholas Rice, People.com, 8 Feb. 2025
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“Aerobics.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/aerobics. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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aerobics
singular or plural noun
aer·o·bics
ˌa(-ə)r-ˈō-biks
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: a system of exercises intended to improve the body's ability to take in and use oxygen
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