physical fitness
noun
: good health and strength achieved through exercise
The program promotes healthy eating and physical fitness.
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At its previous location, the city’s police department lacked sufficient workspace for its officers and facilities to address comprehensive wellness needs like physical fitness and mental health support, according to the city.
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Mars King, Twin Cities, 29 May 2025
The event fosters camaraderie, physical fitness and community spirit among first responders.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Apr. 2025
Make sure programs emphasize fun, social growth and physical fitness, rather than just the competition.
—Mark Rerick, The Conversation, 19 Mar. 2025
Hegseth has vowed to restore the military's combat readiness, accusing past leaders of letting physical fitness standards slip in favor of promoting diversity and inclusion.
—Cybele Mayes-Osterman, USA TODAY, 14 Mar. 2025
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Mars King, Twin Cities, 29 May 2025
The event fosters camaraderie, physical fitness and community spirit among first responders.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Apr. 2025
Make sure programs emphasize fun, social growth and physical fitness, rather than just the competition.
—Mark Rerick, The Conversation, 19 Mar. 2025
Hegseth has vowed to restore the military's combat readiness, accusing past leaders of letting physical fitness standards slip in favor of promoting diversity and inclusion.
—Cybele Mayes-Osterman, USA TODAY, 14 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for physical fitness
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“Physical fitness.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/physical%20fitness. Accessed 14 Jun. 2025.
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