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entity go
that which is perceived or known or inferred to have its own distinct existence (living or nonliving)
that which is perceived or known or inferred to have its own distinct existence (living or nonliving)
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abstraction, abstract entity go
a general concept formed by extracting common features from specific examples
a general concept formed by extracting common features from specific examples
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exercise, exercising, physical exercise, physical exertion, workout
the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit
the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit
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cardiopulmonary exercise go
exercise intended to strengthen the circulatory system
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gymnastic exercise go
(gymnastics) an exercise designed to develop and display strength and agility and balance (usually performed with or on some gymnastic apparatus)
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kick up go
raising the feet backward with the hands on the ground
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set, exercise set go
several exercises intended to be done in series
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bodybuilding, anaerobic exercise, muscle building, musclebuilding go
exercise that builds muscles through tension
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calisthenics, callisthenics go
light exercises designed to promote general fitness
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isometrics, isometric exercise go
muscle-building exercises (or a system of musclebuilding exercises) involving muscular contractions against resistance without movement (the muscles contracts but the length of the muscle does not change)
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isotonic exercise go
exercise in which opposing muscles contract and there is controlled movement (tension is constant while the lengths of the muscles change)
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Kegel exercises, pubococcygeus exercises go
exercises for women designed to improve the ability to hold urine
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stretch, stretching go
exercise designed to extend the limbs and muscles to their full extent
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arm exercise go
exercise designed to strengthen the arm muscles
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back exercise go
exercise designed to strengthen the back muscles
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leg exercise go
exercise designed to strengthen the leg muscles
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neck exercise go
exercise designed to strengthen the neck muscles
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stomach exercise, tummy crunch go
an exercise designed to strengthen the abdominal muscles
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yoga go
a system of exercises practiced as part of the Hindu discipline to promote control of the body and mind