gymnastics gymnastic exercise | a sport that involves exercises intended to display strength and balance and agility |
cardiopulmonary exercise | exercise intended to strengthen the circulatory system |
gymnastic exercise | (gymnastics) an exercise designed to develop and display strength and agility and balance (usually performed with or on some gymnastic apparatus) |
exercise exercising physical exercise physical exertion workout | the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit, the doctor recommended regular exercise, he did some exercising, the physical exertion required by his work kept him fit |
set exercise set | several exercises intended to be done in series, he did four sets of the incline bench press |
aerobics aerobic exercise | exercise that increases the need for oxygen |
bodybuilding anaerobic exercise muscle building musclebuilding | exercise that builds muscles through tension |
isometrics isometric exercise | 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) |
isotonic exercise | exercise in which opposing muscles contract and there is controlled movement (tension is constant while the lengths of the muscles change), the classic isotonic exercise is lifting free weights |
arm exercise | exercise designed to strengthen the arm muscles |
back exercise | exercise designed to strengthen the back muscles |
leg exercise | exercise designed to strengthen the leg muscles |
neck exercise | exercise designed to strengthen the neck muscles |
stomach exercise tummy crunch | an exercise designed to strengthen the abdominal muscles |
exercise example | a task performed or problem solved in order to develop skill or understanding, you must work the examples at the end of each chapter in the textbook |
exercise practice drill practice session recitation | systematic training by multiple repetitions, practice makes perfect |
use usage utilization utilisation employment exercise | the act of using, he warned against the use of narcotic drugs, skilled in the utilization of computers |
exercise bike exercycle | an exercise device resembling a stationary bike |
exercise device | a device designed to provide exercise for the user |
exercise | (usually plural) a ceremony that involves processions and speeches, academic exercises |
commencement commencement exercise commencement ceremony graduation graduation exercise | an academic exercise in which diplomas are conferred |
exercise work out | do physical exercise, She works out in the gym every day |
exercise work work out | give a workout to, Some parents exercise their infants, My personal trainer works me hard, work one's muscles, this puzzle will exercise your mind |
drill exercise practice practise | learn by repetition, We drilled French verbs every day, Pianists practice scales |
exert exercise | put to use, exert one's power or influence |
practice practise exercise do | carry out or practice, as of jobs and professions, practice law |