Word
aerobics
Phoneticsaer·o·bics
US/ɝˈoʊbɪks/
UK/eəɹˈəʊbɪks/
Definition
n. a type of exercise that makes you breathe hard and get your heart beating faster. It helps you stay fit and healthy by using your large muscles for a long time.
n. a form of physical exercise that involves repetitive, rhythmic movements and increases the heart rate to improve cardiovascular health. Often performed in a group class or through structured routines.
Examples
“She does aerobics every morning to stay in shape.”
“The gym offers several aerobics classes designed to improve endurance and burn calories through high-intensity movements.”
“While weightlifting builds muscle mass, aerobics is essential for developing the cardiovascular stamina required for long-distance running or cycling.”
Examples
simple
“She does aerobics every morning to stay in shape.”
contextual
“The gym offers several aerobics classes designed to improve endurance and burn calories through high-intensity movements.”
complex
“While weightlifting builds muscle mass, aerobics is essential for developing the cardiovascular stamina required for long-distance running or cycling.”
Etymology
aerobic + -s.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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