Aerobics is a form of exercise which increases the amount of oxygen in your blood, and strengthensyour heart and lungs. The verb that follows aerobics may be either singular or plural.
I'd like to join an aerobics class to improve my fitness.
aerobics in British English
(ɛəˈrəʊbɪks)
noun
(functioning as singular)
any system of sustained exercises designed to increase the amount of oxygen in the blood and strengthen the heart and lungs
Derived forms
aerobicist (aerˈobicist)
noun
Examples of 'aerobics' in a sentence
aerobics
This can be lowered with regular exercise such as aerobics and swimming.
The Sun (2007)
Their exercise routines included spinning and aerobics classes.
The Sun (2015)
The average man keeps fit by doing step aerobics off his own ego.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
It's like doing aerobics in a sauna while covered all over with a duvet.
The Sun (2007)
These could include anything from fast walking to dancing, swimming or aerobics classes.
The Sun (2008)
It's extreme in a way that going to an aerobics class is not.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
When ill health forced her to quit her job in publishing, she trained as an aerobics instructor.
The Sun (2008)
I'M a casino manager on a cruise ship and having a wild and romantic affair with the on-board aerobics instructor.
The Sun (2012)
I am sure that it must be all mildly amusing for the people sitting there waiting for aerobics classes.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
He said he liked aerobics.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
Step aerobics is hard but I make myself go.
The Sun (2007)
The trust says that you can burn 33 per cent more calories in an hour of green gym activities than in a typical step aerobics class.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
If the thought of an aerobics class fills you with dread, don't do it.
Colette Harris, With Theresa Cheung PCOS DIET BOOK: How you can use the nutritional approach to deal with polycysticovary syndrome (2002)
Work it off by: 50 minutes of step aerobics.
The Sun (2010)
The Oklahoma resident addresses groups across the country, speaking from personal experience and her knowledge as a certified personal trainer and aerobics instructor.
Christianity Today (2000)
In between you can go mountain biking, horse riding, or play croquet or join one of the numerous classes in the aerobics studio.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
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aerobics
British English: aerobics /ɛəˈrəʊbɪks/ NOUN
Aerobics is a form of exercise which increases the amount of oxygen in your blood and strengthens your heart and lungs.