aerobics

[ ai-roh-biks ]

/ ɛəˈroʊ bɪks /

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noun

Also called aerobic exercises. (used with a plural verb) any of various sustained exercises, as jogging, rowing, swimming, or cycling, that stimulate and strengthen the heart and lungs, thereby improving the body's utilization of oxygen.

(used with a singular verb) a physical fitness program based on such exercises: Aerobics is a good way to get your body in shape.

Origin of aerobics

1965–70; see aerobic, -ics; probably shortened from aerobic exercises on the model of calisthenics

Words nearby aerobics

Aerobee, aerobic, aerobic dancing, aerobicize, aerobic respiration, aerobics, Aerobid, aerobiology, aerobiosis, aerobium, aerobrake

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Example sentences from the Web for aerobics

Many dance instructors register their classes at gyms and teach women or men (separately) under the name of aerobics.
Iran’s Becoming a Footloose Nation as Dance Lessons Spread|IranWire|January 2, 2015|DAILY BEAST
They were up on their feet so often to applaud the Texas senator that his speech was practically an aerobics class.
Paul, Cruz Duel at ‘Values Voter’ Event|Olivia Nuzzi|September 26, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Whatever the current passion, it was obvious that the fasting and aerobics had been abandoned.
John Grisham's First Short Story: Part Two|John Grisham|October 26, 2009|DAILY BEAST

British Dictionary definitions for aerobics

aerobics

/ (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 of aerobics

aerobicist, noun

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Cultural definitions for aerobics

aerobics

[ (air-oh-biks) ]

Exercise designed specifically to improve cardiovascular fitness and, subsequently, the body's use of oxygen. Also called aerobic exercise.

notes for aerobics

The term aerobics usually refers to a specific kind of vigorous exercise, sometimes involving dance steps, that is set to music. Other forms of aerobic exercise include running, cycling, and swimming.

Medical definitions for aerobics

aerobics

[ â-rō′bĭks ]

n.

A system of physical conditioning to enhance circulatory and respiratory efficiency that involves vigorous, sustained exercise, such as jogging, swimming, or cycling, thereby improving the body's use of oxygen.

A program of physical fitness that involves such exercise.

单词	aerobics
释义	aerobics [ ai-roh-biks ] / ɛəˈroʊ bɪks / SEE SYNONYMS FOR aerobics ON THESAURUS.COM noun Also called aerobic exercises. (used with a plural verb) any of various sustained exercises, as jogging, rowing, swimming, or cycling, that stimulate and strengthen the heart and lungs, thereby improving the body's utilization of oxygen. (used with a singular verb) a physical fitness program based on such exercises: Aerobics is a good way to get your body in shape. Origin of aerobics 1965–70; see aerobic, -ics; probably shortened from aerobic exercises on the model of calisthenics Words nearby aerobics Aerobee, aerobic, aerobic dancing, aerobicize, aerobic respiration, aerobics, Aerobid, aerobiology, aerobiosis, aerobium, aerobrake Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for aerobics Many dance instructors register their classes at gyms and teach women or men (separately) under the name of aerobics. Iran’s Becoming a Footloose Nation as Dance Lessons Spread\|IranWire\|January 2, 2015\|DAILY BEAST They were up on their feet so often to applaud the Texas senator that his speech was practically an aerobics class. Paul, Cruz Duel at ‘Values Voter’ Event\|Olivia Nuzzi\|September 26, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Whatever the current passion, it was obvious that the fasting and aerobics had been abandoned. John Grisham's First Short Story: Part Two\|John Grisham\|October 26, 2009\|DAILY BEAST British Dictionary definitions for aerobics aerobics / (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 of aerobics aerobicist, noun Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to aerobics drill, exercise, step, workout, slimnastics, warm-up Cultural definitions for aerobics aerobics [ (air-oh-biks) ] Exercise designed specifically to improve cardiovascular fitness and, subsequently, the body's use of oxygen. Also called aerobic exercise. notes for aerobics The term aerobics usually refers to a specific kind of vigorous exercise, sometimes involving dance steps, that is set to music. Other forms of aerobic exercise include running, cycling, and swimming. The New Dictionary of Cultural Literacy, Third Edition Copyright © 2005 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved. Medical definitions for aerobics aerobics [ â-rō′bĭks ] n. A system of physical conditioning to enhance circulatory and respiratory efficiency that involves vigorous, sustained exercise, such as jogging, swimming, or cycling, thereby improving the body's use of oxygen. A program of physical fitness that involves such exercise. The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary Copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company.
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aerobics

noun

Origin of aerobics

Words nearby aerobics

Example sentences from the Web for aerobics

British Dictionary definitions for aerobics

noun

Derived forms of aerobics

Words related to aerobics

Cultural definitions for aerobics

notes for aerobics

Medical definitions for aerobics

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