physical fitness
noun
: good health and strength achieved through exercise
The program promotes healthy eating and physical fitness.
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Hegseth ordered the assessment of grooming, physical fitness and body composition in March.
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Ellie Cook, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
Prospective service members must take a test that measures aptitudes in topics like math and science, as well as pass a medical exam and physical fitness test.
—Melissa Chan, NBC news, 9 Sep. 2025
The 15-year-old achieved the recognition as a STEM Star with more than 430 hours of public service, 420 hours of personal development, 620 hours of physical fitness, and an expedition.
—Magda Liszewska, Oc Register, 7 Sep. 2025
Participants would complete a physical fitness test, have their body fat measured, undergo a psychological evaluation, receive leadership evaluations from former peers and subordinates, and complete verbal and written communication assessments.
—Davis Winkie, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
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Ellie Cook, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
Prospective service members must take a test that measures aptitudes in topics like math and science, as well as pass a medical exam and physical fitness test.
—Melissa Chan, NBC news, 9 Sep. 2025
The 15-year-old achieved the recognition as a STEM Star with more than 430 hours of public service, 420 hours of personal development, 620 hours of physical fitness, and an expedition.
—Magda Liszewska, Oc Register, 7 Sep. 2025
Participants would complete a physical fitness test, have their body fat measured, undergo a psychological evaluation, receive leadership evaluations from former peers and subordinates, and complete verbal and written communication assessments.
—Davis Winkie, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for physical fitness
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“Physical fitness.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/physical%20fitness. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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