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aerobics

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aer·o·bics  (â-rbks)
n. (used with a sing. or pl. verb)
1. A system of physical conditioning designed to enhance circulatory and respiratory efficiency that involves vigorous sustained exercise, such as jogging, swimming, or cycling.
2. A program of physical fitness that involves such exercise.

[From aerobic.]

aerobics [ɛəˈrəʊbɪks]
n
(functioning as singular) any system of sustained exercises designed to increase the amount of oxygen in the blood and strengthen the heart and lungs
aerobicist  n

aerobics
a form of physical activity characterized by strenuous exercise of many muscle groups and intended to increase muscle tone and cardiovascular fitness. — aerobic, adj.
See also: Athletics
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.aerobicsaerobics - exercise that increases the need for oxygen
cardiopulmonary exercise - exercise intended to strengthen the circulatory system
Translations
aerobics [ɛəˈrəʊbɪks] NPLaerobic msing
I do aerobicshago aerobic

aerobics [ɛəˈrəʊbɪks]
n
(= exercise) → aérobic f
(also aerobics class) → cours m d'aérobic
I'm going to aerobics tonight → Je vais au cours d'aérobic ce soir., Je vais à l'aérobic ce soir.
modif [instructor, teacher] → d'aérobic

aerobics
n singAerobic nt; to do aerobicsAerobic machen

aerobics [ɛəˈrəʊbɪks] nsgaerobica

aerobics أيروبكس aerobik aerobic Aerobic αεροβική aerobic aerobic aérobic aerobik ginnastica aerobica エアロビクス 에어로빅 aerobics aerobic aerobik aeróbica аэробика aerobics การเต้นแอร์โรบิค aerobik thể dục nhịp điệu 广播体操


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