Physical Fitness Terms

noun a person who performs acrobatics high above the ground on a trapeze or tightrope

• The aerialist performed a breathtaking routine high above the crowd.
• Did you see that aerialist flipping through the air? So cool!
• That aerialist is a total boss at flying through the air!
• She navigated the social scene like an aerialist, gracefully moving from group to group.

noun a twisted or bent condition, state, or form

• The contortion of her body was a result of years of intense yoga practice.
• She can do crazy contortions with her body, it's like she's made of rubber!
• I saw a contortionist at the circus who could bend in ways I didn't think were possible.
• The contortion of the truth in his story made it hard to believe.

noun A crouching position or posture

verb To bend low with the legs drawn up closely beneath or against the body

• The hiker had to crouch down to pass through the low cave entrance.
• I had to crouch to avoid hitting my head on the low doorway.
• Crouch down so you don't get spotted by the security guard.
• She had to mentally crouch to deal with the criticism from her boss.

noun a state of being physically or mentally uncomfortable or uneasy

• The patient reported feeling discomfort in their chest after the surgery.
• I always feel a bit of discomfort when I have to speak in front of a large group.
• I can't stand wearing these shoes, they give me major discomfort.
• His constant lies caused a great deal of discomfort among his friends.

noun physical or mental effort; the act of putting forth energy or striving towards a goal

• The exertion required for this task is quite significant.
• I'm feeling exhausted from all the exertion at the gym.
• I can't handle the exertion of this job anymore, it's too much.
• The emotional exertion of dealing with his constant mood swings is draining.

noun the quality or state of being muscular

• The study aimed to investigate the relationship between muscularity and physical performance.
• He's been hitting the gym a lot lately, trying to increase his muscularity.
• Check out the muscularity on that guy, he must lift weights all day.
• Her writing had a certain muscularity to it, conveying strength and power in every word.

noun excessive physical or mental strain

verb to subject to excessive strain or pressure

• Prolonged overstrain of the muscles can lead to serious injuries.
• You should take a break to avoid overstrain from working too hard.
• I can't keep up with this job, it's causing me major overstrain.
• The constant pressure of meeting deadlines felt like an emotional overstrain.

adjective having an attractive or well-proportioned shape or form

• The shapely figure of the statue was admired by all who passed by.
• She's got a really shapely body, doesn't she?
• Check out that shapely booty!
• His argument was shapely and well-structured.

adjective describing a direction or movement to the side

adverb indicating a sideways direction or movement

• She glanced sideward to check if anyone was following her.
• He leaned sideward to get a better view of the stage.
• I saw him walking all sideward like he was trying to be sneaky.
• The project took a sideward turn when unexpected challenges arose.

noun physical or mental strength and endurance

adjective stamina does not have an applicable adjective

• Athletes need to build up their stamina in order to perform at their best during competitions.
• I need to work on my stamina if I want to keep up with my friends on our hiking trips.
• Dude, I was impressed by your stamina at the gym today. You killed it!
• Mental stamina is just as important as physical stamina when facing challenges in life.

noun A person who performs dangerous stunts, especially in a movie or television show.

• The stunt man performed a dangerous car jump in the movie.
• Did you see that stunt man jump off the building? It was crazy!
• That stunt man is a total daredevil, always doing crazy stunts.
• Being a stunt man in real life requires taking risks and pushing boundaries.

noun A person or thing that is worn out

verb To become unusable or ineffective due to repeated use or wear

adjective Describing something that is no longer functional or effective due to excessive use

• The constant friction caused the fabric to wear out quickly.
• I've been wearing out these shoes by wearing them every day.
• I really wore out my welcome at the party last night.
• The stress of the job is starting to wear me out.

noun A word that refers to a person, place, thing, event, substance, or quality

verb A word that expresses an action, occurrence, or state of being

pronoun A word that takes the place of a noun in a sentence

preposition A word that shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence

article A word that specifies a noun as definite or indefinite

• The doctor carefully took the patient's pulse to monitor their heart rate.
• The nurse quickly felt your pulse and said you're doing fine.
• I can feel your pulse racing, are you nervous or something?
• As the music reached its climax, the crowd's excitement was so palpable you could almost feel their pulse.

noun the physical structure or enclosure where the fighting takes place

• Cage fighting is a combat sport that takes place in an enclosed area with a chain-link fence.
• I heard there's a big cage fighting event happening this weekend.
• Those guys are crazy, they're always getting into cage fighting matches.
• Sometimes life feels like being in a cage fighting match, constantly battling against obstacles.

noun an adventurous activity that involves traveling down canyons using a variety of techniques such as walking, climbing, jumping, swimming, and rappelling

• Canyoning is a popular outdoor activity that involves exploring canyons by hiking, climbing, rappelling, and swimming.
• I'm thinking of trying canyoning next weekend with some friends - it looks like a lot of fun!
• Canyoning is like nature's own obstacle course, with all the climbing and jumping you have to do.
• Navigating through the challenges of life can sometimes feel like canyoning - you have to be prepared for the unexpected twists and turns.

noun a noun is a person, place, thing, or idea. In this case, 'acrobacy' is a noun referring to the performance of acrobatic feats.

• The circus performer showcased incredible acrobacy skills during the show.
• Did you see the amazing acrobacy act at the circus yesterday?
• The acrobacy in that performance was off the charts!
• Her ability to juggle multiple tasks at once requires a level of mental acrobacy.

noun the skill or performance of an acrobat

• The performance showcased incredible acrobatism skills.
• Wow, did you see that acrobatism routine? It was amazing!
• That guy has some serious acrobatism moves.
• Her ability to navigate difficult situations with ease is like a form of mental acrobatism.