AEROBICS Definition & Meaning

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aerobics

[ uh-roh-biks ]

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noun

Also called aer·o·bic ex·er·cis·es [uh, -, roh, -bik , ek, -ser-sahy-ziz]. (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.

aerobics

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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

aerobics

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

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Notes

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.

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Derived Forms

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51�Թ� History and Origins

Origin of aerobics¹

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

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In the centre is The Substance star Demi Moore, nominated for playing an ageing aerobics instructor who takes a black-market drug to create a younger, more beautiful version of herself.

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The Substance sees Moore play an ageing aerobics instructor who takes a black market drug to create a younger and more beautiful version of herself.

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The film sees a TV aerobics presenter in her 50s, played by Demi Moore, who takes a black-market drug to create a younger, more beautiful version of herself.

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An early pioneer of fitness trends, she brought liquid diets into popular conversations, became an ambassador for aerobics and embraced yoga long before it became a celebrity craze.

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Richard Simmons, the colorful fitness guru who turned aerobics dancing and positive energy into decades of fame, died Saturday, law enforcement sources said.

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