physical exertion

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Noun
1. the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit; "the doctor recommended regular exercise"; "he did some exercising"; "the physical exertion required by his work kept him fit"
(synonym) exercise, exercising, physical exercise, workout
(hypernym) effort, elbow grease, exertion, travail, sweat
(hyponym) cardiopulmonary exercise