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Exercising

of Exercise

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Calisthenics 76% connected

The science, art, or practice of healthful exercise of the body and limbs, to promote strength and gracefulness; light gymnastics.

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Callisthenics 76% connected

See Calisthenic, Calisthenics.

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Set 76% connected

of Set

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Stretch 76% connected

To reach out; to extend; to put forth.

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Stretching 76% connected

of Stretch

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Yoga 76% connected

A species of asceticism among the Hindoos, which consists in a complete abstraction from all worldly objects, by which the votary expects to obtain u…

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Effort 76% connected

An exertion of strength or power, whether physical or mental, in performing an act or aiming at an object; more or less strenuous endeavor; struggle…

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Exertion 76% connected

The act of exerting, or putting into motion or action; the active exercise of any power or faculty; an effort, esp. a laborious or perceptible effort…

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Sweat 76% connected

of Sweat

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Travail 76% connected

Labor with pain; severe toil or exertion.

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Exercise 74% connected

The act of exercising; a setting in action or practicing; employment in the proper mode of activity; exertion; application; use; habitual activity; o…

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Exercise 74% connected

The act of exercising; a setting in action or practicing; employment in the proper mode of activity; exertion; application; use; habitual activity; o…

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Synonym 1

Exercise 92% connected

The act of exercising; a setting in action or practicing; employment in the proper mode of activity; exertion; application; use; habitual activity; o…

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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