#physical_exercise__exercise__exercising__physical_exertion__workout 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"
supertype: #elbow_grease__elbowgrease__effort__exertion__travail__sweat use of physical or mental energy; hard work; "he got an A for effort"; "they managed only with great exertion"
subtype: #kick_up raising the feet backward with the hands on the ground; a first movement in doing a handstand
subtype: #conditioner exercise that conditions the body; "farmwork can be a good conditioner"
subtype: #exercise_set__set several exercises intended to be done in series; "he did four sets of the incline bench press"
subtype: #aerobics__aerobic_exercise__aerobicexercise exercise that increases the need for oxygen
subtype: #bodybuilding__anaerobic_exercise__anaerobicexercise__musclebuilding exercise that builds muscles through tension
subtype: #weightlifting exercise by lifting weights
subtype: #bench_press__benchpres a weightlifting exercise in which you lie on your back on a bench and press weights upward
subtype: #incline_bench_press__inclinebenchpres a bench press performed on an inclined bench
subtype: #clean_and_jerk__cleanandjerk__clean a weightlift in which the barbell is lifted to shoulder height and then jerked overhead
subtype: #military_press__press__pres a weightlift in which the barbell is lifted to shoulder height and then smoothly lifted overhead
subtype: #snatch a weightlift in which the barbell is lifted overhead in one rapid motion
subtype: #weight_gaining bodybuilding that increases muscle mass and body weight
subtype: #calisthenics__callisthenics__callisthenic__calisthenic_exercise__calisthenicexercise__callisthenic_exercise light exercise designed to promote general fitness
subtype: #isometrics__isometric_exercise__isometricexercise muscle-building exercises involving muscular contractions against resistance without movement (the length of the muscle does not change)
subtype: #isotonic_exercise exercise in which opposing muscles contract and there is controlled movement (the length of the muscles changes)
subtype: #jogging running at a jog trot as a form of exercise
subtype: #Kegel_exercises__pubococcygeus_exercises__pubococcygeusexercise exercises for women designed to improve the ability to hold urine
subtype: #stretch.physical_exercise__stretching exercise designed to extend the limbs and muscles to their full extent
subtype: #pandiculation yawning and stretching (as when first waking up)
subtype: #arm_exercise__armexercise exercise designed to strengthen the arm muscles
subtype: #pushup__press-up__pressup an arm exercise performed lying face to the floor and pushing the body up and down with the arms
subtype: #widegrip_pushup a pushup with the arms widely separated
subtype: #chin-up an arm exercise performed by pulling yourself up on a horizontal bar until your chin is level with the bar
subtype: #back_exercise exercise designed to strengthen the back muscles
subtype: #leg_exercise__legexercise exercise designed to strengthen the leg muscles
subtype: #squat__squatting exercising by repeatedly assuming a squatting position; strengthens the leg muscles
subtype: #leg_curl__legcurl__leg_curling__legcurling an exercise designed to strength the flexor muscles of the leg
subtype: #leg_extensor__legextensor an exercise designed to strengthen the extensor muscles of the leg
subtype: #neck_exercise exercise designed to strengthen the neck muscles
subtype: #stomach_exercise__stomachexercise exercise designed to strengthen the abdominal muscles
subtype: #yoga a course of related exercises and postures intended to promote control of the body and mind and to attain physical and spiritual wellbeing
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