noun phrase · neutral
physical fitness
UK/ˈfɪzɪk(ə)l ˈfɪtnəs/US/ˈfɪzɪkəl ˈfɪtnəs/PHYS·i·cal FIT·ness
The state of being healthy and strong, especially as a result of regular exercise.
Examples
“Regular training improves physical fitness over time.”
“Tests at the gym can measure different aspects of physical fitness.”
“Maintaining physical fitness reduces the risk of many chronic illnesses.”
Band 8 sentence
“To succeed in physically demanding jobs, maintaining a high level of physical fitness is essential.”
Collocations
- maintain physical fitness
- improve physical fitness
- assess physical fitness
Word family
Common mistakes
do physical fitness→improve/maintain physical fitness
many physical fitnesses→much physical fitness / high level of physical fitness
Say it for a higher band
5stay healthy→6physical health→7+physical fitness
Synonyms
physical health
Easily confused
physical health
“His physical health improved after he changed his diet and started sleeping more.”
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