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==Etymology==
[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=English#ca._1100-1500_.09THE_MIDDLE_ENGLISH_PERIOD Middle English], from Anglo-French exercice, from [[Latin]] exercitium, from exercitare to [[Training|train]], exercise, frequentative of exercēre to train, occupy, from ex- + arcēre to enclose, hold off
*Date: [https://www.wikipedia.org/wiki/14th_Century 14th century]
<center>For lessons on the [[topic]] of '''Exercise''', follow '''''[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Category:Exercise this link]'''''.</center>
==Definitions==
*1 a : the [[act]] of bringing into [[play]] or realizing in [[action]] : use <the exercise of self-control>
:b : the discharge of an official [[function]] or [[professional]] occupation <exercise of his judicial duties>
:c : the [[act]] or an instance of carrying out the terms of an agreement (as an option) —often used attributively <an option's exercise price>
*2 a : regular or repeated use of a [[faculty]] or bodily organ
:b : [[Body|bodily]] exertion for the sake of [[developing]] and maintaining [[physical]] fitness <trying to get more exercise>
*3 : something [[performed]] or practiced in order to [[develop]], improve, or display a specific capability or [[skill]] <arithmetic exercises> <vocal exercises>
*4 : a [[performance]] or activity having a strongly marked secondary or ulterior aspect <party [[politics]] has always been an exercise in compromise — H. S. Ashmore>
*5 a : a maneuver, operation, or drill carried out for [[training]] and [[discipline]] <naval exercises>
:b plural : a program including speeches, announcements of awards and [[honors]], and various [[traditional]] [[practices]] of secular or religious [[character]] <commencement exercises>
==Description==
[[Physical]] '''exercise''' is any [[Body|bodily]] [[activity]] that enhances or maintains physical fitness and overall [[health]]. It is performed for various reasons. These include strengthening muscles and the cardiovascular system, honing [[athletic]] [[skills]], weight loss or maintenance and for enjoyment. Frequent and regular physical exercise boosts the immune system, and helps prevent the "[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diseases_of_affluence diseases of affluence]" such as heart disease, cardiovascular disease, Type 2 diabetes and [[obesity]]. It also improves [[Mind|mental]] [[health]], helps prevent [[depression]], helps to promote or maintain positive [[self-esteem]], and can even augment an [[individual]]'s [[sex]] appeal or body image. Childhood obesity is a growing global concern and physical exercise may help decrease the effects of childhood obesity in developed countries.
[[Category: Health]]
