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| ==Etymology== | | ==Etymology== |
− | [http://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 | + | [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: [http://www.wikipedia.org/wiki/14th_Century 14th century] | + | *Date: [https://www.wikipedia.org/wiki/14th_Century 14th century] |
− | <center>For lessons on the [[topic]] of '''Exercise''', follow '''''[http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Category:Exercise this link]'''''.</center> | + | <center>For lessons on the [[topic]] of '''Exercise''', follow '''''[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Category:Exercise this link]'''''.</center> |
| ==Definitions== | | ==Definitions== |
| *1 a : the [[act]] of bringing into [[play]] or realizing in [[action]] : use <the exercise of self-control> | | *1 a : the [[act]] of bringing into [[play]] or realizing in [[action]] : use <the exercise of self-control> |
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| :b plural : a program including speeches, announcements of awards and [[honors]], and various [[traditional]] [[practices]] of secular or religious [[character]] <commencement exercises> | | :b plural : a program including speeches, announcements of awards and [[honors]], and various [[traditional]] [[practices]] of secular or religious [[character]] <commencement exercises> |
| ==Description== | | ==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 "[http://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. | + | [[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. |
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| [[Category: Health]] | | [[Category: Health]] |