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| + | ==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 |
| + | *Date: [http://www.wikipedia.org/wiki/14th_Century 14th century] |
| + | ==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 "[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. |
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