Definitions for aerobics

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aerobics aer·o·bics

Spelling: [ai-roh-biks]

IPA: /ɛəˈroʊ bɪks/

Aerobics is a 8 letter English word. It's valid Words with friends word worth 14 points.

You can make 457 anagrams from letters in aerobics (abceiors).

Definitions for aerobics

noun

1. Also called aerobic exercises. (used with a plural verb) any of various sustained exercises, as jogging, rowing, swimming, or cycling, that stimulate and strengthen the heart and lungs, thereby improving the body's utilization of oxygen.
2. (used with a singular verb) a physical fitness program based on such exercises:

Origin of aerobics

1965-70; see aerobic, -ics; probably shortened from aerobic exercises on the model of calisthenics

Examples for aerobics

Many dance instructors register their classes at gyms and teach women or men (separately) under the name of aerobics.

They were up on their feet so often to applaud the Texas senator that his speech was practically an aerobics class.

Whatever the current passion, it was obvious that the fasting and aerobics had been abandoned.