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noun

health.

capability of the body of distributing inhaled oxygen to muscle tissue during increased physical effort.

Also called Darwinian fitness. Biology.

the genetic contribution of an individual to the next generation's gene pool relative to the average for the population, usually measured by the number of offspring or close kin that survive to reproductive age.

the ability of a population to maintain or increase its numbers in succeeding generations.

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Origin:
1570–80; fit¹ + -ness

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having no sexual organs; independent of sexual processes; not involving the union of male and female germ cells

a microscopic structure containing nuclear and cytoplasmic material enclosed by a semipermeable membrane, the basic structural unit of all organisms

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Gyms and fitness centers have begun stepping in to meet a small but growing demand for programs designed for cancer patients.

Advise undergraduate students in exercise sport science and fitness and wellness management.

The idea was that anyone with enough time and basic fitness could experience the trail.

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Gyms and fitness centers have begun stepping in to meet a small but growing demand for programs designed for cancer patients.

Advise undergraduate students in exercise sport science and fitness and wellness management.

The idea was that anyone with enough time and basic fitness could experience the trail.

There are a lot of brain training games that you can play to improve the fitness of your brain.

Ohio offers lots of sports-related activities that can put fun and fitness into a vacation.

Six tennis courts and a fitness center overlook the cove.

Fitness apps for the iPhone aren't exactly thin on the ground.

Hotels are responding to guest surveys that show fitness on the road is a priority for many travelers.

She had gone about her business in the college fitness center essentially unnoticed.

But a high level of fitness and the willingness to carry a heavy load are a must.

As the world's finest specimens of fitness test the.

Also outside is a network of easy-to-moderate walking trails for visitors of all ages and fitness levels.

Abvio, maker of a clutch of fitness apps, has done some clever things.

The principles of fitness training are well known and widely available online, but some people still want a personal coach.

We also looked at the value of sleep management and aerobic fitness and exercise on mental performance.

Hikes are always customized to suit the interest and fitness of the hikers.

There has been no evidence to show that the herbicide resistance genes will either increase or decrease fitness to date.

It's specialized for sure, but given how the fitness crowd likes its gadgets, it could be a winner.

The fitness test you took in elementary school has been retooled for adults.

What relative deprivation implies for society, relative fitness does for biology.

She obsessed over fitness and appearance, was probably anorexic, and was never happy in her marriage.

It wasn't his physical fitness that was subpar, although.

These days video games affect every part of life, from online dating to self improvement and even health and fitness.

Most people training for a race or sport focus on adding more miles, workouts or weight training to improve their fitness.

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Or their work and leisure activities might be more physically demanding, which promotes physical fitness.

Abvio's trio of motion-tracking iPhone fitness apps have been updated with a major new feature: they know when you stop.

My weight and blood pressure are down, and my fitness level is way up.

Generally speaking, the higher one's relational value, the greater one's reproductive opportunities and genetic fitness.

By measuring variability, the watch can gauge your actual fitness as it can track how well and quickly you recover.

But here it seems to mean personal and spiritual growth, and perhaps physical fitness.

Proper food and fitness are a lifestyle choicea choice many people have made on their own.

Imagine a couple: one is a fitness freak and can never sit still.

But the results suggest you might make giggling part of your fitness regime.

For a user, it means, a better overall picture of your fitness and medical information.

Fitness can be achieved anywhere, so don t stress about not getting to the gym.

Bikes are a great way to get around, but only if you have some measure of fitness.

I've begun going to school to become a yoga instructor and fitness trainer.

We should be careful not to characterize every trait as an adaptation and then look for a fitness advantage to said trait.

Avoidance can have a number of benefits for fitness.

The health and fitness industry should be blamed more than anymore for this pandemic.

Evolution by natural selection tracks fitness not truth.

The new results offer the first evidence of the wolves' closed population leading to a decline in natural fitness.

If you want to keep your brain in fitness you should play brain training games.

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World English Dictionary

fitness (ˈfɪtnɪs)

—n
1.	the state of being fit
2.	biology
	a. the degree of adaptation of an organism to its environment, determined by its genetic constitution
	b. the ability of an organism to produce viable offspring capable of surviving to the next generation

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Word Origin & History

fitness

1570s, from fit (adj.) + -ness.

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fitness fit·ness (fĭt'nĭs)
n.

The state or condition of being physically sound and healthy, especially as the result of exercise and proper nutrition.
A state of general mental and physical well-being.
The state of being suitably adapted to an environment.

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