WordNet
n. the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit; "the doctor recommended regular exercise"; "he did some exercising"; "the physical exertion required by his work kept him fit" [syn: exercise, exercising, physical exercise, workout]
Usage examples of "physical exertion".
Unaccustomed to physical exertion, it was all he could do not to pant.
He had plenty of time, there was no need to hurry, but the hard physical exertion gave him pleasure and he went up with long elastic strides, revelling in the flood of sweat on his face and body.
Unaccustomed to physical exertion, it was allhe could do not to pant.
Nearly exhausted by the hours of physical exertion, and worn with the mental and nervous strain, she sank down upon the blankets that her companion spread for her upon the ground.
He tried to press my hand and it seemed to cost him physical exertion.
The psychologists even claimed that activities that required mental rather than physical exertion would take their minds off their queasiness.
My legs were stiff, the muscles starting to tighten after the physical exertion from last night.
It wasn't only the physical exertion, although just about every muscle in my body was shrieking.
I am not much accustomed to physical exertion and we must have walked two kilometers already.
Being that aware, especially while making sure not to be noticed in the process, was as wearing as any physical exertion and he was nearing the bottom of his reserves.
Snow Goose grabbed Hebert and Hippogryph, panting as if with physical exertion.
Suddenly the pollution of the environment had decreased sharply, physical exertion had increased, and lives had lengthened.
The men did not seem to notice her preoccupation, or if they did, perhaps they put it down to the fact that she was tired from purely physical exertion.