bodybuilding

noun

Definition of bodybuildingnext
as in gymnastics

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Recent Examples of bodybuilding Mishima’s torso is buffed from years of bodybuilding, his legs almost spindly by comparison. — Ian Buruma, The New Yorker, 6 Jan. 2025 The film became a box office hit and paved the way for the bodybuilding industry's entry into mainstream culture. — Ashley Hume, Fox News, 6 Jan. 2025 For example, prescription HGH may not be used for bodybuilding, athletic enhancement, or anti-aging purposes. — Caroline C. Boyle, USA TODAY, 22 Dec. 2024 Other common times to experience stretch marks include growth spurts, puberty, and during weight training or bodybuilding programs. — Susan Bard, Verywell Health, 23 Dec. 2024 See All Example Sentences for bodybuilding
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  1. activity
  2. conditioning
  3. workout
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  • On Thursday, the university, a historically Black institution, ordered the fraternity chapter to cease all activities and suspended pledging for all Greek organizations for the rest of the academic year.
    — Neil Vigdor, New York Times, 8 Mar. 2025
  • The monthly subscription is curated by therapists and comes with products like mindful activities, essential oils, candles, bath and body care products and wellness treats.
    — Christopher Murray, Fox News, 8 Mar. 2025
Definition of activity
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  • The Broncos also made some tweaks to their strength and conditioning staff, as former assistant Shaun Snee was promoted to director of the club’s strength program, with head strength coach and longtime Payton associate Dan Dalrymple still maintaining his former title.
    — Luca Evans, The Denver Post, 6 Mar. 2025
  • Strong safety Jaquan Brisker missed most of the season with a concussion, but that’s not a strength or conditioning issue.
    — Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 5 Mar. 2025
Definition of conditioning
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  • Summary Walking is an accessible, simple workout that most people can begin right away.
    — Anju Goel, Verywell Health, 13 Mar. 2025
  • Mullin also runs a morning workout in the House gym attended by lawmakers of both parties.
    — David Sivak, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 13 Mar. 2025
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