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EJERCICIO FISICO [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2024-12-12
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Physical Fitness Training and Bodybuilding
- Physiotherapy
- Hygiene and Health
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- physical exercise
1, record 1, English, physical%20exercise
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- exercise 2, record 1, English, exercise
correct, noun
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Physical activity refers to any bodily movement produced by the contraction of skeletal muscle that increases energy expenditure above a basal (resting) level ... Exercise ... refers to a subset of physical activity that is a planned, structured, repetitive, and purposeful attempt to improve or maintain physical fitness, physical performance, or health. It usually includes more noticeable leisure-time activities such as distance running, swimming, aerobic dancing, mountain biking, weight lifting, yoga, and sporting activities such as basketball, racquetball, and tennis ... 3, record 1, English, - physical%20exercise
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Conditionnement physique et culturisme
- Physiothérapie
- Hygiène et santé
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- exercice physique
1, record 1, French, exercice%20physique
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- exercice 2, record 1, French, exercice
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Il est fréquent de constater que le terme d'exercice est souvent assimilé à celui d'activité physique. Toutefois, ils se distinguent en ceci que l'exercice caractérise une activité planifiée et structurée, réalisée de façon répétitive et destinée à améliorer la condition physique et la santé. [...] Ainsi, le terme «exercice» est souvent défini comme une activité physique structurée [...], réalisée au cours des temps libres (marche, jogging, natation, sport de loisir). 2, record 1, French, - exercice%20physique
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Acondicionamiento físico y culturismo
- Fisioterapia
- Higiene y Salud
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- ejercicio físico
1, record 1, Spanish, ejercicio%20f%C3%ADsico
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- ejercicio 2, record 1, Spanish, ejercicio
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Conjunto de movimientos corporales que se realizan para mantener o mejorar la forma física. 3, record 1, Spanish, - ejercicio%20f%C3%ADsico
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 DEF
Práctica de una actividad en donde tienen que trabajar los músculos. 4, record 1, Spanish, - ejercicio%20f%C3%ADsico
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
El ejercicio físico planificado con el objetivo de la mejora de la forma física, la musculación y la flexibilidad, proporciona grandes beneficios en todos los aspectos de la vida. Desde los más básicos de la salud y el bienestar, hasta los menos concretos como la actitud positiva y la alegría. 5, record 1, Spanish, - ejercicio%20f%C3%ADsico
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