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IMPROVING FITNESS [4 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2023-07-05
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Hygiene and Health
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- physical activity
1, record 1, English, physical%20activity
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Physical activity can be defined as any movement of the body that requires energy expenditure. This includes any motion you do through the day excluding sitting still or lying down. For example, walking to class, taking the stairs, mowing the lawn, and even cleaning your house can be considered physical activity. Exercise is a type of physical activity but not every physical activity is exercise. Exercise is a planned, structured, and repetitive activity for the purpose of improving or maintain physical fitness. 2, record 1, English, - physical%20activity
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Hygiène et santé
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- activité physique
1, record 1, French, activit%C3%A9%20physique
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Higiene y Salud
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- actividad física
1, record 1, Spanish, actividad%20f%C3%ADsica
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2021-01-19
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Non-Gov. Provincial Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Swimming
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Alberta Summer Swimming Association
1, record 2, English, Alberta%20Summer%20Swimming%20Association
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- ASSA 2, record 2, English, ASSA
correct, Alberta
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Alberta Summer Swimming Association (ASSA) is a not-for-profit organization providing summer swimming programming for individuals of all ages. 3, record 2, English, - Alberta%20Summer%20Swimming%20Association
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
[ASSA aims] to promote swimming as a means of healthy exercise and as a means of improving the physical fitness of young people. 3, record 2, English, - Alberta%20Summer%20Swimming%20Association
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités provinciaux non gouv. canadiens
- Natation
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Alberta Summer Swimming Association
1, record 2, French, Alberta%20Summer%20Swimming%20Association
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- ASSA 2, record 2, French, ASSA
correct, Alberta
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2010-02-23
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Sports Equipment and Accessories
- Physical Fitness Training and Bodybuilding
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- stationary bicycle
1, record 3, English, stationary%20bicycle
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- exercise bicycle 2, record 3, English, exercise%20bicycle
correct
- stationary cycle 3, record 3, English, stationary%20cycle
correct
- stationary bike 4, record 3, English, stationary%20bike
correct
- exercise bike 5, record 3, English, exercise%20bike
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An exercise machine, usually with one wheel, that has an adjustable tension control that allows the exerciser to increase resistance; excellent for improving leg strength and cardiovascular fitness. 6, record 3, English, - stationary%20bicycle
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Équipement et accessoires de sport
- Conditionnement physique et culturisme
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- vélo d'exercice
1, record 3, French, v%C3%A9lo%20d%27exercice
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- vélo stationnaire 2, record 3, French, v%C3%A9lo%20stationnaire
correct, masculine noun
- bicyclette stationnaire 3, record 3, French, bicyclette%20stationnaire
correct, feminine noun
- vélo d'appartement 4, record 3, French, v%C3%A9lo%20d%27appartement
correct, masculine noun
- bicyclette d'appartement 5, record 3, French, bicyclette%20d%27appartement
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Appareil stationnaire à une roue pour exercices des membres inférieurs. 6, record 3, French, - v%C3%A9lo%20d%27exercice
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Il est parfois muni d'un indicateur de vitesse, d'un odomètre et d'une résistance réglable. 6, record 3, French, - v%C3%A9lo%20d%27exercice
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Equipo y accesorios deportivos
- Acondicionamiento físico y culturismo
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- bicicleta estacionaria
1, record 3, Spanish, bicicleta%20estacionaria
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1975-03-11
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- General Vocabulary
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- improving fitness 1, record 4, English, improving%20fitness
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Vocabulaire général
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- amélioration de l'état général 1, record 4, French, am%C3%A9lioration%20de%20l%27%C3%A9tat%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9ral
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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