Definition of Aerobics

1. Noun. Exercise that increases the need for oxygen.

Exact synonyms: Aerobic Exercise
Generic synonyms: Cardiopulmonary Exercise
Derivative terms: Aerobic

Definition of Aerobics

1. Noun. A form of exercise, designed to enhance one's cardiovascular fitness, normally performed to music ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Aerobics

1. exercises for conditioning the heart and lungs by increasing oxygen consumption [n]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Aerobics

aerobats
aerobe
aerobeacon
aerobeacons
aerobes
aerobia
aerobic
aerobic exercise
aerobic respiration
aerobic waste treatment
aerobically
aerobicize
aerobicized
aerobicizes
aerobicizing
aerobics (current term)
aerobies
aerobiologic
aerobiological
aerobiologically
aerobiologies
aerobiologist
aerobiologists
aerobiology
aerobioscope
aerobioses
aerobiosis
aerobiotic
aerobium
aeroboard

Literary usage of Aerobics

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Martinique, Guadeloupe, Dominica & St. Lucia Alive! by Lynne M. Sullivan (2000)
"Waterskiing and windsurfing equipment and instruction are available, and you can also join an aerobics class in the pool. Bike tours are scheduled daily, ..."

2. Anabolic Steroid Abuse by Geraline C. Lin (1996)
"For comparative purposes, there are approximately 1200 aerobics & Fitness Association of America (AFAA)-certified aerobics instructors teaching on Long ..."

3. Physical Fitness: A Guide for Individuals With Lower Limb Loss by Ernest M. Burgess, Albert Rappoport (1993)
"Water aerobics is an excellent and gentle method for conditioning the entire ... The popularity of water aerobics has grown considerably over the past few ..."

4. A Text-book of bacteriology by George Miller Sternberg (1896)
"Those species which grow either in the presence of oxygen or when it is excluded are called facultative an- aerobics. Certain bacteria produce a ..."

5. The Sanitarian by Medico-Legal Society of New York (1904)
"... producing putrefaction fermentation, while the aerobics produced the true putrefaction, and it was the ..."

6. Costa Rica Alive! by Bruce Morris (2002)
"The most popular TV aerobics show in Costa Rica (aerobics with Ale) frequently shoots from the pool area. Though I tried hard, I found nothing to complain ..."

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