to use up energy or get rid of fat from your body by doing physical activity

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to do a physical activity such as walking, swimming, or running in order to stay healthy and make your body stronger

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to move or use a particular part of your body in order to make it strong

to make the muscles in a part of your body stronger

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to stay in the same position, for example when you are exercising

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to run at a slow steady speed, usually for exercise or pleasure

to do gentle exercises that make your muscles stretch, especially in order to prepare for taking part in a sport

to exercise your muscles before doing physical activity

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to change the shape of your body so that you have a lot of muscles

to prepare for a sport or activity by doing gentle exercises or practising just before it starts

to prepare for a particular race, game, or competition by competing in less important events first

to do physical exercise as a way of keeping fit

to lift heavy metal objects as a form of exercise

to bend, while keeping your legs straight, and touch your toes with your fingers, as a physical exercise