whole-body exercises

noun
UK /həʊl ˈbɒdi ˈeksəsaɪzɪz/
US /hoʊl ˈbɑdi ˈeksərˌsaɪzɪz/

Whole-body exercises are moves that make many parts of your body work at the same time.

Swimming and jumping jacks are whole-body exercises.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. Exercises that train the entire body in one session rather than one muscle group.

Her trainer designed a whole-body exercise routine for three days a week.

3. Physical activities that use the arms, legs, and core together to build overall fitness.

Rowing is a whole-body exercise that also gets your heart pumping.

4. Movements that engage large muscle groups across the body to improve balance and coordination.

Yoga includes whole-body exercises that help with balance.