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fitness
The state of physical performance and health, often achieved through regular training and a healthy diet.
Sie tut viel für ihre Fitness und geht dreimal pro Woche joggen.
She does a lot for her fitness and goes jogging three times a week.
fitness
In biology, the adaptability of a living organism to its environment, which determines its chances of survival and reproduction.
In der Evolutionstheorie ist die Fitness eines Organismus entscheidend für die natürliche Selektion.
In evolutionary theory, the fitness of an organism is crucial for natural selection.
'Fitness' is a direct loanword from English. This explains its spelling and pronunciation. In German, it is used as a feminine noun with the article 'die'.
Regelmäßiger Sport ist wichtig für die Fitness.
Regular exercise is important for fitness.
The word 'Fitness' (fitness) is used almost exclusively in the singular. A plural form is uncommon because it is an abstract concept.
Meine Fitness hat sich in den letzten Monaten stark verbessert.
My fitness has improved a lot in recent months.
In everyday language, 'Fitness' (fitness) is often used in fixed expressions. Typical examples are 'etwas für die Fitness tun' (to do something for one's fitness), 'seine Fitness trainieren' (to train one's fitness), or 'seine Fitness verbessern' (to improve one's fitness).
Er macht jeden Tag Yoga, um etwas für seine Fitness zu tun.
He does yoga every day to do something for his fitness.
You can recognize the biological meaning of 'Fitness' (fitness) from the context. Words like 'Evolution' (evolution), 'Anpassung' (adaptation), 'Organismus' (organism), or 'Selektion' (selection) clearly point to this technical use.
Die Fitness eines Lebewesens beschreibt seine Fähigkeit, in einer bestimmten Umwelt zu überleben und sich fortzupflanzen.
The fitness of a living organism describes its ability to survive and reproduce in a particular environment.
fitness / terms
Both words refer to physical fitness after regular training. „Fitness“ is broader and also includes general health and mobility, whereas „Kondition“ often refers specifically to endurance and stamina. Use „Fitness“ for overall fitness and „Kondition“ when talking about prolonged exertion.
Yoga und Krafttraining verbessern ihre Fitness und Beweglichkeit.
Yoga and strength training improve her fitness and mobility.
Durch regelmäßiges Laufen hat sie genug Kondition für lange Strecken.
Regular running has given her enough stamina for long distances.
