exercise
71Exercise, isometric — Exercise involving muscular contractions without movement of the involved parts of the body. Isometric exercise is one method of muscular exercise. In contrast, isotonic exercise occurs when a contracting muscle shortens against a constant load,… …
72exercise tests — exercise stress tests any of various stress tests in which exercise is used in the electrocardiographic assessment of cardiovascular health and function, particularly in the diagnosis of myocardial ischemia. The most widely used forms are the… …
73exercise bike — exercise bikes N COUNT An exercise bike is a special bicycle which does not move, so that you can exercise on it at home or at a gym …
74exercise yard — exercise yard, a yard in a prison where the inmates relax or take their exercise: »There is a 16 ft. brick wall around the exercise yards (Manchester Guardian) …
75exercise period — The period of time during which shares may be acquired under an option or other type of share award granted under an employee share scheme. This will be the period between the award first becoming capable of exercise (often referred to as the… …
76exercise or strike price — The price at which the buyer of a call can purchase the commodity during the life of the option, and the price at which the buyer of a put can sell the commodity during the life of the option. Chicago Mercantile Exchange Glossary exercise price… …
77exercise an option — ► FINANCE to buy or sell the shares, etc. that are mentioned in an options contract (= an agreement giving the right to buy and sell shares in the future): »Anyone who exercised such an option would immediately lose money. Main Entry: ↑exercise …
78exercise bike — exercise ,bike noun count a bicycle that stays in one place, used for physical exercise …
79exercise book — exercise books N COUNT An exercise book is a small book that students use for writing in. [mainly BRIT] (in AM, usually use notebook) …
80exercise bike — ► NOUN ▪ a stationary piece of exercise equipment resembling an ordinary bicycle …