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Physical Exertion
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Definition
: Expenditure of energy during PHYSICAL ACTIVITY. Intensity of exertion may be measured by rate of OXYGEN CONSUMPTION; HEAT produced, or HEART RATE. Perceived exertion, a psychological measure of exertion, is included.
do not confuse with EXERCISE
See Also
Work
;
Exercise
;
Fatigue
;
Sports
Other names
Physical Effort; Physical Exertions; Physical Efforts; Exertions, Physical; Exertion, Physical; Efforts, Physical; Effort, Physical