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   activity

   /akˈtɪvɪti/

   noun

   • 1. the condition in which things are happening or being done: "there has been a sustained level of activity in the economy"
   • ▪ busy or vigorous action or movement: "the room was a hive of activity" Similar bustlehustle and bustlebusynessactionlivelinessmovementlifestiranimationcommotionflurrytumulthubbubexcitementagitationfusswhirlhappeningsoccurrencesproceedingseventsincidentsinformal:toing and froingcomings and goingsto-doarchaic:hurry-scurrypotherOpposite calm
   • 2. a thing that a person or group does or has done: "the firm's marketing activities" Similar pursuitoccupationventureundertakingenterpriseprojectschemebusinessjobaffairtaskcampaigninteresthobbypastimerecreationdiversionentertainmentactactiondeeddoingexploitmanoeuvreinformal:thinglarkcaper
   • ▪ a recreational pursuit or pastime: "a range of sporting activities" Similar pursuitoccupationventureundertakingenterpriseprojectschemebusinessjobaffairtaskcampaigninteresthobbypastimerecreationdiversionentertainmentactactiondeeddoingexploitmanoeuvreinformal:thinglarkcaper
   • 3. a thermodynamic quantity representing the effective concentration of a particular component in a solution or other system, equal to its concentration multiplied by an activity coefficient.

   Word Origin late Middle English: from French activité or late Latin activitas, from Latin act- ‘done’, from the verb agere.

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2. www.who.int › news-room › fact-sheetsPhysical activity - World Health Organization (WHO)

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   Jun 26, 2024 · WHO defines physical activity as any bodily movement produced by skeletal muscles that requires energy expenditure. Physical activity refers to all movement including during leisure time, for transport to get to and from places, or as part of a person’s work or domestic activities.

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     Physical activity is defined as any bodily movement produced...

3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › ExerciseExercise - Wikipedia

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   22 hours ago · Exercise is physical activity that enhances or maintains fitness and overall health. It is performed for various reasons, including weight loss or maintenance, to aid growth and improve strength, develop muscles and the cardiovascular system, hone athletic skills, improve health, or simply for enjoyment.

4. www.britannica.com › science › radioactivityRadioactivity | Definition, Types, Applications, & Facts

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   Jun 21, 2024 · radioactivity, property exhibited by certain types of matter of emitting energy and subatomic particles spontaneously. It is, in essence, an attribute of individual atomic nuclei. An unstable nucleus will decompose spontaneously, or decay, into a more stable configuration but will do so only in a few specific ways by emitting certain ...

5. extension.sdstate.edu › light-moderate-and-vigorous-activityLight, Moderate, and Vigorous Activity - SDSU Extension

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   Jun 13, 2024 · Physical activity of all kinds can be performed in a variety of intensities, ranging between light, moderate, and vigorous (or high) intensity activity. All types of physical activity are beneficial and count towards meeting your health and fitness goals.

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6. www.who.int › europe › health-topicsPhysical activity EURO - World Health Organization (WHO)

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   Jun 12, 2024 · Physical activity is defined as any bodily movement produced by skeletal muscles that require energy expenditure. Popular ways to be active are through walking, cycling, sports and recreation, and can be done at any level of skill and for enjoyment.

7. staragile.com › blog › project-activitiesWhat are Project Activities in Project Management | StarAgile

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   3 days ago · Project activity is essentially an objective and involves multiple responsibilities. In simple terms, each activity with multiple tasks is called a set of tasks.

8. www.nia.nih.gov › health › exercise-and-physical-activityFour Types of Exercise and Physical Activity

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   Jun 11, 2024 · Research has shown that it’s important to get all four types of exercise: endurance, strength, balance, and flexibility. Adults should do muscle-strengthening activities at least two days a week and at least 150 minutes (2 1/2 hours) a week of moderate-intensity aerobic exercise, according to the Physical Activity Guidelines for ...