physical exertion
CEFR: C1
The vigorous expenditure of muscular force, bodily energy, and cardiovascular stamina during manual labor or athletic sports.
Synonyms
- muscular effort
- strenuous labour
Common Collocations
- intense physical exertion
- require physical exertion
- exhausted by physical exertion
Example Sentence
Manual construction roles involve prolonged physical exertion in challenging environmental conditions.