non-exercisers
[/nɑːn ˈɛksərsaɪzərz/]
nounpl: non-exercisers
pessoas sedentárias, não praticantes de exercício
1. individuals who do not engage in regular physical exercise or fitness activities
The study examined both exercisers and non-exercisers to understand health outcomes.
O estudo examinou tanto praticantes quanto pessoas sedentárias para compreender os resultados de saúde.
2. people lacking a habit or routine of physical activity
Non-exercisers often face increased health risks compared to active individuals.
As pessoas sedentárias frequentemente enfrentam riscos de saúde aumentados em comparação com indivíduos ativos.
This term is frequently used in public health discourse in both Brazil and the USA, particularly in medical research and fitness industry discussions. In Brazil, health campaigns increasingly target 'pessoas sedentárias' as sedentary lifestyle has become a public health concern. The term is neutral-to-clinical rather than pejorative when used in professional contexts.
NYC Slang
couch potatoes, desk jockeys
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