The act of bending, twisting, or contorting the body, often used in yoga, gymnastics, or flexibility training.
Compound word combining 'body' and the present participle 'bending,' created in modern fitness contexts. This term emerged as exercise and wellness terminology developed throughout the 20th century.
Bodybending connects to ancient practices like yoga that have been around for thousands of years, but the modern word itself is brand new—showing how we're constantly naming old activities with fresh language.
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