exertive

/ɪɡˈzɜrtɪv/
adjective
  1. Requiring or involving effort; strenuous.
    • She found the exertive work of digging the garden satisfying.
    • The climb was highly exertive, but the view was worth it.
    • The exertive training program pushed the athletes to their limits.
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