Repeat for at least a minute.

Meaning: This is a simple instruction to keep doing the jump jacks for at least one minute.

Choice of Words: The word repeat means to do something again, for indicates a period of time, at least means a minimum amount, and a minute is a unit of time equal to 60 seconds. Together, they express the idea of doing the jump jacks continuously for a minimum of one minute.

Alternative Expressions

Keep going for a minute.

Meaning: This means to continue doing what you are doing for 60 seconds. It's like saying, Continue doing what you are doing for the next 60 seconds.

Choice of Words: Keep means to continue doing something that you have already started. Going means to move from one place to another. For means a period of time. A minute is a unit of time that is equal to 60 seconds. When you put them together, "Keep going for a minute" means to continue moving for 60 seconds.

Continue for at least a minute.

Meaning: This means to keep doing what you are doing for at least 60 seconds. It's like saying, Keep doing what you are doing for at least the next 60 seconds.

Choice of Words: Continue means to keep doing something that you have already started. For means a period of time. At least means the minimum amount of time. A minute is a unit of time that is equal to 60 seconds. When you put them together, "Continue for at least a minute" means to keep doing something for at least 60 seconds.

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