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Don't get downhearted in exercise! (4,2)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

chin up

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'exercise' is the definition.
(I know that chin-up is a exercise)

'don't get downhearted in' is the wordplay.
I cannot quite understand how this works, but
'in' is found in the answer.
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(Other definitions for chin up that I've seen before include "Stay strong" , "Keep optimistic" , "Keep smiling!" , "exercise" , "Words of encouragement in adversity" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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