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callisthenics

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callisthenics, calisthenics [ˌkælɪsˈθɛnɪks]
n
1. (Individual Sports & Recreations / Gymnastics) (functioning as plural) light exercises designed to promote general fitness, develop muscle tone, etc.
2. (Individual Sports & Recreations / Gymnastics) (functioning as singular) the practice of callisthenic exercises
[from calli- + Greek sthenos strength]
callisthenic , calisthenic adj
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Noun1.callisthenics - the practice of calisthenic exercises; "calisthenics is recommended for general good health"
practice, pattern - a customary way of operation or behavior; "it is their practice to give annual raises"; "they changed their dietary pattern"
2.callisthenicscallisthenics - light exercises designed to promote general fitness; "several different calisthenics were illustrated in the video"
exercise, exercising, physical exercise, physical exertion, workout - the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit; "the doctor recommended regular exercise"; "he did some exercising"; "the physical exertion required by his work kept him fit"
plural, plural form - the form of a word that is used to denote more than one
Translations
callisthenics calisthenics (US) [ˌkælɪsˈθenɪks] NSINGcalistenia f
callisthenics, (US) calisthenics
n sing or plGymnastik f, → Fitnessübungen pl, → Kallisthenie f (dated)
callisthenics [ˌkælɪsˈθɛnɪks] nsgginnastica svedese
callisthenics [ˌkælɪsˈθɛnɪks] nsgginnastica svedese


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Here the metal scrim is held well clear of the main building envelope, dematarializing and subverting the orthogonal mass of the dance studio and theatre, which in turn forms a dark, neutral background for the callisthenics of the external skin.
For example, the feasibility of a bi-weekly callisthenics program to help increase trunk flexion and reduce MSD among hospital employees has been published.
To stay in shape for it, King plays pickup basketball, does callisthenics, lifts weights, and jogs during the off-season.
 
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