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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"
calisthenics
practice, pattern - a customary way of operation or behavior; "it is their practice to give annual raises"; "they changed their dietary pattern"
2.callisthenics - light exercises designed to promote general fitnesscallisthenics - light exercises designed to promote general fitness; "several different calisthenics were illustrated in the video"
calisthenics
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] NSING → calistenia f
callisthenics, (US) calisthenics
n sing or pl → Gymnastik f, → Fitnessübungen pl, → Kallisthenie f (dated)
callisthenics [ˌkælɪsˈθɛnɪks] nsg → ginnastica svedese
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