calisthenics

cal·is·then·ics

 (kăl′ĭs-thĕn′ĭks)

n.

1. (used with a pl. verb) Gymnastic exercises designed to develop muscular tone and promote physical well-being: Sit-ups, trunk twists, and other calisthenics are demonstrated on the video.

2. (used with a sing. verb) The practice or art of such exercises: Calisthenics is recommended to relax the muscles before a run.

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[From Greek kalli-, beautiful (from kallos, beauty) + sthenos, strength; see segh- in Indo-European roots.]

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cal′is·then′ic adj.

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calisthenics

(ˌkælɪsˈθɛnɪks)

n

(Gymnastics) a variant spelling (esp US) of callisthenics

ˌcalisˈthenic adj

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cal•is•then•ics

or cal•lis•then•ics

(ˌkæl əsˈθɛn ɪks)

n.

1. (used with a pl. v.) gymnastic exercises designed to develop physical health and vigor.

2. (used with a sing. v.) the art, practice, or a session of such exercises.

[1840–50; cali-, variant of calli- + Greek sthén(os) strength + -ics]

cal`is•then′ic, cal`is•then′i•cal, adj.

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calisthenics

the science, art, or practice of bodily exercises intended to promote strength, health, and grace of movement. — calisthenic, calisthenical, adj.

See also: Athletics

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Thesaurus

Noun	1.	calisthenics - the practice of calisthenic exercises; "calisthenics is recommended for general good health" callisthenics practice, pattern - a customary way of operation or behavior; "it is their practice to give annual raises"; "they changed their dietary pattern"
	2.	calisthenics - light exercises designed to promote general fitness; "several different calisthenics were illustrated in the video" callisthenics 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

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Translations

calistenia

calisthenics

callisthenics [ˌkælɪsˈθɛnɪks] npl → gymnastique f suédoise, gymnastique f rythmique

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calisthenics

n calistenia

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