What does calisthenics mean?

Definitions for calisthenics
ˌkæl əsˈθɛn ɪkscal·is·then·ics

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. calisthenics, callisthenicsnoun

    the practice of calisthenic exercises

    "calisthenics is recommended for general good health"

  2. calisthenics, callisthenicsnoun

    light exercises designed to promote general fitness

    "several different calisthenics were illustrated in the video"

Wiktionary

  1. calisthenicsnoun

    Gymnastic exercises, especially morning exercises, done to keep one's body healthy.

  2. calisthenicsnoun

    A system of such exercises.

  3. Etymology: From κάλλος + σθένος.

Wikipedia

  1. Calisthenics

    Calisthenics (American English) or callisthenics (British English) (/ˌkælɪsˈθɛnɪks/) is a form of strength training consisting of a variety of movements that exercise large muscle groups (gross motor movements), such as standing, grasping, pushing, etc. These exercises are often performed rhythmically and with minimal equipment, as bodyweight exercises. They are intended to increase strength, fitness, and flexibility, through movements such as pulling, pushing, bending, jumping, or swinging, using one's body weight for resistance in pull-up, push-up squat ecc.. Calisthenics can provide the benefits of muscular and aerobic conditioning, in addition to improving psychomotor skills such as balance, agility, and coordination. Urban calisthenics is a form of street workout; calisthenics groups perform exercise routines in urban areas. Individuals and groups train to perform advanced calisthenics skills such as muscle-ups, levers, and various freestyle moves such as spins and flips. Sports teams and military units often perform leader-directed group calisthenics as a form of synchronized physical training (often including a customized "call and response" routine) to increase group cohesion and discipline. Calisthenics is also popular as a component of physical education in primary and secondary schools over much of the globe. In addition to general fitness, calisthenics exercises are often used as baseline physical evaluations for military organizations around the world. For example, they are used in the U.S. Army Physical Fitness Test and the U.S.M.C. Physical Fitness Test.

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  1. calisthenics

    Calisthenics is a form of physical exercise that consists of a variety of movements which exercise large muscle groups. These exercises are often performed rhythmically, without using equipment or apparatus, and are intended to increase strength, fitness, and flexibility. The movements involved often include bending, jumping, swinging, twisting, or kicking, using only one's body weight for resistance.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Calisthenicsnoun

    the science, art, or practice of healthful exercise of the body and limbs, to promote strength and gracefulness; light gymnastics

Wikidata

  1. Calisthenics

    Calisthenics are a form of exercise consisting of a variety of simple, often rhythmical, movements, generally without using equipment or apparatus. They are intended to increase body strength and flexibility with movements such as bending, jumping, swinging, twisting or kicking, using only one's body weight for resistance. They are usually conducted in concert with stretches. Calisthenics when performed vigorously and with variety can benefit both muscular and cardiovascular fitness, in addition to improving psychomotor skills such as balance, agility and coordination. Groups such as sports teams and military units often perform leader-directed group calisthenics as a form of synchronized physical training to increase group cohesion and discipline. Calisthenics are also popular as a component of physical education in primary and secondary schools over much of the globe.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of calisthenics in Chaldean Numerology is: 1

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of calisthenics in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5

Examples of calisthenics in a Sentence

  1. Dorothy Parker:

    There's a helluva distance between wisecracking and wit. Wit has truth in it; wisecracking is simply calisthenics with words.

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