Definition of calisthenics Calisthenics

/kæˌlʌsθɛˈnɪks/ - [katlustheniks] - cal•is•then•ics

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callisthenics - /kˌælɪsθˈɛnɪks/

calisthenics - /kæˌlʌsθɛˈnɪks/

Noun Plural: calisthenics
calisthenics - light exercises designed to promote general fitness; "several different calisthenics were illustrated in the video"
		callisthenics
		exercising, physical exercise, physical exertion, workout, exercise 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
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"

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calisthenics (Noun)
Gymnastic exercises, especially morning exercises, done to keep one's body healthy.
calisthenics (Noun)
A system of such exercises.

calisthenics (n.)
The science, art, or practice of healthful exercise of the body and limbs, to promote strength and gracefulness; light gymnastics.

Calisthenics is a series of "exercises" used to develop strength, power and balance or a repeated rhythmical exercise that uses the weight of the body as resistance or the systematic exercises for attaining strength-gracefulness or the practice of calisthenic exercises.

Purpose.

Calisthenics is recommended for general good health, light exercises designed to promote general fitness.

Origin.

The name calisthenics is Greek in origin, a combination of the words 'beauty' and 'strength'.