calisthenics
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əsˈθɛn noun
1.
( used with a plural verb ) gymnastic exercises designed to develop physical health and vigor, usually performed with little or no special apparatus.
2.
( used with a singular verb ) the art, practice, or a session of such exercises.
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calisthenics (ˌkælɪsˈθɛnɪks) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| a variant spelling (esp US) of callisthenics | |
| calis'thenic | |
| —adj | |
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| callisthenics or calisthenics (ˌkælɪsˈθɛnɪks) | |
| —n | |
| 1. | (functioning as plural) light exercises designed to promote general fitness, develop muscle tone, etc |
| 2. | (functioning as singular) the practice of callisthenic exercises |
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| calisthenics or calisthenics | |
| —n | |
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| callis'thenic or calisthenics | |
| —adj | |
| calis'thenic or calisthenics | |
| —adj | |
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Word Origin & History
calisthenics
1847 (calisthenic is from 1839), formed on model of Fr. callisthenie, from Gk. kallos "beauty" + sthenos "strength" + -ics. Originally, gymnastic exercises suitable for girls and meant to develop the figure and promote graceful movement. The proper Gk., if there was such a
word in Gk., would have been *kallistheneia.
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Medical Dictionary
calisthenics cal·is·then·ics (kāl'ĭs-thěn'ĭks)
pl.n.
Gymnastic exercises, such as sit-ups, designed to develop muscular tone and promote physical fitness.
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Example sentences
Muscle strengthening can be done with a weight program, heavy gardening, or push-ups and calisthenics.
Sailors did calisthenics, marched, and even played baseball and football.
The fast river made in-water warmup impossible, and the staging of athletes in pens made calisthenics impossible.
Circuit training and calisthenics can also be considered for this phase.
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