Calisthenics

Word CALISTHENICS
Character 12
Hyphenation cal is then ics
Pronunciations /ˌkæl.ɪsˈθɛn.ɪks/

Definitions and meanings of "Calisthenics"

What do we mean by calisthenics?

Gymnastic exercises designed to develop muscular tone and promote physical well-being. noun

The practice or art of such exercises. noun

The science, art, or practice of healthful exercise of the body and limbs, to promote strength, gracefulness, and general fitness; light gymnastics. noun

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

Singular A system of such exercises. noun

The practice of calisthenic exercises noun

Light exercises designed to promote general fitness noun

(in the plural) Gymnastic exercises under the participation of a (surface-wise) multitude of muscles and often minimal equipment (thus, usually bodyweight exercises) with a stress on stamina.

(in the singular) A system of such exercises.

Synonyms and Antonyms for Calisthenics

The word "calisthenics" in example sentences

As freshmen we hadn’t actually attended them, but the main feature of the night was called calisthenics, and it was some cheesy aerobics routine. ❋ Jacque Nimble (2010)

He was so clumsy he couldn't even do the side-straddle-hop in calisthenics. ❋ Unknown (2010)

We come now to what I may call the calisthenics of the business, exercises which may be roughly compared to the technical exercises necessary in learning to play a musical instrument. ❋ Arnold Bennett (1899)

I heard Horton ask how many participants have his P90X program, and a good many hands went up among the hundred or so runners stretching and limbering up, doing what we used to call calisthenics before fitness became a multibillion-dollar industry ❋ Unknown (2010)

I do calisthenics, which is basically using your own body weight, like you do in yoga, to strengthen your core. ❋ Unknown (2010)

They were not allowed to learn dancing; they had no outdoor games at all, not even croquet -- nothing whatever to exhilarate them and develop them physically except an hour's "deportment," the very mildest kind of calisthenics, in the big class-room once a fortnight, and the daily making of their little beds. ❋ Sarah Grand (N/A)

I am a big proponent on implementing training methods such as calisthenics, plyometrics, and various other body resisted movements. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Body weight drills such as calisthenics and plyometrics keep your nervous system sharp. ❋ Unknown (2010)

The exercises can be done with free weights or machines, resistance bands, calisthenics that use body weight for resistance (push-ups, pull-ups and sit-ups, for instance) or carrying heavy loads or doing heavy gardening such as digging or hoeing. ❋ Unknown (2010)

In Everything Bad Is Good for You, Steven Johnson argues that the increasing complexity and range of media we engage with have, over the past century, made us smarter, rather than dumber, by providing a form of cognitive calisthenics. ❋ Unknown (2009)

After morning calisthenics, breakfast will be served in the mess hall. ❋ David E. Hilton (2011)

Instead of group calisthenics and contests that favor the most athletic kids, Ms. Brant, like many other teachers nationwide, devotes class time to fitness instruction and to games structured so that more kids can play and enjoy. ❋ Sue Shellenbarger (2011)

The exercises can be done with free weights or machines, resistance bands, calisthenics that use body weight for resistance (push-ups, pull-ups, sit-ups) or carrying heavy loads or doing heavy gardening such as digging or hoeing. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Each morning they woke up at 5:30 a.m., went for a 45-minute run, followed by stretching and calisthenics, he said. ❋ Margaret Coker (2011)

It's not calisthenics, aerobics, exercise or a workout. ❋ Kelly Moore (2012)

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