Originally: light, systematic, rhythmic exercises designed to achieve physical fitness alongside grace of movement, esp. intended for women or…
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| 释义 | society > leisure > sport > types of sport or game > gymnastics > exercise > [noun] > specific systems (31) callisthenics1827 Originally: light, systematic, rhythmic exercises designed to achieve physical fitness alongside grace of movement, esp. intended for women or… Swedish gymnastics1890 a system of muscular exercises as a form of hygienic or curative treatment. monkey drill1895 Physical exercise training, esp. repetitive callisthenics. Swedish movements1899 = Swedish gymnastics n. Swedish exercises1912 = Swedish gymnastics n.; also figurative. Swedish drill1916 = Swedish gymnastics n. sexercise1942 Sexual activity regarded as exercise. jogging1948 The action of jog, v. isometrics1962 plural. A system of stationary physical exercises in which muscles are exercised isometrically by pitting one against another or against an… dancercise1967 Dancing performed as an exercise; organized physical exercise which incorporates the rhythms of (modern) dance. Also as v. intransitive. slimnastics1967 With singular agreement. (See quots. 1970, 1970.) aerobics1968 With singular or plural agreement. Physical exercise, typically of relatively low intensity and long duration, that increases the body's oxygen… aquacise1968 A form of physical exercise designed to be carried out in a swimming pool. Also as a count noun: a specific exercise of this type. Cf. aquarobics, n. survival1972 The ability to survive under harsh or war-like conditions, practised as an outdoor sport or activity. Frequently attributive (see compounds 1). popmobility1974 A programme of choreographed exercise routines performed to the accompaniment of pop music. plyometrics1975 (A system of) physical exercise in which muscles are rapidly stretched before being immediately contracted. Jazzercise1976 A proprietary name for: a programme of physical exercises designed to be carried out in a class to the accompaniment of jazz music; (also)… Pilates1981 The Pilates system of exercises. Callanetics1984 A system of exercises designed to improve muscle tone by the performance of small repeated movements involving deeper-lying muscles. boxercise1985 A proprietary name for: a form of aerobic fitness routine incorporating moves and exercises from boxing training, and typically using boxing… step aerobics1985 a type of aerobic exercise that involves stepping up on to and down from a low portable block, typically performed in time with music. survivalism1985 The practising of outdoor survival skills. box aerobics1987 A form of aerobic fitness routine incorporating moves and exercises from boxing training, and typically using boxing equipment, such as gloves and… cardio1987 Cardiovascular exercise. Later also: cardiovascular fitness. step1989 = step aerobics n. at additions. Chiefly attributive in step class, step training, etc. spinning1994 Originally U.S. a proprietary name for: an intense form of aerobic exercise involving riding a stationary bicycle at a constantly varying pace set… Subcategories:— teacher or exponent (4) — equipment (1) |
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