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calisthenics
cal·is·then·ics C0037000 (kăl′ĭs-thĕn′ĭks)n.1. (used with a pl. verb) Gymnastic exercises designed to develop muscular tone and promote physical well-being: Sit-ups, trunk twists, and other calisthenics are demonstrated on the video.2. (used with a sing. verb) The practice or art of such exercises: Calisthenics is recommended to relax the muscles before a run.
[From Greek kalli-, beautiful (from kallos, beauty) + sthenos, strength; see segh- in Indo-European roots.]
cal′is·then′ic adj.calisthenics (ˌkælɪsˈθɛnɪks) n (Gymnastics) a variant spelling (esp US) of callisthenics ˌcalisˈthenic adjcal•is•then•ics or cal•lis•then•ics (ˌkæl əsˈθɛn ɪks)
n. 1. (used with a pl. v.) gymnastic exercises designed to develop physical health and vigor. 2. (used with a sing. v.) the art, practice, or a session of such exercises. [1840–50; cali-, variant of calli- + Greek sthén(os) strength + -ics] cal`is•then′ic, cal`is•then′i•cal, adj. calisthenicsthe science, art, or practice of bodily exercises intended to promote strength, health, and grace of movement. — calisthenic, calisthenical, adj.See also: AthleticsThesaurus| Noun | 1. | calisthenics - the practice of calisthenic exercises; "calisthenics is recommended for general good health"callisthenicspractice, pattern - a customary way of operation or behavior; "it is their practice to give annual raises"; "they changed their dietary pattern" | | 2. |  calisthenics - light exercises designed to promote general fitness; "several different calisthenics were illustrated in the video"callisthenicsexercise, exercising, physical exercise, physical exertion, workout - 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 |
Translationscalisthenics
calisthenics: see aerobicsaerobics
, [Gr.,=with oxygen], system of endurance exercises that promote cardiovascular fitness by producing and sustaining an elevated heart rate for a prolonged period of time, thereby pumping an increased amount of oxygen-rich blood to the muscles being used.
..... Click the link for more information. .callisthenics, calisthenics light exercises designed to promote general fitness, develop muscle tone, etc. calisthenics
calisthenics [kal″is-then´iks] systematic exercise for attaining strength and gracefulness.cal·is·then·ics (kal'is-then'iks), Systematic practice of various exercises with the object of preserving health and increasing physical strength. [G. kalos, beautiful, + sthenos, strength] cal·is·then·ics (kal'is-then'iks) Systematic practice of various exercises with the object of preserving health and increasing physical strength and cardiovascular fitness. [G. kalos, beautiful, + sthenos, strength]calisthenics Physical exercises to build up muscles and improve the efficiency of the heart and lungs.CalisthenicsExercise involving free movement without the aid of equipment.Mentioned in: Exercisecalisthenics
Synonyms for calisthenicsnoun the practice of calisthenic exercisesSynonymsRelated Wordsnoun light exercises designed to promote general fitnessSynonymsRelated Words- exercise
- exercising
- physical exercise
- physical exertion
- workout
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- plural form
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