calisthenics
IPA: kæɫʌsθˈɛnɪks
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.
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Examples of "calisthenics" in Sentences
- Dorset Calisthenics College is also run in Boronia.
- Calisthenics is primarily oriented towards young girls.
- I said yoga is a calisthenics incorporating meditation.
- It involved two weeks of lectures and physical calisthenics.
- They often focus on military style calisthenics and group runs.
- The history of calisthenics is linked to Greco Roman gymnastics.
- In addition, this stage includes various calisthenics, and walking.
- Her father trained her in calisthenics before school every morning.
- Calisthenics was introduced into Victorian State Schools in the 1930s.
- Australian calisthenics came to prominence during the Victorian Gold Rush.