calisthenics
English
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editEtymology
editFrom Ancient Greek κάλλος (kállos, “beauty”) + σθένος (sthénos, “strength”) + -ics.
Pronunciation
editNoun
editcalisthenics pl (plural only)
- (in the plural) Physical exercises with the participation of a multitude of muscles and often minimal equipment (thus, usually bodyweight exercises); strength training aspects and cardio aspects are both involved, and stamina is often a focus.
- Hyponyms: isokinetics, isometrics, isotonics, plyometrics
- (in the singular) A system of such exercises.
Translations
editin the plural: physical exercises under the participation of a multitude of muscles and often minimal equipment (thus, usually bodyweight exercises) with a stress on stamina
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in the singular: a system of such exercises
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