calisthenics

English

Alternative forms

Etymology

From Ancient Greek κάλλος (kállos, “beauty”) + σθένος (sthénos, “strength”) + -ics.

Pronunciation
  • (UK) IPA(key): /ˌkæl.ɪsˈθɛn.ɪks/

Noun

calisthenics pl (plural only)

  1. (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.
  2. (in the singular) A system of such exercises.

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