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callisthenics

callisthenics

1 6.6
Exercises that use your own body weight to build strength and flexibility
  • noun
  • /ˌkælɪsˈθɛnɪks/
translation icon : calistenia
  • The fitness class focuses on callisthenics to help participants build strength using their body weight.

Examples

  • After a warm-up, the coach led the team through various callisthenics to enhance their endurance.

  • Maybe it's that I'm not doing any callisthenics.

    Fletch (1985)

  • She enjoys doing callisthenics every morning to stay fit and improve her flexibility.

Synonyms

calisthenics
vscallisthenics
9 5.1

Exercises without equipment that make the body stronger and more flexible

is identical in meaning but uses a double-l alternate spelling

Antonyms

sedentary
16 5.6

Spending most time sitting and getting little exercise

inactivity
12 3.5

A period of time with no movement or action

How Intense

sprint
55 2.1
weightlifting
11 3.2
callisthenics
1 6.6
aerobics
56 3.2
yoga
271 1.8

Surface Forms

callisthenics singular
callisthenics plural

Morphology

callisthenics = calisthenic (opaque) = calisthen + ic + s

Formed by adding -s to 'calisthenic', but the base and its combining form are not transparent to average learners.

Etymology

Callisthenics comes from Greek parts kallos ('beauty') and sthenos ('strength'). So callisthenics are exercises that use your own body to build 'strength' and a more 'beautiful' or fit body.