calisthenics

Meaning

1. (in-plural, plural, plural-only) 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.
2. (plural, plural-only, singular) A system of such exercises.

Synonyms

callisthenics

exercise

gymnastics

physical exercises

callisthenics

exercises

activity

Translations

calistenia

Kallisthenie

Gymnastik

callistenia

Freiübungen

callisthénie

jimnastik

Fitness-Übungen

تمارين رياضية

gymnastique

gymnastique rythmique

exercices physiques

gymnastiek

calistenia

ginástica calistênica

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˌkæl.ɪsˈθɛn.ɪks/

Etymology

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