cal·is·then·ics (k l  s-th n ks)pl.n. Gymnastic exercises, such as sit-ups, designed to develop muscular tone and promote physical fitness. |
Calisthenics
Exercise involving free movement without the aid of equipment.
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calisthenics
[kal′isthen′iks]
a system of exercise in which emphasis is on movements of muscle groups rather than on power and effort. An objective is the acquisition of grace and beauty in exercise.
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