Calisthenic: meaning, definitions and examples

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calisthenic

 

[ หŒkรฆlษชsหˆฮธษ›nษชk ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

fitness training

Calisthenic exercises are bodyweight movements that improve strength, flexibility, and fitness without the use of weights or gym machines. They can include activities like push-ups, squats, and jumping jacks. These exercises are often performed in a series of repititions and can be adjusted to suit any fitness level. Calisthenics not only enhance physical capabilities but also promote coordination and balance.

Synonyms

aerobic exercise, bodyweight exercise, functional training

Examples of usage

  • I do calisthenic workouts every morning.
  • She prefers calisthenic exercises over weightlifting.
  • Calisthenic routines can be done anywhere.
  • He incorporates calisthenic workouts into his training regimen.

Translations

Translations of the word "calisthenic" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น calistรชnico

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เฅˆเคฒเคฟเคธเฅเคŸเฅ‡เคจเคฟเค•เฅเคธ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Calisthenics

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kalistenik

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบะฐะปะธัั‚ะตะฝั–ะบะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ kalistenika

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ซใƒชใ‚นใƒ†ใƒ‹ใ‚ฏใ‚น

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท calisthรฉnie

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ calistenia

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kalistenik

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์นผ๋ฆฌ์Šคํ…Œ๋‹‰

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูƒุงู„ูŠุณุซูŠู†ูŠูƒ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kalistenika

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ kalistenika

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไฝ“ๆ“่ฎญ็ปƒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ kalistenika

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ kalisthenics

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบะฐะปะธัั‚ะตะฝะธะบะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒแƒšแƒ˜แƒกแƒขแƒ”แƒœแƒ˜แƒ™แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kalistenika

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ calistenia

Word origin

The term 'calisthenics' comes from the Greek words 'kallos', meaning 'beauty', and 'sthenos', meaning 'strength'. It signifies exercises designed to improve physical strength, flexibility, and overall fitness. The concept of bodyweight training has its roots in ancient Greece, where it was integral to preparing athletes for competitions. Throughout history, calisthenics has been utilized by various military organizations, gymnastic clubs, and fitness enthusiasts, evolving to include diverse and dynamic movements. In modern fitness culture, calisthenics has gained popularity for its accessibility, allowing individuals to train without specialized equipment, leading to a resurgence in bodyweight training methods.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #40,164, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.