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гимна́стика — meaning in English

gimnastika

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English meaning

  • calisthenics noun Exercises that use the body's own weight for resistance, such as push-ups, squats, and sit-ups.
  • gymnastics noun A sport involving controlled, athletic movements that demand strength, flexibility, and balance.

Senses

гимна́стика is used for these senses in English:

  • calisthenics (in the plural) 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.
  • gymnastics A sport involving the performance of sequences of movements requiring physical strength, flexibility, and kinesthetic awareness.
  • gymnastics Complex intellectual or artistic exercises or feats of physical agility.

gymnastics — full definition

  1. noun A sport involving controlled, athletic movements that demand strength, flexibility, and balance.
  2. noun Complex or impressive feats of skill, used figuratively.

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