noun

calisthenics

ka-lihs-THEH-nihks

noun

Exercises that use the body's own weight for resistance, such as push-ups, squats, and sit-ups.

"She does calisthenics every morning instead of going to the gym."

"The recruits started their day with an hour of calisthenics."

How to Use Calisthenics

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishBodyweight exercise — training that builds strength and fitness without equipment.

Common pairings

a calisthenics routine basic calisthenics calisthenics workout

calisthenics plural

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From Ancient Greek kallos ("beauty") and sthenos ("strength"), combined with the English suffix "-ics."

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