calisthenics

3 definitions found

calisthenics - Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 :

  Calisthenics \Cal`is*then"ics\, n.
     The science, art, or practice of healthful exercise of the
     body and limbs, to promote strength, gracefulness, and
     general fitness; light gymnastics.
  
     Syn: calisthenics, calisthenic exercise, callisthenic
          exercise.
          [1913 Webster + WordNet 1.5]

calisthenics - WordNet (r) 2.1 (2005) :

  calisthenics
      n 1: the practice of calisthenic exercises; "calisthenics is
           recommended for general good health" [syn: calisthenics,
           callisthenics]
      2: light exercises designed to promote general fitness; "several
         different calisthenics were illustrated in the video" [syn:
         calisthenics, callisthenics]

calisthenics - Moby Thesaurus II by Grady Ward, 1.0 :

  19 Moby Thesaurus words for "calisthenics":
     athletics, breather, constitutional, daily dozen, drill,
     eurythmics, exercise, exercising, gymnastic exercises, gymnastics,
     isometrics, physical culture, physical education, physical jerks,
     practice, setting-up exercises, stretch, workout, yoga