Callisthenics
noun
Exercises that helps to improve strength and fitness, done without lifting weights.
She does callisthenics three times a week to maintain her fitness.

Often appears as...
- do callisthenics
- practice callisthenics
noun
Exercises that helps to improve strength and fitness, done without lifting weights.
She does callisthenics three times a week to maintain her fitness.

Often appears as...
- do callisthenics
- practice callisthenics
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Fitness Focus
Callisthenics is used specifically for fitness activities that use body weight for resistance.

They included callisthenics in their morning routine to get fit.
No Equipment
The word emphasizes exercises done without special gym equipment, like push-ups and sit-ups.

The soldiers performed callisthenics daily during their training.
Health Habit
Callisthenics are often used in daily routines to maintain health, rather than for bodybuilding.

Her callisthenics routine keeps her healthy without going to the gym.
Fitness Focus
Callisthenics is used specifically for fitness activities that use body weight for resistance.

They included callisthenics in their morning routine to get fit.
No Equipment
The word emphasizes exercises done without special gym equipment, like push-ups and sit-ups.

The soldiers performed callisthenics daily during their training.
Health Habit
Callisthenics are often used in daily routines to maintain health, rather than for bodybuilding.

Her callisthenics routine keeps her healthy without going to the gym.
Fitness Focus
Callisthenics is used specifically for fitness activities that use body weight for resistance.

They included callisthenics in their morning routine to get fit.
No Equipment
The word emphasizes exercises done without special gym equipment, like push-ups and sit-ups.

The soldiers performed callisthenics daily during their training.
Health Habit
Callisthenics are often used in daily routines to maintain health, rather than for bodybuilding.

Her callisthenics routine keeps her healthy without going to the gym.
Quote examples
Steve Backshall
I had a good deal of power work - lots of plyometrics, callisthenics, tossing big tyres. It's all geared towards having that explosiveness available when you need it.

Quote examples
Rithvik Dhanjani
Indian Actor
Cross fit, callisthenics, and weight training are a regular part of my workout regime. It's helped me a lot with my stamina, agility, and movement.

Quote examples
Steve Backshall
I had a good deal of power work - lots of plyometrics, callisthenics, tossing big tyres. It's all geared towards having that explosiveness available when you need it.

Quote examples
Rithvik Dhanjani
Indian Actor
Cross fit, callisthenics, and weight training are a regular part of my workout regime. It's helped me a lot with my stamina, agility, and movement.

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