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calisthenics

[kal-uhs-then-iks] / ˌkæl əsˈθɛn ɪks /




NOUN
physical education
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He didn’t exercise in public or show off his abs, and there is no record of him ever leading his troops in calisthenics or challenging his peers to a pull-up contest.

From Salon ● Oct. 24, 2026

The analysis did not include certain forms of strength training, such as calisthenics and Pilates.

From Science Daily ● Jun. 12, 2026

I believe reading books that challenge me is a great way to practice mental calisthenics.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 12, 2025

A calisthenics workout at home We have a third room in the crib where we keep workout equipment, so I’ve become a calisthenics freak.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 21, 2025

After days of calisthenics, the coach had said that probably he’d let them use the ball this afternoon.

From "The Chocolate War" by Robert Cormier


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