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calisthenics

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




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

From Science Daily Jun. 12, 2026

The calisthenics then continue in his office, where he often does more push-ups.

From The Wall Street Journal Nov. 9, 2025

I saw people doing calisthenics on the rings and ropes and the volleyball fields buzzing with competition.

From Los Angeles Times Nov. 8, 2024

Instead, reading is like mental calisthenics for film, priming the mind for flights of imagination and empathy.

From Seattle Times Feb. 16, 2024

He filled his days with calisthenics, weight lifting, and running, often with a load of rocks on his back.

From "Into the Wild" by Jon Krakauer




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