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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

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

From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 12, 2025

From the opening calisthenics of “Training Season” and “Break My Heart,” Lipa ripped through a quiver of deep-house and neo-disco staples to fuel Pride parties for the rest of her life.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 5, 2025

We mastered calisthenics but never touched a football.

From Salon ● Sep. 14, 2023

We did an hour of exercise, some combination of roadwork, skipping rope, calisthenics, or shadow boxing, followed by fifteen minutes of body work, some weight lifting and then sparring.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela


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