Definition of Callisthenics

1. Noun. The practice of calisthenic exercises. "Calisthenics is recommended for general good health"

Exact synonyms: Calisthenics
Generic synonyms: Pattern, Practice
Derivative terms: Calisthenic

2. Noun. Light exercises designed to promote general fitness. "Several different calisthenics were illustrated in the video"
Exact synonyms: Calisthenics
Generic synonyms: Exercise, Exercising, Physical Exercise, Physical Exertion, Workout
Language type: Plural, Plural Form
Derivative terms: Calisthenic

Definition of Callisthenics

1. Noun. (alternative spelling of calisthenics) ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Lexicographical Neighbors of Callisthenics

calliopsis
callipash
callipee
callipees
calliper
callipered
callipering
callipers
callipygean
callipygian
callipygous
callisection
callisections
callisthenic
callisthenic exercise
callisthenics (current term)
callithrix
callithump
callithump parade
callithumpian
callithumps
callitrichid
callitrichids
callitrichinae
callop
callops
callosal
callosal convolution
callosal gyrus
callosal sulcus

Literary usage of Callisthenics

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. My Daughter's Manual: Comprising a Summary View of Female Studies (1837)
"UTILITY OF THE EXERCISES CALLED callisthenics. MEDICAL writers of all countries have strongly insisted upon the utility of exercise. ..."

2. The Popular Encyclopedia: Being a General Dictionary of Arts, Sciences by Daniel Keyte Sandford, Thomas Thomson, Allan Cunningham (1836)
"... by the jealousy of Juno, into a bear. Jupiter placed her, with her son, among the stars, where she still shines as the Great Bear. callisthenics. ..."

3. The New American Cyclopaedia: A Popular Dictionary of General Knowledge edited by George Ripley, Charles Anderson Dana (1863)
"Ling, the Swedish writer on gymnastics and callisthenics, has written enthusiastically upon the advantage of systematic muscular exercise in the cure of ..."

4. Report of the commissioners by Great Britain Schools Inquiry Commission, Schools inquiry commission (1869)
"4s.; callisthenics 10s. Boarders.—None. Classification uniform. ... callisthenics taught as part of system. Secretary : J. (3. Dayson. ..."

5. An Etymological Dictionary of the English Language by Walter William Skeat (1893)
"From caliber, the size of a bore ; qv CALISTHENICS, callisthenics, graceful exercises. ... callisthenics ; see Calisthenics. CALLOUS, hard, indurated. (F.. ..."

6. Stories of American Life; by American Writers by Mary Russell Mitford (1830)
"... of Dugald Stewart, and the proper branches of female Gymnastics, or callisthenics. ... “callisthenics, I believe ..."

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