calisthenics

English - Turkish

Definition of calisthenics in English Turkish dictionary

{i} jimnastik

{i} beden eğitimi

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callisthenics

jimnastik

calisthenic

kalistenik

callisthenics

beden eğitimi

calisthenic

(Spor) beden eğitimi ile ilgili

callisthenics

vücut geliştirme

English - English

Definition of calisthenics in English English dictionary

plural Gymnastic exercises, especially morning exercises, done to keep one's body healthy

singular A system of such exercises

{i} body strengthening exercises

light exercise designed to promote general fitness

The science, art, or practice of healthful exercise of the body and limbs, to promote strength and gracefulness; light gymnastics

Calisthenics are simple exercises that you can do to keep fit and healthy. the American spelling of callisthenics (kallos + sthenos ). Systematic rhythmic bodily exercises (e.g., jumping jacks, push-ups), usually performed without apparatus. Calisthenics promote strength, endurance, flexibility, and general well-being by placing regular demands on the cardiovascular system. The exercises, initially conceived as primarily for women, arose in the 19th century in Germany and Sweden. Catharine Esther Beecher in the U.S. advocated women's calisthenics. As their health benefits became known, they became an activity for both sexes

a system of such exercises

gymnastic exercises to develop the grace and strength of the body

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calisthenic

Of or pertaining to calisthenics

calisthenic

{s} pertaining to body strengthening exercises

calisthenic

Of, or relating to calisthenics

calisthenic

of or relating to calisthenics

callisthenics

{i} body strengthening exercises

callisthenics

See Calisthenic, Calisthenics

callisthenics

see calisthenics. calisthenics a set of physical exercises that are intended to make you strong and healthy

Hyphenation

cal·is·then·ics

Turkish pronunciation

kälısthenîks

Pronunciation

/ˌkaləsˈᴛʜenəks/ /ˌkæləsˈθɛnɪks/

Etymology

() From Ancient Greek κάλλος (kallos, “beauty”) + σθένος (sthenos, “strength”).