calisthenics

== English == === Alternative forms === callisthenics === Etymology === From Ancient Greek κάλλος (kállos, “beauty”) + σθένος (sthénos, “strength”) + English -ics. === Pronunciation === (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˌkæ.lɪsˈθɛ.nɪks/ Hyphenation: cal‧is‧then‧ics === Noun === calisthenics sg or pl (plural calisthenics) (in the plural) Physical exercises with the participation of a multitude of muscles and often minimal equipment (thus, usually bodyweight exercises); strength training aspects and cardio aspects are both involved, and stamina is often a focus. Hyponyms: isokinetics, isometrics, isotonics, plyometrics (in the singular) A system of such exercises. ==== Derived terms ==== anarchist calisthenics ==== Translations ==== ==== See also ==== gymnastics