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calisthenics

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




NOUN
physical education
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He didn’t exercise in public or show off his abs, and there is no record of him ever leading his troops in calisthenics or challenging his peers to a pull-up contest.

From Salon ● Oct. 24, 2026

Bodyweight training, also known as calisthenics, uses your own body weight for exercises such as push-ups, squats and pull-ups to help build strength.

From BBC ● Aug. 21, 2026

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

I would also perform one hundred fingertip push-ups, two hundred sit-ups, fifty deep knee- bends, and various other calisthenics.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela


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