Antonyms for calisthenics
Grammar : Noun |
Spell : kal-uh s-then-iks |
Phonetic Transcription : ˌkæl əsˈθɛn ɪks |
Definition of calisthenics
Origin :- 1847 (calisthenic (adj.) is from 1839), formed on model of French callisthenie, from Latinized comb. form of Greek kallos "beauty" + sthenos "strength" + -ics. Originally, gymnastic exercises suitable for girls and meant to develop the figure and promote graceful movement. The proper Greek, if there was such a word in Greek, would have been *kallistheneia.
- As in daily dozen : noun calisthenic exercises performed daily
- As in physical education : noun fitness education
- As in exercise : noun work, effort
- As in gymnastics : noun acrobatic exercise
- The extensive system of calisthenics gives to the body suppleness.
- Extract from : « Masterpieces of Negro Eloquence » by Various
- In the schools not so equipped the physical work is confined to calisthenics.
- Extract from : « The New Education » by Scott Nearing
- Now, Van Twiller was an enthusiast on the subject of calisthenics.
- Extract from : « Mademoiselle Olympe Zabriski » by Thomas Bailey Aldrich
- This was not as with us, but more of the form of calisthenics.
- Extract from : « The Historical Child » by Oscar Chrisman
- I wish them to be thoroughly taught, especially music and calisthenics.
- Extract from : « Holiday Stories for Young People » by Various
- At 8.30 we march into the school-room, where we have prayers and calisthenics.
- Extract from : « Mary Cary » by Kate Langley Bosher
- It is recommended that calisthenics and physical culture activities be carried on in large groups.
- Extract from : « Area Handbook for Albania » by Eugene K. Keefe
- In calisthenics of any kind the more slowly and carefully the exercise is performed the greater will be the benefit.
- Extract from : « The Woman Beautiful » by Helen Follett Stevans
- Invalids go in for calisthenics; for invalids (alone of all human beings) desire strength.
- Extract from : « All Things Considered » by G. K. Chesterton
- Miss Beach is quite competent to teach Emmie spelling and you dancing and calisthenics, and her manners are not your business.
- Extract from : « The Open Question » by Elizabeth Robins
Synonyms for calisthenics
- act
- action
- activity
- aerobatics
- athletics
- balance beam
- bars
- body-building
- calisthenics
- constitutional
- daily dozen
- daily workout
- discharge
- discipline
- drill
- drilling
- examination
- exercise
- exercising
- exertion
- floor exercise
- free exercise
- gym
- gym class
- gymnastic
- horse
- labor
- lesson
- movement
- occupation
- operation
- PE
- performance
- phys ed
- physical jerks
- problem
- pursuit
- recitation
- rings
- schoolwork
- study
- task
- test
- theme
- toil
- training
- trampoline
- trapeze
- tumbling
- vaulting
- warm-up
- workout
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