[syn: calisthenics, callisthenics]
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:
Calisthenics \Cal`is*then"ics\, n.
The science, art, or practice of healthful exercise of the
body and limbs, to promote strength, gracefulness, and
general fitness; light gymnastics.
Syn: calisthenics, calisthenic exercise, callisthenic
exercise.
[1913 Webster + WordNet 1.5]
WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006):
calisthenics
n 1: the practice of calisthenic exercises; "calisthenics is
recommended for general good health" [syn: calisthenics,
callisthenics]
2: light exercises designed to promote general fitness; "several
different calisthenics were illustrated in the video" [syn:
calisthenics, callisthenics]
Moby Thesaurus II by Grady Ward, 1.0:
19 Moby Thesaurus words for "calisthenics":
athletics, breather, constitutional, daily dozen, drill,
eurythmics, exercise, exercising, gymnastic exercises, gymnastics,
isometrics, physical culture, physical education, physical jerks,
practice, setting-up exercises, stretch, workout, yoga