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 Meaning of CALISTHENICS
| Pronunciation: |  | `kalis'theniks 
 
 |  |  WordNet Dictionary |  |  |  |  | Definition: |  | [n]  light exercise designed to promote general fitness |  |  |  |  | Websites: |  |  |  |  |  |  | Synonyms: |  | calisthenic exercise, callisthenic exercise, callisthenics |  |  |  |  | See Also: |  | exercise, exercising, physical exercise, physical exertion, workout |  |     |  |  Webster's 1913 Dictionary |  |  |  |  | Definition: |  | \Cal`is*then"ics\, n.
The science, art, or practice of healthful exercise of the
body and limbs, to promote strength and gracefulness; light
gymnastics.
 |  |  |  |  | Websites: |  |  |  |  |  |  Medical Dictionary |  |  |  |  | Definition: |  | Systematic, rhythmic bodily exercises performed usually without equipment. |  |  |  |  | Websites: |  |  |  |  |  |  Thesaurus Terms |  |  |  |  | Related Terms: |  | 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 |  |  |  |     |    |  |