Synonyms for calisthenics
- noun
- American English
Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
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.
Related words
- Other spellings
- callisthenics UK
Example sentences
- exercise People living in a big city tend to lack exercise.
- gymnastics Rhythmic gymnastics is a beautiful sport for girls.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| calisthenics | steady | |
| exercise | steady | |
| gymnastics | rising |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 8 letters
- exercise3
- 10 letters
- gymnastics3
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (exercise3 = 3 syllables).