plural in form but singular or plural in construction
1
: systematic rhythmic bodily exercises performed usually without apparatus
2
usually singular in construction: the art or practice of calisthenics
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the WebOn a sweltering day last week, three seniors from Goodwin House Alexandria sat in the barn’s indoor riding arena as Wallingford guided them through gentle calisthenics. Tara Bahrampour, Washington Post, 28 July 2022 Laurie Shaw is known for taking on a wide array of 30-day fitness challenges, from intensive Krav Maga and Muay Thai training, to attempting to master some of the most challenging calisthenics moves. Philip Ellis, Men's Health, 9 Apr. 2022 There are tons of benefits of calisthenics workouts, too. Jenny Mccoy, SELF, 21 May 2022 The company hosts weekly farm-to-table barbecues and an annual field day for staff to get outside and romp with kickball, dodgeball, ultimate Frisbee, and calisthenics. Nick Davidson, Outside Online, 1 Oct. 2014 With the help of soccer influencers Brandon and Esteban, William begins his day as Ronaldo would: with a 5 a.m. calisthenics workout. Philip Ellis, Men's Health, 15 May 2022 Corny music plays over homoerotic b-roll of sinewy athletes hurtling spears and columns of young men in short shorts doing calisthenics. Ian Allen, The New Republic, 20 Apr. 2022 This popular albeit difficult-to-master calisthenics staple isn't bad per se, but Cavaliere has an issue with the transition between different stages of the exercise. Philip Ellis, Men's Health, 19 Mar. 2022 Ling’s methods – emphasizing group classes, comfortable clothes, calisthenics, and dance – caught on and spread wide. Tribune News Service, oregonlive, 15 Feb. 2022 See More