# calisthenics

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˌkæ.lɪsˈθɛ.nɪks/ · frequency rank #60,685

## Definitions
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.
2. A system of such exercises.

## Etymology
From Ancient Greek κάλλος (kállos, “beauty”) + Ancient Greek σθένος (sthénos, “strength”) + -ics.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/calisthenics