: of or relating to calisthenics

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Mountain Climbers Mountain climbers are a type of full-body calisthenic exercise. Sarah Bence, Verywell Health, 4 Mar. 2025 In parks, office buildings and schoolyards, groups of people join together throughout the day in a three-minute, 13-move calisthenic routine — no equipment required. Jeremy Engle, New York Times, 24 Feb. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1826, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of calisthenic was in 1826

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“Calisthenic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/calisthenic. Accessed 22 Mar. 2025.

Medical Definition

calisthenic

adjective
cal·​is·​then·​ic
: of or relating to calisthenics
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