Calisthenics
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Calisthenics is a series of exercises used to develop strength, power and balance or a repeated rhythmical exercise that uses the weight of the body as resistance or the systematic exercises for attaining strength-gracefulness or the practice of calisthenic exercises.
The name calisthenics is Greek in origin, a combination of the words 'beauty' and 'strength'.
Calisthenics is recommended for general good health, light exercises designed to promote general physical fitness.
Calisthenics Media
- Kniebeuge.jpg
A squat exercise. After squatting down, the exerciser stands up again while moving their hands back to their sides.
- Plank with medicine ball.JPG
Medicine ball plank
- U.S.M.C. Cpl. Jennifer Eagelman, a public affairs journalist, performs the fireman's carry while participating in the Marine Corps Martial Arts Program at Baumholder, Germany, during Exercise Combined Endeavor 2008.jpg
The fireman's carry is a simple co-operative calisthenic exercise which can be used to improve general strength and fitness. Such exercises can also be used to prepare for situations where carrying someone might be required to rescue them, as demonstrated by these US Marines.
- Roper's gymnasium, Philadelphia, circa 1831.jpg
Roper's Gymnasium, Philadelphia, c. 1831. Climbing, balancing and gymnastics have been popular forms of calisthenic exercise throughout history and are still practiced in the modern day.
- Calisthenics in Osdorp.jpg
Park in Osdorp, Amsterdam, NLD where one can practice calisthenics
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