calisthenics
Gym-free fitness training
Calisthenics are exercises performed without equipment, using body weight for resistance—push-ups, pull-ups, squats, lunges.
The word comes from Greek roots meaning beautiful strength.
Calisthenics can refer to a workout regimen or to the exercises themselves: We started each morning with calisthenics.
The singular calisthenic appears mainly as an adjective: calisthenic training.
Prone bodyweight arm exercise
- pull-upSelf-hoisting bar exercise
- squatCrouching on bent legs
- plankFlat timber piece
- burpeeFour-part bodyweight exercise
lunge · dip · jumping-jack · sit-up · crunch · handstand · chin-up · superman
Contractile body tissue
- powerEnergy transfer rate
- bodyweightOne's own mass
- resistanceCapacity to withstand force
- tensionStretched or strained state
contraction · hypertrophy · definition · tone · lean · core · isometric · compound
Structured physical exercise
- routineRegular sequence of actions
- circuitClosed electrical pathway
- regimenPrescribed course of treatment
- progressionSequential forward movement
repetition · sets · form · technique · warmup · cooldown · recovery · conditioning
Circular bands worn
- tumblingAcrobatic rolling and flipping
- flexibilityAbility to adapt easily
- mobilityCapacity for movement
- balanceSteadiness or amount owed
coordination · agility · lever · muscle-up · athletic
Capacity for sustained effort
- cardiovascularOf heart and blood vessels
- aerobicRequiring free oxygen
- persistenceContinuing despite difficulty
- fatigueWeariness from prolonged exertion
breathing · sustained · capacity · conditioning · HIIT · metabolic · sweat · pacing
Reliable adherence to standards
- dedicationWholehearted loyalty to purpose
- commitmentFirm pledge to act
- self-disciplineRegulating one's own behavior
- willpowerMental strength resisting impulse
perseverance · determination · focus · motivation · goals · habit · mindset · grit
push-up
Prone bodyweight arm exercise
burpee · lunge · dip · jumping-jack · sit-up · crunch · handstand · chin-up · superman · v-up
muscle
Contractile body tissue
- powerEnergy transfer rate
- bodyweightOne's own mass
- resistanceCapacity to withstand force
tension · contraction · hypertrophy · definition · tone · lean · core · isometric · compound · isolation
workout
Structured physical exercise
- routineRegular sequence of actions
- circuitClosed electrical pathway
- regimenPrescribed course of treatment
progression · repetition · sets · form · technique · warmup · cooldown · recovery · conditioning · drill
rings
Circular bands worn
- tumblingAcrobatic rolling and flipping
- flexibilityAbility to adapt easily
- mobilityCapacity for movement
balance · coordination · agility · lever · muscle-up · athletic
stamina
Capacity for sustained effort
- cardiovascularOf heart and blood vessels
- aerobicRequiring free oxygen
- persistenceContinuing despite difficulty
fatigue · breathing · sustained · capacity · conditioning · HIIT · metabolic · sweat · pacing
consistency
Reliable adherence to standards
- dedicationWholehearted loyalty to purpose
- commitmentFirm pledge to act
- self-disciplineRegulating one's own behavior
willpower · perseverance · determination · focus · motivation · goals · habit · mindset · grit · self-improvement
mat
Flat floor covering
- chalkSoft sedimentary writing stone
- exercisepush-ups, pull-ups, sit-ups, squats, lunges
- exercisespush-ups, pull-ups, squats, lunges, cable row
- fitnessfitness, exercise, gym, workout, running
- physical activityexercise, running, walking, swimming, cycling
- Fitness termsdumbbells, barbells, bench press, squats, deadlifts
- fitness trainingcardio, squats, personal training, lunges, push-ups
calisthenicsweightlifting
Sport of hoisting barbells
weight training · resistance training · powerlifting · bodybuilding · kettlebell training
calisthenicssedentariness
Habitual physical inactivity
inactivity · rest · stillness · idleness · immobility