calisthenics

名词 calisthenics:

1. the practice of calisthenic exercises
   同义词：callisthenics
2. light exercises designed to promote general fitness
   同义词：callisthenics

cal.is.then.ics

n.Sports （名词）【体育运动】
(used with a pl. verb)Gymnastic exercises designed to develop muscular tone and promote physical well-being:
（与复数动词连用）健美体操法：一种健身运动，用于增强肌肉弹性并改善身体状态：
例句：
Sit-ups, trunk twists, and other calisthenics are demonstrated on the videotape.
录像带上演示了坐下、起立、屈蹲以及其它健美操练法

(used with a sing. verb)The practice or art of such exercises:
（与单数动词连用）健美操：这种运动的练习或艺术：
例句：
Calisthenics is recommended to relax the muscles before a run.
建议在跑步之前做一下健美操来放松一下肌肉

来源：
From Greek kalli- [beautiful] from kallos [beauty]
源自 希腊语 kalli- [漂亮的] 源自 kallos [美]
sthenos [strength]
sthenos [力量]

【引伸】
cal.isthen.ic
adj.（形容词）