0 (a system of) simple physical exercises that are done to make the body firm, able to stretch easily, and more attractive --
Drill was described originally as callisthenics, exercises and marching but no one is entirely sure when school drill began.
Wrestlers mount, dismount and utilize this pole for various complex callisthenics designed to develop their grip, stamina, and strength in the arms, legs and upper-body.
To avoid stunting their growth, young trainees are first taught "kundakavartana", callisthenics and exercises to develop their overall strength and endurance without equipment.
Does she think it wise to replace this by the fearsomely boring activity, callisthenics?
No longer will there be a need for the callisthenics of mental arithmetic in converting lira to pounds.
Through a series of gentle calisthenics invented by her father, combined with breathing exercises, she had developed a body of rarest grace.
For those, then, who do not enjoy calisthenics of any kind, who take very little interest in games and contests, there remain, for exercise, gardening, farming, carpentry, forestry, hunting, fishing, mountain climbing, and other such forms of physical activity.