0 (a system of) simple physical exercises that are done to make the body firm, able to stretch easily, and more attractive
Anyway, boys do not care greatly for calisthenics and most drills can be given without these trappings.
But our calisthenics, our general building-up exercises have apparently failed in the physical development of our youth.
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.
Through a series of gentle calisthenics invented by her father, combined with breathing exercises, she had developed a body of rarest grace.
No longer will there be a need for the callisthenics of mental arithmetic in converting lira to pounds.
Does she think it wise to replace this by the fearsomely boring activity, callisthenics?
To avoid stunting their growth, young trainees are first taught "kundakavartana", callisthenics and exercises to develop their overall strength and endurance without equipment.
