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Calisthenics is a series ofexercises used to developstrength,power andbalance or a repeatedrhythmical 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 isGreek in origin, a combination of the words 'beauty' and 'strength'.
Calisthenics is recommended for general goodhealth, lightexercises designed to promote generalphysical fitness.
