calisthenics

as in gymnastics
physical movements that are done without special equipment to improve health or gain strength The players warmed up for the game by doing calisthenics.

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“Calisthenics.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/calisthenics. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.

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