He swore dismally to himself and went on a more rigorous calisthenic program. From Wordnik.com. [Agent Of The Terran Empire]
In fairness, jumping jacks (aka the side straddle hop) are an unnatural calisthenic. From Wordnik.com. [Balloon Juice » 2007 » October] Reference
I mean, we're showing, like, a calisthenic for seniors, and you're talking about Raquel. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript Apr 27, 2002] Reference
In bad weather, rapid marching or calisthenic exercises will furnish exercise, and also permit the airing of the room. From Wordnik.com. [Hygienic Physiology : with Special Reference to the Use of Alcoholic Drinks and Narcotics] Reference
If you're in shape, you're going to think they are calisthenics, and they are not although they have a calisthenic effect. From Wordnik.com. [Five Tibetans Challenge] Reference
Gymnastic and calisthenic exercises are invaluable aids to the culture and development of the bodily organs, for purposes of vocalization. From Wordnik.com. [The Canadian Elocutionist] Reference
To those who believe in its importance, deconstruction is, frankly, an imperative; a requirement; a calisthenic, not a nice "also good to do.". From Wordnik.com. [The essential paradigm of cyberspace] Reference
It is not within the scope of this book to describe the various systems of gymnastic and calisthenic exercises now in common use in this country. From Wordnik.com. [A Practical Physiology] Reference
But he may well wonder, from time to time, whether the puzzles have enough psychological or dramatic import to render them more than calisthenic. From Wordnik.com. [Nacht und Tag] Reference
If he thought it odd that Maria, who considered sitting down upon her chaise longue a calisthenic exercise, wanted to take a walk, he was too polite to mention it. From Wordnik.com. [The English Witch]
Gymnastic or calisthenic exercises bring into play all the muscles of the body, and when carefully selected, and not immoderately employed, are preferable to any other mode of indoor exercise. From Wordnik.com. [Hygienic Physiology : with Special Reference to the Use of Alcoholic Drinks and Narcotics] Reference
= These exercises will not be used as a calisthenic drill. From Wordnik.com. [Manual of Military Training Second, Revised Edition] Reference
This condition is exemplified in most of the calisthenic exercises. From Wordnik.com. [Massage and the Original Swedish Movements] Reference
Some calisthenic exercises, very well performed, ended the day's lesson. From Wordnik.com. [Then and Now;--Or,--Hope's First School] Reference
It's an old-fashioned calisthenic exercise that delivers a full-body workout. From Wordnik.com. [Phillies Zone] Reference
As he dressed he expanded his chest with calisthenic exercises and even warbled. From Wordnik.com. [Treasure and Trouble Therewith A Tale of California] Reference
Now, it's time not for a calisthenic "conversation," but for making our way in reality. From Wordnik.com. [The Moderate Voice] Reference
Nor do I care to ask about the rocker's lasciviously long tongue and its presumed calisthenic capabilities. From Wordnik.com. [Thestar.com - Home Page] Reference
I do calisthenic-type exercises at home, but do have access to a whole range of dumbbells at the gym I go to. From Wordnik.com. [Ask MetaFilter] Reference
Add to this treatment brisk, dry rubbing, calisthenic exercises, and daily walks, which should be gradually extended. From Wordnik.com. [The People's Common Sense Medical Adviser in Plain English or, Medicine Simplified, 54th ed., One Million, Six Hundred and Fifty Thousand] Reference
Wallace worried that he had been driven by a "basically vapid urge to be avant-garde ... and linguistically calisthenic.". From Wordnik.com. [The New Yorker] Reference
Physical education instructors teach free calisthenic and dance classes, lead walking groups and provide nutrition information. From Wordnik.com. [Diabetes News from dLife.com] Reference
It's almost like a form of mental calisthenic for comedians, forcing them into dark, outrageous places they don't ordinarily visit. From Wordnik.com. [The Full Feed from HuffingtonPost.com] Reference
As soon as her health is improved the dancing-master should be put in requisition, and calisthenic and gymnastic exercises should be resorted to. From Wordnik.com. [Advice to a Mother on the Management of Her Children] Reference
Youth must not dance, but they may march to music in company, and go through calisthenic exercises, involving a good deal more motion than dancing. From Wordnik.com. [Amusement: A Force in Christian Training] Reference
It was at Lyons that all three settled down to remain for some time, and it was there that Mr. Day's calisthenic purgatory was so gallantly undergone. From Wordnik.com. [Maria Edgeworth] Reference
Some of this, after his face was sufficiently toward healing, he spent in physical exercise, using chairs and other objects in place of the ordinary calisthenic implements. From Wordnik.com. [The Mystery of Murray Davenport A Story of New York at the Present Day] Reference
As the banjos start plucking by song # 2 ( "Divinations"), you get the feeling that this one's a less calisthenic work-out than prior Mastadon-ia and something a lot eerier. From Wordnik.com. [Roadrunner Records Latest News] Reference
To both life had seemed a breathless and confusing whirl of classes, meals, and calisthenic exercises, with a continual ringing of bells and marching from one room to another. From Wordnik.com. [A Patriotic Schoolgirl] Reference
"Do you still want to help me work out those calisthenic routines?. From Wordnik.com. [Heaven's Price]
A calisthenic class follow the movements of their teacher, until the ceremonies of purification were all accomplished. From Wordnik.com. [Lippincott's Magazine of Popular Literature and Science Volume 17, No. 100, April, 1876] Reference
She is not strong enough for her calisthenic exercises, and she knows she would be made to do them unless her inability was referred to moral causes.”. From Wordnik.com. [Erewhon] Reference
(e.g. Montlucon for Montluçon, canvass for canvases, incidently for incidentally, paraphanelia for paraphernalia, calesthenics for calisthenic, etc ...). From Wordnik.com. [The Delta of the Triple Elevens The History of Battery D, 311th Field Artillery US Army, American Expeditionary Forces] Reference
She is not strong enough for her calisthenic exercises, and she knows she would be made to do them unless her inability was referred to moral causes. ". From Wordnik.com. [Erewhon] Reference
It is a calisthenic. From Wordnik.com. [Europe Revised] Reference
Bruce Dickinson's calisthenic theatrics during "The Trooper" and "Aces High.". From Wordnik.com. [Austin360 - XL Headlines] Reference
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