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Yoga as Calisthenics
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Calisthenics are actually repetitive exercises that help in strengthening the body and improve the figure. The word "calisthenics" has come from the Greek words "kallos" for beauty and "thenos" for strength. The calisthenics exercises must be increased gradually until a stage is reached, where the body gets adjusted to it. The calisthenics exercises are intense and physically demanding, even at the core level. The exercises are harder than they look.
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Tonal Calisthenics
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There are a large number of exercises that help in improving the physical fitness of an individual. Every exercise has its own set of advantages and consequences and focus on developing a specific feature of the body. The calisthenics are one of the simplest forms of exercises but have great advantages on the overall health of an individual. One of the important physical features that the calisthenics develop is the tonal characteristic of the individual.
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Tai chi as Calisthenics
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Tai Chi is an internal form of Chinese martial art. Tai Chi has got different styles and patterns. This popular art can be traced back to the Chen family of China who are said to be the original inventors and masters of the art. Not only as an art but Tai Chi is also promoted as a therapy for health and longevity. There are three major aspects that Tai Chi covers and these are the health meditation and the martial art.
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Squats for Calisthenics Exercises
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Free body exercises performed with varying degrees of intensity and rhythm, which may or may not be done with light handheld apparatuses such as rings and wands. The exercises employ such motions as bending, stretching, twisting, swinging, kicking, and jumping, as well as such specialized movements as push-ups, sit-ups, and chin-ups.
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Sit-ups and Crunches for Calisthenics Exercises
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The exercises consisting of a variety of simple movements that are intended to increase body strength and flexibility using one's own body for resistance is known as calisthenics exercises. These are performed without weights or any other equipments . The history of calisthenics are linked to gymnastics. The word calisthenics is derived from the "Greek word" "Kallos" meaning beauty and "thenos" meaning weight.
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