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	Health fitness equipments,Aerobic and Anaerobic Exercise,Health Benefits,Calisthenics Exercises
		Calisthenics is a type of exercise consisting of a multiplicity of simple movements usually performed without weights or other equipment that are intended to increase body strength and suppleness using the weight of one's own body for resistance.
		In Australia, calisthenics is a competitive women's performing sport comprising free-arm (similar to gymnastics), aesthetics (a graceful form of dance), rhythmic (similar to ballet), folk dance, playing, marching, club-swinging and metal rod exercises.
		Forms of calisthenics, especially push-ups, are ordered as punishment on the spot (on commands like 'drop down and give me X (number)');Various forms, especially variations, are also common in hazing (see there for modes), also as part of (paddle) games.
	www.nationalfitnessequipments.com /calisthenics.htm (421 words)

	Community: Friendship Playgroup
		The purpose of Calisthenics is to have fun and instill team spirit in learning a variety of dance skills ranging from marching, folk dancing, singing, simplified ballet and apparatus work, which are all put to music.
		* Calisthenics is a combination of controlled exercises and gymnastics; apparata technique with rods and clubs; marching; simplified ballet, folk and modern dance, and singing - all set to music and choreographed with artistry designed to develop strength, grace, confidence and poise in the participants.
		Calisthenics, as it is known today, originated in Victoria and developed from various forms of physical culture and dance, dating as far back as the goldrush days.
	www.go.alpinelink.com.au /calisthenics (291 words)

	Calisthenics
		Calisthenics is a widely practiced sport and art form in Australia and is recognised as a fun and healthy way to keep fit for girls of all ages.
		Calisthenics, actually originated in Ancient Greece and is the combination of Gymnastics, Ballet, Folk Dance, Jazz Ballet, apparatus (Clubs, Rods) Figure Marching and Song.
		The annual "Calisthenics Spectacular" is a highlight of the year as is the involvement in community affairs.
	www.girl.com.au /calisthenics.htm (661 words)

	Calisthenics - calisthenics workouts exercise program routine for fitness, Calisthenics exercise, military calisthenics
		Calisthenics are acctually repetitive rhythmic exercises that help to strenghten the body and improve the figure.
		Calisthenics actually began in the late 1800s as the culture of being physical in Victoria during the Gold Rush days.
		As sport calisthenics is a widely practiced sport and art form in Australia and is recognized as a fun and healthy way to keep fit for girls of all ages.
	www.cosmeticsdiary.com /calisthenics.htm (777 words)

	WhatIsCali
		Calisthenics is a uniquely Australian sport which helps to develop discipline of mind and body, team work, a competitive spirit and a sense of commitment.
		Calisthenics has a strong focus on deportment and presentation, helping participants to develop confidence in movement and performance and to enjoy the thrill of competing on stage in front of an audience several times a year.
		The Graceful Calisthenic Solo is aligned with aesthetic and balletic movement and is intended to enhance the soloist's poise and grace, flexibility, appearance and presentation and the ability to interpret music into dance.
	www.calisthenicssa.com.au /WhatIsCali.htm (388 words)

	Health Alert 160 - Super Calisthenics Harness Your Body's Power to Transform
		Calisthenics are exercises that use the resistance of your body weight to increase your strength and reduce your excess fat.
		Good old-fashioned calisthenics are the safest and most beneficial of the resistance training exercises.
		Adding calisthenics to your days will make significant improvemnts to your health and level of fitness.The word calisthenics comes from the Greek words 'kallos' for beauty and 'thenos' for strength.
	www.alsearsmd.com /ha160.php (939 words)

	Action Calisthenics ACT
		Action Calisthenics Incorporated is a North-Based Canberra club which operates on the basis of providing a friendly atmosphere where participants can enjoy the sport of Calisthenics.
		Action Calisthenics began in 1995 when a number of parents and coaches decided to form a new calisthenics club in the ACT.
		This Web site has been designed by Michael Barnes and Kylie Smits for and on behalf of ACTION Calisthenics Inc.
	www.mycala.com /action (427 words)

	Japara Neighbourhood House Inc. - Calisthenics - Sport and Dance
		Japara Calisthenics has been operating since 1991 and is registered with Calisthenics Victoria Inc.
		Calisthenics is unique to Australia and we can be justly proud of this fascinating hybrid which combines the finest points of sport and art.
		Australian Calisthenics is an amalgamation of physical culture, marching, simplified ballet, gymnastic exercises, folk dance and modern dance.
	home.vicnet.net.au /~japara/calisthenics.htm (186 words)

	Calisthenics (Muscular Strength and Endurance Training - MSE) (ArmyStudyGuide.com)
		Calisthenic exercises can be performed at home in a relatively small space and in a time-efficient manner.
		Calisthenics are a form of MSE training of moderate intensity that uses your own body weight to develop and maintain muscular fitness.
		Calisthenics are an integral part of this fitness program for muscular strength and endurance.
	www.armystudyguide.com /content/Prep_For_Basic_Training/pre_basic_combat_training_physical_fitness_training/calisthenics-muscular-str.shtml (719 words)

	Calisthenics - calisthenics workout exercise program routine for fitness, Calisthenics workouts
		The word " calisthenics" comes from the Greek words 'kallos' for beauty and 'thenos' for strength and originated in Ancient Greece and is the combination of Gymnastics, Ballet, Folk Dance, Jazz Ballet, apparatus (Clubs, Rods) Figure Marching and Song.
		Calisthenics should be performed after a few warming-up exercises.To make the repetitive exercising more interesting, you can try doing them to music.
		Calisthenics use your own body weight to provide resistance needed to strengthen muscles, Smith notes, "so you don't need fancy equipment or lots of money to get in top physical condition." Plus, calisthenics can also provide an aerobic workout.
	www.diseasesatoz.com /calisthenics.htm (1070 words)

	Welcome to CAWA - Calisthenics Western Australia
		Calisthenics is no more competitive than any other sport and our Calisthenic Skills programme simply encourages children to set personal goals to which they can strive.
		Calisthenics is fun but it is also physically demanding and Parents should take great care to send their child to professional qualified Coaches whose students are successfully involved in the Calisthenic Skills programme.
		The medals have been created with the mature student in mind and whilst they draw on the technique established in the Grades, they are designed to develop performing skills, quality of movement, musicality and a sense of floor pattern and space.
	www.calisthenicswa.asn.au /skills (888 words)

	Klingon calisthenics program - Memory Alpha, the Star Trek Wiki (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
		The Klingon calisthenics program was a holodeck program favoured by Lieutenant Worf for recreation when he served onboard the Enterprise.
		The participant(s) fight(s) "to the death" against one or more holographic characters in a jungle-like setting using melee weapons.
		Most humanoids other than Klingons would find the program excessively violent but William T. Riker was known to have participated in at least one of Worf's calisthenics programs.
	memory-alpha.org /en/wiki/Klingon_calisthenics_program (114 words)

	Gawler Calisthenics Club
		"Calisthenics is a combination of controlled exercises, including Club Swinging and Rod Twisting, and gymnastics, marching, simplified ballet, folk and modern dance all set to music and choreographed with artistry.
		Calisthenics combines the best aspects of sport and art, and classes are conducted at recreational, competitive and elite levels throughout Australia." — C.A.S.A. Website
		The rod is made of metal, approximately 5-10mm in diameter.
	www.users.on.net /~peterallen/gcc/whatis.htm (392 words)

	HumanaNatura.org >Natural Exercise >Calisthenics Guidelines
		You should make or purchase a padded exercise mat for the floor exercises and should use a friend or trainer as a spotter on the inverted and balancing exercises until you are proficient at these.
		Always do the Core exercises whenever you do calisthenics and always do all the exercises you do in the order presented, regardless of which Intermediate or Advanced exercises you may be adding in that day.
		By adding daily calisthenics to your walking program and natural diet, you will achieve significant new improvements in your health and substantial ones in your level of physical fitness.
	www.humananatura.org /naturalexercise7.php (672 words)

	Ridgehaven Calisthenics Club
		Ridgehaven Calisthenics Club was recently advised by Francis Bedford the State Member for Florey that our 2005/2006 Active Club Grant application for financial assistance of $9500 has been successful.
		Ridgehaven Calisthenics girls, together with teacher Merron Holst, showed their support for the local Member for Florey and Ridgehaven Calisthenics Club patron Francis Bedford at a recent gathering.
		The Ridgehaven Calisthenics Club was formed in 1968 and is a teacher run club with the current principal teacher being Tracey Emes.
	home.iprimus.com.au /bpneumann/Ridgehaven.htm (382 words)

	LifeScan Diabetes News -- Tai Chi or calisthenics good for obese diabetics (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
		NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Research suggests that impaired mobility and balance among obese older adults with type 2 diabetes may be related to their low muscle power, which results from their inability to quickly contract their muscles.
		In the study, 38 men and women with type 2 diabetes were randomly assigned to Tai Chi exercises or seated calisthenics and stretching.
		The participants, who were about 65 years old, participated in 55-minute exercise sessions twice a week for 16 weeks.
	www.lifescan.com /diabetes/news/20060907elin025 (545 words)

	Combat Calisthenics: A Conditioning: Tactical and Martial Arts article from Dragon Door Publications
		Before I delve into the heart of 'combat calisthenics' let me offer a disclaimer: This article is not intended to compare or condemn any form of exercise.
		Most practitioners of street systems also use conventional training methods because the notion of combat 'specific' calisthenics is little known or mistaken for sparring.
		A Combat Calisthenics routine also creates more effective coordination, because it coordinates YOUR actual skills to suit the problem [ability to fight a person - not a pad!], real time adjustments and even 'use of force' choices can be injected.
	www.dragondoor.com /articler/mode3/260 (2082 words)

	Calisthenics Workout & Exercise Tips: Free video clips on ExpertVillage.com
		Summary: In these videos, you will learn an excellent calisthenics routine that you can do at your home.
		Calisthenics is a high-impact form of exercise that can be performed with no additional equipment.
		In these videos you will see demonstrations of exercises such as the dive bomber, the squat thrust, the body weight lunge, and the mountain climber.
	beauty.expertvillage.com /interviews/calisthenics.htm (208 words)

	Basic Calisthenics
		Hold for the count of 1 then return to the first position.
		Once you get comfortable with this calisthenic you should find the appropriate amount of sets to do.
		The following are a few upper body calisthenics.
	library.thinkquest.org /J0111100/graphics/basiccal.html (427 words)

	Bodybuilding.com - Workout Of The Week - What Is The Best Calisthenics Workout? (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
		This week we will cover what the best calisthenics workout would be.
		Because there aren't a lot of bodyweight exercises in existence, it's important to get as much variety in your calisthenics workout as you can.
		Here are a selection bodyweight exercises and why they are useful, followed by an effective sample weekly calisthenics training program.
	www.bodybuilding.com /fun/wotw2.htm (3154 words)

	calisthenics - HighBeam Encyclopedia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
		Car calisthenics can curb stress.(neck, shoulder, and hand exercises behind the wheel)(Your Life)(Brief Article)
		Major medical voices: 'Don't just do what I say; do what I do.' Health-care professionals tell how they take care of their bodies.
		Cardiorespiratory responses of healthy subjects to calisthenics performed on land versus in water.
	www.encyclopedia.com /doc/1E1-X-calisthe.html (382 words)

	Definition of calisthenics - Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary
		2 usually singular in construction : the art or practice of calisthenics
		Learn more about "calisthenics" and related topics at Britannica.com
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	www.m-w.com /cgi-bin/dictionary?book=Dictionary&va=calisthenics (48 words)

	Amazon.com: calisthenics (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
		Calisthenics by Sfunk (Audio CD - Dec 14, 2004)
		T'ai Chi Ch'uan: A Simplified Method of Calisthenics for Health by Cheng Man-Ch'ing (Paperback - Jan 11, 1993)
		CHUAN A Simplified Method of Calisthenics for Health & Self Defense...
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