exercise vs callisthenics

callisthenics vs exercise

exercise and callisthenics both are nouns.

exercise is a verb but callisthenics is not a verb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
exercise	Yes	No	Yes	No
callisthenics	Yes	No	No	No

As nouns, callisthenics is a hyponym of exercise; that is, callisthenics is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than exercise:

exercise: the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit
callisthenics: light exercises designed to promote general fitness

Other hyponyms of exercise include cardiopulmonary exercise, gymnastic exercise, kick up, exercise set, set, anaerobic exercise, bodybuilding, muscle building, musclebuilding, calisthenics, isometric exercise, isometrics, isotonic exercise, Kegel exercises, pubococcygeus exercises, stretch, stretching, arm exercise, back exercise, leg exercise, neck exercise, stomach exercise, tummy crunch, yoga, leg day.

exercise (noun)	callisthenics (noun)
the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit	the practice of calisthenic exercises
a task performed or problem solved in order to develop skill or understanding	light exercises designed to promote general fitness
systematic training by multiple repetitions
the act of using
an action, often used negatively and without consequences
(usually plural) a ceremony that involves processions and speeches

exercise (verb)	callisthenics (verb)
do physical exercise
give a workout to
learn by repetition
put to use
carry out or practice; as of jobs and professions

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