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Calisthenics: From Sparta to Today

Calisthenics originated in ancient Greece and was developed further in the 19th century in Europe and America. It gained popularity in the early 20th century and continues to evolve today with street workouts and online communities.

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Calisthenics: From Sparta to Today

Calisthenics originated in ancient Greece and was developed further in the 19th century in Europe and America. It gained popularity in the early 20th century and continues to evolve today with street workouts and online communities.

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The History and Evolution

of Calisthenics
The History and Evolution of Calisthenic

Hello Spartan, today we will be talking about the brief history and
evolution of calisthenics, compare how it was before and now and to
see true beauty of this sport.
The Origins of
Calisthenics
The Origins of Calisthenics

The history of calisthenics can be traced back to ancient Greece!


Calisthenics = kallos (beauty) + sthenos (strength)
Calisthenics in the 19th
Century
Calisthenics in the 19 Century th

In the 19th century, calisthenics became


popular in Europe and America.
The Swedish physician Pehr Henrik Ling
developed a system of exercises called
"Swedish gymnastics"
Calisthenics in the 20th
Century
Calisthenics in the 20 Century th

In the early 20th century, calisthenics


became even more popular as a form of
exercise.
Calisthenics Today
Calisthenics Today
Calisthenics has continued to evolve and has
been incorporated into various forms of
exercise.
In recent years, calisthenics has gained even
more popularity, with the rise of street
workout and the calisthenics community.
Conclusion
Conclusion
To conclude with, calisthenics has a long and rich history, and has evolved over
time to become a popular and effective form of exercise.

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