Talk:Calisthenics

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I have generally heard that with squats one generally only wants to bring the legs parallel to the ground, not to squat "as far as he can". I could be wrong, though.

I agree - going beyond this I think is what causes joint damage to the knees.

No it does not do any damage to the knee joint , epsecially not without weight on for high repetitions.

You are doctors or at least sports exercise professionals? No? Then cite your sources. -- Rogerborg 14:35, 14 November 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Rest Period?

Are you supposed to wait a day inbetween calisthenics exercises like you are supposed to in weights lifting exercises? Rayman123 22:45, 28 February 2007 (UTC)

This article is sorely lacking in the historical origins of Calisthenics. C'mon people.

[edit] Gymnastics?

"not part od gymnastics" but in this cathegory? —Preceding unsigned comment added by 77.114.174.153 (talk) 14:45, 23 April 2008 (UTC)

[edit] preparation for war

I've come here from [[1]] where it's reported that the Spartans died calisthenics in preparation for battle. If this was widespread it should probably get a mention here, also some sources as to what the calisthenics they did entailed, was it just general exercise? Pbhj (talk) 14:14, 29 May 2008 (UTC)