Calisthenics United States Department of （健美操美国）.pdf

5 CALISTHENICS Calisthenics are an integral part of a well- training, and provide a good workout for the legs. rounded physical fitness program because they Hand rails are used for maintaining balance .* The develop both muscular and aerobic endurance . They Versa Climber is a ladder-like stationary climbing are used to warm up and limber the body for sports device that works the upper and lower body while activities or weight-resistant training and also for training the cardiovascular system. cooling down afterward . Calisthenics are low-resis- Many athletes jump rope as part of their tance, high-repetition training. warm-up and cool-down routines . A person with a Individuals can test their level of fitness with lower limb amputation may jump rope with or push-ups, toe touches, knee-bends, or sit-ups . Be- without a prosthesis . Jumping rope develops ginners will find that more than just a few repeti- strength, coordination, and endurance in the sound tions require a combination of strength and muscu- limb, but it can be difficult to master jumping lar endurance . Certain calisthenics are helpful in alternately on each leg because of the impact on the training for particular sports . For example, push- residual limb . Landing on two legs creates less stress ups develop the upper body endurance needed for on both legs . When jumping without a prosthesis, rowing. great stress is placed on the sound limb . The stress Special equipment is not necessary and the can be lessened by jumping on a large mat, an exercises allow for concentration on particular areas impact-resistant floor, grass, or other forgiving of the body . The calisthenics selected for this b