gymnastics

Etymology

From Ancient Greek γυμνασία (gumnasía, “athletic training, exercise”), from γυμνός (gumnós, “naked”), because Greek athletes trained naked.

noun

1. A sport involving the performance of sequences of movements requiring physical strength, flexibility, and kinesthetic awareness.
   Gymnastics was a significant part of the physical education curriculum.
2. Complex intellectual or artistic exercises or feats of physical agility.
   His mental gymnastics are legendary.