Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

polichinelo

noun
/pəˈlɪtʃɪnɛloʊ/
Definition
A physical exercise involving rapid, repeated arm and leg motions, typically performed in an aerobic workout.
Examples
  • She loves to warm up with polichinelo before her workout.
  • The children played outside, doing polichinelo as part of their fun activities.
  • In gym class, we learned that polichinelo was great for building coordination.
Meaning
The term refers to a jumping jack, which is a common calisthenic exercise used to increase fitness and get the heart rate up.
Synonyms
  • Jumping jack
  • Aerobic exercise
  • Calisthenics