CALLANETICS CHALLENGE APRIL 2008

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CALLANETICS

Do you want to reshape your body?

Callanetics will firm, tone, smooth, tighten, strengthen,
lengthen, and lift like never before!

Callanetics is a series of small, gentle, precise motions synergistically and consistently applied, that activate the body's largest most powerful muscles to quickly tighten hips, buttocks, inner and outer thighs; flatten the tummy; lift the bust and firm underarms and tone the entire body. It will also dramatically improve your posture and balance. You will feel and see a difference after only one or two hours. Callanetics is like magic!

THERAPEUTIC RELIEF: Callanetics is as therapeutic as it is effective. You will sleep better, relieve stress, and minor aches and pains you may be used to experiencing regularly will suddenly disappear. Many sufferers of fibromyalgia, knee and back pain, and even carpal tunnel, have experienced dramatic relief from this program.

INCREASED FLEXIBILILTY AND ENDURANCE: Because Callanetics works the muscles of our bodies deeply, you can expect to dramatically improve muscle flexibility and endurance, making aerobic and cardio exercise easier as well.

FAQ’S: Callanetics : Frequently Asked Questions

(For before and after photos of wonderful results, check the March 2008 thread.)


JOIN US IN THE APRIL CHALLENGE NOW.....THE MAGIC!

[planetbenjamin]

I'm in!

[lildragonfly]

Im in on the challenge! Hoping the Magic touches everyone who joins us!!

[scrappychik]

subscribing

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OMG.............I think I see smoke coming from the sides of my PC vents...........this thread is sooooooo HOT

Get ready to rumble in April, you guys!

I overslept this morning, alarm didn't go off, and I missed Evolution.............but I WILL do it immediately after work!

Marsha, love the magic artwork!

[ConnieB]

Oh goody!! I'm in.

Connie

[Snuckles]

Everal,

I pulled the exercises from the book that's done in the video. I do think some of the reps are different in the book then the video like the thigh stretch. Next time I run the video, I'll check.

Warm-up – Up and Down – 5
Underarm Tightener – 100
Waist Stretch – 100
Hamstring Stretch – 20 x 3 (head straight down, head toward left leg, head toward right leg)
Neck Exercise # 1 - 5
Neck Exercise # 2 – 5
Stomach – bent knee – 100
Stomach – single leg – 100
Stomach – both legs raised – 100
Leg – lower an inch at a time and curl – 3 times up and down
Leg – lower slowly up and down – 10 times
Leg – straight on barre – 50
Leg – arch on barre – 50
Hips & Behind – knee bent in right angle – 100
Hips & Behind – leg straight out at side – 100
Stretch – legs out in wide V - stretch forward– 50
Stretch – legs out in wide V – stretch left/right – 50
Stretch – legs straight out in front stretch forward – 50
Stretch – lower back – 50
Thigh Stretch – 10 (book says 10 but I think we did more in the video)
Pelvic Rotations – clockwise 5 each way
Pelvic Scoop – 10
Inner Thigh Squeeze - 100

[Marisha]

Oh! It's so fine!
We are opening a new page of the great changes of our bodies!
My congratulations for all Callan Addicts!

[ThyckeCutie]

Im in!!!

Question...what does the leg exercises strenthen? Would this be the front of the thighs?

[ArmyWife88]

I'm in!!

[NewSize4Me]

I'm in for April! My goal will be to do 16 hours this month. That will put me at over 20 hours total of 10/10 by the end of April. I can't wait to see what the results will be.

[missmattie]

I'm in too. Happy April everyone.
Kathy

[napbella]

Hi All,

I'm new to callanetics but you've been so inspiring that I had to join in. I have completed 3 hrs so far. I really want to join this challenge so I'm in!

[ThyckeCutie]

Yes me again with pelvic floor questions. Is engaging the pelvic floor like holding muscles for instance if you were to hold your urine if you had to go to the bathroom really bad, then rolling up towards the navel? I think I read that somewhere.....

Do you also tighten the behind?

Ok that was the last pelvic question lol Im a little slow

[xbumblebeex]

Hi guys! I am here too Good luck to you all!

[honeybeelove212]

:kickin g:
What a thrill it is to be a part of this group of strong & caring people! Count me in! I am loving it! My body is loving it! How good it feels to be in control of my body instead of my body controlling me!

5 hours of Callanetics 10/10!!!

[Lucky21]

I'm in and hoping to get more accomplished this month than last. My goal is 12 hours a month and I only got 7 done due to illness last month. Here's to making my callenetics goal for April!

[MountainGirl]

Happy April 1~

I'm in as well!!! Love my Callanetics! Can't wait to get Evolution and meet Sandra Hannah!

[lowcarblulu]

I spent the last 10 days or so catching up and lurking on the March thread. Did 2 hours of 10/10 and Evolution is ordered from Amazon.

I'm excited to join this group officially! You all are such inspiration!

Goal for the month: Callanetics 3x/week; treadmill 3x/week (alternate days). 1 day off.

[Lucky Stardust]

I´m in and I competed my 19th session today. Good luck everyone!

[Mary_M]

Originally Posted by Sandrahanna

Hi everyone, my name is Sandra Hanna and I just want to say how fantastic is has been reading your threads and the results you've been getting with Callanetics. It has been an absolute revelation discovering you all. You are so obviously motivated and 'on a mission'. I'm off to teach my first class of the day but please feel free to ask away any questions you may have regarding Evolution or any Callanetics exercises. I'm full of ways to modify and love intensifying exercises for my students.
Have fun and I'm so rapped to be a part of this with you.

OMG, I am sooo glad to meet you Sandra!! I just did Evolution for the first time last night and I it! It may sound silly but I was afraid to substitute 10/10 for fear I wouldn't get the same quality workout but I was very very pleased with Evolution. It is definitely going to be a part of my weekly workouts.

Thanks Benjamin for directing Agnes and Sandra to us!

Thanks Twyla for all you do, you are truly an inspiration!

Good luck everyone and please keep posting pics they are awesome!

[siamesegirl]

I'm in!!

[AlittleStar]

Wow you guys are flying through your sessions. I am in also

[Marisha]

My dear Callanetics Friends!
I have a question for you.
Are you doing Callanetics only? Are you doing other workouts with Callanetics?
If it is, what kinds of fitness how many times a week do you to addition to Callanetics?
And are there people who have given good results by Callanetics only?
I am asking to know the best way of giving fast and good results

[irasema78]

Did my 1st hour yesterday!! WOOOOHOOO!! I loved it but I have to admit it is very hard and I know I have to work on my form to get better results. Loved how relaxed I was after the excercises.

[planetbenjamin]

Originally Posted by Mary_M

Thanks Benjamin for directing Agnes and Sandra to us!

You're welcome! I've mentioned this site to a couple more interesting people so they may pop by and see us too. We've got our own little Callanetics World here!

[lisabinil]

[Tylar_Connar]

I am in. I want to do callanetics every other day!!
That will be 17 days for me in April. I skipped Sunday because dh is home all day then. I like to do them in privacy.