Callanetics Challenge November

deelicious · 10-31-2005, 06:17 PM

This is a challenge group of people dedicated to the Callanetics exercise program. We are all doing different tapes and are at different levels. Everyone is welcome, so please join in!

Hey everyone! Here is our new thread! I am glad we will have so many new people joining us, please keep posting. We need all the support we can get to keep changing our bodies!

How is everyone doing?

Heatha79 · 10-31-2005, 06:32 PM

I just ordered my DVD today!!!! Hopefully it will be here by Friday. Can't wait to do this. I really need to loose the last of my weight. And of course the problem areas, like my thighs and hips. Yeah!!!!!!!!!!!!! I am so interested in seeing everyones transformations!! I really it will really work for me.

deelicious · 10-31-2005, 07:34 PM

Hey Heatha!

Wow! I wonder how this is on DVD! I have it on video! It will totally get rid of your hips and thighs! They will melt like butter, you will love it! Did you get to see wannabeslim's progress pictures? You can't believe how much her legs changed! I am glad you joined us!

I see from your stats you have lost a ton of weight! Good for you! Are you a shortie? I see your goal is 115. I am 5'0". I'm just curious.

Heatha79 · 10-31-2005, 08:34 PM

Thanks for the warm welcome deelicious. To answer your question, I'm 5'5. I know 115 sounds a little small, but if I focus on 115, i'll be 125 in no time. LOL..... It's just my legs, hips, and butt that I have a problem with. I am small on top, heavy on bottom and short legged. So I look like a spoon. Does anyone else have short legs and a long torso. I feel like i'm cursed! I hope this will help me! I saw wannabeslim's transformation and it's freaking incredible!! That's what got me to buy the DVD. : ) I'll let you know how I like the DVD as well. Thanks Heatha

bmoyer1 · 11-01-2005, 04:27 AM

HI Heatha and welcome, yes I too have the dreaded short legs and long torso, ugggghhh, but when it is slim it looks okay lol, so hang in there, callanetics should do the trick, I am already seeing a space between my thighs, which amazes me, cuz I don't remember ever having slim thighs since I was a teenager. I did hour 8 yesterday, and I will do hour 9 tommorrow, I was doing them every day, but when I started skipping a day it seems like I saw results a little quicker, I'm not really sure, so some days if I feel really good, I will do it a few days in a row and then maybe skip a day, one poster made the remark that it keeps working for a few days, I believe it,
Hi Dee, I am still going, like the energizer bunny, I can't wait to reach hour 20 !!

julielynn75 · 11-01-2005, 06:19 AM

Good morning calln fans! I need to start November off with hour #8! I need to get back to strict LC also! Kinda gave in for Halloween

! Hope all you newbies love callan as much as we do!

Mariasol · 11-01-2005, 07:12 AM

Good Morning! I did my 9th or 10th hour yesterday. I started out with supercallan as I'm in somewhat good shape from weights and pilates. It's still challenging but is getting easier and probably by the 20th hour or so I will get through the entire hour without resting (I'm already doing less 'breathers' than what they show on the tape).

So what do you experienced callans do when you master the exercises fully? Do they remain as effective? I assume it's no point in buying any of the earlier tapes as the supercallan is supposed to be the 'hardest' one.

amygirl_011 · 11-01-2005, 08:08 AM

Quote:

Did you get to see wannabeslim's progress pictures

I would like to see!!!

A145 · 11-01-2005, 08:48 PM

hello all
This is my second attempt on this program. I did hour 2 yesterday and will do hour 3 tonight...wish me luck!!!
I need it

Heatha79 · 11-01-2005, 08:58 PM

Is it really hard to do?? Will I be able to get through hour 1 ???? LOL......Can't wait to get my tapes on friday!!!!!! I need to be 10 years younger yesterday. lol...Well if I became 10years younger, I would look like a 16 year old!!!! Yeah!!!!!!!!!!!! Where's my tapes??????????? I'm going crazy waiting!!!! LOL

julielynn75 · 11-02-2005, 05:26 AM

Good morning everyone! I did hour #8 last night

! Hope everyone else is stickin to it!!

wannabeslim4life · 11-02-2005, 10:33 AM

Hello everyone I love how many members we have now

I am going on hour 27 tonight I am going to do "10yrs" for a few more hours then when I get brave enough I will attempt "super callan"

heatha79~yes it is difficult to get through the hour at first because you really do use muscles you dont normally use with most exercises, so even if you have done 200 lunges and squats everyday you will still struggle at first with callanetics imo...you just do what you can and each workout you will get stronger and your flexibility will improve.

julielynn~

you are doing awesome, I cant wait to see your progress!

I just got back OP with my eating today so I am certain my results will start showing after I get rid of this Halloween gain.

here is before and after pic Amygirl

this was after 16 hours of work.

bmoyer1 · 11-03-2005, 04:47 AM

HI everyone, I did hour 8 or 9 last night will go onto 10 or 9 tonight, keep going everybody, WE CAN DO IT!! lol

WATCH-ME-SHRINK · 11-03-2005, 10:27 AM

Hi, Everyone.

I began my first session Monday morning. Couldn't believe how sore I was on Tues a.m., even thought I'm used to lots of exercise, weights, etc...... wow!

I did cardio on Tuesday and some floor work for my butt.

Did Callan again on Wed.

Cardio this morning.

Question: Should we be doing this every day instead of skipping a day? I don't have the book. Not sure...????

I just figured cardio in between days will allow the muscles to repair. That's what you're told to do in weight lifting anyway. What are you guys doing?

I only have time for 45 mins in the morning, so I actually haven't made it all the way through the tape yet. I've just gone back to the beginning each day.

Maybe I'd better watch it all the way through to the end to see what I'm missing on the last 15 mins before I do tomorrow morning.

I JUST KNOW it's working because I can feel it. I love that kind of pain.....that's when I know I'm accomplishing something!

Wannabe, you look wonderful! Great inspiration to us!

And by the way, I'm shorter legs than torso too, but I'm 5'7. It's just that I carry all my weight in my hips/thighs. Bummer!

Callenetics!

Twyla

Mariasol · 11-03-2005, 10:46 AM

I do the supercallan, and did the entire tape Sat, Sun, Mon, Wed. On Tuesday I did a 1 hour weights tape that includes a lot of squats so my legs did not get any rest. My legs were objecting to the abuse last night and I think I should do callan less frequently, perhaps only 3 times per week for now. The good thing is that I'm starting to feel very 'toned', my butt and hips have noticably firmed up.

WATCH-ME-SHRINK · 11-03-2005, 10:51 AM

Mariasol,

Good for you!

How long is the supercallan?

My guess is 3 or 4 x a week should be just right?

What do you think?

Mariasol · 11-03-2005, 11:27 AM

Watch-me-shrink
Supercallan is about 70 minutes (!!) and I just barely get through it all without skipping (apart from the split that I can not do). Yes, every 2-3 days is what I will aim for to let muscles rest in between. Cardio is probably good on the off-days and I will also do upper-body weights as I find callan lacking in this respect.

WATCH-ME-SHRINK · 11-03-2005, 11:33 AM

Upper body thing. Yep. Me too. In fact, I did bicep and tricep workout w/weights this morning just before my cardio.

70 mins?????

Wow.

Where can I find 70 minutes out of my day?

Ain't happening.

Keep us posted.

Twyla

Heatha79 · 11-03-2005, 12:07 PM

Just wanted to let you all know that.......I just got my dvd in the mail!!!!!! I'm going to open it now, but just wanted to share!!!!! This is my first step to having great legs!!!!!! I'm so excited, I'm going to start tomorrow!!!!

WATCH-ME-SHRINK · 11-03-2005, 01:08 PM

Heatha,

Jump right in,

Then keep us posted!

shulamite · 11-03-2005, 02:24 PM

hi guys... im waiting for my 10yrs younger in 10 hours (something like that)...i havent been able to eeliptical for a week or so now.. my left knee is buggin'

i hope i can get into the callenetics...is it kind to the knees ...i have no idea what to expect...

also do any of you take supplements like potassium...

please pray my knee gets better... i miss my elliptical and ...ALIAS is just NOT the same sittin' on the couch...\

anyway came in here ..when i saw the title of your thread..

Heatha79 · 11-03-2005, 04:03 PM

shulamite......

I'm in the same boat as you, I have a bad knee due to a skiing accident when I was a kid. So hopefully it won't bother it too much. But I have learned to work my way around it. I am a bit extreme, so I'll just take some pain meds if it bothers me.LOL I will due what ever it takes to have my legs look like wannabeslim's. Don't worry, I won't hurt myself!!!

buzzybee · 11-03-2005, 04:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mariasol

So what do you experienced callans do when you master the exercises fully? Do they remain as effective? I assume it's no point in buying any of the earlier tapes as the supercallan is supposed to be the 'hardest' one.

Hi Mariasol~I have been doing Super Callanetics for the past year and only need to do it once per week to maintain. You can always add ankle or wrist weights to some of the moves for a greater challenge.

wannabeslim4life~Have you had a chance to preview Super Callanetics.....you are in for some even greater results. Let me know what you think about it... you will have those splits down in no time!!

shulamite~I am sorry to hear about your knee and pray it gets better.

The most important thing is to totally relax when doing these exercise and not tighten your knees....it takes practice but you will get the hang of it.

Hi Dee

Are you still doing Super Callanetics?

*WAVING* to everyone else .....Good Luck Peaches!!

Mariasol · 11-05-2005, 12:14 PM

Cindy - Thanks! I did my 14th hour or so (haven't kept track) of supercallan today and it's still challenging as I seem to increase the intensity at the same pace I'm learning the exercises. I can see that they will remain effective for quite some time yet.
A two day rest was good too. Especially my leg muscles get tired if I do it too often. My abs have improved quickly though, I did the full 50 of 'open-and-close' today

sungoddess · 11-05-2005, 01:05 PM

Oh help give me encouragement ladies...

I did my first hour of Callanetics. OMG

I wonder if I will ever be able to do this!!
The arms were hard but I could get through most of it as well as the abs, with lots of rests of course. BUT the hips

. I bent one leg, extended the other out to the side with arms above me and COULD NOT LIFT THAT FOOT OFF EVEN ONE INCH.

What's up with that?? I can see working on these things bit by bit and building, but I couldn't even initiate the slightest of lift off the floor. And those pelvic scoops.

no way jose.
I can see how these would be tremendously effective. I have been lifting weights for 12 weeks and thought I would be somewhat stronger than this. I feel like I am pathetic. I am not worthy of the rest of you!

Mariasol · 11-05-2005, 02:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sungoddess

I bent one leg, extended the other out to the side with arms above me and COULD NOT LIFT THAT FOOT OFF EVEN ONE INCH.

What's up with that?? I can see working on these things bit by bit and building, but I couldn't even initiate the slightest of lift off the floor. And those pelvic scoops.

no way jose.

You'll be surprised of how fast you will improve, I was. The leg ones, I could do perhaps up to a count of 10 the first time, at about the 5th time it wasn't a problem to do the full 100. Pelvic scoops, probably not a single one the first time (they are at the end of supercallan, I don't think I made it that far the 1st time

) but today I did them without any problems at all. Keep at it, you are doing great

AllegraD · 11-05-2005, 02:35 PM

I just finished the quick Callanetics/Hips and Behind - 20 minutes well spent! I also got the Quick Legs version and the AM/PM- Callanetics off of ebay in the mail today.

Wannabeslim4life you were the reason I ordered the tapes - I remember seeing the video cover - never paid much attention to them when they came out....don't think I can get the sweatshirt off of the offer in the package - it expired 9-15-92!!

10-31-2005, 06:17 PM	#1
deelicious Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Detroit Rock City Posts: 975 Gallery: deelicious WOE: Atkins	Callanetics Challenge November This is a challenge group of people dedicated to the Callanetics exercise program. We are all doing different tapes and are at different levels. Everyone is welcome, so please join in! Hey everyone! Here is our new thread! I am glad we will have so many new people joining us, please keep posting. We need all the support we can get to keep changing our bodies! How is everyone doing?

10-31-2005, 07:34 PM	#3
deelicious Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Detroit Rock City Posts: 975 Gallery: deelicious WOE: Atkins	Hey Heatha! Wow! I wonder how this is on DVD! I have it on video! It will totally get rid of your hips and thighs! They will melt like butter, you will love it! Did you get to see wannabeslim's progress pictures? You can't believe how much her legs changed! I am glad you joined us! I see from your stats you have lost a ton of weight! Good for you! Are you a shortie? I see your goal is 115. I am 5'0". I'm just curious. Last edited by deelicious : 10-31-2005 at 07:36 PM.

11-01-2005, 07:12 AM	#7
Mariasol Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: NJ Posts: 5,949 Gallery: Mariasol Stats: 138/124/125 WOE: LC Start Date: 2/04	Good Morning! I did my 9th or 10th hour yesterday. I started out with supercallan as I'm in somewhat good shape from weights and pilates. It's still challenging but is getting easier and probably by the 20th hour or so I will get through the entire hour without resting (I'm already doing less 'breathers' than what they show on the tape). So what do you experienced callans do when you master the exercises fully? Do they remain as effective? I assume it's no point in buying any of the earlier tapes as the supercallan is supposed to be the 'hardest' one. __________________ mariasol on blogger mariasols new blog Member of LCF before 2006? Please click here to help with the Kimkins case

11-03-2005, 10:27 AM	#14
WATCH-ME-SHRINK Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 6,378 Gallery: WATCH-ME-SHRINK Stats: 166 (12+) /Size 4-6/Fit & LEAN 140-145 (5'7) WOE: Atkins to BFFM to LC/TKD	Hi, Everyone. I began my first session Monday morning. Couldn't believe how sore I was on Tues a.m., even thought I'm used to lots of exercise, weights, etc...... wow! I did cardio on Tuesday and some floor work for my butt. Did Callan again on Wed. Cardio this morning. Question: Should we be doing this every day instead of skipping a day? I don't have the book. Not sure...???? I just figured cardio in between days will allow the muscles to repair. That's what you're told to do in weight lifting anyway. What are you guys doing? I only have time for 45 mins in the morning, so I actually haven't made it all the way through the tape yet. I've just gone back to the beginning each day. Maybe I'd better watch it all the way through to the end to see what I'm missing on the last 15 mins before I do tomorrow morning. I JUST KNOW it's working because I can feel it. I love that kind of pain.....that's when I know I'm accomplishing something! Wannabe, you look wonderful! Great inspiration to us! And by the way, I'm shorter legs than torso too, but I'm 5'7. It's just that I carry all my weight in my hips/thighs. Bummer! Callenetics! Twyla __________________ *Twyla* God BLESS America....."Here in America, in God We Still Trust." *"Research, absorb what is useful, reject what is useless and add what is specifically your own." Bruce Lee* 360 HOURS OF SUPER CALLANETICS .....THE MAGIC! The flag of the United States is a living symbol that calls to our spirit, reminding us of the greatness of America. We cherish and uphold it because it is the standard of honor under which we live.

10-31-2005, 06:32 PM	#2
Heatha79 Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Daytona Beach, FL Posts: 5,289 Gallery: Heatha79 Stats: 230/134/120 5'6 WOE: PSMF Start Date: 03/23/07	I just ordered my DVD today!!!! Hopefully it will be here by Friday. Can't wait to do this. I really need to loose the last of my weight. And of course the problem areas, like my thighs and hips. Yeah!!!!!!!!!!!!! I am so interested in seeing everyones transformations!! I really it will really work for me.

10-31-2005, 08:34 PM	#4
Heatha79 Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Daytona Beach, FL Posts: 5,289 Gallery: Heatha79 Stats: 230/134/120 5'6 WOE: PSMF Start Date: 03/23/07	Thanks for the warm welcome deelicious. To answer your question, I'm 5'5. I know 115 sounds a little small, but if I focus on 115, i'll be 125 in no time. LOL..... It's just my legs, hips, and butt that I have a problem with. I am small on top, heavy on bottom and short legged. So I look like a spoon. Does anyone else have short legs and a long torso. I feel like i'm cursed! I hope this will help me! I saw wannabeslim's transformation and it's freaking incredible!! That's what got me to buy the DVD. : ) I'll let you know how I like the DVD as well. Thanks Heatha

11-01-2005, 04:27 AM	#5
bmoyer1 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 180 Gallery: bmoyer1 Stats: 196/149.2/125 WOE: lc Start Date: January 2005	HI Heatha and welcome, yes I too have the dreaded short legs and long torso, ugggghhh, but when it is slim it looks okay lol, so hang in there, callanetics should do the trick, I am already seeing a space between my thighs, which amazes me, cuz I don't remember ever having slim thighs since I was a teenager. I did hour 8 yesterday, and I will do hour 9 tommorrow, I was doing them every day, but when I started skipping a day it seems like I saw results a little quicker, I'm not really sure, so some days if I feel really good, I will do it a few days in a row and then maybe skip a day, one poster made the remark that it keeps working for a few days, I believe it, Hi Dee, I am still going, like the energizer bunny, I can't wait to reach hour 20 !!

11-01-2005, 06:19 AM	#6
julielynn75 Senior LCF Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Indianapolis,IN Posts: 391 Gallery: julielynn75 Stats: 198.2/147/135 WOE: atkins Start Date: april2004/1-1-06/8-9-06sticking w/ it now!!	Good morning calln fans! I need to start November off with hour #8! I need to get back to strict LC also! Kinda gave in for Halloween ! Hope all you newbies love callan as much as we do!

11-01-2005, 08:48 PM	#9
A145 Junior LCF Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 28 Gallery: A145 Start Date: decmber 2004	hello all This is my second attempt on this program. I did hour 2 yesterday and will do hour 3 tonight...wish me luck!!! I need it

11-01-2005, 08:58 PM	#10
Heatha79 Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Daytona Beach, FL Posts: 5,289 Gallery: Heatha79 Stats: 230/134/120 5'6 WOE: PSMF Start Date: 03/23/07	Is it really hard to do?? Will I be able to get through hour 1 ???? LOL......Can't wait to get my tapes on friday!!!!!! I need to be 10 years younger yesterday. lol...Well if I became 10years younger, I would look like a 16 year old!!!! Yeah!!!!!!!!!!!! Where's my tapes??????????? I'm going crazy waiting!!!! LOL

11-02-2005, 05:26 AM	#11
julielynn75 Senior LCF Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Indianapolis,IN Posts: 391 Gallery: julielynn75 Stats: 198.2/147/135 WOE: atkins Start Date: april2004/1-1-06/8-9-06sticking w/ it now!!	Good morning everyone! I did hour #8 last night ! Hope everyone else is stickin to it!!

11-02-2005, 10:33 AM	#12
wannabeslim4life Guest Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 6,093 Gallery: wannabeslim4life Stats: 177/163/120	Hello everyone I love how many members we have now I am going on hour 27 tonight I am going to do "10yrs" for a few more hours then when I get brave enough I will attempt "super callan" heatha79~yes it is difficult to get through the hour at first because you really do use muscles you dont normally use with most exercises, so even if you have done 200 lunges and squats everyday you will still struggle at first with callanetics imo...you just do what you can and each workout you will get stronger and your flexibility will improve. julielynn~ you are doing awesome, I cant wait to see your progress! I just got back OP with my eating today so I am certain my results will start showing after I get rid of this Halloween gain. here is before and after pic Amygirl this was after 16 hours of work.

11-03-2005, 04:47 AM	#13
bmoyer1 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 180 Gallery: bmoyer1 Stats: 196/149.2/125 WOE: lc Start Date: January 2005	HI everyone, I did hour 8 or 9 last night will go onto 10 or 9 tonight, keep going everybody, WE CAN DO IT!! lol

11-03-2005, 10:46 AM	#15
Mariasol Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: NJ Posts: 5,949 Gallery: Mariasol Stats: 138/124/125 WOE: LC Start Date: 2/04	I do the supercallan, and did the entire tape Sat, Sun, Mon, Wed. On Tuesday I did a 1 hour weights tape that includes a lot of squats so my legs did not get any rest. My legs were objecting to the abuse last night and I think I should do callan less frequently, perhaps only 3 times per week for now. The good thing is that I'm starting to feel very 'toned', my butt and hips have noticably firmed up.

11-03-2005, 10:51 AM	#16
WATCH-ME-SHRINK Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 6,378 Gallery: WATCH-ME-SHRINK Stats: 166 (12+) /Size 4-6/Fit & LEAN 140-145 (5'7) WOE: Atkins to BFFM to LC/TKD	Mariasol, Good for you! How long is the supercallan? My guess is 3 or 4 x a week should be just right? What do you think?

11-03-2005, 11:27 AM	#17
Mariasol Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: NJ Posts: 5,949 Gallery: Mariasol Stats: 138/124/125 WOE: LC Start Date: 2/04	Watch-me-shrink Supercallan is about 70 minutes (!!) and I just barely get through it all without skipping (apart from the split that I can not do). Yes, every 2-3 days is what I will aim for to let muscles rest in between. Cardio is probably good on the off-days and I will also do upper-body weights as I find callan lacking in this respect.

11-03-2005, 11:33 AM	#18
WATCH-ME-SHRINK Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 6,378 Gallery: WATCH-ME-SHRINK Stats: 166 (12+) /Size 4-6/Fit & LEAN 140-145 (5'7) WOE: Atkins to BFFM to LC/TKD	Upper body thing. Yep. Me too. In fact, I did bicep and tricep workout w/weights this morning just before my cardio. 70 mins????? Wow. Where can I find 70 minutes out of my day? Ain't happening. Keep us posted. Twyla

11-03-2005, 12:07 PM	#19
Heatha79 Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Daytona Beach, FL Posts: 5,289 Gallery: Heatha79 Stats: 230/134/120 5'6 WOE: PSMF Start Date: 03/23/07	Just wanted to let you all know that.......I just got my dvd in the mail!!!!!! I'm going to open it now, but just wanted to share!!!!! This is my first step to having great legs!!!!!! I'm so excited, I'm going to start tomorrow!!!!

11-03-2005, 01:08 PM	#20
WATCH-ME-SHRINK Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 6,378 Gallery: WATCH-ME-SHRINK Stats: 166 (12+) /Size 4-6/Fit & LEAN 140-145 (5'7) WOE: Atkins to BFFM to LC/TKD	Heatha, Jump right in, Then keep us posted!

11-03-2005, 02:24 PM	#21
shulamite MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: bakersfield, CA Posts: 2,779 Gallery: shulamite Stats: 190/157/140 5'8.5" 40yrs WOE: low carb low cal Start Date: org1/03 again 12/06 again 1/08	hi guys... im waiting for my 10yrs younger in 10 hours (something like that)...i havent been able to eeliptical for a week or so now.. my left knee is buggin' i hope i can get into the callenetics...is it kind to the knees ...i have no idea what to expect... also do any of you take supplements like potassium... please pray my knee gets better... i miss my elliptical and ...ALIAS is just NOT the same sittin' on the couch...\ anyway came in here ..when i saw the title of your thread..

11-03-2005, 04:03 PM	#22
Heatha79 Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Daytona Beach, FL Posts: 5,289 Gallery: Heatha79 Stats: 230/134/120 5'6 WOE: PSMF Start Date: 03/23/07	shulamite...... I'm in the same boat as you, I have a bad knee due to a skiing accident when I was a kid. So hopefully it won't bother it too much. But I have learned to work my way around it. I am a bit extreme, so I'll just take some pain meds if it bothers me.LOL I will due what ever it takes to have my legs look like wannabeslim's. Don't worry, I won't hurt myself!!!

11-05-2005, 12:14 PM	#24
Mariasol Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: NJ Posts: 5,949 Gallery: Mariasol Stats: 138/124/125 WOE: LC Start Date: 2/04	Cindy - Thanks! I did my 14th hour or so (haven't kept track) of supercallan today and it's still challenging as I seem to increase the intensity at the same pace I'm learning the exercises. I can see that they will remain effective for quite some time yet. A two day rest was good too. Especially my leg muscles get tired if I do it too often. My abs have improved quickly though, I did the full 50 of 'open-and-close' today

11-05-2005, 01:05 PM	#25
sungoddess MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 1,470 Gallery: sungoddess Start Date: not soon enough	Oh help give me encouragement ladies... I did my first hour of Callanetics. OMG I wonder if I will ever be able to do this!! The arms were hard but I could get through most of it as well as the abs, with lots of rests of course. BUT the hips . I bent one leg, extended the other out to the side with arms above me and COULD NOT LIFT THAT FOOT OFF EVEN ONE INCH. What's up with that?? I can see working on these things bit by bit and building, but I couldn't even initiate the slightest of lift off the floor. And those pelvic scoops. no way jose. I can see how these would be tremendously effective. I have been lifting weights for 12 weeks and thought I would be somewhat stronger than this. I feel like I am pathetic. I am not worthy of the rest of you!

11-05-2005, 02:35 PM	#27
AllegraD Senior LCF Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 279 Gallery: AllegraD	I just finished the quick Callanetics/Hips and Behind - 20 minutes well spent! I also got the Quick Legs version and the AM/PM- Callanetics off of ebay in the mail today. Wannabeslim4life you were the reason I ordered the tapes - I remember seeing the video cover - never paid much attention to them when they came out....don't think I can get the sweatshirt off of the offer in the package - it expired 9-15-92!!