CALLANETICS CHALLENGE MARCH 2008

[Sandrahanna]

Originally Posted by wantingtoloose

OK so I finally got my dvd in the mail and tried it today and all I can say is for only being 29 and 3 kids later ( I am sooooooooooooooo out off shape) I could not even finish it the stomach exercise would make me shake and I could not for the life of me relax. My neck hurt! Right now my back and shoulders hurt
I will continue to this exercises but gosh for something that looks so easy I am so sad and depressed that I could not finish it I means I didn't even get that far before I quit I was done for. And to think that my husband was so exited for me that he even wants to install a bar for me in the exercise room. HE said once he gets back from his business trip that he will try it with me. boy is he in for a surprise.

How long before you guys got use to it or it became easier any suggestions please help me out I really need encouragement right now I truly am feeling sad

I have to apologise - I seriously new to this and I responded to AlittleStar when it was meant for you. HOpe you find the thread okay. We all have something we need to work on - I need more practise at this!!!

[Sandrahanna]

Originally Posted by nola baxter

Hullo to teachers Agnes and Sandra;

I have a big question. WHat is the key to eliminating saddlebags??

I have been doing Callanetics for almost 5 months now with no improvements to saddlebags.
I came to Callanetics after 2.5 yrs of t-tapp. So was well used to curling pelvis/body alignment etc.
I have done masses of weighttraining , and in the past was an aerobics instructor.
Nothing I have ever done seems to haVe impacted my saddlebags. I just cant figure it out.. Is there something wrong with me.
Because of all the exercise my saddlebags are firm - not loose and floppy ; however they are still sticking out in just the same way.
They are a colossal pain in the neck for wearing clothes and feeling good about myself!
My superskinny sister who has also exercised a lot just got hers liposuctioned. She said to me - you can never get rid of them. She weighed 6 .5 stone at one time - so she should know!

When Agnes posted of how to activate the pelvic floor - I could see that yes, I was doing this. Have even taught myself to walk doing this..

The muscles for the butt/behind exercises have strengthened while doing callanetics, but there is no visible reduction in the size or structure of saddlebags. I really contract the muscles when I do it - I know I am working them as hard as I can.

Do some people never get rid of their saddlebags?

cheers
nola

Hi Nola,

I wish I could watch how you do the exercises and I may see what's going on.

When you are in position for the straight leg sitting hip and behind. Stretch your leg out to it's maximal length (without locking your knee). Keep your PF (pelvic floor) tight and stay stretched out from the PF through the spine/crown and heel.

When you lift the leg (which should feel like lead) ensure that you keep your waist, hip and upper behind relaxed. As you pulse focus on stretching out from the PF even more through the counterpulls. As you lengthen through the heel continue to tighten the PF deeper and allow the knee to turn out; the heel will turn down slightly. Watch that your hip doesn't roll back.

Keep stretching the leg as you pulse and keep growing out of the crown of the head. SO, your PF is super strong and you are stretching out in both directions through the crown and heel. Your leg may start to vibrate as you do this. You want to create as much tautness in the muscle as possible.

Breathe deeply and relax the rest of the body. Take your mind right in to the area you want to change enabling a 'mind/body connection' - this alone intensifies.

Another tip is to change the pulse. Are you working with 10/10 or Evolution?

Have you tried pulsing with your PF? ie If you are training your right leg tighten your PF and then pulse the top sit bone down towards the lower sit bone as you focus on lengthening through the heel.

This pulse creates a back and forth rotation of the thigh and allows the pulse to pentrate deeply.

I hope this isn't confusing you. It may be that you just need to do something different to 'trick' your muscles to change further.

As you relax more and lengthen out from the PF more it will be more intense and don't be surprised if you need to take more breathers/breaks.

The new hip and behind exercises on Evolution are really powerful for the saddlebag area.

Good luck and let me know how you go. Sandra x

[rugbyprincess]

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.

Wow this place is such a great resource! Everyday there is something new to learn or someone with an awesome result and today a "new" teacher. I'm fairly new to this site but have seen the beauty of Callanetics for about 15 years.

Yea 10 hours completed for me. I made my goal for the month. Will take pics tomorrow. I've noticed that since I work out mostly at night that the next day I seem to be literally firming up as the day goes on. Does anyone else who works out late notice that?

[VGrace]

Originally Posted by VGrace

Would everyone suggest that I stay away from Evolution and stick with 10/10 till I have that down pact? or maybe after so many hours?

anyone?

[planetbenjamin]

Originally Posted by VGrace

anyone?

You should try both! The great thing about CallaneticsEvolution is it gives you a good explanation of the Callanetics Concepts. You need to know those to get the most out of Callanetics. So give it a go. People are finding that it works really well to do 10/10 one day and Evolution the next. They seem to work different muscles so you get great results...fast! Hope that helps.

[mariad]

Hi Everyone
I have been lurking for a few weeks now and have got 3 hours of 10/10 under my belt this week,I am so inspired by your pic's and dedication,well done to you all.
I would like to join the April challenge and have just finished my first hour for April.
What I have a slight issue with ,is, that when I do the pelvic rotations and the thrust's I get terrible cramp in my toes and they get all mixed up and I have to stop,this is really annoying as I really want to finish all the tape,has anybody got any idea's please.

Regards
Maria

[lovenuts]

My first hour this morning followed with 30 min elleptical.
I wonder why my head and neck where SO heavy with the abdominal exercices???

Thank you much

[lovenuts]

Forgot to said my first hour of callanetics

[Marisha]

4 hour of Callanetics done!

Tnanks for all for motivation!

[Snuckles]

Wantingtoloose & AlittleStar it gets better/easier the more you do it. The more you do it the stronger you'll get. Just keep at it, I promise it'll get better.

Sandra, welcome. I hope we don't overwhelme you as we're a active and excitied group.

Everal, let me get the book out . . . hold on.

[lildragonfly]

Here is April thread please join in.

CALLANETICS CHALLENGE APRIL 2008

[WATCH-ME-SHRINK]

New monthly thread started.

Everyone move there, and hopefully we'll all get caught up on the posts.....

IT'S MOVING SO QUICKLY, THIS CHALLENGE!

[AlittleStar]

Originally Posted by Sandrahanna

Hey,

Be gentle and kind to yourself. Allow yourself time to build up your strength. One of the concepts to really take to heart in the beginning is "Work at your own pace'. Take breathers - listen to your body - challenge but don't overwork your muscles.

You know, if you do only half of each exercise in 'your best position' you will still get great results. Build up your reps each time you work out. The key to success is the CallaneticsConcepts. If you are working with Callan's original videos and not Evolution let me know and I will cover the concepts for you.

You are learning something that is going to become your best friend FOREVER. Give it time and you will be rewarded. As you become more familiar with the exercises you will become more confident with the program and everything will change for you.

YOu have heaps of friends and support here - this is an amazing site full of great advice and experience.

Sandrax

Thanks Sandrax for the response. Even though this posting wasn't for me, I still found it helpful. I have only done 2 sessions of the 10in10 so it's possible I will have more questions. However, I will do searches first to see if my questions have been answered already. It's great to have you here

[yellowhair11]

Well my 1st Callanetics class is tonite - im exhausted but im going to make the drive and see how it goes, I'll be sure to report. I'm excited !