CALLANETICS CHALLENGE APRIL 2008

[jeepifer]

Hi all, thanks for the helpful newbie info. I'm ordering Beginning Callenetics off of Amazon tomorrow, so I'll have to wait until Tuesday to try joining you all.

-- Jenn

[slendercate]

Mary M,

To answer you about the trampoline, I just jog in place, sometimes, do dancing like moves, while watching the TV or while cooking dinner.

I have just started again, so my endurance is very low. I did 10 minutes however. The trampoline makes all the difference as I think I am doing ok since I walk about 2.5 miles (per pedometer) daily at work, but realize how I need to keep bumping up the cardio when I get on that tramp.

Are Evolution and 10/10 newer Callenetic tapes?

Haven't been to her site in years.

[Lynelle]

I did an hour last night. I struggled last night and felt that my form was terrible, but I'm sore today. So, maybe it wasn't that bad. I also tried to do with the PF, but to me that is a lot of concentration. So, I did the original way.

Callanetics is the only form of exercise I'm doing at the moment and you guys just made me realize that I need to do some cardio too. I have some tae bo tapes from the days when I did it regularly and hope I can start doing that this week, but I'm lacking motivation.

I enjoy following everybody's progress and this does help me a lot.

[Salamander]

I completed hour 8 today. I am seeing phenomenal results in my thighs!!! they are rock hard and getting a nice shape- also smoother. My hips/sides of waist are much smaller. I was going to measure but I can't find my measuring tape. Haven't lost a pound, why should I care?

I asked a question the other day and I think it got lost in all the excitement... for whoever has quick cal. stomach, do you recommend the DVD? What are the exercises? I need the most help in this area. Thanks!!

[Sandrahanna]

Originally Posted by mevluvmark

To all my callan friends, Guess what happen to me Sat. I had to go to a family gathering and most of my family members i havent seen me since i started callan well, several of them, not just one but several came to me and told me that i had lost weight .

I couldn't believe what i was hearing, because when i had did t-tapp for several months i saw some of the same family member and one of them came to me and told me it look like i had gain weight I was so hurt to the point that i could have died, because i had follow t-tapp to the T for at least 4 months then someone tells you that you look like you gain. Then my husband was trying to throw hints at me without hurting my feelings, i guess i finally caught on that t-tapp wasn't the answer for me. He is so glad i started callanetics.

All I can say is I LOVE YOU CALLANETICS

So Happy i Met You Guys

Mev

Way to go Mev YOu should feel proud of yourself. Sometimes it is difficult to see changes in yourself when you work out regularly. It's the people that you haven't see for a while that give you the best feedback...and you can always be sure that family will be the most honest

Happy pulsing
Sandrax

[onaisland]

Hr. 25 of 10/10 done!!

[Sandrahanna]

Originally Posted by buckeyechic

3rd hour completed tonight. I'm doing them 3x per week right now, and may switch to 5x per week here shortly. I did "cheat" a little tonight and skipped the pelvic exercises. Does anyone know what these exercises do for you? I see the benefits from the leg exercises, but not pelvic. Maybe for the butt??

Anyway, thanks Benjamin for posting some shots from Evolutions! I'm going to purchase that tonight and begin incorporating it.

Hi,

The pelvic rotations create strong, shapely thighs. They also increase flexibility in the muscles that surround the pelvis which helps to relieve lower back pain and also create a beautiful fluid, light way of walking. Sway those hips

And there's more

They strengthen and tone the butt and lower abs as well as strengthen the pelvic floor muscles.

They are not the most favoured exercises of the program and it is tempting to skip them but they are effective in so many areas. Practising them regularly will help with all the other exercises. And, they do get easier as you gain more strength and control.

Sandrax

[Sandrahanna]

Originally Posted by slendercate

Mary M,

To answer you about the trampoline, I just jog in place, sometimes, do dancing like moves, while watching the TV or while cooking dinner.

I have just started again, so my endurance is very low. I did 10 minutes however. The trampoline makes all the difference as I think I am doing ok since I walk about 2.5 miles (per pedometer) daily at work, but realize how I need to keep bumping up the cardio when I get on that tramp.

Are Evolution and 10/10 newer Callenetic tapes?

Haven't been to her site in years.

Hi,

CallaneticsEvolution is the latest DVD. 10/10 is Callan Pinckneys original '80's workout which has been reproduced on DVD.

Sandrax

[onaisland]

Hi Sandra:

You just recently posted to someone the value of the pelvic rotations, which I understand but any thought on the inner thigh squeeze in 10/10/. I do them but think...mmm is this working as say maybe doing more plies??

[rugbyprincess]

Hour 13 completed (9 more for the month to go)!

[bridetobe]

Hi all,

Hour 6 of 10/10 completed last night, 2nd hour for April.

I have a question regarding the 2nd stomach exercise in 10/10, the one where you have one leg raised in the air and the other foot on the floor, knee bent. Callan says that as you get stronger you can straighten your bent leg along the floor but not touching, but this is too tough for me.

Is there an intermediate step between knee bent, foot on the floor and leg extended out?

Am loving everyone's photos of their changes, they are really motivating me to carry on!

[VilmaMiaK]

Originally Posted by planetbenjamin

In the new DVD CallaneticsEvolution they do those two exercises differently. Instead of going up on your toes you step out into a wide plie. Here's some pictures to show you:

Hi Ben, maybe you could post more photos from callaneticsEvolution especially exercises for hips, behind and saddlebags because at this moment i can't afford to buy this dvd. and maybe you can describe them how to do it. I wanna slender my butt, hips and saddlebags very much, because my lower part of body is very big.

[WATCH-ME-SHRINK]

EXCELLENT ADVICE FOR NEWBIES
OR THOSE FEELING OVERWHELMED

Originally Posted by Sandrahanna

Don't try to digest too much info at this stage. You've already made the first important step - you've decided to try Callanetics. Watch the DVD, try the exercises and then after a few sessions you'll probably have some queries about the program. Then would be a good time to review the previous posts keeping in mind what you want to know. YOu'll probably find the answers will jump right out at you.

As with everything, you will learn and take on a bit more each time you work out. Only when you are ready will your questions come up and you'll be ready to learn more.

A big mistake with beginners is that they want to try too hard, putting too much energy into the exercises when it really isn't necessary. Most important thing - start exercising - the rest will follow when you're ready.

[WATCH-ME-SHRINK]

MEV....! You're all wrapped up in the Magic!

JayTee, glad you're back at it.

[planetbenjamin]

Originally Posted by VilmaMiaK

Hi Ben, maybe you could post more photos from callaneticsEvolution especially exercises for hips, behind and saddlebags because at this moment i can't afford to buy this dvd. and maybe you can describe them how to do it. I wanna slender my butt, hips and saddlebags very much, because my lower part of body is very big.

I think I would get in trouble if I posted more as I don't own the copyright! It really is worth saving for the DVD as you're not just buying a DVD, you're investing in a great body.

[mariad]

Hi Kiddiewinks

I am wondering what's going on,I feel non of the nice soreness that I have had in the past and have been really concentrating on my form,after 2 day;s in a row I would have expected a little tightness but nothing,also when I did the pelvic rotaions yesterday,I got a searing burning pain in my calf and front thigh,I had to stop at once,which was frustrating,any idea's about this would be great.

regards

Maria

[Snuckles]

Started my Mom doing 10/10 last night. She's really excited about it . . . let's see if she keeps up with it.

[soulwings]

Originally Posted by newbody

PROGRESS PICTURES!

Ok guys, it was weird but I could not find where is 'gallery' that many have on this site. I really wanted to commit to losing flab so I took pics from my past 3 Callan SuperC sessions (5 - 8). It shows that bulk is getting bigger on my tummy and inside tights and if there were not for 'signs' such as hollow next to the knee and tight and lean muscle starting to show on the tight, I would almost think it is not working.

Sandra encouraged me to persist, so I will, the entire month. I will add moderate walking 30-60 minutes daily to the routine. It also would be nice if I lose weight but more importantly is to lose flab and get elongated...

OH YES: GALLERY IS POSTED AT:
Callanetics progression

Please give me your feedback!

Cheers,

Bianca

Nice progress pics My legs are slowly beginning to unglue as well, but it's only noticeable when I don't sit down. But in your pictures, your legs are already not together, while you sit! That's great! KUTGW

[soulwings]

I've done about 25 hrs of Callanetics. Even though I know it works, I'm bored with it. Does anyone have any tips to keep it exciting?

[WATCH-ME-SHRINK]

Originally Posted by soulwings

I've done about 25 hrs of Callanetics. Even though I know it works, I'm bored with it. Does anyone have any tips to keep it exciting?

Two words: Big results.

[ThyckeCutie]

Are the exercised in the AM/PM dvd the same as 10 in 10 but just broken up into 2 segments?

Also I found online a sheet that showed all the exercises in 10 in 10, basically like a little diagram. I think it helped me with the leg exercises because I did less then I did previously. The words are written in a foreign language but the photos helped a bit because they have arrows showing form.

[siamesegirl]

Originally Posted by soulwings

I've done about 25 hrs of Callanetics. Even though I know it works, I'm bored with it. Does anyone have any tips to keep it exciting?

Hey Soulwings!

I may i ask you WHY you are bored with Callanetics?? Are you just doing 10/10 and not Super Callanetics , or Callanetics Evolution???
I would suggest to try either one of those DVD's, they are not boring!!
Reasons to stay with Callanetics, as Tywla said BIG RESULTS!
A longer & leaner body.
A tight & toned STRONG BODY!
I could go on the reasons are endless.......

[planetbenjamin]

Originally Posted by siamesegirl

Hey Soulwings!

I may i ask you WHY you are bored with Callanetics?? Are you just doing 10/10 and not Super Callanetics , or Callanetics Evolution???
I would suggest to try either one of those DVD's, they are not boring!!
Reasons to stay with Callanetics, as Tywla said BIG RESULTS!
A longer & leaner body.
A tight & toned STRONG BODY!
I could go on the reasons are endless.......

I totally agree. There are loads of Callanetics DVDs so if you get bored just swap to one of the others.

[siamesegirl]

Originally Posted by ThyckeCutie

Are the exercised in the AM/PM dvd the same as 10 in 10 but just broken up into 2 segments?

Also I found online a sheet that showed all the exercises in 10 in 10, basically like a little diagram. I think it helped me with the leg exercises because I did less then I did previously. The words are written in a foreign language but the photos helped a bit because they have arrows showing form.

can you post the website......i want to see what you are talking about.

[ThyckeCutie]

Ok, like previously posted this is not in english but does show diagrams of how you are supposed to do exercises. It helped me a little bit. If I knew the language I could translate the entire page but Im not sure which language it is.

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