CALLANETICS CHALLENGE APRIL 2008

[fiji]

I'm in for the April Callanetics Challenge.

Hope all of this wonderful motivation and magic rubs off on me too.

I will be doing Callanetics every other day. I will mix in weight training and cardio.

I'm also waiting for "Evolutions" to come and will mix it with the other Callans I have.

Good luck to all!!!

[speds]

I don't have fibro - must have confused me with someone else. But I do have, despite losing nearly 100 lbs this year - a serious lack of flexibility. I am confident it will get better though!

[MountainGirl]

Hey Speds!

You lost nearly 100 pounds??!!!!!!! AWESOME!!!

[siamesegirl]

Originally Posted by ThyckeCutie

Does anyone do Callan at night? Does it tend to keep you up? I was so tired today after work and then came home to clean up and mop and such which made me even more tired. I was also sore from yesterdays Firm workout/Callan Evolution. After I completed 10 in 10 I am full of soo much energy and relaxed of course. But every time I do Callan I have trouble going to sleep at night. It doesnt bother me much because I am so well rested that I have no trouble getting up at 6:30 am. Just was wondering if anyone else experianced this burst of energy.

Nope! The other night i did Super C about 2 hours before bedtime, slept like a baby! I like to do Callanetics in the morning when Maiya goes down for her nap, and it gives me a burst of energy!

[JayTee]

Originally Posted by ThyckeCutie

Does anyone do Callan at night? Does it tend to keep you up? I was so tired today after work and then came home to clean up and mop and such which made me even more tired. I was also sore from yesterdays Firm workout/Callan Evolution. After I completed 10 in 10 I am full of soo much energy and relaxed of course. But every time I do Callan I have trouble going to sleep at night. It doesnt bother me much because I am so well rested that I have no trouble getting up at 6:30 am. Just was wondering if anyone else experianced this burst of energy.

I don't have the Evolution video only 10 in 10. I always do it at night because it is so relaxing. I usually do it around 11 or 12 and I am sleepy shortly after.

HTH

[missmattie]

Originally Posted by Sandrahanna

Hi,

That's only part. There are 3 layers to the pelvic floor muscles and the layer that most of use to hold in urine is the outer layer. In Callanetics we engage from inner layer - which is right at the base of the behind and lies between the sit bones

So, as you exercise always keep the base of the behind tight, tight, tight. Try to think that you are squeezing the muscles between the sit bones to draw them (sit bones) closer together. Callan says in 10/10 to tighten the behind and would keep reiterating this. Basically, she was getting us to keep our PF activated.

If I have a student who is confused by this (remember we use these muscles subconciously) I tell them to think that they are holding in a bowel motion and urine at the same time.

When you do this try to keep the upper part of the behind and lower back relaxed. This becomes easier as your PF strengthens. Most important of all don't stress about it. Trust your natural body instincts...it does become easier.

As you work with the PF more your results accelerate and then look out world!!!!

Sx

Sandra, the analogy of holding in the urine and bowl motion really helped me understand engaging the pelvic floor. I was just concentrating on like I was holding in urine, so thanks. I'm going to be doing 10/10 in a little bit (did Evolution last night) and will practice that.
Kathy

[JayTee]

I saw this question in the March thread, but I don't know if it was ever answered. Is it okay to do 10 in 10 twice a day?

[VGrace]

Originally Posted by ThyckeCutie

Does anyone do Callan at night? Does it tend to keep you up? I was so tired today after work and then came home to clean up and mop and such which made me even more tired. I was also sore from yesterdays Firm workout/Callan Evolution. After I completed 10 in 10 I am full of soo much energy and relaxed of course. But every time I do Callan I have trouble going to sleep at night. It doesnt bother me much because I am so well rested that I have no trouble getting up at 6:30 am. Just was wondering if anyone else experianced this burst of energy.

I just do my Callan at night,it does give me a burst of energy but I don't go to bed right away after doing it. I sleep very well!

[skinhealth]

Originally Posted by MountainGirl

Hey y'all!
For those of you that do the Callanetics every OTHER day, what do you do for the in-between days?

Thanks!

Up until now I have been doing Callan every other day and I alternated with Tae Bo and just silly dancing.
I'm trying now to do 5 days of Callan in a row and 5 days off - I try to do Tae Bo and dancing on most of those days as well.

Originally Posted by ConnieB

I'm also excited because I got word today that my Callanetics books have shipped. I love to read and am really looking forward to receiving them.

Connie

What are these books with a plural you speak of?
I just have the 10 years Younger in 10 hours....I've never seen others.
If there are others - I would love to see them. The more help, the better
TIA

[NewSize4Me]

Did hour 1 of 10/10 for April (7 hours total).

[Sandrahanna]

Originally Posted by MountainGirl

Happy April 1~

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

Hey

I'm here for you when you're ready.

[Sandrahanna]

Originally Posted by Mary_M

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!

Great to meet you too Mary. I understand your fear of not wanting to let go of 10/10 - but your body will love varying the routines. Your results will accelerate big time if you keep changing the programs and how you work your body.

In my classes I teach a routine of exercises for a couple of weeks then I switch to another, and then another and on it goes. My students moan like crazy because they have just become comfortable with one program. But next time they come in they talk of how great their body feels and after a couple more hours comment on another body shape change. It's awesome They get inspired and motivated all over again.

The trick to continued body sculpting is to trick the muscles and create confusion. That's why in Evolution we added the different types of pulses so that you can vary these.

When you're ready you can then start pulsing with the pelvic floor (PF) and then the body will change again. Let me know when you are ready.

Sx

[Sandrahanna]

Originally Posted by 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

Hey Marisha,

Since becoming an instructor I have done nothing other than Callanetics to sculpt my body. I have to sell the program and my students have to know that I am in my best shape at my age (52) and that I don't do anything else.


I've tried most forms of exercise in the past but because of my body issues - scoliosis, hip problems, knee and neck issues (for horse riding accident) nothing worked for sculpting and caused me pain.

I'm in better shape now than when I was in my 20's (HUGE saddlebags, enormous butt) and no flexibility.

So in answer to your question - as long as you incorporate some cardio in to your workout sessions Callanetics covers everything.

[Salamander]

I'm probably crazy but here's what I did today...

While at work, took 2 brisk 15 minute walks
After work, did 30 min jog/walk
After dinner, entire 10/10 workout

Think i might be a tad sore tomorrow.

This week, I have started WRITING DOWN my workouts!

[Everal]

Originally Posted by 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

Thanks so much for taking the time to type this for me.

[missmattie]

Originally Posted by Sandrahanna

Hey Marisha,

Since becoming an instructor I have done nothing other than Callanetics to sculpt my body. I have to sell the program and my students have to know that I am in my best shape at my age (52) and that I don't do anything else.


I've tried most forms of exercise in the past but because of my body issues - scoliosis, hip problems, knee and neck issues (for horse riding accident) nothing worked for sculpting and caused me pain.

I'm in better shape now than when I was in my 20's (HUGE saddlebags, enormous butt) and no flexibility.

So in answer to your question - as long as you incorporate some cardio in to your workout sessions Callanetics covers everything.

Hi Sandra, did you say 52????? WOW, you look fantastic!! Plus all those health issues you mentioned. I'm 50 and now I really have no excuses (like "I'm getting too old to get in shape" ). This board is so motivating. Thanks for adding to it.
Kathy

P.S. 10/10 done this evening.

[rugbyprincess]

Originally Posted by ThyckeCutie

Does anyone do Callan at night? Does it tend to keep you up? I was so tired today after work and then came home to clean up and mop and such which made me even more tired. I was also sore from yesterdays Firm workout/Callan Evolution. After I completed 10 in 10 I am full of soo much energy and relaxed of course. But every time I do Callan I have trouble going to sleep at night. It doesnt bother me much because I am so well rested that I have no trouble getting up at 6:30 am. Just was wondering if anyone else experianced this burst of energy.

I almost exclusively do my Callanetics at night. Doesn't stop me from going to sleep (its usually very lated anyways). I am noticing more energy but it might be partly due to the sun actually shining once in a while here.

[rugbyprincess]

Originally Posted by skinhealth

Up until now I have been doing Callan every other day and I alternated with Tae Bo and just silly dancing.
I'm trying now to do 5 days of Callan in a row and 5 days off - I try to do Tae Bo and dancing on most of those days as well.




What are these books with a plural you speak of?
I just have the 10 years Younger in 10 hours....I've never seen others.
If there are others - I would love to see them. The more help, the better
TIA

I found several Callanetics books at my local library "Callanetics for your back" "Callanetics Countdown" "Callanetics Fit Forever" in addition to the 10/10 book

[rugbyprincess]

I'm in for the April challenge. My goal is 12 hours this month (hoping to get more like 15 hours). I'm going take pics and measurements tonight before I do my 11th hour.

Keep up the progress reports ladies!

[Everal]

What do you all use for a bar? Are there some normal househould options?

[Sandrahanna]

Originally Posted by planetbenjamin

Sandra, do you any other really challenging stomach exercises? That's my only problem area now.

Hi Benjamin,

Wow, where do I start? There are so many different exercises for the abs.
Of course you can intensify all by relaxing more in to the position. By keeping your PF tight and rounding in even more. Aso, pulse in a really reelaaaaxed manner - this alone works the abs deeper.

Can you let me know what program you are doing? What ab exercises do you do.

[Sandrahanna]

Originally Posted by nola baxter

Hi Sandra

I wish you could see me do it to - it would be great to have a hands on opinion..

Thanks for the advice - i will try those things you said. They are pretty mind bogling though- the stretching out bit to the crown sounds tricky. However I am doing a workout today so we will see how it goes.

I am doing 10 times 10. I do not have evolution. However I have just bought the Future-Gym book by Pip Coory (do you know this) ; and am going to work on her stuff. As I understand it her stuff is evolved from callanetics/callanetics evolution.

Thanks for taking the time
Nola

Hi NOla,

Yes, I know Pip she used to teach Callanetics in Sydney. She's a lovely lady. The Future-gym exercises are from Callanetics with some variations. Her book will explain the lengthening out of the pelvic floor effectively for you.

[happyladi]

I almost always do my Callanetics (when I workout by myself) right before I go to bed. Relaxes me. But then again, I find crosstitching relaxing, where others could throw the charts at the wall with frustration, so I may be a "little" weird.....Started April off with good ol' 10/10. Night all.

[VGrace]

Originally Posted by Everal

What do you all use for a bar? Are there some normal househould options?

I use my table,and the kitchen chair

[Marisha]

Originally Posted by Sandrahanna

Hey Marisha,

Since becoming an instructor I have done nothing other than Callanetics to sculpt my body. I have to sell the program and my students have to know that I am in my best shape at my age (52) and that I don't do anything else.


I've tried most forms of exercise in the past but because of my body issues - scoliosis, hip problems, knee and neck issues (for horse riding accident) nothing worked for sculpting and caused me pain.

I'm in better shape now than when I was in my 20's (HUGE saddlebags, enormous butt) and no flexibility.

So in answer to your question - as long as you incorporate some cardio in to your workout sessions Callanetics covers everything.

Hi, Sandrahanna! I appreciate you answering me! I was in a lot of eggs why has nobody answer me. I was fearing that my English is not understandable
Your answer gives me hope and motivation!
Thanks a lot!