CALLANETICS CHALLENGE APRIL 2008

[KJ-43]

Just finished my 8th hour of 10/10 that makes 5 for the month of april. I am on vacation next week and I am going to try to reach my goal of 8 for the month. I also work out at the gym so I was only doing callanetics on the days I did not go b/c of work. I getting better at the abs being able to do 95% before my neck starts hurting. I am able to do my pelvic rotations all the way to the end. I seen alot with my hinnie end lifting up but of course I would like to see more improvement in my abs.
kj

[WATCH-ME-SHRINK]

Finished up Hour 266 this morning. Wow, have I missed Callanetics...seems like it's been a long time, but it's only been since Tuesday. Long enuf. Plan on doing a session of Evo tomorrow.

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KJ....have you tried throwing in some extra ab work? Some people are doing that with their problem areas. It will happen. Be patient.

[lildragonfly]

Twyla, I love the new pic. Look at those muscles!!

[WATCH-ME-SHRINK]

Ahhhhh, Marsha!

Thank you.

[Danipower714]

Originally Posted by Yllenia

Hello from Switzerland!
I only found this wonderful forum yesterday and I'm already addicted. Last year I lost 25 kg in 7 months and have been religiously doing Ashtanga yoga for one year with great results.
Some weeks ago I decided to give Callanetics another try (after 20 years lapse LOL) and I must say it is doing wonders. I still keep up my daily Ashtanga routine for the evenings.
A question though, I do my abs and behind/hip work in the morning and the rest on my lunch hour, am I still getting the full benefits of it even though I split the workout?
Thank you, have a splendid day and keep up the good work!

!! I am a fellow yogi. I have been practicing Kripalu yoga for almost 2 years.

Twyla, your new picture is great! You look amazing!!

[ThyckeCutie]

<------Shhhhh......Reading the Callanetics Book at work that I just recieved. The photos are very helpful and lets you see how your form should look from the front and back angle. This book has helped me a lot and I only glanced at certain parts so far. I hope this makes a big difference and really helps me on those hip/behind exercises.

[lildragonfly]

lol i have the book too and it helped me alot

[MOMMYREBECCA]

Yesterday was the first time I did Callanetics and my body feels it today. I love to do an exercise and I can tell it was working the next day. I can actually feel my muscle feel a little stronger only after 1hr of 10 and 10.

I have lost about 50 lbs. but I need to tone up. I think this is going to do it for me.

[missmattie]

Originally Posted by Yllenia

Hello from Switzerland!
I only found this wonderful forum yesterday and I'm already addicted. Last year I lost 25 kg in 7 months and have been religiously doing Ashtanga yoga for one year with great results.
Some weeks ago I decided to give Callanetics another try (after 20 years lapse LOL) and I must say it is doing wonders. I still keep up my daily Ashtanga routine for the evenings.
A question though, I do my abs and behind/hip work in the morning and the rest on my lunch hour, am I still getting the full benefits of it even though I split the workout?
Thank you, have a splendid day and keep up the good work!

Hi and ,
I asked this same question awhile back and was told by Sandra Hanna, our resident instructor (who's also lead instructor on the Callanetics Evolution DVD) that it's fine to split the program up throughout the day, in fact she used to do that herself. She said to make the program work for you.

When you get time start back at the beginning of this thread and also look at March's challenge. There are some really great tips and suggestions scattered throughout the threads here.
Kathy

[missmattie]

Originally Posted by MOMMYREBECCA

Yesterday was the first time I did Callanetics and my body feels it today. I love to do an exercise and I can tell it was working the next day. I can actually feel my muscle feel a little stronger only after 1hr of 10 and 10.

I have lost about 50 lbs. but I need to tone up. I think this is going to do it for me.

Hi and ,
It's always great to have new people join our challenge and see how the magic of Callanetics is spreading! We will look forward to hearing about your progress.
Kathy

[SummerSue]

Finished another hour of 10 in 10.

I bought 3 books that came this week - 10 in 10, Fit Forever and Calanetics Countdown. The Fit Forever book has photos of the CardioCallanetics, and the Countdown I haven't read yet, but by the photos I'm guessing this is Beginning Callanetics modifying toward 10 in 10, but with some additional stretches? I'll read more and find out. The photos are great; we are planning a trip this June - I wanted to have a book to bring to help me remember the exercises while away. I don't know if I'll get a full hour to exercise every day, even if I bring my dvd's with me. I'll probably have to split it up as best I can to fit it all in. Oh - the shipping was more expensive than all three books combined!


I'm hoping by June I have a new(ish) body, somewhat resembling something peachy!

[kimfin]

Originally Posted by SummerSue

Finished another hour of 10 in 10.

I bought 3 books that came this week - 10 in 10, Fit Forever and Calanetics Countdown. The Fit Forever book has photos of the CardioCallanetics, and the Countdown I haven't read yet, but by the photos I'm guessing this is Beginning Callanetics modifying toward 10 in 10, but with some additional stretches? I'll read more and find out. The photos are great; we are planning a trip this June - I wanted to have a book to bring to help me remember the exercises while away. I don't know if I'll get a full hour to exercise every day, even if I bring my dvd's with me. I'll probably have to split it up as best I can to fit it all in. Oh - the shipping was more expensive than all three books combined!


I'm hoping by June I have a new(ish) body, somewhat resembling something peachy!

Hi SummerSue,

The Callanetics Countdown book is great. Actually that's what I'm using at the moment. Have just started Callanetics again after an almost 2 year break. So wanted to start easy! At the moment I'm just doing the behind and hips section (my worst bit!) and am going to add a new section each month. So after 3 months will be doing the whole program.

In the past I've used this on holiday too. As you said, it's hard to fit in a whole hour of exercise when you're away so I used to just rotate and do one section per day. So basically you are doing the whole program twice a week.

Anyway let us know how you find it!

[michelle8]

hello i only joined a few days ago i have only done 4 hours of 10 in 10 i just wondered when did you start to feel better i had a baby 2 years ago and have exercised with so many dvds its depressing i cant get rid of the belly please tell me this might help me i feel like giving up i am working so hard but not getting anywhere
will it tighten up my belly ?

[ThyckeCutie]

Does anyone know how much a portable barre is? I was thinking of getting one.

[ThyckeCutie]

Originally Posted by michelle8

hello i only joined a few days ago i have only done 4 hours of 10 in 10 i just wondered when did you start to feel better i had a baby 2 years ago and have exercised with so many dvds its depressing i cant get rid of the belly please tell me this might help me i feel like giving up i am working so hard but not getting anywhere
will it tighten up my belly ?

It sure will

[ADLMA]

Michelle8 - I clearly remember when I saw changes! I had done it 3x a week for 4 weeks, so that is 12x. I measured and had lost 11.5 inches in all. You will see some good changes in about 10 - 12 hours. Then even more by hour 19!

[michelle8]

THANKS ADLMA I HAD EVEN TRIED THE FIRM DVDS WHICH SAID RESULTS IN 1O WORKOUTS AND IT DIDNT WORK FOR ME EITHER I LOST COUNT OF HOW MANY DVDS I HAVE DONE AND NOTHING WORKS SO FINGERS CROSSED THIS WILL FINALLY WORK I HAVE PHOTOS ON MY COMP TO KEEP UPDATED WITH MY PROGRESS CANT WAIT TILL IM MORE HOURS INTO IT HOPEFULLY SEEING RESULTS AND IM NOT STUCK LIKE THIS

[ADLMA]

Michelle8 - I hear ya!! I have done everying under the moon and put more money in DVD's that collect dust than I care to count! I promise you won't be disappointed with Callan! If I saw results, honest, anyone will!

[TripleCharm]

Hello, ladies!

This is my first post on this board: just joined today and am already in love with it! This is so inspirational!

I have given a birth to a baby boy, my third child, 8 months ago, and am trying to reclaim my body back from the effects of childbearing and birth. I am one of those unfortunate people who gain a TON during the pregnancy, and did gain the exact number of pounds with each one of my children, including the baby: 70 (!!!)

I started back on the low carb/Michel Montignac WOE about 3 months ago, and have lost 27 lbs so far, with 28 more to go (the other 20 or so I lost right after birth). I have been hearing about Callanetics for ages, but never tried it before; although, there was a tape sitting in my cabinet somewhere all this time.

At the beginning of this week, I finally got the DVDs of 10/10 and CardioC, and started working out. I also ordered a 10/10 book, but am still waiting to receive it. I am doing 10/10 every other day, 3x a week, with CardioC and Toning (from the same DVD) on the alternate days, 3x a week, with Sunday off.

So far, I have completed 3 hours of 10/10, and I AM SEEING THE RESULTS! My butt is getting tighter, my thighs are getting more defined, but the most change happens in the stomach. The waist line is pulling in from the sides, and my stomach appears A LOT flatter. Although, all this pulling in makes the extra skin leftover from the baby appear even more pronounced, I am sure this will get much better with time, too.

I have taken 'Before' pictures, and will share them with you, along with the 'After' pictures, but want to wait until at least my 10th or 15th hour of 10/10. I am planning on staying on this board for all the great tips and support that are being shared here.

Nice to meet all of you!

[Yllenia]

Thank you for the warm welcome, this place already feels like home! And danny, great to meat a fellow yogini too, namaste. Callanetics is so great I wonder why people keep doing other things and expect results

[ADLMA]

TripleCharm - Welcome! You're gonna luv it! Can't wait to see photos!

[lildragonfly]

Welcome to all you new people Cant wait to see the pics.

[ScrtGrl]

Welcome to all the new people! Callanetics is wonderful and so are all the members of this thread. Can't wait to hear about everyone's journey.

SummerSue- I love that quote you have from Callan! Where did you get it?

Secret

[lovenuts]

18 hours 10 on 10, Welcome to all new people, more we are, more we can share

TWILA!!!! OH LA LA !!!! YOU LOOK AMAZING, LOVE YOUR NEW PICTURE TOO!! You still are my biggest motivation!

[Danipower714]

Originally Posted by Yllenia

Thank you for the warm welcome, this place already feels like home! And danny, great to meat a fellow yogini too, namaste. Callanetics is so great I wonder why people keep doing other things and expect results

Namaste to you too!

I agree! Why don't more people know about Callanetics???

[fiji]

Originally Posted by ThyckeCutie

Does anyone know how much a portable barre is? I was thinking of getting one.

I've had mine for a long time. I bought it from "Gaiam" when they had a sale on it. Its a ballet barre just like the one used in the Lotte Berk and Bar Method workouts. At the time with shipping and all it cost $125. I love it.

Hope you find what you're looking for.