CALLANETICS CHALLENGE APRIL 2008 - Page 45

Sandrahanna · 04-21-2008, 04:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rasmus

ummm, ive been doing the same with my bum cheeks, so what is the proper way to do it? 44 pages is a long thread to read through!!

Hi,

It's the base of the behind that you want to tighten. So, if you've been contracting your buttocks just try to relax the upper part of the behind. The tightening the base of the behind ensures that you have engaged the inner most layer of the pelvic floor.

Don't worry if you find it difficult to maintain this at first as your pelvic floor becomes stronger you'll find it easier. If the base of the behind relaxes just tighten it again. If you can't feel this tightening after a while (which can happen when your muscles start to tire) just 'THINK IT'. Think 'IT' and 'IT' will happen.

So, always think of engaging the pelvic floor as 'Squeezing the muscles at the base of the behind'. It may help to think of this movement as a drawing in of a purse string.

I hope this helps
Sandrax

TripleCharm · 04-21-2008, 04:27 PM

1 more hour of 10-in-10 completed, for a total of 4 hours.

I received my 10-in-10 book today and leafed through it before the exercise. Being able to read over all the posture tips is great! I think this will help me even more, once I read it more thoroughly.

whalefrozentoes · 04-21-2008, 04:48 PM

This is amazing, the group has grown so much!!!! I'm so excited!

I'm back, in for 100%, Super Callan and I -- 5x a week!!! Yeah! So, from now until the end of April, that works out to 8hrs.... one completed today, seven to go!

No slacking, no excuses!!!

siamesegirl · 04-21-2008, 05:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by whalefrozentoes

This is amazing, the group has grown so much!!!! I'm so excited!

I'm back, in for 100%, Super Callan and I -- 5x a week!!! Yeah! So, from now until the end of April, that works out to 8hrs.... one completed today, seven to go!

No slacking, no excuses!!!

Hi!

where ya been?? Did you see that i'm in training right now to be Certified Callanetics Teacher! Go me!
Good to see you back!

lisabinil · 04-21-2008, 05:06 PM

Finished my 21st hr and am I beat-I haven't done Callan in a week. Never again-I have stiffened up considerably. So the key for me with my Fibromyalgia is continuity of every other day. I feel exhausted, stiff and couldn't do all reps.

So my goal for this week is alternating Callan with WATP-Walk Away Your Waistline.

whalefrozentoes · 04-21-2008, 05:09 PM

Noreen, thanks! And yes I have seen your posts about that!!! Fantastic! I'll have to take a class with you when I visit Montreal (not sure when yet, but I really want to see the city) When do you become certified?

ThyckeCutie · 04-21-2008, 05:29 PM

1hr of 10 in 10 completed

Poppet58 · 04-21-2008, 05:46 PM

Hey Sandra, finely found my way here, thanks 4 recommending this link. Nice to be around like minded people. Promise I will come to class really really soon....S

Lucky21 · 04-21-2008, 06:25 PM

14 hours down! I haven't been able to keep up on this out of control thread!!! I'll try to keep up from now on - great job everyone!

Sandrahanna · 04-21-2008, 09:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Poppet58

Hey Sandra, finely found my way here, thanks 4 recommending this link. Nice to be around like minded people. Promise I will come to class really really soon....S

Hey Sheree

Great to see you on here - you'll find this site full of awesome people and inspiration. Don't forget I'm having the Super class on Saturday

Sandrax

nola baxter · 04-22-2008, 12:54 AM

Hi Sandrahanna

Thanks for your answer about saddlebags -
I guess I was wanting to know because 5 months of 10in10 has not seemed to effect my saddlebags. (neither did 2.5 yrs of t-tapp, with all of the pelvis tucking and butt tightening).
So I am now working with the future-gym material/Pip Coory. And really working on activating very specifically the pelvic floor. I hope like hell it will make the difference for me....

I am just a bit burnt out from all the years of expending all my energy trying different things to eliminate saddlebags.

regards
nola

Poppet58 · 04-22-2008, 01:41 AM

Amazing reading here, took me over 2 hours last night.....What time Saturday? (just incase) xxS

Poppet58 · 04-22-2008, 01:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sandrahanna

Hey Sheree

Great to see you on here - you'll find this site full of awesome people and inspiration. Don't forget I'm having the Super class on Saturday

Sandrax

Yes awesome site, took me over 2 hours to read through it all last night! What time is class on Saturday, (just incase!)

PrincessNutznBoltz · 04-22-2008, 02:27 AM

Hey!
I just did my first hour! And....Boy, was it hard! in the leg exercises I couldn't get my leg off the floor! The pelvic scoop was darned near impossible and I could barely do any reps of the stomach exercises. I LOVED IT!! SOOO relaxing...although it made my muscles hurt (in a good way) I can't wait to do it again

I think my form was pretty good for most of them, the reps were the hardest part for most of them.

xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxox

fiji · 04-22-2008, 04:36 AM

Yesterday completed 1 hr of 10 in 10.

Total completed so far 8 hrs.

fiji · 04-22-2008, 04:39 AM

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Originally Posted by WATCH-ME-SHRINK

Marisha, not to worry. This is typical, that one day you'll feel soreness afterward, and the next you'll feel fine. This is expected, and you're doing everything right.

Keep up the good work.

Thank you Twyla. I'm so glad I read this. This is exactly what happened with me. So its good to know that I am still making progress even if I don't have tremendous DOMS the following day.

WATCH-ME-SHRINK · 04-22-2008, 05:39 AM

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Originally Posted by PrincessNutznBoltz

I LOVED IT!! SOOO relaxing...although it made my muscles hurt (in a good way) I can't wait to do it again .......

Ahhhhh, yes. She's "one of those"....!

Hurts So Goooooood!!!!!!

lildragonfly · 04-22-2008, 05:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PrincessNutznBoltz

Hey!
I just did my first hour! And....Boy, was it hard! in the leg exercises I couldn't get my leg off the floor! The pelvic scoop was darned near impossible and I could barely do any reps of the stomach exercises. I LOVED IT!! SOOO relaxing...although it made my muscles hurt (in a good way) I can't wait to do it again

I think my form was pretty good for most of them, the reps were the hardest part for most of them.

xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxox

to me its the best feeling in the world!

missmattie · 04-22-2008, 06:11 AM

1 hour of 10/10 completed. I had to take breathers, but was able to do 40 each of the stomach exercises. Almost half way there.

Kathy

Yllenia · 04-22-2008, 06:27 AM

and all seems to be going well, I am getting out of bed early and going straight into the first part of my Callanetics for the day. Getting tighter every day, boy, what a feeling!

Nola, what is FutureGym and how does it differ from what we do here? Have a great workout today, everyone

whalefrozentoes · 04-22-2008, 07:03 AM

I have a knee related question..... I'm not sure if my knees have always done this, or if it's because I'm more aware of my body now, but they click if I squat/bend down. I know this is caused by weakness - but my legs are the strongest part of my body... so that is surprising to me. It sounds like it should hurt.......but it doesn't - just the sound.... hurts my ears, lol!!!

Anyway, now when I'm doing the pelvic scoop, rotation, and figure eight, my knees are clicking. I don't know that they have done this before.... I'm certain they haven't. And, when doing the leg strengthening exercises, where we are on our toes, heels together, and moving up/down.... isn't that somewhat bad for the knees? That question is purely based on the issues of not over extending knee past ankle while doing lunges/squats. How is that callanetics move any different then a modified squat?

SummerSue · 04-22-2008, 07:41 AM

1 hour 10 in 10 done.

Twyla - I took your advice and really concentrated today and I DO feel like I got more out of it! Thanks!!

After 10 hour of Callanetics, here are my measurement changes:
Upper Thigh (Saddlebag) +1/4 inch
Mid Thigh - 1/2 inch
Lower Thigh -1 inch

Natural Waist +1/4 inch
Belly Button Waist -1/2 inch
Ab -2 3/4 inch

Hips No Change

So, it really looks like I'm pushing my "goo" up - I'm delighted it's moving and can't wait til it moves out!!!

napbella · 04-22-2008, 07:53 AM

PROGRESS REPORT!!

Ladies--I could never do the thigh stretching exercise in the 10/10 program where you put your arms behind you and lean back. My thighs are really muscular (with a layer of fat on top) and that particular stretch was painful and impossible for me to accomplish. The most I could do was get one arm behind me and that was difficult. Well this morning I accidentally did it! Now I only held it for a few seconds but I did it. Ahh, the little things...

ADLMA · 04-22-2008, 07:56 AM

Did another hour 10/10 -- that makes 32 hours! Boy, I miss it if I miss it.

Bronwyn · 04-22-2008, 09:11 AM

Another hour last night!

napbella that is the same exercise I cannot do. I can barely sit on my heels, so leaning back is impossible and can't even put my hands on the floor at my sides. Good for you for being able to do it. Guess I'll get there eventually...

Marisha · 04-22-2008, 09:23 AM

11 th hour of Callanetics has done

WATCH-ME-SHRINK · 04-22-2008, 09:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by whalefrozentoes

I have a knee related question..... I'm not sure if my knees have always done this, or if it's because I'm more aware of my body now, but they click if I squat/bend down. I know this is caused by weakness - but my legs are the strongest part of my body... so that is surprising to me. It sounds like it should hurt.......but it doesn't - just the sound.... hurts my ears, lol!!!

(Quoting from KajunDC's post/response (he's a chiropractor) on Muscle Matters board -- same concerns being voiced there.)

This is oftentimes a result of dehydration. Humans should be 70-75% water. The average american is 52-56% water due to dehydration from lack of water and too much soda, coffee, juices, etc. At as little as 3% total body dehyration, water is sacrificed from spinal discs, ligaments, and joints of the body. This makes the tissue more leathery and will at times make that crinkling sound you are talking about. Start by trying to up your water intake.

Could also be mild arthritis. Glucosamine and MSM can help with that. You must take these for a few months to get the benefits.
Definition of Crepitus

Crepitus (in the knees) is a fine crunching noise, usually on bending the knee from standing, reminiscent of crushing a packet of crispie rice breakfast cereal.

In the early stag

04-21-2008, 06:25 PM	#1329
Lucky21 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Delawhere? Posts: 331 Gallery: Lucky21 Stats: 268/228/150 WOE: Atkins Start Date: 01/01/2008	I'm here! 14 hours down! I haven't been able to keep up on this out of control thread!!! I'll try to keep up from now on - great job everyone!

04-22-2008, 12:54 AM	#1331
nola baxter Junior LCF Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 32 Gallery: nola baxter	re saddlebags Hi Sandrahanna Thanks for your answer about saddlebags - I guess I was wanting to know because 5 months of 10in10 has not seemed to effect my saddlebags. (neither did 2.5 yrs of t-tapp, with all of the pelvis tucking and butt tightening). So I am now working with the future-gym material/Pip Coory. And really working on activating very specifically the pelvic floor. I hope like hell it will make the difference for me.... I am just a bit burnt out from all the years of expending all my energy trying different things to eliminate saddlebags. regards nola

04-22-2008, 06:27 AM	#1340
Yllenia Junior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 57 Gallery: Yllenia	7th Hour and all seems to be going well, I am getting out of bed early and going straight into the first part of my Callanetics for the day. Getting tighter every day, boy, what a feeling! Nola, what is FutureGym and how does it differ from what we do here? Have a great workout today, everyone

04-21-2008, 04:27 PM	#1322
TripleCharm Junior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 35 Gallery: TripleCharm Stats: 191/152.2/135 for now WOE: Right now: Atkins induction Start Date: February 2008	1 more hour of 10-in-10 completed, for a total of 4 hours. I received my 10-in-10 book today and leafed through it before the exercise. Being able to read over all the posture tips is great! I think this will help me even more, once I read it more thoroughly.

04-21-2008, 04:48 PM	#1323
whalefrozentoes Senior LCF Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: T.O. ON Posts: 98 Gallery: whalefrozentoes Stats: 138/120/112 WOE: vegan	This is amazing, the group has grown so much!!!! I'm so excited! I'm back, in for 100%, Super Callan and I -- 5x a week!!! Yeah! So, from now until the end of April, that works out to 8hrs.... one completed today, seven to go! No slacking, no excuses!!!

04-21-2008, 05:06 PM	#1325
lisabinil Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: suburbs of Chicago Posts: 8,773 Gallery: lisabinil Stats: 214/185/180 287 in 00 WOE: higher carb Atkins Start Date: SBD 3/5/07,Atkins 4/18/07	Finished my 21st hr and am I beat-I haven't done Callan in a week. Never again-I have stiffened up considerably. So the key for me with my Fibromyalgia is continuity of every other day. I feel exhausted, stiff and couldn't do all reps. So my goal for this week is alternating Callan with WATP-Walk Away Your Waistline.

04-21-2008, 05:09 PM	#1326
whalefrozentoes Senior LCF Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: T.O. ON Posts: 98 Gallery: whalefrozentoes Stats: 138/120/112 WOE: vegan	Noreen, thanks! And yes I have seen your posts about that!!! Fantastic! I'll have to take a class with you when I visit Montreal (not sure when yet, but I really want to see the city) When do you become certified?

04-21-2008, 05:29 PM	#1327
ThyckeCutie Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Connecticut Posts: 538 Gallery: ThyckeCutie WOE: Making Healthier Choices - Low Fat	1hr of 10 in 10 completed

04-21-2008, 05:46 PM	#1328
Poppet58 Junior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Gold Coast Queensland,Australia Posts: 3 Gallery: Poppet58	Hey Sandra, finely found my way here, thanks 4 recommending this link. Nice to be around like minded people. Promise I will come to class really really soon....S

04-22-2008, 01:41 AM	#1332
Poppet58 Junior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Gold Coast Queensland,Australia Posts: 3 Gallery: Poppet58	Amazing reading here, took me over 2 hours last night.....What time Saturday? (just incase) xxS

04-22-2008, 02:27 AM	#1334
PrincessNutznBoltz Senior LCF Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 62 Gallery: PrincessNutznBoltz	Hey! I just did my first hour! And....Boy, was it hard! in the leg exercises I couldn't get my leg off the floor! The pelvic scoop was darned near impossible and I could barely do any reps of the stomach exercises. I LOVED IT!! SOOO relaxing...although it made my muscles hurt (in a good way) I can't wait to do it again I think my form was pretty good for most of them, the reps were the hardest part for most of them. xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxox

04-22-2008, 04:36 AM	#1335
fiji Junior LCF Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 42 Gallery: fiji	Yesterday completed 1 hr of 10 in 10. Total completed so far 8 hrs.

04-22-2008, 06:11 AM	#1339
missmattie Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 201 Gallery: missmattie	1 hour of 10/10 completed. I had to take breathers, but was able to do 40 each of the stomach exercises. Almost half way there. Kathy

04-22-2008, 07:03 AM	#1341
whalefrozentoes Senior LCF Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: T.O. ON Posts: 98 Gallery: whalefrozentoes Stats: 138/120/112 WOE: vegan	I have a knee related question..... I'm not sure if my knees have always done this, or if it's because I'm more aware of my body now, but they click if I squat/bend down. I know this is caused by weakness - but my legs are the strongest part of my body... so that is surprising to me. It sounds like it should hurt.......but it doesn't - just the sound.... hurts my ears, lol!!! Anyway, now when I'm doing the pelvic scoop, rotation, and figure eight, my knees are clicking. I don't know that they have done this before.... I'm certain they haven't. And, when doing the leg strengthening exercises, where we are on our toes, heels together, and moving up/down.... isn't that somewhat bad for the knees? That question is purely based on the issues of not over extending knee past ankle while doing lunges/squats. How is that callanetics move any different then a modified squat?

04-22-2008, 07:41 AM	#1342
SummerSue Senior LCF Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: In my head Posts: 190 Blog Entries: 1 Gallery: SummerSue Stats: 170/149/120 WOE: Healthy Low Carb Start Date: 5 yrs off/on - March 2008 re-inducting	1 hour 10 in 10 done. Twyla - I took your advice and really concentrated today and I DO feel like I got more out of it! Thanks!! After 10 hour of Callanetics, here are my measurement changes: Upper Thigh (Saddlebag) +1/4 inch Mid Thigh - 1/2 inch Lower Thigh -1 inch Natural Waist +1/4 inch Belly Button Waist -1/2 inch Ab -2 3/4 inch Hips No Change So, it really looks like I'm pushing my "goo" up - I'm delighted it's moving and can't wait til it moves out!!!

04-22-2008, 07:53 AM	#1343
napbella Junior LCF Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 34 Gallery: napbella	PROGRESS REPORT!! Ladies--I could never do the thigh stretching exercise in the 10/10 program where you put your arms behind you and lean back. My thighs are really muscular (with a layer of fat on top) and that particular stretch was painful and impossible for me to accomplish. The most I could do was get one arm behind me and that was difficult. Well this morning I accidentally did it! Now I only held it for a few seconds but I did it. Ahh, the little things...

04-22-2008, 07:56 AM	#1344
ADLMA Senior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 482 Gallery: ADLMA	Did another hour 10/10 -- that makes 32 hours! Boy, I miss it if I miss it.

04-22-2008, 09:11 AM	#1345
Bronwyn Senior LCF Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: 43 lbs to go! Posts: 519 Gallery: Bronwyn Stats: 250/193/150	Another hour last night! napbella that is the same exercise I cannot do. I can barely sit on my heels, so leaning back is impossible and can't even put my hands on the floor at my sides. Good for you for being able to do it. Guess I'll get there eventually...

04-22-2008, 09:23 AM	#1346
Marisha Junior LCF Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 36 Gallery: Marisha	11 th hour of Callanetics has done