CALLANETICS CHALLENGE APRIL 2008

[lowcarblulu]

Originally Posted by siamesegirl

What kind of knee problems?? I'm a Callanetics Teacher in training. But Sandra or Agnes may be of more help.

I sprained it about a year or so ago, and it tends to be stiff. Not really painful, just a bit stiff and uncomfortable for extended kneeling. I can do the plies and legwork no problem. Just looking for ways to reduce the stress on the knees.

I'm still quite a bit overweight so extra adipose tissue and limited flexibility are also an issue.

Thanks so much for your willingness to help!

[lowcarblulu]

Originally Posted by WATCH-ME-SHRINK

LCL, although I'm hoping one of our certified teachers will respond to your Q most appropriately, you did say ANY hints would be appreciated.

Have you tried taking a very thick blanket or towel folded many times, and kneeling on this as you're doing those segments?

If you're experiencing pain while doing any of the segments, you're pushing too much too soon. As for the thigh stretch, for now, lie on your side, resting on your elbow, and bend top knee backward, reaching to hold the ankle/foot of that top leg, and gently stretch that thigh out as you pulse, holding onto the foot or ankle, if that makes sense. This position is a little kinder to our joints than the one in 10 in 10, until you become a bit more flexible.

Hang on.....one of our teachers will respond more professionally.

Twyla - Yes I use a folded towel under my knees but I'm still not able to lean all the way back and put my hands on the floor behind me for the thigh stretch... so your idea of doing it on my side might just work!

Thanks!

[ADLMA]

Just finished another hour. I wonder. . .I stopped doing Callan for about 2 weeks(I pushed it and hurt my back). Was this hour 22 or 1?

[Alania]

This thread is on fiyah!

I did 10/10 today and then I did 30 minutes on the elliptical. I am counting today as Day 1 since I took a long (unwanted) hiatus. It does feel so good to do Callan. I don't know how this is possible, but after I am finished I feel relaxed and energized at the same time!

[cocosmama]

Hour 3 completed this morning and feeling good!!!!!!

I'm loving the pictures....it looks like it really pulls in the tummy which is just what I need....thats my problem area...2 large babies and 2 c-sections will do that

[ADLMA]

WatchMe - I was out of Callan for about 2 weeks. Is today's workout hour 1 or is it hour 22? I am not sure if I have to start over now or not.

[VGrace]

Originally Posted by FreeingMyself

I am in, but not sure how often I can do Callan or check in since we are moving/traveling this month. I am taking Callan everywhere though!

Here are my March progress pics!! I am super excited after seeing these.
7lbs difference from first to second pics.
Let me know if the link works!
Kodakgallery.com Browse Photos

wow! Great job!!!

[lisabinil]

Originally Posted by mevluvmark

Sandra, I am so glad you're here to help us. Wow Sandra you're 52, man you look too good. You go girl, i hope callan keep me young looking like that. I still can't get over how young you and judy looks.

I have a question for you or anyone else. You know, as some of us lose weight and after having several kids some of us have a problem with loose skin and stretch marks in abs area. I know i do, do callan helps to tighten loose skin? I have tried to tighten my with, dry brushing, soaking in dead sea salt and taking alfalfa tablets. I have notice a difference, but i still have a long way to go. Do you know of anyone who had alot of loose skin on their gut and was able to tighten it with callan?

Thanks, Mev

Unfortunately skin does not tighten after being severely stretched-I am in the same boat. It all depends upon genetics, how many children you have had, if and how long you were obese etc. But building the underlying muscle up underneath the skin and getting rid of as much fat as possible will help. I would luv to have a tummy tuck someday!

[WATCH-ME-SHRINK]

Originally Posted by Alania

It does feel so good to do Callan. I don't know how this is possible, but after I am finished I feel relaxed and energized at the same time!

If I had a dollar for every time I've read this comment on Callan boards over the years, I could probably retire at this very moment.


ADLMA -- I say don't start over on your counter. It hasn't been that long. You put in the time, you get credit for it!

[siamesegirl]

Originally Posted by lowcarblulu

I sprained it about a year or so ago, and it tends to be stiff. Not really painful, just a bit stiff and uncomfortable for extended kneeling. I can do the plies and legwork no problem. Just looking for ways to reduce the stress on the knees.

I'm still quite a bit overweight so extra adipose tissue and limited flexibility are also an issue.

Thanks so much for your willingness to help!

I could be wrong but you can try and bend your knees and keep them relaxed, don't force yourself. I have very tight hamstring, once i start my training i followed the 10/10 program to a T, didn't skip over any of the exercises. I noticed that very quickly i was able to straighten more and more each time. Also don't point your foot to the side, try and gently bring it to the other knee(pointing it towards the other knee) and bend it gently.
One of the great,amazing benefits of Callanetics is that you will become flexable very,very quickly.
Oh, just for the record, i speaking here more of my OWN personal experince and some training
I'm quite sure my idol Sandra Hanna will be able to help you.

[ADLMA]

Twyla - Thanks! You can bet that is what I wanted to hear. Get this!! I just did a quick measure of the ole body: I am DOWN 11.5 inches since 3.3.08!! That is with taking about 2 weeks off!!! I confess, I did not even eat clean during those two weeks either! I can not believe this! OK - CALLAN ROCKS!!

[yellowhair11]

I use a step stool in place of the bar for many of the exercises.

I went to the class last night - only two other gals - one said she dropped 3 pants sizes after 12 sessions ( she was young, thin, does not need to lose weight ). The other gal said she has osteoporosis ( which i have ) and a bad back ( my guess is about 40 yrs. ) She said her back pain is vanished and her osteo stats are now positive, she attrubutes this to yoga and callanetics. These gals and the instructor looked fantastic ! I had alot of form repositioning, I don't think ive been doing the exercises properly. I was no where close to what these other gals could do but everything was modified. I am so happy to have found this class. It was worth the time, drive, and gas. I am hoping these help with my back, osteo, and of course my curves. I am thinking I will need additional exercises for underarm flab and some form of cardio for weight loss.

[mrs lightyear]

Hi everyone

May I please join you? I aim to do 12 hours of callanetics this month. I am new to it so am currently using Beginning Callanetics and Am/PM. I have so far clocked in 1 hour and 20 minutes

I am happy to be here

[ADLMA]

Mrs lightyear - Join in! Boy, you will be happy you did in more ways than one. WELCOME!

[WATCH-ME-SHRINK]

Originally Posted by ADLMA

Get this!! I just did a quick measure of the ole body: I am DOWN 11.5 inches since 3.3.08!! That is with taking about 2 weeks off!!! I confess, I did not even eat clean during those two weeks either! I can not believe this! OK - CALLAN ROCKS!!

Wow.

That is just incredible, ADLMA. You're gonna get hit for pics pretty soon, you know, so drag that camera out, girl!

[MountainGirl]

Nevermind.

[Lucky Stardust]

Originally Posted by Tylar_Connar

I just wanted to know of you all have noticed a different yet? You have 20 hours or less of callanetics done. When did you start noticing a difference of you have??

TIA

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lisabinil

Hi Tylar_Connar and
Both yes and no, unfortunately...
On the pro side; I feel a lot more flexible, energetic, stronger and my contours are actually smoother: the bulging pillows of fat on the back of my hips has melted away. I have better posture and the pain in my back and rest of my body have diminished. I sleep better. When I feel my waist I can feel hard muscles beneath that I didn´t have before. All this are wounderful results , BUT....

- I havent lost ANY inches at all!!
I have done 19 sessions now in about 5 weeks and I feel really disappointed by this. I wanna be slim for summer! Like I said in the March thread, 10 years ago I lost 2 dress sizes in 12 sessions, but now when I´m in my 40´s it doesnt seem to work like it did before. (on me)

Does anyone else have this problem or is it just me??
Any advice would be most welcome. I wanna keep doing it because I know it has to work eventually but how long do I have to wait???

[ThyckeCutie]

Originally Posted by yellowhair11

I use a step stool in place of the bar for many of the exercises.

I went to the class last night - only two other gals - one said she dropped 3 pants sizes after 12 sessions ( she was young, thin, does not need to lose weight ). The other gal said she has osteoporosis ( which i have ) and a bad back ( my guess is about 40 yrs. ) She said her back pain is vanished and her osteo stats are now positive, she attrubutes this to yoga and callanetics. These gals and the instructor looked fantastic ! I had alot of form repositioning, I don't think ive been doing the exercises properly. I was no where close to what these other gals could do but everything was modified. I am so happy to have found this class. It was worth the time, drive, and gas. I am hoping these help with my back, osteo, and of course my curves. I am thinking I will need additional exercises for underarm flab and some form of cardio for weight loss.

Wow 3 Pants sizes. Lucky her. I did 13 sessions and have not dropped one size yet. I see results in the upper body and waist/stomach but not really on the thighs. I hope its soon to come. I feel stronger its just not showing yet. I wish there were classes where I stay so I could get help on my form

[planetbenjamin]

Just completed Super Callanetics with a few extra exercises from Evolution thrown in. Feeling good! I'm sure I will sleep very well tonight.

[Lucky Stardust]

Just feel I wanna all the rest of the newbies
And don´t be dicouraged by my lack of progress in slimming... most everybody on this thread have amazing results and it probably will happen to all of you too...
(Just dont wanna be a partypooper on this amazing thread!)
Good luck everyone!

[mevluvmark]

Just took my pics at 22 hrs. I will take pics again when i get around 37 hrs in, can't wait.

Mev

[buckeyechic]

Hi fellow Callan fans.

I've been absent from the board for almost a year now, and haven't done callanetics consistently since then. I'm back on the wagon now! I did my first hour last night and boy and am I sore today! I'm so happy to have Anges here now so I can ask a question!

Last night during my legs exercises, I tightened my behind, lifted my pelvis and during the exercises I started feeling it in my hamstring. Is that normal? Is there a modification I need to make to not have that happen? I don't recall that happening last year, so I can't help but wonder if I was stronger last year.

Anyway, I'll be posting my hours this month. Thanks for everyone's motivation!

Jill

[mevluvmark]

Originally Posted by lisabinil

Unfortunately skin does not tighten after being severely stretched-I am in the same boat. It all depends upon genetics, how many children you have had, if and how long you were obese etc. But building the underlying muscle up underneath the skin and getting rid of as much fat as possible will help. I would luv to have a tummy tuck someday!

Thanks lisa, have you tried dry brushing? Some say it will tighten loose skin, i have been doing it for about a couple of months now. They say it take 6 month to a year to see real results. Girl, you look so good. Do you honestly think you need one? I can't afford a tummy tuck, maybe callan will help. How much weight have you lost total?

Mev

[elainek]

Count me in. Plan to do Callan 5 days a week and crosstrainer for 1/2hr and walking. I want to tighten up and flatten my stomach. So here goes!!

[planetbenjamin]

Originally Posted by Lucky Stardust

Hi Tylar_Connar and
- I havent lost ANY inches at all!!
I have done 19 sessions now in about 5 weeks and I feel really disappointed by this. I wanna be slim for summer! Like I said in the March thread, 10 years ago I lost 2 dress sizes in 12 sessions, but now when I´m in my 40´s it doesnt seem to work like it did before. (on me)

Does anyone else have this problem or is it just me??
Any advice would be most welcome. I wanna keep doing it because I know it has to work eventually but how long do I have to wait???

Have you tried to add any cardio into your routine? I find that when my stomach gets fat I add in some cardio and the inches drop off again. I found the most effective thing for me was walking uphill on the treadmill for 30 mins. You could try CardioCallanetics as it's gentle on your joints and gets your heartbeat to the perfect level for fat burning. Mix that in with your normal Callanetics and I guarantee you will see the inches disappearing.