CALLANETICS CHALLENGE MAY 2008

[wazo]

Kim and Susan : i'll try to keep going, but it's difficult to see that i can't wear anymore my clothes !
I don't feel more flexible actually, i just love after the exercices feeling relaxed, and sleeping well.

Sandrax : some pics don't show changes, neither my friend sees any changes, but "biggers thighs"....All is bigger ! either cellulities....

Thank to your help, i need to rest my mind; my friend doesn't help me because he thinks i'll be bigger and bigger....
I'll try to do what you all explain me, hapilly there's this forum !!

[lildragonfly]

Originally Posted by wazo

Kim and Susan : i'll try to keep going, but it's difficult to see that i can't wear anymore my clothes !
I don't feel more flexible actually, i just love after the exercices feeling relaxed, and sleeping well.

Sandrax : some pics don't show changes, neither my friend sees any changes, but "biggers thighs"....All is bigger ! either cellulities....

Thank to your help, i need to rest my mind; my friend doesn't help me because he thinks i'll be bigger and bigger....
I'll try to do what you all explain me, hapilly there's this forum !!

I believe that Callan mentions this in book about the bigger before smaller. Also the cellulite will show more prominently cause you are stretching the muscle thus pushing the cells closer to skin layer. It will go down, I promise you!

[KJ-43]

Another hour of 10/10 completed.
KJ

[kimcox99]

I am interested in starting this challenge but I am unsure which DVD to purchase. I have looked on Amazon and there are alot of different DVD out there. Can someone plese recommend a Callanetics workout?

[siamesegirl]

Originally Posted by wazo

Kim and Susan : i'll try to keep going, but it's difficult to see that i can't wear anymore my clothes !
I don't feel more flexible actually, i just love after the exercices feeling relaxed, and sleeping well.

Sandrax : some pics don't show changes, neither my friend sees any changes, but "biggers thighs"....All is bigger ! either cellulities....

Thank to your help, i need to rest my mind; my friend doesn't help me because he thinks i'll be bigger and bigger....
I'll try to do what you all explain me, hapilly there's this forum !!

Wazo Bonjour!
How long has it been since you started with Callanetics?? Just keep going on with Callanetics, it amazing how one day you wake up and realize that you body transformed overnight. Thinner, longer thighs, defined waist, high firm behind.

[Bronwyn]

No Callan last night but DH mentioned that I looked 'better' *hmph*
I agree with him, though. There is a noticeable difference, especially in my lower stomach and waist. I'm away until Monday but plan to take my portable DVD player with me so there will be no excuse not to keep working out. I've also noted that I'm sitting more erect in my chair at work.

[ThyckeCutie]

Originally Posted by kimcox99

I am interested in starting this challenge but I am unsure which DVD to purchase. I have looked on Amazon and there are alot of different DVD out there. Can someone plese recommend a Callanetics workout?

Most people start with Beginning Callanetics or 10 in 10

[bcitrish]

I ended up driving all night and didn't get to my exercise last night. Was wondering if you could "make up" for it and workout twice in one day. Once in the AM and once in the PM or would that be too much for your body?

Wazo...don't give up PLEASE!!! A little faith, love and pixie dust (Callanetics) and I have seen some results in my physique after 14 hours. I almost cried when I looked at my bigger stomach after 10 hours until I saw it flatten slightly after 14 hours. HANG IN THERE! We're all rooting for you!

[mrs lightyear]

Originally Posted by kimcox99

I am interested in starting this challenge but I am unsure which DVD to purchase. I have looked on Amazon and there are alot of different DVD out there. Can someone plese recommend a Callanetics workout?

I started with beginner callanetics, progressed to am/pm callanetics and am now using 10 in 10 and the Quick callys. I still use BC and am/pm every now and then. There's a place in your library for all of them



Last night I did QC abs and 20 minutes wii fit

Have a great day!

[soulwings]

Originally Posted by lildragonfly

I believe that Callan mentions this in book about the bigger before smaller. Also the cellulite will show more prominently cause you are stretching the muscle thus pushing the cells closer to skin layer. It will go down, I promise you!

Thanks for mentioning this! I probably skipped over it somehow. I was wondering something similiar to this.

[soulwings]

I need advice.

I have a difficult time tightening my butt while doing the behind/hip exercises. Is there a way I can position my body somehow to get it to work there as well?

TIA,

[soulwings]

Originally Posted by siamesegirl

Thanks! I've really got to update those photos, i don't look anything like that anymore.........Super C did WONDERS for my body!

We'd love to see them! How many super c's have you done so far?

[LadyWuzzy]

6th hour of Callanetics completed

[wazo]

Noreen and lildragonfly I hope you'll right !! i want to trust you !

bcitrish Ok, i'll give you a date at 14 or 15 hours....Ok for faith and pixie dust, i can feel it, if it helps me.

I know i haven't understand all in the book, because the english is not as so easy for me to read, i didn't remember have seen nothing about the bigger before the smaller for thighs, only for stomach, and my friend is so "helpless".....

But i would be there later to help some beginners, like you help me, i'll try to keep doing callanetics for some hours again, and be patient...
Thanks

[Danipower714]

1 hour of 10/10 completed.

[ThyckeCutie]

1hr 10 in 10 completed

[HAPPYLOSER]

Originally Posted by siamesegirl

Thanks! I've really got to update those photos, i don't look anything like that anymore.........Super C did WONDERS for my body!

Hi siamesegirl, how can I view your before and after pics? I tried clicking on your name link but I only saw one pic in your profile.

Thanks in advance,

HL

[Sandrahanna]

Originally Posted by kimfin

Hey everyone,

I have a question. When you do the leg stretches where your foot is on the bar, why do you scoot your foot forward for the second one? I feel like I'm gonna fall over when I do this and am clinging on for dear life! So relaxing into the stretch is out of the question Should the foot on your standing leg be level with your hip or further forward?

Hope that makes sense!

Hi Kim,

The second hamstring stretch on SuperC is intensified by bringing the foot more forward of the hip. You can gradually work on bringing the foot closer to the barre as you become more flexible. If you are finding it difficult at this stage just bring it slightly forward of your hip. Challenge your muscles but definitely don't rush in and overstretch. Be careful of this one if you suffer from Sciatica.

Remember - Work at Your Own Pace - listen to your body it will always send you signals

Are you doing too much too quickly?

Are you not working hard enough to challenge?

Sandrax

[Sandrahanna]

Originally Posted by ThyckeCutie

When you do the hip/behind exercises are you supposed to feel this in the outer thigh/outer behind area? Or the entire buttock that you are working?

Also it seems like Im getting mushy on my lower abs/sides/hips/ inner thigh area but ever spot else is kind of toned. Like fat is resting in one area. Is this the result of everything pulling upward and how long before it evens out? I dont know if this is the results of Callan or not

Hi,

The hip and behind exercises tone the entire area from behind the knee right up through the buttocks to the hip. Including the outer thigh area.

When you are doing the bent knee exercises keep you focus on the base of the behind where it will be lifting. This focus also helps to keep the upper part of the behind relaxed as you pulse.

The straight leg exercise is especially effective for saddlebags so keep your focus there. However, if you are stretched right out of the pelvic floor through the spine/crown and through the heel you'll feel the entire leg working - maybe even vibrating

My students who are battling saddlebags prefer the sitting hip and behind positioning in Evolution. Because you are resting on the forearm and able to create such length out of the pelvic floor they find it helps create more tautness in the muscles being trained.

So, when you do 10/10 try doing the hip and behind in that position rather then holding on to the barre...just for variant and challenge. It's good to mix them up.

Sounds like you're sculpting is going well if you are experiencing this mushy period. It's a good sign your body is changing shape. The 'pull in' can happen within a couple of sessions but there is do definite time. Just be assured that - it will happen KUTGW and keep your sessions close together at least every 3 days.

Sandra x

[Sandrahanna]

Originally Posted by soulwings

I need advice.

I have a difficult time tightening my butt while doing the behind/hip exercises. Is there a way I can position my body somehow to get it to work there as well?

TIA,

Hi,

This is where I would like to see you in your best position.

Keep your knee back in line with your hip and not forward and only tighten the base of the behind. You don't need to contract the entire buttock.

If it is difficult to maintain the tightening of the base take more breathers.

Breathers are good - nup they're great - they ensure that you are working in your best position and that's when you get the fantastic results - quickly.


Sandra x

[Sandrahanna]

I've had an idea. Maybe we can have a place on this board to have pics sent of positioning queries. IE if you want to have your position checked for hip and behind/abs etc and then Noreen and I can help and advise modifications, corrections or even intensifications.

Sandrax

[3Diva]

1 hour 10 in 10 tonight (wed)

Ok, I think my new idea is working out.

I posted somewhere late last month or early this month about looking for ways to strength my upper back, especially at and above the bra line. (I have large breasts and lots of trouble in this area)

Anyway, I know that Twyla adds additional upper body work with weights because Callanetics doesn't really focus on it and my husband suggested pushups, but I thought, WAIT! if Callanetics is so good at training muscles fast, why not use the techniques and target the muscles I want?

So anyway, after screwing around a lot, I've concocted a few new pulses and stretches. I've added them to the end of 10 in 10, but it might be better to put at least 2 of them in the warm up section after the underarm tightener.

I think I may need to get my husband to take some photos, since I'm doing them more by "feel" than what I can see.

Hmm, maybe I can get him to take some photos now. Must find acceptable something to be photo'd in.

More soon!

Suzan

[lildragonfly]

Originally Posted by Sandrahanna

I've had an idea. Maybe we can have a place on this board to have pics sent of positioning queries. IE if you want to have your position checked for hip and behind/abs etc and then Noreen and I can help and advise modifications, corrections or even intensifications.

Sandrax

I think this is awesome idea!

[3Diva]

Originally Posted by Sandrahanna

Hi Kim,

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Are you doing too much too quickly?

Are you not working hard enough to challenge?

Sandrax

I want to second this. Internally, I had been griping a little bit about the lack of progress in my abs compared to the noticeable improvement in my hips and thighs. Then I stopped to think about where it was I was putting in the most effort and really feeling it. Why, the legs and behind exercises...duh.

This motivated me to push on the stomach exercises and keep a leg straight on Stomach #2 for at least 60 pulses and to lower my legs on Stomach #3 for 60 pulses and allow myself to go an inch up for each of the next 10. Now I was really feeling some burn again. I had gotten way too comfy. I'm hoping to add just a little more each time.