CALLANETICS CHALLENGE MAY 2008

[planetbenjamin]

Me and the partner just did the 35 mins toning section from CardioCallanetics. It's a really good quick fix when done on its own. We followed it with half an hour of Yoga. I need some extra stomach work so I'm going to do Quick Callanetics Stomach before bed.

[HAPPYLOSER]

Originally Posted by WATCH-ME-SHRINK

Happy Loser, glad you're addicted -- it's the best addiction in the world!

I would not recommend doing 10 in 10 twice a day.

I would strive for 3-4 x a week. Allow your muscles to heal/recover for best results.

Thank you Twyla. So M, W, F, Sun is fine? I'm just looking to tone up so should I still do Turbo Jam?

ETA: I'm trying to get my legs/thighs like yours They use to be like that but now they're a little flabby. Any suggestions?

Thanks again!

[gibster]

Just did my second 10/10 today.

[WATCH-ME-SHRINK]

Originally Posted by HAPPYLOSER

Thank you Twyla. So M, W, F, Sun is fine? I'm just looking to tone up so should I still do Turbo Jam?

ETA: I'm trying to get my legs/thighs like yours They use to be like that but now they're a little flabby. Any suggestions?

Thanks again!

YOur plan sounds good to me. I'm a Turbo Jam fan too, and it's one of the best cardio w/o's I've ever done, fat-burning considered. So yes, include at least 3 days of cardio per week with your Callan workouts.

Eat clean and on plan. What we eat is HIGHLY relevant to effective fat burning. Without proper nutrition, you aren't going to see the results you hope for.

As for thigh/leg/butt toning, you really can't go wrong with Callanetics. It's what brought me out "from hiding" with thighs I'd been ashamed of for YEARS.

Callanetics is the perfect exercise for longer, lean, but strong thighs.

[lisabinil]

Another hr of 10 in 10 done today.

[missmattie]

Originally Posted by siamesegirl

Kathy,
you never know! My family is American and we are spread out everywhere in the States,some in TX,Cali,AZ.
Finley is not that common of a name.....

Hi Noreen,
My mom is from Texas, so I will gladly consider you a cousin.
Kathy

[onaisland]

1 hr completed.

Noreen: I agree with Lucky and Twyla. This website will represent you. Before and Afters will sell a program. Good Luck!

[mrs lightyear]

I did all of OCall last night. I could do all the reps!!!!!!!!
have a great day!

[Lucky Stardust]

I just watched Evolution and I really love it!! Did some of the excersises but I realize its gonna take me a while to really get the hang of these... but I really love it, great variety compared to the old stuff and Sandra I really love you in it! You´re so beautiful and SUCh a great teacher!
I really wish I could take some private lessons from you, but Australia is a bit far away....
Anyway for those who hasen´t tried it yet I really recommend it!

[Lucky Stardust]

1hour of evolution done! The stomach excersises really kills me!

[lovenuts]

An hour of super c

[HAPPYLOSER]

Originally Posted by WATCH-ME-SHRINK

YOur plan sounds good to me. I'm a Turbo Jam fan too, and it's one of the best cardio w/o's I've ever done, fat-burning considered. So yes, include at least 3 days of cardio per week with your Callan workouts.

Eat clean and on plan. What we eat is HIGHLY relevant to effective fat burning. Without proper nutrition, you aren't going to see the results you hope for.

As for thigh/leg/butt toning, you really can't go wrong with Callanetics. It's what brought me out "from hiding" with thighs I'd been ashamed of for YEARS.

Callanetics is the perfect exercise for longer, lean, but strong thighs.

So Callans, M,W,F and TJ Tues, Thurs, Sat. I'm going to start eating better. I have been practicing portion control but I'm going to choose more healthier foods. Thanks again!!!!!

[ThyckeCutie]

Just Checking In..

Memorial Day Weekend - I have not exercised in 3 days and I feel like crap I didnt eat much tho

Time to get back on track. Squeezing in Super C 2nite and a 20 min workout for arms(WORKOUT SERIES)

[SummerSue]

I also haven't exercised since Friday, except for 2 walk/hikes with the kids. Today I just finished 10 in 10. I watched most of Super Callanetics, and think I might try working it in once a week to keep me motivated and keep things fresh.

[Snuckles]

Congrats Ben on making a decision to teach this craft!!!
Congrats Noreen on starting a website, so cool.

Can someone post the modification on the pelvic scoop? I think this exercise is what's bothing my knees and would hate to give it up totally. Thanks.

[j4Christ]

Checking in...4 hrs. 10/10 done! Hope to complete 20 hrs. by summer!

[sunrise lady]

Evolution arrived this afternoon, I'll take a good look at it tomorrow, the reports here say it's easier to understand than the Sth African DVDs, I did work thru about 3/4 of the first SA one the other day, my very first try of Callentics, I'm a raw beginner but I love it!

[sunrise lady]

Originally Posted by Sandrahanna

Bette Midler was also a fan and Kiri Tekahana (spel ?) would drop in to the Chicago Studio to get toned up for a concert.

Great, I'm a singer so it's good to know the best have used it too! I'm sure it would help open/relax the voice.

[WATCH-ME-SHRINK]

Originally Posted by Snuckles

Can someone post the modification on the pelvic scoop? I think this exercise is what's bothing my knees and would hate to give it up totally. Thanks.

"You can also do the pelvic exercises standing. This is how I get my 'dodgy knees' students to do them. They are also a great workout for the thighs, so I often teach them to a full class.

Stand at barre/support with your feet hip width apart (measure from hip bones not high wide you think your hips are). Engage the pelvic floor or tighten the base of the behind and stretch up.

Then bend your legs aligning your knees in the middle of your feet and sit back keeping your shoulders over your hips.
Your back is relaxed and long.

Now start your rotations as is instructed on the DVD.

TIPS:

Stay stretched up out of pelvis, don't allow yourself to sink down as this puts extra pressure on your knees.

Only lower your pelvis enough so that your knees don't hurt. The deeper you bend the knees the deeper you'll be working your thighs.

As your thighs become stronger you'll feel less pain in the knees.

Don't allow your back to arch when you rotate to the side - allow your behind in slide smoothly across.

When you curl to the front focus on really stretching up through the spine to intensify and again, to take weight of legs."

Posted by Sandra Hanna, April 2008

[hummingbird11]

Callan Quick Stomach: Monday & Tuesday!

[Snuckles]

Twyla Thanks!

[hummingbird11]

you website ROCKS!! can I hire you to be my personal coach??

and yes, you should provide links to this May thread; the April thread; the Tips thread; the Before/After photos thread. LOTS of good info contained in those threads.

Originally Posted by siamesegirl

Hi!
My Callanetics Journey | Small Title

Please visit my website and tell what you think, any changes, improvements ANYTHING AT ALL!!!!!
I did it very quickly this afternoon so i'll keep going back and making changes,editing.
Sorry i put up any photos yet!

[gibster]

I found an old Callan book - "Callanetics Countdown". What a great find! It illustrates all the exercises in 5 phases - each phase progressively more advanced. What's great about it is, since I am just starting, I'm having difficulty with the Hips - Behind - Thigh exercises. Now I can see the easier versions and will be using these initially.

[Bronwyn]

Hi Gang,

No Callan since last week but I have been using all the muscles in my body (or so it seems) pullling plaster & sheetrock off the kitchen walls and tearing out cabinets. Hope to get an hour in tonight.

~B

[ConnieB]

How many calories does 1 hour of 10 in 10 burn?

Connie

[wazo]

1 hour completed 10/10

[planetbenjamin]

Originally Posted by ConnieB

How many calories does 1 hour of 10 in 10 burn?

Connie

I would think about 300 calories. There have been lots of studies done on Pilates and I imagine Calanetics burns a similar amount of calories.

"The researchers found that, on average, a person weighing 75 kilograms (or 165 pounds) burns 480 calories per hour from an advanced workout, 390 calories per hour from an intermediate routine, and 276 calories for every hour of a basic Pilates workout."

[SummerSue]

Ben - congrats on starting your study for teaching!

Noreen - great idea making a website!


I'm jealous of both of you - being so far along in your practice that you can instruct! Way to go!