CALLANETICS CHALLENGE MAY 2008 - Page 33

lowcarblulu · 05-30-2008, 08:52 PM

Just finished another hour of Evolution. Sandra - thanks so much for the hints on the hip/behind exercises. They made a great difference! I'm sure I'm gonna feel it tomorrow...

Sandrahanna · 05-30-2008, 09:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ThyckeCutie

Does anyones inner thighs tighten when the engage the pelvic floor?

When you engage the pelvic floor your inner thighs stretch automatically. The more you lengthen the leg out of the hip socket while keeping the counterpull between the sit bone and heel the more you'll feel the inner thighs stretching.

So if you want to eliminate any inner thigh jiggle using the PF is the key.

Sandrax

Sandrahanna · 05-30-2008, 09:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kimfin

Hi ThyckeCutie,

I can't feel them tighten when I engage my pelvic floor but since I have been focussing on the PF muscles the difference in my inner thighs is amazing!

Sandrahanna · 05-30-2008, 09:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WATCH-ME-SHRINK

The whole concept of tightening the pelvic floor has seeped into most every aspect of my waking moments!

I find myself engaging the PF with most any exercise/workout I do now, not just Callanetics, and even while just walking about, etc., just subconsciously being aware of doing this.

It's amazing how contracting these muslces can be so effective!

Sandra, thank you for making us all aware of this important form tip and its effectiveness.

Incorporating the pelvic floor muscles changed everything for me also.

The CallaneticsConcepts are to be used in everyday life as well as exercise
(any method) so it's great that you are engaging at all times.

You may have noticed that you are walking lighter also and all your movements are freer. Engaging provides you with more room for movement and alignment.

Sandrax

Sandrahanna · 05-30-2008, 09:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ThyckeCutie

To me!!!

Just had to shout out myself!

I hope you had a great day.
Sandrax

lovenuts · 05-31-2008, 01:48 AM

Cutie, just saw it, late a little but HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY.

Lucky Stardust · 05-31-2008, 03:52 AM

1 session of Callanetics completed, that makes 14 hours for May!

I feel quite proud of myself really!

No inch loss yet but hoping that will come in June if I keep up this work

Lucky Stardust · 05-31-2008, 03:54 AM

Thycke Cutie
A bit late but hope you had a great day

j4Christ · 05-31-2008, 07:11 AM

6 hr. 10/10 done! I just got the 10/10 book from the library and on the legs segment (the foot then arch on bar stretches) it says "do not attempt these exercises if you have a tendency for siatica" Wow! I wish that had been on the tape! I was wondering why my back was acting up. I was thinking that these exercises would alleviate some of my back pain! I'm glad I saw that. I was thinking I would need to give up the exercises. I am loving the rest of them! There is also a segment in the book on how to do some of the exercises to help people with bad backs. I am kinda new to this so most of you may already know all this!!

Also, is there anywhere to get the DVDs without ordering online? Any bookstores?

HAPPYLOSER · 05-31-2008, 07:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ThyckeCutie

To me!!!

Just had to shout out myself!

HAPPY BELATED B-DAY TC

I did another hour

Those stomach exercises aint no joke but I make myself do them all and I don't try and cheat. LOL...

WATCH-ME-SHRINK · 05-31-2008, 07:33 AM

Just wanted to mention and brag a bit on the effect that Callanetics has had on my flexibility.

This workout, strengthening/toning aside, is wonderful preventative medicine for our flexibility. Being flexible helps us with EVERYTHING we do in life, and that's vital for all ages, but esp as we grow older and naturally lose our flexibility.

Without Callanetics, I would be far more likely to sustain injury, to have annoying aches/pains, stiffness, etc. It's given me such FREEDOM OF MOVEMENT in everyday life.

This workout never ceases to amaze me.

sunrise lady · 05-31-2008, 08:36 AM

Well, that sounds great! Cos I just did Evolution all the way thru, (before that I'd done bits of it twice and bits of SA Callanetics twice). There is some stuff on Evolution that is sooooo hard for me!!!! My PF has a long way to go!

I'm sure it'll improve... At any rate I feel great afterwards.... though I can't do all of the ex properly....

(PS Sandrahanna, Byron/Northern Rivers area is one of my favourite places on the planet! If I get there later this year you'll be hearing from me

)

santasdaughter · 05-31-2008, 08:38 AM

last night and woke up this morning feeling so good I went to the gym and took a Zumba class. I have a good feeling about this!

mrs lightyear · 05-31-2008, 11:14 AM

Finished my 10 hours! yay!

planetbenjamin · 05-31-2008, 12:28 PM

My partner forced me to get off my butt and away from the TV to do an hour of 10/10. I didn't mind as I did force him to come and see the Sex And The City movie with me!! It was AMAZING!!! Go see it...NOW!!!!

santasdaughter · 05-31-2008, 01:30 PM

Sex and the City & Cosmos. The movie was so good. There were parts that had me laughing out loud - really loud!

ellybelle · 05-31-2008, 05:13 PM

One hour of 10-in-10 minus the two leg exercises. I'm running in a 4 mile race tomorrow and my thighs feel "tired" on the hills if I do the leg exercises the night before. Today I realized I could just leave them out instead of skipping a workout (duh).

Elly

4gotn1 · 05-31-2008, 05:37 PM

WOW....Seeing this thread makes me feel soooooo old! I bought the Callanetics book when it first came out. I don't even know when that was but I think it was more than 18 years ago!

I didn't see any results, not sure if it was me not doing them right or what. I was probably about 150 and looked in the mirror and saw what I am now.......354lbs!

Is there any way I can do this now? I know how hard it was then, is there any morbidly obese people doing this challenge?

Congrats on all the success!

missmattie · 05-31-2008, 07:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WATCH-ME-SHRINK

Just wanted to mention and brag a bit on the effect that Callanetics has had on my flexibility.

This workout, strengthening/toning aside, is wonderful preventative medicine for our flexibility. Being flexible helps us with EVERYTHING we do in life, and that's vital for all ages, but esp as we grow older and naturally lose our flexibility.

Without Callanetics, I would be far more likely to sustain injury, to have annoying aches/pains, stiffness, etc. It's given me such FREEDOM OF MOVEMENT in everyday life.

This workout never ceases to amaze me.

I just wanted to second what Twyla said. Callanetics is so much more than losing inches and toning up. I'm 50 now and before beginning Callanetics in January I had a vague pain in my right hip for months. It wasn't bad enough to go to the doctor just annoying because I could feel it walking up stairs or even standing up sometimes. After a couple of months of Callanetics I noticed that the pain was less and less and finally gone. I did nothing else different. Also my flexibility has greatly improved. Before Callanetics I could barely get past my knees without the back of my legs hurting from the stretch, now the tips of fingers can touch the floor. This is a huge improvement for me. So for those that want to give up because they don't see immediate or almost immediate inch loss, please know that the exercises are beneficial in so many other ways too.

Kathy

soulwings · 05-31-2008, 10:51 PM

Just checkin in.

Who's going to start the June thread?

05-31-2008, 07:11 AM	#969
j4Christ Senior LCF Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 377 Gallery: j4Christ Stats: 165/143/110 5'2" w/ shoes WOE: LC/IF Start Date: January 3, 2007	6 hr. 10/10 done! I just got the 10/10 book from the library and on the legs segment (the foot then arch on bar stretches) it says "do not attempt these exercises if you have a tendency for siatica" Wow! I wish that had been on the tape! I was wondering why my back was acting up. I was thinking that these exercises would alleviate some of my back pain! I'm glad I saw that. I was thinking I would need to give up the exercises. I am loving the rest of them! There is also a segment in the book on how to do some of the exercises to help people with bad backs. I am kinda new to this so most of you may already know all this!! Also, is there anywhere to get the DVDs without ordering online? Any bookstores? __________________ Jenny But those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles: they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint. Isa 26:3 165 164 163 162 161 160 159 158 157 156 155 154 153 152 151 150 149 148 147 146 145 144 143 142 141 140 139 138 137 136 135 134 133 132 131 130 129 128 127 126 125 124 123 122 121 120 119 118 117 115 114 113 112 111 110 GOAL!!!

05-31-2008, 08:38 AM	#973
santasdaughter Senior LCF Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: New Jersey Posts: 109 Gallery: santasdaughter WOE: Atkins Start Date: April 2008	Completed my 2nd hour of 10 in 10 last night and woke up this morning feeling so good I went to the gym and took a Zumba class. I have a good feeling about this!

05-31-2008, 01:30 PM	#976
santasdaughter Senior LCF Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: New Jersey Posts: 109 Gallery: santasdaughter WOE: Atkins Start Date: April 2008	Did a girls night last night Sex and the City & Cosmos. The movie was so good. There were parts that had me laughing out loud - really loud!

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05-30-2008, 08:52 PM	#961
lowcarblulu Senior LCF Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 294 Gallery: lowcarblulu WOE: Protein Power Start Date: this time: October 2007	Just finished another hour of Evolution. Sandra - thanks so much for the hints on the hip/behind exercises. They made a great difference! I'm sure I'm gonna feel it tomorrow...

05-31-2008, 01:48 AM	#966
lovenuts Senior LCF Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Bella-Vista Posts: 188 Gallery: lovenuts Stats: Will be lean and strong Start Date: march 18 2008	Cutie, just saw it, late a little but HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY.

05-31-2008, 03:52 AM	#967
Lucky Stardust Senior LCF Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Stockholm, Sweden Posts: 109 Gallery: Lucky Stardust Start Date: feb 2008	1 session of Callanetics completed, that makes 14 hours for May! I feel quite proud of myself really! No inch loss yet but hoping that will come in June if I keep up this work

05-31-2008, 03:54 AM	#968
Lucky Stardust Senior LCF Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Stockholm, Sweden Posts: 109 Gallery: Lucky Stardust Start Date: feb 2008	Thycke Cutie A bit late but hope you had a great day

05-31-2008, 07:33 AM	#971
WATCH-ME-SHRINK Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 6,105 Gallery: WATCH-ME-SHRINK Stats: 166 (12+) /Size 4-6/Fit & LEAN 140-145 (5'7) WOE: Atkins to BFFM to LC/TKD	Just wanted to mention and brag a bit on the effect that Callanetics has had on my flexibility. This workout, strengthening/toning aside, is wonderful preventative medicine for our flexibility. Being flexible helps us with EVERYTHING we do in life, and that's vital for all ages, but esp as we grow older and naturally lose our flexibility. Without Callanetics, I would be far more likely to sustain injury, to have annoying aches/pains, stiffness, etc. It's given me such FREEDOM OF MOVEMENT in everyday life. This workout never ceases to amaze me.

05-31-2008, 08:36 AM	#972
sunrise lady Senior LCF Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 94 Gallery: sunrise lady	Well, that sounds great! Cos I just did Evolution all the way thru, (before that I'd done bits of it twice and bits of SA Callanetics twice). There is some stuff on Evolution that is sooooo hard for me!!!! My PF has a long way to go! I'm sure it'll improve... At any rate I feel great afterwards.... though I can't do all of the ex properly.... (PS Sandrahanna, Byron/Northern Rivers area is one of my favourite places on the planet! If I get there later this year you'll be hearing from me )

05-31-2008, 11:14 AM	#974
mrs lightyear Senior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Brit in Slovakia Posts: 63 Gallery: mrs lightyear	Finished my 10 hours! yay!

05-31-2008, 12:28 PM	#975
planetbenjamin Senior LCF Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Soho, London Posts: 377 Gallery: planetbenjamin	My partner forced me to get off my butt and away from the TV to do an hour of 10/10. I didn't mind as I did force him to come and see the Sex And The City movie with me!! It was AMAZING!!! Go see it...NOW!!!!

05-31-2008, 05:13 PM	#977
ellybelle Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: New York Posts: 68 Gallery: ellybelle Stats: 180/150/145 WOE: mod carbs Start Date: June 2007	One hour of 10-in-10 minus the two leg exercises. I'm running in a 4 mile race tomorrow and my thighs feel "tired" on the hills if I do the leg exercises the night before. Today I realized I could just leave them out instead of skipping a workout (duh). Elly

05-31-2008, 05:37 PM	#978
4gotn1 Senior LCF Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: buried under 200lbs of FAT! Posts: 680 Blog Entries: 4 Gallery: 4gotn1 Stats: 344.5/318/(298)160 WOE: God & Dr. Simeon's Protocol (F, 5'6, 37) Start Date: Started Protocol 9/22/08	WOW....Seeing this thread makes me feel soooooo old! I bought the Callanetics book when it first came out. I don't even know when that was but I think it was more than 18 years ago! I didn't see any results, not sure if it was me not doing them right or what. I was probably about 150 and looked in the mirror and saw what I am now.......354lbs! Is there any way I can do this now? I know how hard it was then, is there any morbidly obese people doing this challenge? Congrats on all the success!

05-31-2008, 10:51 PM	#980
soulwings Senior LCF Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: USA Posts: 142 Gallery: soulwings Stats: 140/133.5/110 WOE: SB Start Date: 5/6/08	Just checkin in. Who's going to start the June thread?