CALLANETICS CHALLENGE JULY 2008

[planetbenjamin]

Originally Posted by thomas_london

We are a dying breed, Benjamin.

Did my 1st 10/10 today.
Tomorrow is P90X day - (then Super Callanetics on Thursday)

Although my full schedule today looks like this:

7.00-8.00am 1hr run (with client)
8.30-9.30am 1-2-1 Ashtanga Yoga (with client)
11.00-12.00 1-2-1 Ashtanga Yoga (with client)
5.30-6.30 1hr 10/10 Callanetics
8.00-9.00 1hr circuit training (with client)

Up at 5am tomorrow, and then it starts all over again

Wow! You have a busy schedule! Just let me know if you want a Callanetics buddy

[Sandrahanna]

Originally Posted by siamesegirl

This was taken today, as you can see the sundress is too big on me!

YOu look beautiful Noreen - congrats on your results you are going to be a great example for your students.

[Sandrahanna]

Originally Posted by ThyckeCutie

I think doing the hip/behind exercises in Evolution is easier. It seems like you are pretty much in postion when you are on your forearm w/counterpulls in place. It seems like you just lift the knee. Why is it so different in 10/10 & Super C? It seems like you have to turn to the side, roll hip forward, tighten behind, which brings knee down, then lift knee.....whew Doesnt it basically bring you in the same position as Evolution? I still get confused by this exercise. It seems like each video is explained a little different

YOu are one smart cookie TC

You are right about this; the difference is this:

In 10/10 and SuperC Callan doesn't talk about pelvic floor or counterpulls so the set up for the hip and behind, with the curling of the pelvis, is to ensure that the back isn't arched. The low back in this exercise must be in a neutral position. This applies to the original program and Evolution.

In Evolution we use the pelvic floor to protect the body and when you have the counterpulls in place it brings the low back in to neutral so we don't need to curl. The goal is to stretch out of the pelvic floor to create a neutral low back.

Also, with the hands on the barre the body has a tendency to collapse in so the curling, or tipping up the pelvis as Callan calls it, is there to protect the back as well as isolate the buttock muscles more.

Both positions isolate the same muscle group.

The filming went well. I could have turned it easily in to an hour just for the hip and behind but had to keep it really brief, as it's for the web, so I just covered the main points to check for. I hope it will help. I'll let you know when it's up and running.

Sandra x

[ninajane]

Originally Posted by planetbenjamin

With the new Callanetics DVD "CallaneticsEvolution" you do these exercises leaning over to the side and resting up on your elbow. Just remember not to let your torso slump sideways to the floor. Your spine needs to be kept in a straight line from the tail bone to the crown of the head. Imagine those two points pulling away from each other like a stretching rubber-band. Hope that helps a little.

Thanks! I was quite concerned about my spine being bent, it doesn't seem right to exercise like that!


I'm feeling quite sore after 45 minutes yesterday and 15 today, I think I might just do a brief session tomorrow, maybe just gentle stretches then do the 1 hour on Thursday.

[planetbenjamin]

Originally Posted by ninajane

Thanks! I was quite concerned about my spine being bent, it doesn't seem right to exercise like that!


I'm feeling quite sore after 45 minutes yesterday and 15 today, I think I might just do a brief session tomorrow, maybe just gentle stretches then do the 1 hour on Thursday.

It's such a shame that all us UK people live so far apart. It would be great to all get together to do a class.

[planetbenjamin]

Originally Posted by ninajane

Hey, I'm a newbie from Manchester, 22 and I've put on about a stone since I graduated and got my car!

I got the 1989 Callanetics book and I started yesterday, got about 45 minutes done before I was called away.

I'm finding the hip and behind exercises really difficult, my leg strength used to be really good in Tai Kwon Do and my climbing but I've lost it all, plus the added weight hasn't helped! I can't even lift my leg off the floor like this:

Position

although I'm trying it as demonstrated in the book with the barr. The kneeling and sitting down variation are equally impossible for me, I'm just not getting it. Any tips?

I can't find any classes locally to ask these questions, although I'm still looking.


I'll post some pics when I get my camera out and start my gallery!

That's a really interesting picture you posted. I added a few observations that might help a bit. As we are learning the exercises it's good to spot where other people are going wrong so we can spot the mistakes we are doing ourselves.

I'm sure Sandra and Noreen will see this pic and have a million corrections too!

[Mada]

OK - you all have piqued my interest!

Our YMCA doesn't have child watch services on the weekends, so I need something to do on Sat & Sun. I'm thinking callanetics for 1 day and yoga for the other. Then, if I like it, I'll work in another day or two of callanetics during the week.

I checked, and our library has Callanetics (original, I think) in VHS format. I'm also going to check our video store, and will be picking one up to try tomorrow.

I'll check back in here tomorrow after I've gotten the video.

[ThyckeCutie]

Originally Posted by Sandrahanna

YOu are one smart cookie TC

You are right about this; the difference is this:

In 10/10 and SuperC Callan doesn't talk about pelvic floor or counterpulls so the set up for the hip and behind, with the curling of the pelvis, is to ensure that the back isn't arched. The low back in this exercise must be in a neutral position. This applies to the original program and Evolution.

In Evolution we use the pelvic floor to protect the body and when you have the counterpulls in place it brings the low back in to neutral so we don't need to curl. The goal is to stretch out of the pelvic floor to create a neutral low back.

Also, with the hands on the barre the body has a tendency to collapse in so the curling, or tipping up the pelvis as Callan calls it, is there to protect the back as well as isolate the buttock muscles more.

Both positions isolate the same muscle group.

The filming went well. I could have turned it easily in to an hour just for the hip and behind but had to keep it really brief, as it's for the web, so I just covered the main points to check for. I hope it will help. I'll let you know when it's up and running.

Sandra x

Thanks for clarifying this!

[LowCarbRachel]

Another session done! I have been engaging the pelvic floor when I remember and it does change how the exercises feel. I feel like I am working the muscles more intensely or deeper or something. It's good.

Noreen, you've got beautiful shoulders!

[Comma]

I have a question about the stomach excercises.

I understood from Sandra () that the stomach draws down to the spine. When I let the stomach sink like that (which really takes all my concentration, between rounding and pf), I can curl up much less than how I used to do it.

So am I doing it right? The stomach is 'actively' sunk towards the spine, which brings the shoulders a bit down?

Geesh, change one tiny thing and the entire excercise feels completley different...

[Comma]

Wow for the filming, Sandra!

I can't wait to see everything!

Thanks so much for all your time here. It really helps!!

[lowcarblulu]

Got my first hour of Evolution for July in (finally!). Feels good, hard work!

[whalefrozentoes]

Originally Posted by siamesegirl

Fancy to see you here Kathy!!!

lol tell me about it!

I'm so determined, you have no idea. I have 15lbs to lose by the end of summer, and inches to cut... no stopping me this time!



And, what do you guys mean about a string line between butt/thigh? Or that your butt sorta melted into your thigh? My butt sticks out like no tomorrow.... if I did a handstand, my string line thing would be like a cliff, lol.

I wish my butt melted into my thigh. Flat, non-existent.

[thomas_london]

Originally Posted by planetbenjamin

Wow! You have a busy schedule! Just let me know if you want a Callanetics buddy

My schedule is fairly busy yes.
Sure, we can be Callanetics buddies - let me know if you're on Facebook and I'll add you.

Have you tried Lotte Berk and The Bar Method?
I once mentioned Callanetics to a client of mine, he actually thought it was a dish rather than an exercise system....gotta love merry ol' England.

[planetbenjamin]

Originally Posted by thomas_london

My schedule is fairly busy yes.
Sure, we can be Callanetics buddies - let me know if you're on Facebook and I'll add you.

Have you tried Lotte Berk and The Bar Method?
I once mentioned Callanetics to a client of mine, he actually thought it was a dish rather than an exercise system....gotta love merry ol' England.

I haven't tried Lotte Berk yet. I am planning to go to the studio soon for a class. That's so funny that your client thought it was a dish! hehehe

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[ninajane]

Originally Posted by planetbenjamin

That's a really interesting picture you posted. I added a few observations that might help a bit. As we are learning the exercises it's good to spot where other people are going wrong so we can spot the mistakes we are doing ourselves.

I'm sure Sandra and Noreen will see this pic and have a million corrections too!

Thanks again... thankfully it's only a Googled image! I've found lost of different interpretations of callanetics around but I think I'll stick to the original!

And you're right, it's a shame there aren't more people in the UK, I could do with the support! I'm thinking of persuading a mate to get into it when she moves closer in September I think we could both do with a buddy!

[KJ-43]

Woke up early and completed another hour of callanetics this is 2 for the month and 6 more to complete. I will most likely walk 3 miles later on today.
kj

[WATCH-ME-SHRINK]

Finished Super Hour 299 this morning.........(and counting)

Noreen, very pretty avatar ya got goin' there, girl!

[PrincessNutznBoltz]

one hour completed

[missmattie]

Finished another hour of 10/10.

[sunrise lady]

total of 2 hours down, been busy so a little slow start to the month.... wow, Twyla, happy 300, cos maybe by the time you read this you'll have hit it!!!!

[batty]

1 hr completed.Can someone tell me whether or not I should get the evolution callenetics.I don't feel like I'm getting enough upper body workout.My legs get plenty.I want something more for my arms.Does anyone have extra they do for theirs?

[thomas_london]

Originally Posted by batty

1 hr completed.Can someone tell me whether or not I should get the evolution callenetics.I don't feel like I'm getting enough upper body workout.My legs get plenty.I want something more for my arms.Does anyone have extra they do for theirs?

I fully agree with you - my legs gets plenty of exercise during Callanetics, but arms/shoulders/chest... hardly any. An over-all approach would be much nicer when striving for balance.

[thomas_london]

Originally Posted by sunrise lady

total of 2 hours down, been busy so a little slow start to the month.... wow, Twyla, happy 300, cos maybe by the time you read this you'll have hit it!!!!

[kelley17]

Originally Posted by batty

1 hr completed.Can someone tell me whether or not I should get the evolution callenetics.I don't feel like I'm getting enough upper body workout.My legs get plenty.I want something more for my arms.Does anyone have extra they do for theirs?

Originally Posted by thomas_london

I fully agree with you - my legs gets plenty of exercise during Callanetics, but arms/shoulders/chest... hardly any. An over-all approach would be much nicer when striving for balance.

I would like to know this too - I have Super C, but from reading some of the other posts I'm wondering if I should try Evolution first (that is if i can master 10/10)

Any suggestions out there?