December Callanetics Challenge

[enjoy]

Thanks Sandra, it is so good to have you here. I can't get over my luck in finding this blog. Thank you, thank you thank you!!!!

[CallanFan]

Originally Posted by LoriMarie

I find that right now when I do say the leg exercises that my leg shakes, I am hoping this will get better as I get stronger. I also HATE the pelvic rotations. They are sooooo painful for my thighs. And I figure I am only doing about half of the exercises because I have to stop and rest so often. On the stomach ones if I make it to 25 before resting I am doing good. The backs of my arms have ached all day...what a killer that one is! My favourite is the back stretch...love that one. But I do love the overall feeling after the workout.

Are you referring to what are popularly referred to here as the "Exciting Pelvic Rotations"? They are killers, especially at first. They were so hard for me when I first started that I had to leave them out for a while, but now I can actually do them just fine. You do get stronger. I always notice that the second set, the one that Callan leads, is slower than the first set and therefore even more painful. I believe it's number 6 that never seems to end...

[SCYOGI]

i'm in! doing evolution tomorrow.

[chantyl03]

well i had a rough night, so i didn't get my first hour in. I will def get it in tomorrow. Still aiming for 15 this month.

[Sandrahanna]

Originally Posted by Kensbev

I'm afraid to ever take a break of more than a day or two! So many times, I've had a regular fitness routine going, skipped a week and couldn't get back in the groove. That's kind of the same reason I fear eating a single bite of refined sugar/flour. My husband and I are planning a mini-honeymoon in the spring, though, so maybe...

I was checking out the Evolution DVD tonight on Amazon, and I'm still a bit star-struck that I'm actually getting advice from you!

Most of us can relate to this and I think that this is why this thread is so important when you are working out alone with no one to hold you accountable. Just don't stress about it

Having a break during your holiday is a great idea and probably easier. You should find it easier to get back to your usual routine when you return. If not, just check in to see how everyone is going on this thread and that should get you motivated.

I'm flattered that you say you are star struck but, seriously, I'm far from a star, I'm just a lucky Callanetics instructor.

[Sandrahanna]

Originally Posted by wrennyroo

Hi everyone, I'm new here. I read about Callanetics online about a month ago so bought a Callanetics video and hadn't used it until I found this website by accident!!

All of your comments and photos seem so inspiring and helpful so I'm definitely in for Callanetics!!

I'm gonna aim to do 14 although looking at the calendar I've noticed that one of my days will be boxing day so I may fail!! Anyways I'm aiming to do Callanetics M/W/F and rebounding T/Th... Depending on how I find Callanetcis, planning on poss getting another Callanetics vid to alternate between!

I'm looking to forward to 'pulsing' my way to a tighter bod!!!

Keep checking in to this thread and posting to keep you motivated. If you need tips or help just ask away...AND

Happy Pulsing

[KlingonBabe]

I'm trying to figure out what the best approach will be for me. I think during my entire life, I've done too much cardio, and not enough resistance training. I've always done the 4-5 days cardio (a full hour) + 2 strength training sessions (when I *AM* lifting, which often I'm not).

I do enjoy cardio very much, but I'm thinking I need to back down to moderate cardio and spend more time on shaping/toning.

Right now, I'm doing Couch to 5K, which is 30 mintues, 3 times a week (MWF), and for now, that should be enough.

I'm thinking I want to do Callanetics 3 or 4 times a week, on the days I don't run. I did like the feeling of warming up my muscles with a bit of elliptical before the workout. 15-20 minutes should be enough.

Assuming that I take a couple of days off during December, it will put me at my target of 15 hours for the month.

[wrennyroo]

[QUOTE=o0Sparrow0o;11207433]Hello everyone! I'm new here but not new to Callanetics. I have know about it for a number of years now. At one point I had done about 10 hours, I was starting to see some exciting results! But my friend who had been doing it with me had to stop and I kind of petered out after that. I am ready to jump back in again. I was looking online last month hoping to find an accountability group. Boy was I excited when I found this forum!!!! So here I am out of lurkdom, count me in! I am going to commit to 14 hours, M/W/F and rebounding T/TH. Just like you wrennyroo!
[QUOTE]

It must be a good idea then eh?! I hope we both see some results then as I'm really excited about starting this!!

[LoriMarie]

Thanks for the tip on the "Exciting Pelvic Rotations". I cringe when I get to that point although I do know that I am almost done!

Have a great day everyone.

[planetbenjamin]

Just completed the whole CardioCallanetics DVD. I feel ready for the day now.

[sweettooth]

Hi everybody, I'm a newcomer...I've started to do Callanetics a fortnight ago after reading this blog ...you just inspired me with all your enthusiasm!!!Following your advices and after seeing your before and after photos I really thought Callanetics was what I was looking for. I've been training for almost a year doing both cardio and weights.I am really happy with the results I achieved, but though I am smaller, my trouble spots are still there. That is why I turned to Callanetics: I hope it will definitely help me to get rid of those terrible saddlebags and large hips I have...
I've completed my fisrt 10 hours of 10 in 10 and, surprisingly, my waist is more than an inch smaller,but my hips and thigh just lost more or less half an inch. So as my waist is smaller, they look even bigger!!!!And that's not fair!
Now I have a question for all you experts : I have both 10 in 10 and SuperC., so if I try to do 10 in 10 every other day, and I do the "hips and behind exercises" from SuperC on the day I do cardio, will I have quicker results?
I know I might sound impatience, but I'm sure you understand my frustration when, after working out every day in the last 3 months doing squats, plies, jumping on and off the step bench not ony I did not lose a pound, but my dimensions stayed the same...
I tried to do the 6 exercises for hips and behind in SuperC and though they are really tough, I can manage to do them even if I have to take breathers or I do half reps as my leg start to quiver...The point is: if I alternate the 2 things,of course building up the number of reps for SuperC, will I do a safe and productive job?
Every suggestion will be accepted with great joy..please help me work in the right way !

[Shimmer]

[COLOR="RoyalBlue"]OK, I dusted off my 10 in 10 tape and just semi-completed my first hour. "Semi" because I can't do the pelvic exercises--I have arthritis in my knees and can't bend them enough to be able to sit back on them (can't do the Child's Pose in yoga, either). I did try to do the first couple (rotations & scoop) standing up, but the others were a no-go. Anybody have any suggestions on modifications or substitutions? I'm aiming for 3 times a week, alternating with WATP and weight lifting.[/COLOR]

[CherryBlast]

Originally Posted by sweettooth

Hi everybody, I'm a newcomer...I've started to do Callanetics a fortnight ago after reading this blog ...you just inspired me with all your enthusiasm!!!Following your advices and after seeing your before and after photos I really thought Callanetics was what I was looking for. I've been training for almost a year doing both cardio and weights.I am really happy with the results I achieved, but though I am smaller, my trouble spots are still there. That is why I turned to Callanetics: I hope it will definitely help me to get rid of those terrible saddlebags and large hips I have...
I've completed my fisrt 10 hours of 10 in 10 and, surprisingly, my waist is more than an inch smaller,but my hips and thigh just lost more or less half an inch. So as my waist is smaller, they look even bigger!!!!And that's not fair!
Now I have a question for all you experts : I have both 10 in 10 and SuperC., so if I try to do 10 in 10 every other day, and I do the "hips and behind exercises" from SuperC on the day I do cardio, will I have quicker results?
I know I might sound impatience, but I'm sure you understand my frustration when, after working out every day in the last 3 months doing squats, plies, jumping on and off the step bench not ony I did not lose a pound, but my dimensions stayed the same...
I tried to do the 6 exercises for hips and behind in SuperC and though they are really tough, I can manage to do them even if I have to take breathers or I do half reps as my leg start to quiver...The point is: if I alternate the 2 things,of course building up the number of reps for SuperC, will I do a safe and productive job?
Every suggestion will be accepted with great joy..please help me work in the right way !

Now I have a question for all you experts : I have both 10 in 10 and SuperC., so if I try to do 10 in 10 every other day, and I do the "hips and behind exercises" from SuperC on the day I do cardio, will I have quicker results?

Hi There & !

Now you could do what you posted that would work nicely OR you can start doing all of Super C, with Super C it works so fast and the results are awesome. But i'm guessing you want to keep the cardio.......so just do the hips & behind. One thing you can try is Callanetics Evolution, the hips & behind from there are killers yet very different then from 10/10 and Super C.

[Stevie Renee]

Morning

Getting ready for Evolution. I have come to enjoy that cd a lot. I like the tummy and leg workout better then 10-10. A lot of it has to do with the joints in my hips.

My December goal is to get in 12-16 hours. But really, just to DO IT and stay consistant.

Hi Ben! Next Spring I am going to get the cardio DVD. have a great day.

[vfCookie]

Originally Posted by Chantel

My December goal is to get in 12-16 hours. But really, just to DO IT and stay consistant.

Amen sister! I couldn't agree more.

Ok, I'm headed home to do Cardio Callanetics.

I'll be back.

[CherryBlast]

Originally Posted by Chantel

Morning

Getting ready for Evolution. I have come to enjoy that cd a lot. I like the tummy and leg workout better then 10-10. A lot of it has to do with the joints in my hips.

My December goal is to get in 12-16 hours. But really, just to DO IT and stay consistant.

Hi Ben! Next Spring I am going to get the cardio DVD. have a great day.

My December goal is to get in 12-16 hours. But really, just to DO IT and stay consistant. Go for it girl!

[TFJ]

Evolution #2 done. So relaxing!!! The ab exercises... ow!

Is there any problem with just going with the pacing as is? Even when I know the count, I loose track... I'd rather be focused on my form for now. While I see the similarities to 10 in 10, I am feeling new and different muscles with Evolution!

Welcome to all the new folks!

TFJ

[KlingonBabe]

Evolution, DONE.

[CherryBlast]

[COLOR=Blue]I plan on doing Callanetics 2x this week, along with CardioCallanetics. Gotta work X-mas party on Sunday night, its semi-formal BIG DEAL EVENT for my work, so i have to look good![/COLOR]

[KlingonBabe]

I have to say that I really enjoyed my 10/10 workout much more last time I did it, because I took the time to warm up with about 20 minutes medium-intensity cardio beforehand. It really helped me dig deep into the muscles.

Today, I was a bit squeezed for time, so I didn't do the cardio warmup, but I'll make sure to plan ahead in the future.

[CherryBlast]

Originally Posted by KlingonBabe

I have to say that I really enjoyed my 10/10 workout much more last time I did it, because I took the time to warm up with about 20 minutes medium-intensity cardio beforehand. It really helped me dig deep into the muscles.

Today, I was a bit squeezed for time, so I didn't do the cardio warmup, but I'll make sure to plan ahead in the future.

Yup, that's so true! I was doing Interval Aerobics by Joyce Verdal followed by 10/10, i was so stretched out and warmed up and i could feel working very, very deeply
Now i've switched over to CardioCallanetics for my cardio and i love it!

[planetbenjamin]

Originally Posted by Chantel

Morning

Getting ready for Evolution. I have come to enjoy that cd a lot. I like the tummy and leg workout better then 10-10. A lot of it has to do with the joints in my hips.

My December goal is to get in 12-16 hours. But really, just to DO IT and stay consistant.

Hi Ben! Next Spring I am going to get the cardio DVD. have a great day.

Go for it! It's a good investment. I'm really starting to enjoy it and the time passes really fast

[CherryBlast]

1 hour of 10/10 done!

[KlingonBabe]

After only 4 hours, I *THINK* I'm seeing my butt lifting.

Maybe it's all in my head.

[KlingonBabe]

So, I'm sitting there, doing the exercises, thinking "this can't POSSIBLY be doing any good." I'm used to high-intensity exercise. If I'm not sweating, huffing and puffing, or grunting (or all of the above), I'm not going to get any benefit. I've been convinced of this my entire life.

Anyway, I do the poses and pulses, and sometimes my muscles give out and give me a breather, and then I resume, and then, after the stretches, I lie on the carpet, thinking "well, I'm not so sure this is doing anything."

And then I stand up...

I guess the irony is parallel to "I couldn't possibly be getting fitter by eating this much fat."

[CherryBlast]

Originally Posted by KlingonBabe

After only 4 hours, I *THINK* I'm seeing my butt lifting.

Maybe it's all in my head.

Nah, its all in your butt

[KlingonBabe]

Originally Posted by siamesegirl

Nah, its all in your butt

Then I'm a butthead.

[Kensbev]

Originally Posted by LoriMarie
I find that right now when I do say the leg exercises that my leg shakes, I am hoping this will get better as I get stronger.

You're not the only one, Lori. When I first started this, my legs shook the entire time, lol. This was after power walking for a while before I ever heard of Callanetics. After a couple of weeks, though, my legs don't start shaking until the end. So, at least for me, the shaking gets better as the legs get stronger.

[Kensbev]

Originally Posted by KlingonBabe

I guess the irony is parallel to "I couldn't possibly be getting fitter by eating this much fat."

I know EXACTLY what you mean! My first time, though I wasn't doing all the reps, etc., I was thinking, "Is this even exercise, really?" About an hour later, my muscles started screaming at me, "Oh, yeah, it was!"

[jeanib]

i will do 15 hours in December. Cheers!