APRIL 2009 CALLANETICS Challange

[rana]

Just finished 10/10 with some added evo!

10/12 2 more to go for April!

Unfortunately I couldnt finish my goal for the month as I hoped this week, my guests are coming tonight I hope I will be able to squeeze this two hours next week we shall see!

Have a wonderful weekend everybody!

[notaginggracefully]

I think these exercises should be done first thing of a morning on an empty stomach but when I first get up I am VERY stiff; I am thinking about doing them before going to bed when I am the most limber. I am also trying to stop eating late in the day but if/when I forget and eat a snack how long should I wait before doing these exercises? Old habits are hard to break but I will get there.

[bookwormmom]

I have found it makes no difference when I have eaten last, as there is no 'bouncing' or anything that should disturb your digestion. I have often done them in the hours before bedtime, since my partner is my daughter. 8 pm is a common time for us. We definitely find we are ready for a restful nights sleep!

Funny story, the first time my teen did these with me she crawled off and took a nap, it was well into the afternoon, she was pretty much wiped out, but now finds them not to be tiring. We both find ways to intersperse moves into our day. She is very likely to drop and do ab work, I concentrate on legs. She is loving the definition she is finding in her legs, and my thigh and calf muscles are getting really firm. If I didn't have that fat layer on top of them I think they would look pretty impressive by now lol!

[vavoo]

6 th hr of 10/10 done.

[mariad]

3KL walk today with the dogs,isn't much but it is the weekend and friends tend to drop by all the time,and I am still a bit sore after yesterday's sesssion.
Aiming for an hour tomorrow and will try some weight's also.

Regarding working out at night,I tend to like late afternoon/early evening up to about 8.30pm,after that I don't sleep very well,apart from the time my friend came around with the vino.

Does anyone know the best way to get rid of the lines that run from mid back to the waist if looking at a back view,not sure how to describe them,but,they are lower than your bra strap and go towards your outer waist,if that makes sence

Maria

[bookwormmom]

We did 10/10, 8 of 12 completed!

[Cactus-BJ]

Hi Guys, I'm new to this forum-- though I've been reading it for a year and have finally decided to sign up. So, last July I bought the Super Callanetics and did it-- I was soooo sore! I then decided to order the 10/10 and the 20-min versions of hip & behind and legs. But never touched them until last week! Man, all that time wasted. So, I've started last week, and have done either the 10-10 or the two 20's 6 times in one week. I am also adding 45 min of run/walking 3x a week. Part of my motivation was realizing I gained 9 pounds in 4 months! So, can someone fill me in on what the April Challenge is?

[bookwormmom]

I can! Just decide how many sessions of Callanetics you want to complete in April. I chose 12, or 3 times a week. You have 12 days left in the month. Do you plan to work out every other day, or 3 days a week or twice a week? Figure out what your commitment is to be, then just get started!

Those of us going by hours often just post as I did.. I did an hour dvd so I am up to 8 hours of my 12, or 8/12. If you are going to do mini sessions, your goal might be 5 full and 5 minis, you would have to do something like '2/3 of 5/5' for the month once you have done 2 full sessions and 3 mini sessions.

That is all there is to it! You choose your goal and you track it!

[sunrise lady]

am/pm done yesterday.

[enjoy]

Did Evolution this evening, so thats 10hrs and 5 to go.

[sweettooth]

Hi everybody!
Yesterday I did another hour of Evo and then took some measures of myself: it seems like I'm going to drop another cm in my hips area, which is an amazing result, but my legs are still as big as they were when I started.
I can't have mismeasured, as I have a mole on my right leg just half way between the knee and the hipbone.
I don't undersand why, as in the last weeks I've really worked hard, increasing the number of reps of plies ( up to 20-50 according on the energy I have), never skiping stretches, engaging pf,keeping counterpulls in place and so on.
I've also tried to do more frequently the SuperC exercise, the one suggested by Ben, where you stand on your leg and stretch the other one towards the ceiling as much as you can and then pulse.
I mean...they look more defined, but not smaller.
Any hints?
Sorry for long posting, I hope I made myself understood: being Italian, I know I often make mistakes when writing in English :blush:
Have a nice Sunday!
Ellie

[Gilsmomscorpio]

Hi everyone I'm new and after reading about all the great things Callanetics can do I've decided to give it a try. Only a few more days left in April but I pledge to do 7 hours. I may even do more since i plan on getting some muscle milk. Oh I completed 1/7 from 10/10.

[Shazzer]

Originally Posted by vfCookie

Hello again, Sharon.

I did all three quicks this morning so I can give you a better idea of their contents.

The warm up is shorter... 5 up & downs, 75 waist stretches (Stomach dvd only) 75 arm pulses (stomach dvd only), plus the neck stretches

Quick Stomach has the same exercises and 10/10 plus Open & Close.

Quick Legs has the same exercises as 10/10 but you do 5 reps of the pelvic wave (instead of 3 in 10/10) and you also add Open & Close. There are far fewer stretches. You do the standing stretch with the foot on the bar but do NOT do the one with the arch of the foot on the bar. You do the seated, legs spread stretch, but you do not stretch to each side or do the legs together version. However, you do add the hamstring stretch at the end.
Also, there are fewer pelvic rotations... 5 on each side instead of 10... you still do 10 pelvic scoops. and you also still do the 100 count inner thigh squeeze at the end.

Quick Hips has the same exercises as 10/10 plus adds the "knealing" version that is in Super Callanetics. It ends with the low back stretch.

Putting all three together really made for a great workout that falls right between 10/10 and Super Callanetics, so if you advance past 10/10 but are not yet ready for Super, it is a great option. However, I would add in the missing stretches.

Someone asked yesterday about the stretches... I also don't know the science behind them, but DO THEM! Don't skip em. I have already noticed today that the few stretches that are omitted in the Quicks made a world of difference. I'm more achey than normal. Those between stretches really seem to keep you loosened up and supple...especially my back. Every stretch, whether it is for the legs, thighs, hips, or back all automatically include your back and it is soooo important.

Hi VfCookie,

Thank you for describing the quicks! I bought them and just did the hips and behind one. Its tougher than 10/10 because of the additional exercises from Super Callanetics. I plan to rotate the 3 quicks for a while. I agree about adding in the missing stretches - I was a bit disappointed that some of the stretches are missed out. Wouldn't it be great if there was a quick callanetics stretch tape with all of the stretches combined together?

[rana]

Originally Posted by Cactus-BJ

Hi Guys, I'm new to this forum-- though I've been reading it for a year and have finally decided to sign up. So, last July I bought the Super Callanetics and did it-- I was soooo sore! I then decided to order the 10/10 and the 20-min versions of hip & behind and legs. But never touched them until last week! Man, all that time wasted. So, I've started last week, and have done either the 10-10 or the two 20's 6 times in one week. I am also adding 45 min of run/walking 3x a week. Part of my motivation was realizing I gained 9 pounds in 4 months! So, can someone fill me in on what the April Challenge is?

Cactus-BJ, Bookwormmom explained it quite well, just decide and check in with us as often as you want! It really helps me to read the forum daily and check in for motivation also there are great teachers in the forum answers questions as much as they can so its very informative as well, welcome again!

[rana]

Originally Posted by Gilsmomscorpio

Hi everyone I'm new and after reading about all the great things Callanetics can do I've decided to give it a try. Only a few more days left in April but I pledge to do 7 hours. I may even do more since i plan on getting some muscle milk. Oh I completed 1/7 from 10/10.

Gilsmomscorpio! Let us know how it goes...

No callanetics for me today busy with the guests coming from the states,I ate tone of candy! (peanut butter M&M's etc.. )

[Romy@callan]

Hope all of you had a nice weekend !
Done 1 hr of 10/10 today.

to all the newbies !!!

[Gilsmomscorpio]

Is it safe to do callanetics every day if I wanted to? More than likely I wont, because I plan to only do it ONLY on Sat, Mon, Wed, & Fri, walking 7 days a week. But on the Callan off days woul it be safe for my muscles, cause I know when using weights its good to rest 24 hour before working them again, does the same apply with Callanetics?

[ChannyStar]

Wow, great job! I just started callenetics and this is very encouraging!

[zimasue]

SOOOO... I am trying to figure out how to do all of the hips and thighs from super callanetics and just need some help to make sure im doing them right i really need to shrink the thighs they are just out of control so any help will be great thanks

[LadyPeacock]

Just did another hour of 10/10.

[WATCH-ME-SHRINK]

Originally Posted by zimasue

SOOOO... I am trying to figure out how to do all of the hips and thighs from super callanetics and just need some help to make sure im doing them right i really need to shrink the thighs they are just out of control so any help will be great thanks

Zimasue, forgive me for not knowing, but have you been practicing Callanetics for a while, or are you just beginning? If you're not seasoned, you may not want to start with Super Callanetics.

(Ben, Romy, Sandra????)

Super Callanetics is the advanced version. If you have already begun and have been practicing either am/pm version, 10 Years Younger in 10 Hours, Callanetics Evolution, or Beginners Callanetics, then Super would be your next level. And if that's the case, let us know, and we'll help you from this point forward.

Bottom line: It's necessary to first "master" and no longer be challenged by the levels offered in the other series before moving to the Super C series.

Let us know.

[TFJ]

Just a drive by posting before bed! I am done with 3/4 for the month. I may end up with more as my DH is joining me every other day for Evolution. We'll see how it goes! KUTGW!

TFJ

[dragonlily]

Up to 11 for the month. Whew! Today was a rest day, and now I am really going to go for it - 10 hours in 10 days. I see results now every time I do Callanetics, and with cardio the layer of fat is starting to strip away. I feel better than I have in years!

I love coming here and reading all your stories. Your success helps to motivate me, and it is wonderful to have a group to be accountable to, since trying to exercise on my own was just an excuse to put it off for another day, or week, or month. But just putting a goal out there, and knowing other people know about it, has made all the difference for me. Thank you everyone for your inspiration and support!

Susan

[Sandrahanna]

Originally Posted by mariad

3KL walk today with the dogs,isn't much but it is the weekend and friends tend to drop by all the time,and I am still a bit sore after yesterday's sesssion.
Aiming for an hour tomorrow and will try some weight's also.

Regarding working out at night,I tend to like late afternoon/early evening up to about 8.30pm,after that I don't sleep very well,apart from the time my friend came around with the vino.

Does anyone know the best way to get rid of the lines that run from mid back to the waist if looking at a back view,not sure how to describe them,but,they are lower than your bra strap and go towards your outer waist,if that makes sence

Maria

The abdominal exercises will help tone this area as will the waist stretch and, if you have Evolution, the sitting stretch which precedes the hip and behind exercises is great also.

You should see a significant improved over the months of regular sessions.

[Sandrahanna]

Originally Posted by sweettooth

Hi everybody!
Yesterday I did another hour of Evo and then took some measures of myself: it seems like I'm going to drop another cm in my hips area, which is an amazing result, but my legs are still as big as they were when I started.
I can't have mismeasured, as I have a mole on my right leg just half way between the knee and the hipbone.
I don't undersand why, as in the last weeks I've really worked hard, increasing the number of reps of plies ( up to 20-50 according on the energy I have), never skiping stretches, engaging pf,keeping counterpulls in place and so on.
I've also tried to do more frequently the SuperC exercise, the one suggested by Ben, where you stand on your leg and stretch the other one towards the ceiling as much as you can and then pulse.
I mean...they look more defined, but not smaller.
Any hints?
Sorry for long posting, I hope I made myself understood: being Italian, I know I often make mistakes when writing in English :blush:
Have a nice Sunday!
Ellie

It's difficult to say why your legs aren't becoming leaner without an eagle eye on your technique

Next time you are working out, and doing the sitting hip and behind with leg straight, focus on stretching your leg out to the max. The muscles of the leg must be tightly stretched/taut as you pulse to get in to those deeper muscles. Otherwise you'll be primarily working your larger surface muscles. This is especially important as you progress and become stronger.

I like to think that my leg is almost reaching a point where it feels as though it's being dislocated from the hip socket. Gross I know but it immediately makes my leg slimmer. If the leg is bent it's not as effective. Although, if you're just starting and can't straighten the leg this is okay as your leg muscles will be as stretched as they can be at that time but work at keeping the leg straight as you progress.

Congratulations on your results though sounds like some good work happening there

[Sandrahanna]

Originally Posted by zimasue

SOOOO... I am trying to figure out how to do all of the hips and thighs from super callanetics and just need some help to make sure im doing them right i really need to shrink the thighs they are just out of control so any help will be great thanks

Have you mastered 10/10 and understand the principles behind Callanetics? What is it that you need help with specifically. If you are just starting out SuperC definitely isn't a good one for you. Put it aside and get hold of either Beginning Callanetics, 10 Years Younger or CallaneticsEvolution and work with either of these until you understand the concepts and are strong enough for SuperC.

In the studio we generally don't allow a student to join in a Super class until they've completed at least 20 hours of Callanetics and understand the CallaneticsConcepts.

[Sandrahanna]

Originally Posted by dragonlily

Up to 11 for the month. Whew! Today was a rest day, and now I am really going to go for it - 10 hours in 10 days. I see results now every time I do Callanetics, and with cardio the layer of fat is starting to strip away. I feel better than I have in years!

I love coming here and reading all your stories. Your success helps to motivate me, and it is wonderful to have a group to be accountable to, since trying to exercise on my own was just an excuse to put it off for another day, or week, or month. But just putting a goal out there, and knowing other people know about it, has made all the difference for me. Thank you everyone for your inspiration and support!

Susan

Woohoo

I agree, this is a great site for everyone who works with the DVDs and unable to get to classes. I admire everyone's motivation, support and discipline. I so wish I had this back in the leotard clad days of the '80s when I started Callanetics.

Don't stop now it only gets better and easier to maintain the results you've achieved.

Happy Pulsing

[Sandrahanna]

Originally Posted by Gilsmomscorpio

Is it safe to do callanetics every day if I wanted to? More than likely I wont, because I plan to only do it ONLY on Sat, Mon, Wed, & Fri, walking 7 days a week. But on the Callan off days woul it be safe for my muscles, cause I know when using weights its good to rest 24 hour before working them again, does the same apply with Callanetics?

It really depends on you and your body. If you're body says "give me more Callanetics" do so but if you're stiff and sore it's not worth it. Rest for a day or two.

[Sandrahanna]

It's worth checking out Callanetics for FAQs

[BARGAINHUNTER!]

8/18 callanetics, 2/5 aerobics, 0/14 runs, 0.7 gym