July Callanetics Challenge

[Qzzznne]

Originally Posted by planetbenjamin

Here you go: Callanetics | Facebook

Thanks!

[jaminator]

Originally Posted by HighlyFavored

Hello,

I'm impartial...I 30DS, but I notice more inch loss as opposed to fat loss on the scale. It was the first dvd I purchased after tons of research and it can do no wrong in my book .

For me the 30DS is circuit training with the focus being on strength mixed in with a little cardio and abs. It's around 20 minutes or so too, so it's incredible!!!

As opposed to Cardio Max, where it is all cardio...even though Bob uses weights for some exercises on Level 1...I still consider it all cardio. I purchased this one in addition to the 30DS because I needed more cardio. Originally, this video was purely purchased as a supplement for the Shred. I would do a level of the Shred, plus a level of Cardio Max...almost a match made in heaven (in my eyes) !!! 30-40 mins (depending on which level of CM) and I'm done .

However, Cardio Max comes in really handy when I need to get some cardio in and I don't feel like doing anything else . For example, this past Friday I didn't exercise at all but I took comfort in knowing that Saturday I could just pop this in, customize it and do Jillian's Level 2, which is only 10mins . However, I was feeling so good...I added in Level 1 for good measure !

I like them both, but they meet different needs & serve different purposes for me !!!

Now that I've found Callanetics ...I have versatility in applying the Cardio Max to either Callanetics or 30DS. It's great because it's only 10-20 mins and a great addition to my Callanetics 10/10 video.

I hope this helps.

Thanks for info. I think that I might have to get the Cardio Max as I do want options for cardio day - I have a lot of workouts - my husband says I am a collector - sad but true! I actually love getting workout dvds. I have been really enjoying the callanetics workout and am starting to see results, which is always encouraging. Hopefully I won't blow it during my vacationn!

[enjoy]

Did Evo for 8/15.

[vessel of prayer]

hr 12 of 15 ten ten for July

[ashson]

Can anyone guide me with the diet used with callanetics....i m on my 16th class....n hv developed shaped....but losing very slowly...i m only doing callanetics and controlling my diet....but am not sure how people really trim down in 20 hours....i hv reduced 2 inches from everywhere .... is this enough or slow???Please help!!!!!!!

[AprilW]

Hour 7 done. I keep plugging along!

[Mulberry32]

Went to the Smoky Mountains for a long weekend. It was so beautiful and peaceful.

I am off the entire week so no excuse not to exercise. So far:

10/10 Monday but added Evo legs and kneeling hips and behind for 7/12.

Cardio C yesterday for 5/8;

Evolution today for 8/12 plus an hour of weed pulling and hedge trimming.

I think my mini break really helped. I've been able to truly relax into position this week, slow down and that has made me feel each exercise intensely.

[planetbenjamin]

An hour of Evolution done!

[Danipower714]

1 hour of Super C done.

[enjoy]

An hour of 10/10 done for 9/15.

[eggshell1970]

1 hr done

[laurakitty]

1 hr of Evolution yesterday and 1 hr of 10/10 today- halfway to my month goal!

[lovely86]

I have a question during the 10/10 abs....is it alright to use a pillow so that you get more of a curl like you would in the evolution video or is it not as important to be that curled in??

Thanks!

[HarleyGirlTX]

1 hour 10/10 complete

[Qzzznne]

How come when I do the abs in 10/10 and every now and then do put my hands behind my head it feels like it is so much deeper than having my arms out on the side?
Suz

[mosuna]

Originally Posted by ashson

Can anyone guide me with the diet used with callanetics....i m on my 16th class....n hv developed shaped....but losing very slowly...i m only doing callanetics and controlling my diet....but am not sure how people really trim down in 20 hours....i hv reduced 2 inches from everywhere .... is this enough or slow???Please help!!!!!!!

If I had lost two inches from everywhere, I would be jumping up and down! Great job!

[laurakitty]

Originally Posted by mosuna

If I had lost two inches from everywhere, I would be jumping up and down! Great job!

Me too! That's amazing!

1 hr. of Evolution

[bsbarlow]

5 out of 10 hours of 10/10.

The last couple of weeks my eating has been really bad and I feel that I have undone all of the good work I had done.

[enjoy]

Evolution done, 10/15

[zinny]

I did one more hour of 10/10 before my move...and then I got really sidetracked! So I'm at 9 hours for the month but haven't done Callentics for a week. I will get back to it this weekend.

[eggshell1970]

1 hr done

[vessel of prayer]

hr 13 out of 15 for July

[Sandrahanna]

Originally Posted by lovely86

I have a question during the 10/10 abs....is it alright to use a pillow so that you get more of a curl like you would in the evolution video or is it not as important to be that curled in??

Thanks!

The more rounded or curled in you are the deeper you'll be working your abs.

It's okay to use a pillow in the beginning if you're experiencing a great deal of neck strain, but I'd really recommend avoiding using for too long so that you get the benefit of neck strengthening. Work at stretching your upper back more.

So, place more focus at using your arms to round in to your legs by stretching your elbows out and upwards to stretch your upper back. This helps you to bring your upper back up off the floor and avoid straining your neck. It's also important to keep your navel down in towards your spine so that you've engaged your deep abs You don't have to tighten or contract your abs down; think more sinking down and even a gentle lifting up towards your ribcage. This helps take the strain off the neck.

Some students, who have severe neck pain or have had a neck injury in the past, find they will always need some support under their mid back to take strain off their neck but for most of us it's a question of working through this discomfort.

Back to your question: yes it is important to be as rounded or curled in as possible while keeping your pelvis and low back completely relaxed on the floor. It's a combination of abs getting stronger and upper back and neck stretching and strengthening that brings this result.

[Qzzznne]

Originally Posted by Sandrahanna

The more rounded or curled in you are the deeper you'll be working your abs.

It's okay to use a pillow in the beginning if you're experiencing a great deal of neck strain, but I'd really recommend avoiding using for too long so that you get the benefit of neck strengthening. Work at stretching your upper back more.

So, place more focus at using your arms to round in to your legs by stretching your elbows out and upwards to stretch your upper back. This helps you to bring your upper back up off the floor and avoid straining your neck. It's also important to keep your navel down in towards your spine so that you've engaged your deep abs You don't have to tighten or contract your abs down; think more sinking down and even a gentle lifting up towards your ribcage. This helps take the strain off the neck.

Some students, who have severe neck pain or have had a neck injury in the past, find they will always need some support under their mid back to take strain off their neck but for most of us it's a question of working through this discomfort.

Back to your question: yes it is important to be as rounded or curled in as possible while keeping your pelvis and low back completely relaxed on the floor. It's a combination of abs getting stronger and upper back and neck stretching and strengthening that brings this result.

I think that ab exercises are so effective. I have never done anything that has helped my middle aged middle section such as this.

As for the challenge each month here - I tend to do Callanetics every other day and never have to really *challenge* myself to do it because I love it so much. I know I come and post alot and have a question now and then but just want to make sure that you all know that I am faithfull!!

I do get such inspiration from coming here though and also now going to the Callanetics Facebook site.

Suzzanne

[mosuna]

Haven't been posting, but have done a total of 11 for July...I originally planned to do 18, but I've switched to every other day, so I'll end up with 15 or so.

[lovely86]

Originally Posted by Sandrahanna

The more rounded or curled in you are the deeper you'll be working your abs.

It's okay to use a pillow in the beginning if you're experiencing a great deal of neck strain, but I'd really recommend avoiding using for too long so that you get the benefit of neck strengthening. Work at stretching your upper back more.

So, place more focus at using your arms to round in to your legs by stretching your elbows out and upwards to stretch your upper back. This helps you to bring your upper back up off the floor and avoid straining your neck. It's also important to keep your navel down in towards your spine so that you've engaged your deep abs You don't have to tighten or contract your abs down; think more sinking down and even a gentle lifting up towards your ribcage. This helps take the strain off the neck.

Some students, who have severe neck pain or have had a neck injury in the past, find they will always need some support under their mid back to take strain off their neck but for most of us it's a question of working through this discomfort.

Back to your question: yes it is important to be as rounded or curled in as possible while keeping your pelvis and low back completely relaxed on the floor. It's a combination of abs getting stronger and upper back and neck stretching and strengthening that brings this result.

Sandra you never let me down thank you so much, your advice is so appreciated on this forum!

[sweettooth]

Hi guys,
back here to post my progress..I didi2 complete workouts last week and a lower body sessions, that makes 5/4 full workouts (when I have time I just start doing Callan and can't stop ) and 9/12 lower body sessions.

While I was enjoying my hour of Evolution last week I noticed once again something that happens to me while doing the 2nd series of hips/behind exercises on Evolution: when I do the one with my heel hanging heavily, I do feel my buttoks working, but I feel also my inner thigh working as well. As I contract the pf I can almost immediatly feel my muscles just around my kneecap tighten as well: am I over engaging my pf? Has anone experienced something like that?

Nice day to all of you!

[Mulberry32]

Did Cardio C Friday for 6/8.
Did Evolution Saturday for 9/12.
10/10 done this morning for 10/12.

[laurakitty]

1 hr. 10/10

[enjoy]

An hr of 10/10 for 11/15, I will have to do it every day to get to my goal, better keep pulsing!!