July Callanetics Challenge

[morton19]

Just finished 1/14 for the month. I'm hoping Evo will be here by this weekend so I can shake things up. If not I'm dusting off Super C. Yikes! (in a good way- lol)

[Jo-Ann 2]

So glad I found you. I started back with Callanetics last week and have 4/10 done. I am aiming at 3x 10/10 a week starting tomorrow. So I guess that would be lucky 13. I like to do it Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.
I'll be back tomorrow.
Jo-Ann

[vfCookie]

Hello all. I'd think I'd like to rejoin the fun.

Today I did 10/10 and added some pushups and tricep pulses from Evolution.

[Sandrahanna]

Originally Posted by mableable

Is there a link that explains what Callenetics is?? brand new here.. just signed up
Thanks !!

Hi and

The Callanetics exercise program is a deep but gentle body sculpting workout. We not only train our larger surface muscles but we also target the deeper muscles to promote a leaner body shape.

We get in to a position to isolate the group of muscles that we are going to train. We then tone and shape the muscle by using a tiny, delicate movement which we call a pulse. This pulsing action is what makes the Callanetics program a unique method of body sculpting.

The method focuses on technique and form so it's definitely not a mindless workout. We set up a position following a standard pattern or format. This format ensures that we are protecting the body while we move in to and out of position and also while we are in position.

It looks easy to watch but it definitely isn't easy and the stronger we become the deeper and more intense we feel the muscles working. So some beginners may find the workout intimidating and get frustrated.

The upside is, if you persist and keep your workouts close together you see a difference in your body shape very quickly. Many see a big difference after 10 - 15 sessions and have dropped a dress size.

The benefits are also therapeutic so you'll notice other changes such as a difference in how you walk and move even dance. You'll notice a more youthful overall look, even in the face. Your chest will open up and your neck line will become longer and youthful.

Another upside is that we also activate and train our pelvic floor muscles so we also find that our sexual desire increases and we achieve deeper orgasms a big for us all I reckon.

This may have been more info than you needed or wanted but...you did ask and I can never by succinct when it comes to talking or describing Callanetics

I hope you join us and see for yourself what Callanetics exercises can do for you. Don't forget to keep checking in to this thread as this will keep you motivated and others will inspire you to continue on your journey.

Happy Pulsing

[Mary_M]

Just wanted to post an update on my previous post regarding cellulite on my legs. After about 2 weeks, continuing my daily Callanetics, in addition to eating cleanly, daily dry brushing and proper amounts of sleep, a majority of the cellulite faded away. Needless to say I am thrilled, just in time for summer!!!

[vessel of prayer]

july 1... one hr / 15 ... ten ten

[lynnport]

My goal is 12 hours this month!

[losinitgirl]

I have recommitted to getting back on plan; slowly got off plan with traveling and working long hours. Procrastination set in and acted like my friend making it easy to negotiate my work outs and way of eating. I now know when Ms. Procrastination attempts to come my way, I need to redirect those thoughts and just do my plan, NO 2nd Guessing. Today, I publicly share with others that I am back on track, I feel so liberated. YEAH!!!

I'm in for 8 hours

[WATCH-ME-SHRINK]

Originally Posted by Mary_M

Just wanted to post an update on my previous post regarding cellulite on my legs. After about 2 weeks, continuing my daily Callanetics, in addition to eating cleanly, daily dry brushing and proper amounts of sleep, a majority of the cellulite faded away. Needless to say I am thrilled, just in time for summer!!!

[gibster]

Okay - I give.......I've been away for awhile, but I'm back.

I gave myself a talking-to because the last month I've been having a lot of pain in my hip caused by osteoarthritis of the lower spine. And....I KNOW that exercising for flexibility is what helps the most. I don't know how much time to pledge this month as I just had some minor surgery on my big toe. I'm thinking there are some positions I won't be able to get into for a couple of weeks, but I'll do my best.

[jaminator]

Hi all,

I just had a question. My store just started carrying So Delicious Vanilla Coconut Milk. I know alot of people here take coconut oil. I am wondering if the milk has the same benefits as the oil. I bought some to use in my protein shakes - I usually use almond milk.

Michelle

[irish101]

Hi everyone, Im new to your forum today. I have been reading about your challenge during jube and decided to join for july. I have been doing callanethics for nine weeks now at one class a week, but now have my 10/10 dvd and super callanethics dvd so no excuses. Would like to sign for 15hrs for july. Now off to do my first!!

Good luck everyone

Niamh aka irish101

[Danipower714]

1st hour of Super C completed for the month of July. Off to bikram yoga tonight.

[mosuna]

1 of 18 down...17 to go! I only had to stop once during Legs #1 (the one where you drop down and scoop the pelvis up). Oh, and I cursed all of them during the "exciting pelvic rotations" as I always do!

[WATCH-ME-SHRINK]

Open-Close Tip:

This may have been covered by another poster in prior challenges, but just in case it hasn't, I've discovered that it's very effective to split up the Open-Close segment (Super C) into two or three sets of X. So for me, I do three sets of 30, and I could really feel a difference, both in quads and inner thighs. I advanced to the next exercise in sequence, then I'd return and do the second set of O/C, then rest while doing another, then returned for the third set.

Just thought I'd share that one.

[Glamour P!]

Just popping by to say hi. Sorry I'm still AWOL, we are in the middle of moving house - and all madness has ensued! Just wanted to say I got my FBF doing this (she gets married on the 19th of this month) and she has just had to have her wedding outfit taken in 2" (at great expense!, its a typical intricate indian wedding outfit!)..Callanetics is truly fabulous, and really works!

See you all very soon.
G x

[HighlyFavored]

10/10: 1 hour

Also did JM's 30-Day Shred

I still haven't decided on how many hours!

I am hoping to alternate my days this month with cardio and strength/Callanetics!!!

21 hours Callanetics

[vessel of prayer]

hr 2 of ten ten just finished. (for July)
2 miles watp with weights this morn, 2 mi. watp with weights this afternoon

[jennypage]

Did my 1st hour of I don't know how many (I'm going to try and aim for 20!) yesterday although I ate absolutely awfully. I still don't have the hang of the waist stretchers and the behind and hips exercises are sooo difficult, but I'm feeling great. I'm going to do my second session today!

[sweettooth]

just posting 2 session of lower body.10 more to go + 4 full workouts still to begin. Hope next week will be less demanding than this one at work...
Nice day to all of you!

[surarch]

June was the worst month for my workouts
i jus did 2 hours of callanetics..
but im committin myself for 12 sessions in july .. n hopefully i'll be back on track in no time

[surarch]

Originally Posted by Lori P

Thanks, Im needin some major work done im very excited about this, question for anyone who knows, does any of the excersizes make your chest smaller and toned, since I got pregnant with my first child i went from a c to now a dd or bigger I don't know its a strechy bra

hi lori
even i wanna ask the same thing? i have a big chest n it really bothers me.. moreover it botehrs me a lot while exercising even if i wear a sports bra too

[sunrise lady]

AM/PM done (with Evo legs), plus one session of PM.

[Chris K.]

Hello. I'm Chris. I'm new here. I just joined today.

I'm a man who is 26 going on 27.

I want to know if I should be doing Callanetics.

If you think I do and I really wanna try it, I need all the encouragement and support I can get.

Your opinions to me are always welcome.

Thanks much and I hope to have a long enjoyable stay.

Take care and god bless you.

Warmly,
Chris

[zinny]

I'm also in for the July challenge: 15 hours.

Just did 1 nice focused, deep (now a bit wobbly session) hour of 10/10.

[vessel of prayer]

men do it in the dvd. lol. go for it is all I can say. I do know that guy or girl it strengthens muscles you wont know you had.

[lovely86]

I was wondering if i should get super c i have 10/10 and both Evos and I love them...what are the benefits to super C? Ha Ha plus I'm kind of scared to get it

[Chris K.]

Thanks vessel of prayer. I needed a little encouragement. Then I'll do it.

God bless you. Take care.

Chris

[vessel of prayer]

Chris, I think you will like the workout. It is intense, to say the least.
Lovely, I have the super c. hahahahah. it is in a box where it will sit forever....lollololol. It is super allright. SUPer hard!!! I cant do it. I enjoy the ten ten. I dont have the evos ..how are those?

[gct]

Hi. I'm brand new. Posted sort of an introduction last week New here and need INSPIRATION

Anyway, I just ordered a used copy of 10/10 off Amazon and it came today. So, I am going to try it some time this weekend. I better make my goal to do it 4-6 times right now. I'm going to try to take side and back pics, too, becuase the tummy and back seem to be my trouble spots!