July Callanetics Challenge

[Sandrahanna]

Originally Posted by Lori P

Ok, so the whole thing at once, wow, I couldn't even make it through the stomach one, but I guess I just need to do it through at my own pace.. I have a problem taking my chin to my chest and rounding because im so big in the chest once I lay down I about give myself a black eye Im afraid im going to smother myself.. ok mabey it isn't that bad, but It is hard to do the rounding thing I don't feel like I can do it. my neck starts hurting really bad cause its so tense trying to get it to round. Ok well I finally got my 8cups in.. it isn't so bad drinking it like tea. Ok so tomorrow ill start counting i won't count yesterday ok so now a goal.

I guess..Ok so ill try for the 10 hours this month. eeekkk. wish me luck.

great visual of your chest banging in to your eyes

Next time try placing a firm cushion or even two under your mid back to help keep you rounded up. The more you've rounded up, keeping your navel drawn down in towards your spine, the less strain on your neck. But use the cushion or something else that enables you to be more upright until your abs strengthen.

The first ab exercise in Evolution would be great for you as you are in seated position.

Let me know how you go.

[Sandrahanna]

Originally Posted by jennypage

Did the 4th hour today, but I feel that my bad mood today really got my motivation down. I feel like I'm going to look the way I do forever.... I am so inflexible too, and I'm only 18 too. Argh!!!

however, as I put my jeans on this morning... gosh I felt the difference! They were so easy to slip on over my hips. I measured them afterwards and I have lost almost an inch!



Oh hi! I'd just like to say how beautiful Brittany is. I went there on holiday a few years ago and it's one of my favorite places I've visited.


Hi there.
I am also working from the old book as well as the 10/10 VHS. In the book it says that when you're asked to HOLD for the count, (i.e. no pulses) you should be counting in your head one thousand... two thousand.. three thousand to get the timing right.
Each pulse counts as a count. It is better to do them in your own time rather than follow a clock as your focus should be on the movements.

you got it

[mosuna]

Today was my 7th session of 10/10, and I was finally able to do the ab section without having to support my head/neck. YAY!

It's so great to see progress, hope everyone is doing well!

[enjoy]

Had a very busy weekend/week, so I just did my 2nd hour today, it's amazing how much I missed not doing callanetics and reading the board. I hope every body is doing well!!

[zinny]

After doing 3 sessions in 3 days, I tried on The Black Pants last night. I had tried them on about 10 days ago, not sure if they were wearable or not--totally not. I looked like a sausage and a muffin at once, and it was a major effort just to fasten them.

They are not ready to be worn in public, but it was much easier to put them on. I will try them on again next week and see if there's more improvement. Next week I am also going to make a plan for aerobic workouts--either 30 day shred and other dvds or else I may try C25K again. I've also ordered t-tapp, looking forward to that coming.

I am off to do 10/10 now.

[zinny]

Oops! Sorry about that.

[zinny]

I have noticed that this is an extremely deep stretch for my right leg, while I really don't feel it at all in the left leg. (I am right-side dominant.)

Sometimes I push the left hip up higher than the right so that I can get a stretch on that side too. I'm not sure if this is a good idea or if it's more important to maintain proper form, with hips even. Which is the best way to do it?

I'm also curious if it's okay to hold this stretch a lot longer than the counter--it feels so good! Am I likely to overstretch?

[jennypage]

Originally Posted by zinny

I have noticed that this is an extremely deep stretch for my right leg, while I really don't feel it at all in the left leg. (I am right-side dominant.)

Sometimes I push the left hip up higher than the right so that I can get a stretch on that side too. I'm not sure if this is a good idea or if it's more important to maintain proper form, with hips even. Which is the best way to do it?

I always get it on my right side. (Left dominant ) It makes me worry if I'm doing the stretch right.
Also, I have great trouble doing the waist stretcher on my right side, but no problems at all on my left. Is this just because my left muscles are stronger or something?
Last session of the week, then I get my day off! That's 5/7
Next week I'd like to try and get 6/7.

[surarch]

2/12 of 10/10 done

[ARPdrummer]

did my hour for today...so 1 hour down for the start of my July challenge

[bsbarlow]

I am having a problem getting into the positon for the hip exercises. the first time I did them I feel like I did them correctly and I was sore for a few days. The last two times I have tired I can't seem to roll forward and tip the pelvis up and my leg and foot want to cramp up. Help!

[ARPdrummer]

Originally Posted by bsbarlow

I am having a problem getting into the positon for the hip exercises. the first time I did them I feel like I did them correctly and I was sore for a few days. The last two times I have tired I can't seem to roll forward and tip the pelvis up and my leg and foot want to cramp up. Help!

have you tried moving you arms so your body is no as 'upward' ? If you have tried that, have you tried maybe not holding onto something, but leaning all the way with your arm being what supports you body? This may help take some pressure off and build up your strength until you are strong enough to continue on. (if you try this I wouldn't try holding yourself up with your hand, but bending your arm so your elbow is on the ground and your whole arm is there to give you balance) It's something to try anyway. I know I wasn't able to handle doing it the proper way right way, it caused a lot of pain and this way seemed to help until I could do it the proper way. I still haven't gotten to the point where my body is upright more, I still lean quite a bit, but I am a lot closer to doing so.

If this doesn't work then maybe try not bringing your pelvis up and just focus on keeping you hip rolled, as that's the most important part of the exercise. Then eventually add in the part of bringing you pelvis up.

Hope this helps

[vessel of prayer]

for july, six hrs done of ten ten out of 15. I think I will make it. I went to every other day and I dread working out, but feel so good when I am done. I do not know why I procrastinate so badly when it is time to exercise. Also did two miles watp this morn.
I read all the posts. be encouraged everyone.

[jaminator]

40 minutes of cardio done today. 10/10 or evo on the schedule for tommorow and rest on Sunday. Have a great weekend all.
Michelle

[enjoy]

Did my 3rd hr, really slow going.

[sweettooth]

2 lower body sessions completed this week,so it's 5/12 for the month.
really busy in these days...I'm really hoping in the weekend and next week for some me-hours and Callanetics time.

[ARPdrummer]

another hour done...2 hours for the month, tomorrow is break day

[morton19]

I've been slacking on posting but I'm 5/14 for the month.

[enjoy]

Another hr done 4/15

[LadyPeacock]

It's been a hard month for me to get going. But as of today I'm back on track. I feel so much better when I do callanetics!! Thanks for all the motivation here!!

[sweettooth]

just posting another lower body session, so it's 6/12 for the challenge.

[Qzzznne]

Just wondering if it is alright to go past the 100 pulses for some of the excercises like the arms for example?

[Sandrahanna]

Originally Posted by vessel of prayer

for july, six hrs done of ten ten out of 15. I think I will make it. I went to every other day and I dread working out, but feel so good when I am done. I do not know why I procrastinate so badly when it is time to exercise. Also did two miles watp this morn.
I read all the posts. be encouraged everyone.

Cos you're human

Sometimes it's better not to think about the workout but just... 'go do'. Once I'm in to the second exercise I'm good and on a roll but starting that warm up when I'm on my own

Focus on how good you feel after

[Sandrahanna]

Originally Posted by Qzzznne

Just wondering if it is alright to go past the 100 pulses for some of the excercises like the arms for example?

Yes, it's okay to do more pulses if you wish but maybe try to intensify the ones you do by;

relaxing more in to your position - deep breathing helps

or

Tightening your pelvic floor deeper and stretching out of the pelvis more

Also, relaxing your shoulders down towards your hips more and lengthening out through your fingers which could be classified as the 5th counterpull.

[luvhawaii]

Hi guys, I had done some hours of callanetics in the past, and am just now getting back to it. I have done a few hours so far with a lot of cardio circuit training in between. I think I noticed that my right leg is smaller/more toned than my left. Is it possible by doing callanetics for it to be that obvious, and if so will it correct itself as I continue to do the program, or should I make adjustments? Thanks.....

[Qzzznne]

Originally Posted by Sandrahanna

Yes, it's okay to do more pulses if you wish but maybe try to intensify the ones you do by;

relaxing more in to your position - deep breathing helps

or

Tightening your pelvic floor deeper and stretching out of the pelvis more

Also, relaxing your shoulders down towards your hips more and lengthening out through your fingers which could be classified as the 5th counterpull.

Your advice always is appreciated. I don't know why I want to jump ahead. I know that if I concentrate more and work on what you said, it will be more intense. Sometimes it is hard for me to get that through my head! I need to hear that "go deeper" advice now and then to slow my butt down a bit.

[BARGAINHUNTER!]

I did two more sessions of Callanetics this weekend and a run, so totals so far for July are 6 Callanetics and 3x runs

[Mulberry32]

Saturday did 10/10 for hour 4 of 12.

[zinny]

Did AM/PM Callanetics yesterday and CardioCallanetics today.

[rcsaros]

I have been doing leslie and callanetics for the past 2-3 weeks and went to measure this weekend and have gained inches. Yuck!!! Is Callanetics not working for me. I try and do it every other day but since I measured I haven't done it. So it has been since Thursday now.

I definitely need to lose not gain.

Rhonda