December Callanetics Challenge - Page 2

catapulta · 12-02-2009, 11:21 AM

I can't believe it's already December!!
I am in for a daily hour, as always... It's been 3 months since I started callanetics, it's fantastic to feel (and see) the body changing!!

Hoppinn · 12-02-2009, 11:41 AM

Callanetics, 10 Years Younger in 10 Hours!
I completed 1 hour!
Total: 10 hours!

tpiper55 · 12-02-2009, 11:42 AM

Hi Everyone. I've been lurking on the November Challenge board for the past month and decided to begin my Callanetics journey last Thursday 11/26. After five workouts, I SEE many changes, my entire abdominal wall is firmer and seems to 'sit taller', if that makes any sense. Also, my lower ab pooch is disappearing (hysterectomy cut last March), I see tone'age in my inner thighs and my bottom line is RISING. OMG, this is INSANE, yes, I see those things after ONLY FIVE HOURS. I've done multiple rounds of both P90X AND ChaLean Extreme, taught several kickboxing formats, but I've NEVER, EVER seen these types of results, and so quickly, to boot. I'm currently doing the 10 in 10.

My goal for December is to do 10 in 10 six days a week (Tuesdays off) for 26 hours. I'll take updated pictures at 10 hours and 20 hours co compare with my beginning shots.

This is EXCITING! I look forward to hanging with you guys!
Toni

AprilW · 12-02-2009, 12:15 PM

Hour 2 done.

enjoy · 12-02-2009, 03:51 PM

Hi guys, just got back from Nigeria. I was gone for 2 months, did not do any callanetics, so I have to get back into my groove, I will try to do 16hrs, I know I need it!!

GirlPimp · 12-02-2009, 05:36 PM

I am downloading the Callanetics, 10 Years Younger in 10 Hours! now.
so count me in

can we do this every day or is it best to do every other day?

surarch · 12-02-2009, 11:42 PM

Thanks for startin the thread Mulberry

im in for atleast 10 hours of any callaneics this month.. i hope i complete it this time as i wanna enter the new year on a brighter note

loggin in my 1st hr of 10/10 for dec.
1/10 done

surarch · 12-02-2009, 11:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tpiper55

Hi Everyone. I've been lurking on the November Challenge board for the past month and decided to begin my Callanetics journey last Thursday 11/26. After five workouts, I SEE many changes, my entire abdominal wall is firmer and seems to 'sit taller', if that makes any sense. Also, my lower ab pooch is disappearing (hysterectomy cut last March), I see tone'age in my inner thighs and my bottom line is RISING. OMG, this is INSANE, yes, I see those things after ONLY FIVE HOURS. I've done multiple rounds of both P90X AND ChaLean Extreme, taught several kickboxing formats, but I've NEVER, EVER seen these types of results, and so quickly, to boot. I'm currently doing the 10 in 10.

My goal for December is to do 10 in 10 six days a week (Tuesdays off) for 26 hours. I'll take updated pictures at 10 hours and 20 hours co compare with my beginning shots.

This is EXCITING! I look forward to hanging with you guys!
Toni

toni
we would love to have someone as inspirational as you

im tryin to get back in groove and expectin to see results too

surarch · 12-02-2009, 11:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by enjoy

Hi guys, just got back from Nigeria. I was gone for 2 months, did not do any callanetics, so I have to get back into my groove, I will try to do 16hrs, I know I need it!!

welcome back enjoy.. lets get into the game together..

WATCH-ME-SHRINK · 12-03-2009, 02:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GirlPimp

I am downloading the Callanetics, 10 Years Younger in 10 Hours! now.
so count me in

can we do this every day or is it best to do every other day?

Sandra, the beloved resident C. instructor here

, tells us it's fine to do it every day. Just listen to your body. When your muscles start complaining for a break, give yourself a day of recovery and resume. Listen to your body, bottom line.

(And don't forget to add a little cardio)

WATCH-ME-SHRINK · 12-03-2009, 02:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tpiper55

Hi Everyone. I've been lurking on the November Challenge board for the past month and decided to begin my Callanetics journey last Thursday 11/26. After five workouts, I SEE many changes, my entire abdominal wall is firmer and seems to 'sit taller', if that makes any sense. Also, my lower ab pooch is disappearing (hysterectomy cut last March), I see tone'age in my inner thighs and my bottom line is RISING. OMG, this is INSANE, yes, I see those things after ONLY FIVE HOURS. I've done multiple rounds of both P90X AND ChaLean Extreme, taught several kickboxing formats, but I've NEVER, EVER seen these types of results, and so quickly, to boot. I'm currently doing the 10 in 10.
My goal for December is to do 10 in 10 six days a week (Tuesdays off) for 26 hours. I'll take updated pictures at 10 hours and 20 hours co compare with my beginning shots.

This is EXCITING! I look forward to hanging with you guys!
Toni

Welcome to our esprit de corps!

Mulberry32 · 12-03-2009, 04:40 AM

Cardio C and 10/10 done for #3.

tpiper55 · 12-03-2009, 04:43 AM

Thanks for the welcome everyone. Hour 2/26 done - 10 in 10.

edna_scooter · 12-03-2009, 04:59 AM

2/14 hours of 10 in 10 done. It's weird that I have been doing this for 21 hours without really any soreness but now all the sudden I am sore in my upper thighs. Not complaining

it's just interesting how it works. Here are some progress pics. Hope they can be motivational to someone

tempted_by_food · 12-03-2009, 06:03 AM

logging in hour of evo that makes 2 of 10 for Dec..

Edna...you can sure see a difference in your body shape, your ass is lifted and firm and your hips and waist look prefectly toned, keep up the great work

WATCH-ME-SHRINK · 12-03-2009, 06:27 AM

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Originally Posted by tempted_by_food

Edna...you can sure see a difference in your body shape, your ass is lifted and firm and your hips and waist look prefectly toned, keep up the great work

But such itty bitty thumbnails...make it easier on us next time.
The pics absolutely serve to inspire.

Joyful111 · 12-03-2009, 11:46 AM

Edna your results are wonderful. Thank you so much for posting the photos. They are very inspiring. (Watchmeshrink, if you click on the thumbnails then you can see the full size photos.)

I am checking in with 1 hour of 10/10. I felt a lot stronger doing it today which was nice.

catapulta · 12-03-2009, 11:59 AM

I would like some advice, especially from those of you who've been practicing callanetics for some time. I been doing callanetics, along with some cardio, for three months. I am very happy with the results I'm getting. I was very out of shape, and now my body is toned. BUT my lower abdomen is not

I know that every body reacts to exercise at a different pace, and that you have to have patience... but I feel that it's strange that I don't notice any improvement in that area in three months (I do callanetics 5-6 days a week)
I engage the pelvic floor, I watch out that my form is correct etc..

Should I do more abdominal exercises? like double sets, or doing two times a day? How much did it take for you?

Thanks a lot!

tpiper55 · 12-03-2009, 12:07 PM

Edna, your pictures are DEFINITELY inspiring. Thank you so much for posting them. Do you mind if I ask what your routine is like? Are you doing Callanetics daily and as your sole workout? Or are you combining it with other programs? Inquiring minds want to know.

blackbarbie23 · 12-03-2009, 12:26 PM

i was looking at a few previews for this workout and it seems you need a blance bar ( like in a dance class )
what do you guys use instead ??

catapulta · 12-03-2009, 12:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blackbarbie23

i was looking at a few previews for this workout and it seems you need a blance bar ( like in a dance class )
what do you guys use instead ??

I use my dresser ;-) I think that a sturdy chair will also do....

tempted_by_food · 12-03-2009, 12:44 PM

blackbarbie23....the back of a couch, I heard of someone using the kitchen sink so anything goes

blackbarbie23 · 12-03-2009, 12:51 PM

cool !
once i finish my biggest loser dvds i WILL check these out !

GirlPimp · 12-03-2009, 01:19 PM

wow just did this for the first time and it kicked my butt :blush:

planetbenjamin · 12-03-2009, 01:51 PM

I did Cardio and Quick Stomach tonight.

newmomtx · 12-03-2009, 02:47 PM

10/10 DVD 1st hour for this month!

Tackling with a heavy water pipe burst in my home since past few days... so couldn't do much exercise

Hope that I can achieve my thinner thighs goal by this year-end!

newmomtx · 12-03-2009, 02:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blackbarbie23

i was looking at a few previews for this workout and it seems you need a blance bar ( like in a dance class )
what do you guys use instead ??

I use the laptop table for a bar, while running the DVD on my laptop. The table is sturdy enough for me. I hold on to my baby's crib if I do the open-close from the 10/10 book.

You can use anything which is sturdy enough to hold your weight and is easy to hold on to.

Sandrahanna · 12-03-2009, 05:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mulberry32

Good morning everyone

It's already December, a month of celebration and giving to others. Let's not forget to take care of ourselves too during the holiday season.

If you want to tighten and reshape your body and increase your strength, stamina and flexibility now is the perfect time to give yourself the gift of Callanetics.

Join us in this December challenge and share your experiences, progress and questions on your Callanetics journey.

Welcome to The Xmas month

Thanks for starting the thread. This is the period when we all start to dive in to all those yummy treats that constantly tempt us.

I have a policy that goes like this...if I'm going to eat something that is probably not on my 'list of healthy foods to eat'...I just decide to enjoy it and feel happy about it. I reckon (whether true or not) that as long as I'm really loving this food, and enjoying savouring it, my body will be rejoicing and I'll get huge benefits from this.

Life is about balance, being relaxed and happy is paramount to having a healthy body and mind.

So have a happy and festive month...oh, and do lots of Callanetics sessions to keep pulled in, toned and flexible cos' you'll need this for all the dancing you'll be doing.

Sandrahanna · 12-03-2009, 05:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CherylB

Brand new to Callanetics. Plan to start tomorrow am. Will pledge to do it three times each week; 12 before the New Year. I hope I love it as much as the rest of you do! I'm excited and hopeful of getting great results.

We hope you'll love it too. Keep posting your progress and any questions you may have.

Sandrahanna · 12-03-2009, 05:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joyful111

Hello everyone,

I would like to join in this month. I love Callanetics but have never done it consistently enough to let it work its magic on me. I am hoping this check in will help me be consistent.

My goal is to do at least 4 hours a week.

I did one hour of 10/10 this morning. I love that workout because it not only works my body but it makes me laugh. I always get giggle fits because it seems so funny that moving my leg a 1/2 inch is so hard!

Stacey

Once you mastered a 1/2 inch start working on making the pulses more like a 1/4 inch

12-02-2009, 11:42 PM	#37
surarch Senior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Delhi, India Posts: 388 Gallery: surarch Stats: (200)198/166/125 5.5" WOE: Eating clean	Thanks for startin the thread Mulberry im in for atleast 10 hours of any callaneics this month.. i hope i complete it this time as i wanna enter the new year on a brighter note loggin in my 1st hr of 10/10 for dec. 1/10 done Last edited by surarch; 12-02-2009 at 11:51 PM..

12-03-2009, 04:43 AM	#43
tpiper55 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 107 Gallery: tpiper55 Stats: 191/157/135 WOE: Atkins Start Date: December 2008	Thanks for the welcome everyone. Hour 2/26 done - 10 in 10. Last edited by tpiper55; 12-03-2009 at 05:37 AM..

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12-02-2009, 11:21 AM	#31
catapulta Junior LCF Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 38 Gallery: catapulta	I can't believe it's already December!! I am in for a daily hour, as always... It's been 3 months since I started callanetics, it's fantastic to feel (and see) the body changing!!

12-02-2009, 11:41 AM	#32
Hoppinn Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: California Posts: 1,846 Gallery: Hoppinn Stats: 236/139/140 WOE: CALP & Exercise Start Date: March 3, 2008	Callanetics, 10 Years Younger in 10 Hours! I completed 1 hour! Total: 10 hours!

12-02-2009, 11:42 AM	#33
tpiper55 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 107 Gallery: tpiper55 Stats: 191/157/135 WOE: Atkins Start Date: December 2008	Hi Everyone. I've been lurking on the November Challenge board for the past month and decided to begin my Callanetics journey last Thursday 11/26. After five workouts, I SEE many changes, my entire abdominal wall is firmer and seems to 'sit taller', if that makes any sense. Also, my lower ab pooch is disappearing (hysterectomy cut last March), I see tone'age in my inner thighs and my bottom line is RISING. OMG, this is INSANE, yes, I see those things after ONLY FIVE HOURS. I've done multiple rounds of both P90X AND ChaLean Extreme, taught several kickboxing formats, but I've NEVER, EVER seen these types of results, and so quickly, to boot. I'm currently doing the 10 in 10. My goal for December is to do 10 in 10 six days a week (Tuesdays off) for 26 hours. I'll take updated pictures at 10 hours and 20 hours co compare with my beginning shots. This is EXCITING! I look forward to hanging with you guys! Toni

12-02-2009, 12:15 PM	#34
AprilW Senior LCF Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: IL Posts: 738 Gallery: AprilW Stats: 175/117/120 GOAL!!!! 5'4 36 yrs. old WOE: Atkin's Start Date: Oct. 2007	Hour 2 done.

12-02-2009, 03:51 PM	#35
enjoy Senior LCF Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Houston Tx Posts: 270 Gallery: enjoy	Hi guys, just got back from Nigeria. I was gone for 2 months, did not do any callanetics, so I have to get back into my groove, I will try to do 16hrs, I know I need it!!

12-02-2009, 05:36 PM	#36
GirlPimp Senior LCF Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: North Carolina Posts: 189 Gallery: GirlPimp Stats: 165/123/125 WOE: Atkins Start Date: November 2, 2009	I am downloading the Callanetics, 10 Years Younger in 10 Hours! now. so count me in can we do this every day or is it best to do every other day?

12-03-2009, 04:40 AM	#42
Mulberry32 Senior LCF Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 237 Gallery: Mulberry32	Cardio C and 10/10 done for #3.

12-03-2009, 06:03 AM	#45
tempted_by_food Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Northern Ireland Posts: 7,756 Gallery: tempted_by_food Stats: 233/164/140 WOE: HHCG Rogue Style.... Start Date: restart: 7/13/2009	logging in hour of evo that makes 2 of 10 for Dec.. Edna...you can sure see a difference in your body shape, your ass is lifted and firm and your hips and waist look prefectly toned, keep up the great work

12-03-2009, 11:46 AM	#47
Joyful111 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 96 Gallery: Joyful111	Edna your results are wonderful. Thank you so much for posting the photos. They are very inspiring. (Watchmeshrink, if you click on the thumbnails then you can see the full size photos.) I am checking in with 1 hour of 10/10. I felt a lot stronger doing it today which was nice.

12-03-2009, 11:59 AM	#48
catapulta Junior LCF Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 38 Gallery: catapulta	I would like some advice, especially from those of you who've been practicing callanetics for some time. I been doing callanetics, along with some cardio, for three months. I am very happy with the results I'm getting. I was very out of shape, and now my body is toned. BUT my lower abdomen is not I know that every body reacts to exercise at a different pace, and that you have to have patience... but I feel that it's strange that I don't notice any improvement in that area in three months (I do callanetics 5-6 days a week) I engage the pelvic floor, I watch out that my form is correct etc.. Should I do more abdominal exercises? like double sets, or doing two times a day? How much did it take for you? Thanks a lot!

12-03-2009, 12:07 PM	#49
tpiper55 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 107 Gallery: tpiper55 Stats: 191/157/135 WOE: Atkins Start Date: December 2008	Edna, your pictures are DEFINITELY inspiring. Thank you so much for posting them. Do you mind if I ask what your routine is like? Are you doing Callanetics daily and as your sole workout? Or are you combining it with other programs? Inquiring minds want to know.

12-03-2009, 12:26 PM	#50
blackbarbie23 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Hometown is Los Angeles, CA but living in upland,ca ( until 2010) Posts: 268 Gallery: blackbarbie23 Stats: 321 WOE: ATKINS	i was looking at a few previews for this workout and it seems you need a blance bar ( like in a dance class ) what do you guys use instead ??

12-03-2009, 12:44 PM	#52
tempted_by_food Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Northern Ireland Posts: 7,756 Gallery: tempted_by_food Stats: 233/164/140 WOE: HHCG Rogue Style.... Start Date: restart: 7/13/2009	blackbarbie23....the back of a couch, I heard of someone using the kitchen sink so anything goes

12-03-2009, 12:51 PM	#53
blackbarbie23 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Hometown is Los Angeles, CA but living in upland,ca ( until 2010) Posts: 268 Gallery: blackbarbie23 Stats: 321 WOE: ATKINS	cool ! once i finish my biggest loser dvds i WILL check these out !

12-03-2009, 01:19 PM	#54
GirlPimp Senior LCF Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: North Carolina Posts: 189 Gallery: GirlPimp Stats: 165/123/125 WOE: Atkins Start Date: November 2, 2009	wow just did this for the first time and it kicked my butt :blush:

12-03-2009, 01:51 PM	#55
planetbenjamin Senior LCF Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Soho, London Posts: 932 Gallery: planetbenjamin	I did Cardio and Quick Stomach tonight.

12-03-2009, 02:47 PM	#56
newmomtx Senior LCF Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 129 Gallery: newmomtx Stats: 140/128/110 5'2"	10/10 DVD 1st hour for this month! Tackling with a heavy water pipe burst in my home since past few days... so couldn't do much exercise Hope that I can achieve my thinner thighs goal by this year-end!