April Callanetics Challenge - Page 5

WATCH-ME-SHRINK · 04-14-2010, 06:38 AM

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Originally Posted by CurlyKasia

Thanks for the advice! Today I added dips to my callanetics. I did 3x10 but maybe I should do more? How many reps do you do and how often per week would you advise? Thanks in advance!

Kasia,

Three or four sets are good. As for reps, if you can do only, do 10. If you can squeeze out 15, do 15. I do dips on and off now and then throughout my work day. I get bored or sleepy or stiff ... you know, sitting too long or whatever, and I'll head to the break room and do dips. Gets my blood pumping, wakes me up, and kicks my triceps.

WATCH-ME-SHRINK · 04-14-2010, 06:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MichMom

It's working!! I have on a skirt today that used to be very snug in the behind and hip area but now fits very well

Very, very excited to see it is actually working and only after 8 hours!!!! Never, never, never have I seen this type of result and so quickly, I'm a believer now.

This kind of post (among others) is why I love to pop in on the monthly C Challenge now and then. Very inspiring to read about everyone's progress.

Callanetics IS the magic.

tempted_by_food · 04-14-2010, 07:23 AM

Logging in 1 hour of evolution.

tnleigh · 04-14-2010, 08:51 AM

Hey guys,

Hope you don't mind if I rejoin the thread after being away a LONG time. I haven't been able to exercise since last summer due to foot pain and ended up having surgery on both feet (one in November, one in January) and have just gotten the okay to add back in limited exercise.

So far the only thing I'm doing is walking, but I had great results when I used 10/10 a few years ago and I think it's gentle enough for me (or at least for my feet if not the rest of my body

) to get started again. I'd really like to do 10/10 at least 2 times per week for the rest of April. So I'm going to aim for 5 workouts this month.

Mulberry32 · 04-14-2010, 10:07 AM

Super-10/10-Evolution mix for 9/15.

Charlie-B · 04-14-2010, 11:33 AM

Hello to all, I hope you are reaching your health, weight, & Callanetics Goals.
Have a great day!

Callanetics, 10 Years Younger in 10 Hours!
I completed 1 hour today!
2010:17 hours
April Goal: 18 hours
8 out of 18 completed!

bclause · 04-14-2010, 01:11 PM

Ok so I've been MIA this past week. I'm 2 hours behind but at least I'm getting other my workouts in. I thought for sure I was going to have trouble doing any of the stretches and it would be so hard since I haven't done any callanetics for a week. WRONG! I was more flexible and was able to do the stomach exercises even better than ever!

I was able to do all the leg exercises with no trouble. I haven't been able to keep with Callan on the first one where you stretch your pelvis on toes. I did all but the last 2 and I was able to do the last set slowly and very controlled. I love Callanetics!

I did my fifth hour of 10/10. The thigh stretches are becoming much easier. I think my Tabata cardio and weight lifting are helping me to keep better control.

JayaD · 04-15-2010, 07:17 AM

Logging in 5/12 sessions. By the end of this month i will have done 25 hrs. I cant wait to see the transformation.

Hoppinn · 04-15-2010, 10:24 AM

Callanetics, 10 Years Younger in 10 Hours!
I completed 1 hour!
2009: 23 hours
2010: 38 hours
April goal: 13 hours
7 out of 13 completed!

Mulberry32 · 04-15-2010, 11:29 AM

No callanetics today except streches.
1.5 miles walked = 8.5/20
Upper body exercises with bands.

Romy@callan · 04-15-2010, 11:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JayaD

Logging in 4/12 sessions.

My hips and behind are definitely getting smaller. Jan 4, 2010 i was 142lb and today(Apr 13,2010) i am 129.8lbs. I am really happy. Thanks to Callanetics and Jillian Michaels.

Hope to get better everyday.

Hello Jaya !

Great results, congrats

Keep going Jaya

Romy@callan · 04-15-2010, 11:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MichMom

It's working!! I have on a skirt today that used to be very snug in the behind and hip area but now fits very well

Very, very excited to see it is actually working and only after 8 hours!!!! Never, never, never have I seen this type of result and so quickly, I'm a believer now.

Way to go Michmom !!!

Isn't it just amazing how fast callanetics works - love it !

Romy@callan · 04-15-2010, 11:56 AM

I am adding some extra hip & behind to my routine as I bought a very sexy

dress for summer and the love handles are showing - so they need to gooooo...

Happy pulsing everyone

healthmom · 04-15-2010, 12:19 PM

I just have to say WOW!!! It amazes me, now that I've finally "got it", the results I am seeing. I tried on a pair of capris that I had bought probably 6 or 7 years ago that have not fit for probably 5 or 6 years. I couldn't believe I was able to get into them and get them buttoned also.

They are still very tight, although not to the point that I had to jump off the house to get into them

but definitely a major step in the right direction. I also tried on another pair of jeans that have been my guage, so to speak, on my progress. They are fitting very differently; not looser, not tighter just different. They actually made my butt look very flat. And since a flat butt has definitely never been an issue for me, and looking at the way they were fitting, I think things must be shifting upwards.

On another note, I am still not sure on the ab exercises. I think I may have slightly strained something in my left shoulder while doing them. I am having a very hard time relaxing once I start to pulse. And I haven't quite got this "belly button to spine" thing down (and still be able to breathe normal). So any advice or pointers would be appreciated. I am getting some results, as I can see and feel my hipbones starting to show and I'm seeing a line, so to speak, on the sides of my stomach but I still feel I am not doing them quite right.

Anyway, congrats to everyone who is seeing amazing results!!!!

Nana Jo · 04-15-2010, 08:19 PM

Awesome! It is great to find a site where you can post and share your Callanetics results with others. I was just searching the web for anything about Callanetics. I did them years ago and loved it. For some reason, the video found it's way to the bottom of a drawer somewhere. So, now, after my kids are grown and have kids of their own, and life has thrown many challenges my way, I am once again ready to devote some important time to me. I admit, I have let myself really go over the years, I am 70lbs overweight, and completely out of shape, but I know from experience how fast Callanetics works. I have just completed hour 4 of 10 in 10. Sore, yes, but in a good way. I feel alive!

I have a possible solution to the ones I have read about that are getting leaner on one side than the other. When I was doing these exercises years ago, I noticed the same thing. I think what happens is that when we do the exercises that must be done on one half and then the other, we always seem to follow the instructor and start on the same side. These exercises really fatigue the muscles, even some of the supporting ones that you aren't concentrating on. I used to keep a log and mark it after every workout. One hour, I would start all exercises on the left. The next hour, I would start all exercises on the right. Then alternate evey hour. This seemed to balance me out.

Haven't taken any pictures yet, and I really need to do some measurements, but really glad just to get back into it.

Sandrahanna · 04-16-2010, 12:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by healthmom

I just have to say WOW!!! It amazes me, now that I've finally "got it", the results I am seeing. I tried on a pair of capris that I had bought probably 6 or 7 years ago that have not fit for probably 5 or 6 years. I couldn't believe I was able to get into them and get them buttoned also.

They are still very tight, although not to the point that I had to jump off the house to get into them

but definitely a major step in the right direction. I also tried on another pair of jeans that have been my guage, so to speak, on my progress. They are fitting very differently; not looser, not tighter just different. They actually made my butt look very flat. And since a flat butt has definitely never been an issue for me, and looking at the way they were fitting, I think things must be shifting upwards.

On another note, I am still not sure on the ab exercises. I think I may have slightly strained something in my left shoulder while doing them. I am having a very hard time relaxing once I start to pulse. And I haven't quite got this "belly button to spine" thing down (and still be able to breathe normal). So any advice or pointers would be appreciated. I am getting some results, as I can see and feel my hipbones starting to show and I'm seeing a line, so to speak, on the sides of my stomach but I still feel I am not doing them quite right.

Anyway, congrats to everyone who is seeing amazing results!!!!

Congratulations

When doing the ab workout check that you aren't thrusting your shoulders forward. Your back, shoulders, head and neck along with your arms should remain stable. The movement is only in your abs.

Also, try thinking 'relaxing your lower back down and allowing your abs to hollow out'.

Before starting the ab workout I spend time talking students through some pelvic curls while lying down. This not only lengthens the low back and eases out an arch it also brings awareness how the abs automatically relax down towards the spine.

newmama10 · 04-16-2010, 08:01 AM

I have switched over from doing the elliptical 5 hrs a week to more walking and cardio callanetics (I follow the beginner's version of the video to be on the safe side). I am loving it! I was worried that once the baby dropped I wouldnt be able to do anything. But I am 37 weeks pregnant and still moving! It feels good.

The baby is really considering coming soon!

MichMom · 04-16-2010, 08:56 AM

Loggin 9/15.

Congrats to everyone . . . everyone is doing great!!

Mulberry32 · 04-16-2010, 10:35 AM

10/10-Super-Evolution mix for 10/15

planetbenjamin · 04-16-2010, 11:45 AM

I haven't posted for a while as I've been very lazy. But Sandra seriously kicked my butt the other day and I'm still feeling it

It's Friday night but I'm gonna squeeze in PM Callanetics.

sunrise lady · 04-16-2010, 09:21 PM

she's a real butt kicker, that's for sure!!!! She kicked mine last month when I did two classes back to back with her!!!!!

Qzzznne · 04-17-2010, 04:45 AM

Just wondering what the thoughts are on: If your going to take a good three plus mile walk and do Callanectics consecutively one after another, which would you do first??

Jigglebuster · 04-17-2010, 06:16 AM

Definitely the Callanetics. It just makes sense to me.

planetbenjamin · 04-17-2010, 06:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jigglebuster

Definitely the Callanetics. It just makes sense to me.

I have to agree with you, even though in CardioCallanetics the cardio section comes before the toning.

There's an old video called "The Secrets Of Callanetics" and in it Callan talks about how Callanetics can act as warm-up for any other type of exercise. By doing Callanetics first it helps you get the most out of your other activities.

Everyone is different though and you have to experiment and see what works best for you. You may find that doing your walk first will actually make you work much deeper when you do your Callanetics.

novagirl · 04-17-2010, 06:00 PM

Glad to hear how good everyone is doing.....great job! Just finished 5 of 10 for April....half way there....yipee!

Jigglebuster · 04-18-2010, 05:46 AM

10/10/Super mix = ?8?/17.

slim2009 · 04-18-2010, 09:05 AM

Joining the challenge! I'm commiting to 8hrs for the remainder of April! Here I go!

Hoppinn · 04-18-2010, 01:22 PM

Callanetics, 10 Years Younger in 10 Hours!
I completed 1 hour!
2009: 23 hours
2010: 38 hours
April goal: 13 hours
8 out of 13 completed!

slim2009 · 04-18-2010, 11:28 PM

1 hr. of 10/10 completed! 7 more to go!

msmotivation · 04-19-2010, 06:54 AM

Hi ladies... I want to start callanetics after reading the threads here.

But, I'm apple-shaped (bigger upper body) so I'm trying to figure out the best callanetics DVD for me.

I need to slim down my upper body/core so it will better match my slimmer lower body - I don't want to lose the little bit of hips/butt/thighs that I have.

So I was thinking I should NOT do callanetics on my lower body.

What do you ladies think? Go ahead and get the 10/10... or just get the stomach one... or get both, but do the stomach one more often.

Any advice would be great... thanks!

By the way, you all are doing great!

04-14-2010, 08:51 AM	#124
tnleigh Senior LCF Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 154 Gallery: tnleigh Stats: 255/242/160 WOE: a little bit of everything	Hey guys, Hope you don't mind if I rejoin the thread after being away a LONG time. I haven't been able to exercise since last summer due to foot pain and ended up having surgery on both feet (one in November, one in January) and have just gotten the okay to add back in limited exercise. So far the only thing I'm doing is walking, but I had great results when I used 10/10 a few years ago and I think it's gentle enough for me (or at least for my feet if not the rest of my body) to get started again. I'd really like to do 10/10 at least 2 times per week for the rest of April. So I'm going to aim for 5 workouts this month.

04-14-2010, 11:33 AM	#126
Charlie-B Senior LCF Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Bonham, Texas Posts: 74 Gallery: Charlie-B Stats: 2/11/10~SW197.4/179.8/127, Height 5'5" WOE: RAW & WHOLE Foods Start Date: Callanetics 3/21/10, Raw & Whole Foods 2/18/11	Hello to all, I hope you are reaching your health, weight, & Callanetics Goals. Have a great day! Callanetics, 10 Years Younger in 10 Hours! I completed 1 hour today! 2010:17 hours April Goal: 18 hours 8 out of 18 completed! Last edited by Charlie-B; 04-14-2010 at 11:35 AM..

04-14-2010, 01:11 PM	#127
bclause Senior LCF Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Deep South Louisiana Posts: 385 Gallery: bclause Stats: 293(24-26)/192(12)/160(8-10) WOE: Clean Eating, CLX, & Turbo Fire Start Date: 8/29/09	Ok so I've been MIA this past week. I'm 2 hours behind but at least I'm getting other my workouts in. I thought for sure I was going to have trouble doing any of the stretches and it would be so hard since I haven't done any callanetics for a week. WRONG! I was more flexible and was able to do the stomach exercises even better than ever! I was able to do all the leg exercises with no trouble. I haven't been able to keep with Callan on the first one where you stretch your pelvis on toes. I did all but the last 2 and I was able to do the last set slowly and very controlled. I love Callanetics! I did my fifth hour of 10/10. The thigh stretches are becoming much easier. I think my Tabata cardio and weight lifting are helping me to keep better control. __________________ Time to Get Extreme with CLX & TF! 101 Pounds & Counting! Total Hours of Callanetics Done in 2010: 33 Total Miles Walked in 2010: 255

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04-14-2010, 07:23 AM	#123
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 1 hour of evolution.

04-14-2010, 10:07 AM	#125
Mulberry32 Senior LCF Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 237 Gallery: Mulberry32	Super-10/10-Evolution mix for 9/15.

04-15-2010, 07:17 AM	#128
JayaD Junior LCF Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 21 Gallery: JayaD	Logging in 5/12 sessions. By the end of this month i will have done 25 hrs. I cant wait to see the transformation.

04-15-2010, 10:24 AM	#129
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! 2009: 23 hours 2010: 38 hours April goal: 13 hours 7 out of 13 completed!

04-15-2010, 11:29 AM	#130
Mulberry32 Senior LCF Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 237 Gallery: Mulberry32	No callanetics today except streches. 1.5 miles walked = 8.5/20 Upper body exercises with bands.

04-15-2010, 11:56 AM	#133
Romy@callan Senior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Adana-Turkey Posts: 174 Gallery: Romy@callan Stats: 1st Callanetics instructor in turkey :-)	I am adding some extra hip & behind to my routine as I bought a very sexy dress for summer and the love handles are showing - so they need to gooooo... Happy pulsing everyone

04-15-2010, 12:19 PM	#134
healthmom Junior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Iowa Posts: 20 Gallery: healthmom WOE: Mostly organic, nothing processed	I just have to say WOW!!! It amazes me, now that I've finally "got it", the results I am seeing. I tried on a pair of capris that I had bought probably 6 or 7 years ago that have not fit for probably 5 or 6 years. I couldn't believe I was able to get into them and get them buttoned also. They are still very tight, although not to the point that I had to jump off the house to get into them but definitely a major step in the right direction. I also tried on another pair of jeans that have been my guage, so to speak, on my progress. They are fitting very differently; not looser, not tighter just different. They actually made my butt look very flat. And since a flat butt has definitely never been an issue for me, and looking at the way they were fitting, I think things must be shifting upwards. On another note, I am still not sure on the ab exercises. I think I may have slightly strained something in my left shoulder while doing them. I am having a very hard time relaxing once I start to pulse. And I haven't quite got this "belly button to spine" thing down (and still be able to breathe normal). So any advice or pointers would be appreciated. I am getting some results, as I can see and feel my hipbones starting to show and I'm seeing a line, so to speak, on the sides of my stomach but I still feel I am not doing them quite right. Anyway, congrats to everyone who is seeing amazing results!!!!

04-15-2010, 08:19 PM	#135
Nana Jo Junior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 8 Gallery: Nana Jo	Awesome! It is great to find a site where you can post and share your Callanetics results with others. I was just searching the web for anything about Callanetics. I did them years ago and loved it. For some reason, the video found it's way to the bottom of a drawer somewhere. So, now, after my kids are grown and have kids of their own, and life has thrown many challenges my way, I am once again ready to devote some important time to me. I admit, I have let myself really go over the years, I am 70lbs overweight, and completely out of shape, but I know from experience how fast Callanetics works. I have just completed hour 4 of 10 in 10. Sore, yes, but in a good way. I feel alive! I have a possible solution to the ones I have read about that are getting leaner on one side than the other. When I was doing these exercises years ago, I noticed the same thing. I think what happens is that when we do the exercises that must be done on one half and then the other, we always seem to follow the instructor and start on the same side. These exercises really fatigue the muscles, even some of the supporting ones that you aren't concentrating on. I used to keep a log and mark it after every workout. One hour, I would start all exercises on the left. The next hour, I would start all exercises on the right. Then alternate evey hour. This seemed to balance me out. Haven't taken any pictures yet, and I really need to do some measurements, but really glad just to get back into it.

04-16-2010, 08:01 AM	#137
newmama10 Junior LCF Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 25 Gallery: newmama10 Stats: PREGNANT (was 130 8 months ago) WOE: zone/ south beach ish... Start Date: March 7	I have switched over from doing the elliptical 5 hrs a week to more walking and cardio callanetics (I follow the beginner's version of the video to be on the safe side). I am loving it! I was worried that once the baby dropped I wouldnt be able to do anything. But I am 37 weeks pregnant and still moving! It feels good. The baby is really considering coming soon!

04-16-2010, 08:56 AM	#138
MichMom Junior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Michigan USA Posts: 13 Gallery: MichMom	Loggin 9/15. Congrats to everyone . . . everyone is doing great!!

04-16-2010, 10:35 AM	#139
Mulberry32 Senior LCF Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 237 Gallery: Mulberry32	10/10-Super-Evolution mix for 10/15

04-16-2010, 11:45 AM	#140
planetbenjamin Senior LCF Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Soho, London Posts: 932 Gallery: planetbenjamin	I haven't posted for a while as I've been very lazy. But Sandra seriously kicked my butt the other day and I'm still feeling it It's Friday night but I'm gonna squeeze in PM Callanetics.

04-16-2010, 09:21 PM	#141
sunrise lady Senior LCF Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 229 Gallery: sunrise lady	she's a real butt kicker, that's for sure!!!! She kicked mine last month when I did two classes back to back with her!!!!!

04-17-2010, 04:45 AM	#142
Qzzznne Senior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: New York State Posts: 81 Gallery: Qzzznne	Just wondering what the thoughts are on: If your going to take a good three plus mile walk and do Callanectics consecutively one after another, which would you do first??

04-17-2010, 06:16 AM	#143
Jigglebuster Senior LCF Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 373 Gallery: Jigglebuster Stats: 168/153/~145 5'7.5" wrist: 6.25" WOE: Organic and nothing packaged and 70% raw. Start Date: Callanetics : Aug 18 '09 then again: Mar 15 '13	Definitely the Callanetics. It just makes sense to me.

04-17-2010, 06:00 PM	#145
novagirl Junior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Ohio Posts: 8 Gallery: novagirl	Glad to hear how good everyone is doing.....great job! Just finished 5 of 10 for April....half way there....yipee!

04-18-2010, 05:46 AM	#146
Jigglebuster Senior LCF Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 373 Gallery: Jigglebuster Stats: 168/153/~145 5'7.5" wrist: 6.25" WOE: Organic and nothing packaged and 70% raw. Start Date: Callanetics : Aug 18 '09 then again: Mar 15 '13	10/10/Super mix = ?8?/17.

04-18-2010, 09:05 AM	#147
slim2009 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 215 Gallery: slim2009 Stats: 67.5/63/52 WOE: variations Start Date: again and again	Joining the challenge! I'm commiting to 8hrs for the remainder of April! Here I go!

04-18-2010, 01:22 PM	#148
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! 2009: 23 hours 2010: 38 hours April goal: 13 hours 8 out of 13 completed!

04-18-2010, 11:28 PM	#149
slim2009 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 215 Gallery: slim2009 Stats: 67.5/63/52 WOE: variations Start Date: again and again	1 hr. of 10/10 completed! 7 more to go!

04-19-2010, 06:54 AM	#150
msmotivation Junior LCF Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 18 Gallery: msmotivation	Hi ladies... I want to start callanetics after reading the threads here. But, I'm apple-shaped (bigger upper body) so I'm trying to figure out the best callanetics DVD for me. I need to slim down my upper body/core so it will better match my slimmer lower body - I don't want to lose the little bit of hips/butt/thighs that I have. So I was thinking I should NOT do callanetics on my lower body. What do you ladies think? Go ahead and get the 10/10... or just get the stomach one... or get both, but do the stomach one more often. Any advice would be great... thanks! By the way, you all are doing great!