Newbie - Neck aches

Kazziek · 02-25-2013, 08:33 AM

Hi Everybody, Just a quick question - i have been on a low carb (tho not very very strict) since mid January - have only lost about 5kg but hey not too bad. Anyway have just started Callenetics (remembered it from the first time round tho didnt actually do it) however the abdominal exercises absolutely kill my neck - i just cant round in and pulse - what can i do instead

ab1ht · 02-26-2013, 10:18 AM

I don't do Callenetics, but it may just be a form issue.

Can you try taking a video of yourself as you're doing it? You may see the problem when you compare your form to those on the Callenetics video.

Kriss · 03-05-2013, 06:45 PM

I use my hands to support myself doing those kinds of moves...but you may have a problem with correct form.....I would do what Paul suggests

abitobeef · 03-12-2013, 01:34 PM

I agree bcould be bad form.

janetsbreeze · 03-12-2013, 01:45 PM

I also use my hands to support my neck during the stomach portion or the workout. Now, after doing about 10 hours, I can actually do a few without the support.

If you are doing the video or dvd, it does state at the end to support your neck using your hands if you need to.

Sharss · 03-27-2013, 08:52 AM

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Originally Posted by janetsbreeze

I also use my hands to support my neck during the stomach portion or the workout. Now, after doing about 10 hours, I can actually do a few without the support.

If you are doing the video or dvd, it does state at the end to support your neck using your hands if you need to.

That's encouraging, janet, to know that it does get better.

I also have the neck problem, but really thought I was doing correct form. I've started with the Beginning Callanetics.

I had ordered the CallaneticsEvolution that I don't care for at all except Sandra Hanna does have a different approach to the ab workouts. She has one lower oneself from an upright (sitting) position instead of raising from the floor. I'm going to try Callan's way for a few more days and if I can make it work I will send back the CE dvd since I don't like it or else I'll have to keep that dvd just for the ab workout which I haven't even tried yet, just looks easier.

02-25-2013, 08:33 AM	#1
Kazziek Junior LCF Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Posts: 1 Gallery: Kazziek	Newbie - Neck aches Hi Everybody, Just a quick question - i have been on a low carb (tho not very very strict) since mid January - have only lost about 5kg but hey not too bad. Anyway have just started Callenetics (remembered it from the first time round tho didnt actually do it) however the abdominal exercises absolutely kill my neck - i just cant round in and pulse - what can i do instead

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02-26-2013, 10:18 AM	#2
ab1ht Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Westborough, MA (USA) Posts: 3,272 Gallery: ab1ht Stats: 160+/143/sub-140 (stretch goal) WOE: Eating what Mother Nature provides Start Date: December 2007	I don't do Callenetics, but it may just be a form issue. Can you try taking a video of yourself as you're doing it? You may see the problem when you compare your form to those on the Callenetics video.

03-05-2013, 06:45 PM	#3
Kriss Senior LCF Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Southern California Posts: 600 Gallery: Kriss Stats: 136/136/115 WOE: Atkins Start Date: 2/16/13	I use my hands to support myself doing those kinds of moves...but you may have a problem with correct form.....I would do what Paul suggests

03-12-2013, 01:34 PM	#4
abitobeef Senior LCF Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 62 Gallery: abitobeef	I agree bcould be bad form.

03-12-2013, 01:45 PM	#5
janetsbreeze Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Midwest Posts: 4,575 Gallery: janetsbreeze Stats: 197/186.6/130; 5'2" WOE: Atkins Start Date: January 19, 2011	I also use my hands to support my neck during the stomach portion or the workout. Now, after doing about 10 hours, I can actually do a few without the support. If you are doing the video or dvd, it does state at the end to support your neck using your hands if you need to.