JUDDDers toning with Callanetics - Page 2

sunday · 08-10-2012, 05:44 AM

I have Super, 10 in 10, and Evolution. I think that Super is the oldest, but it is also the basics. 10 in 10 seems to be the shortest and probably best for the busy person!

Happy pulsing everyone!

Curvesgal · 08-10-2012, 03:46 PM

I just finished my first hour of Callanetics 10 Years Young in 10 Hours DVD. Wow you can feel this right away. I love the pulse. I do have neck issues and with need to support my neck with my hand during the stomach exercises.

Kissa · 08-10-2012, 03:48 PM

Yup Vicky, 10 years younger in 10 hours is the title I think.

Gulf Coast Girl · 08-10-2012, 05:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MintQ8

So what Callanetics DVD do you all recommend??

I recommend starting with 10 in 10. In the original book Callan only recommended doing Super once or twice a week after you've mastered 10 in 10.

10 in 10 is 57 min long

Super is 1 hour and 8 min of actual workout time. The video also includes a section of Callan teaching all of the moves.

Evolution is the 'modern' version of Callanetics and I've never watched it so I don't know how long it is.

Vicki, one of the instructors of the Evolution series is Sandra and she occasionally posts on the Callan thread here on LCF

I don't know if the Gold Coast of Australia is large or small (if it might be close to you or not) but she has a studio in Australia called Gold Coast Callanetics.

She trained with Callan - the creator of the original series - so she's familiar with both the original and modern moves.

I would have loved to have had an instructor close to me when I was starting as I believe form is huge for this workout.

(Happy belated Birthday too.

)

Gulf Coast Girl · 08-10-2012, 05:32 PM

I can't edit my first response but your Mom is right about the correct title of the workout. I'm just so used to shortening it to 10 in 10 here.

sunday · 08-10-2012, 07:54 PM

jennifer~

When I began Callenetics, back in the 80s, it was before internet and I remember buying the book first. I think the first time that I ordered the tape and it was the old VHS, it may have actually been because I saw it on TV.

You are right that the form is the most important thing because when you do the pelvic tilt properly this will allow you to use your muscles correctly when pulsing.

MintQ8 · 08-10-2012, 08:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gulf Coast Girl

I recommend starting with 10 in 10. In the original book Callan only recommended doing Super once or twice a week after you've mastered 10 in 10.

10 in 10 is 57 min long

Super is 1 hour and 8 min of actual workout time. The video also includes a section of Callan teaching all of the moves.

Evolution is the 'modern' version of Callanetics and I've never watched it so I don't know how long it is.

Vicki, one of the instructors of the Evolution series is Sandra and she occasionally posts on the Callan thread here on LCF

I don't know if the Gold Coast of Australia is large or small (if it might be close to you or not) but she has a studio in Australia called Gold Coast Callanetics.

She trained with Callan - the creator of the original series - so she's familiar with both the original and modern moves.

I would have loved to have had an instructor close to me when I was starting as I believe form is huge for this workout.

(Happy belated Birthday too.

)

Oooh - I found the site yesterday - it's about 1/2 hour from where I am now - and probably 45 mins from where I'll be moving - but well worth going to get some pointers - and to make sure I'm doing it correctly!!

sunday · 08-10-2012, 08:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MintQ8

Oooh - I found the site yesterday - it's about 1/2 hour from where I am now - and probably 45 mins from where I'll be moving - but well worth going to get some pointers - and to make sure I'm doing it correctly!!

Wonderful! I am so envious!

Joyjoy · 08-11-2012, 04:52 AM

Has anybody else had difficulty finding these DVDs? I'm whacking away at the edges of this by following the YouTube clips, but I can't seem to locate a DVD that isn't ferociously expensive. I can't get it on iTunes, either.
I do heaps of yoga, anyway, but the precision of this looks great and I'd like to join in here if I can!

sungoddess · 08-11-2012, 10:35 AM

woo hoo!! I hit the Mother Lode today. I was looking online at the prices of the DVD's and kind of was surprised at how much they cost. I used to do this program years ago, so thought I better check if I really threw them all away when I moved as I thought I had. I dug out an old box of videos and DVD's and found my Face Aerobics video I had wanted. (Old Richard Simmons ones too)

THEN I came across two videos-- AM/PM Callanetics AND Super Callanetics. The problem is, I use a DVD player now and not a video player. But in the wonderful 'ol garage, there was my old 13' TV/video combo. I dug it out and checked out the videos and they still work!!

Plus I found my 10/10 DVD.
My bubble was burst when I started trying the AM one. In the old days, I could do all the videos with some ease. My heavens, my body has become pathetic. I mean really pathetic!!

I was trying to do the one where you are kind of standing up on your toes in a plie position and rotating your pelvis up and then going up two inches, and doing it again, and up another two inches. Oh. My. God. I know you have to keep doing these and practice and practice and you get stronger and stronger. In retrospect I wonder why I stopped doing these.

I can imagine how great I would look today if I had been doing these consistently for years. I had hundreds of hours invested in doing these and then for some reason, one day I stopped. I hate starting things all over from scratch, but I am going to do it any way. I felt it worked wonders for my figure when I did them.

Joyjoy · 08-11-2012, 10:53 AM

Beverly, great story! And soon you will look even more fabulous than you do now.

Laura, THANKS!!!! I just ordered it. So happy.

mykidsteacher · 08-11-2012, 11:03 AM

Amy, this may be a silly question but are you breathing? It is VERY easy to hold your breath while pulsing, and it may be that you simply need to really focus on breathing deeply.

Kissa, I had to support my neck a lot at the beginning. I have 6 hours in, and can now make it through most of the abs. Will still have to support at the end, but it's getting better. I think I started feeling like I was 'doing it right' around hour 4.

I do Evolution, and she recommends putting a firm pillow mid back to help maintain the curl until your abs get stronger. This has been really helpful to me in keeping in peak position.

Need to get a workout in this afternoon.

mykidsteacher · 08-11-2012, 02:12 PM

Hour 7 done today!

Alcestis · 08-11-2012, 04:14 PM

The first time I got into 10/10, I thought I was strong because I did a lot of strength training and cardio. Was I ever humbled... And then I stopped after getting pretty good, so now I'm back to square one, but at least I know I'll get better with each hour. I'm really enjoying reading everyone's experiences here.

ellgee · 08-11-2012, 04:23 PM

I'm starting Callanetics Evolution tomorrow. Looking forward to it with nervous anticipation.

mykidsteacher · 08-11-2012, 04:31 PM

I started using a couple of the other pulse options today. Not for the whole set, but I did the normal pulses first for a bit, then added in the circular and rotational pulses just for fun. And OH YEAH, it makes a difference. WOW. I might be a little sore tomorrow.

Now I have to not exercise for a few days because I need to have a retest on my SED rate next week, and inflammation from recent exercise can affect it.

sunday · 08-11-2012, 05:39 PM

I can't tell you how excited it makes me to see everyone joining this!!!

I am 54 and it is not easy, but I promise if you want to look like you did when you were 20, this is the best way!!! I promise!!!

Gulf Coast Girl · 08-11-2012, 07:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MintQ8

Oooh - well worth going to get some pointers - and to make sure I'm doing it correctly!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by sunday

Wonderful! I am so envious!

Add me to the envious list.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kissa

I do wonder if I am doing the tummy ones correctly, I really try to avoid a 'sit up' and roll my ribs, but I sometimes have to support my head. Anyone else find that?

Kissa (or anyone else struggling with the ab work), attached here's a picture from Evolution showing a lady using a prop. I know I mentioned this before but I thought a visual of placement might be helpful.

Gulf Coast Girl · 08-11-2012, 07:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sunday

I am 54

You do not look 54 at all.

Kissa · 08-12-2012, 07:13 AM

Another JUDDD beauty!

That is really useful Jennifer, I think I will try that for a while.

sunday · 08-12-2012, 08:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gulf Coast Girl

You do not look 54 at all.

Thank you Kissa & Jennifer!

I feel like this is my best attempt at helping me regain the vitality that I once had. When I was 30 this was the only exercise that I did regularly. I rebounded, but not faithfully, so jumping was not my thing then. I had a toned figure and was asked many times if I was a runner or if I did weights. So, now I have one thousand regrets for not keeping this up.

Kristin,

W Have you been to Sandra Hanna's FB page? She has a few exercises.

sunday · 08-12-2012, 08:39 AM

Woohoo! Yay Kristin!

I think the pelvic tilt is going to help you not die so much!

The pulsing is tough, if you can't get the tilt right.

mykidsteacher · 08-12-2012, 01:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gulf Coast Girl

Add me to the envious list.

Kissa (or anyone else struggling with the ab work), attached here's a picture from Evolution showing a lady using a prop. I know I mentioned this before but I thought a visual of placement might be helpful.

That pillow is what I do to help me stay in the curl. It is really helpful!

ellgee · 08-12-2012, 02:01 PM

Just did my first hour of Callanetics Evolution.

Sweet googly moogly. When do my legs quit shaking?

TryingJudd · 08-13-2012, 04:12 PM

My DVDs arrive tomorrow. You'll likely hear moaning and complaining tomorrow night as my abs have melted into great puddles of nothing!

sunday · 08-13-2012, 04:22 PM

Wonderful! I have moved back in with my boys and I am not happy. I need to do the callan to release some stress!

Alcestis · 08-14-2012, 04:40 AM

I did hour four or five of 10/10 last night. I swear I can see my legs starting to change shape (in a good way

)!

sunday · 08-14-2012, 06:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alcestis

I did hour four or five of 10/10 last night. I swear I can see my legs starting to change shape (in a good way

)!

Yes, and the best part is, you can do this 3 x per week and you are done!

TryingJudd · 08-14-2012, 06:35 AM

Got my DVDs- starting 10 in 10 tonight!! Hooray for leg changes - much needed here, for sure!!

Bronwyn · 08-15-2012, 06:11 PM

I have the three 20 minute DVD (legs, behind, stomach). Until this month, I was doing all 3 (to equal an hour) about 3 times a week. Need to start back because I could really tell a difference in my posture, strength, and overall confidence. I feel like I've conquered something when I finish a workout!

08-11-2012, 10:35 AM	#40
sungoddess Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 3,172 Gallery: sungoddess WOE: Perfect Health Diet/JUDDD Start Date: LC;HCG; 1/19/12/JUDDD; 1/13/13 PHD/JUDDD	woo hoo!! I hit the Mother Lode today. I was looking online at the prices of the DVD's and kind of was surprised at how much they cost. I used to do this program years ago, so thought I better check if I really threw them all away when I moved as I thought I had. I dug out an old box of videos and DVD's and found my Face Aerobics video I had wanted. (Old Richard Simmons ones too) THEN I came across two videos-- AM/PM Callanetics AND Super Callanetics. The problem is, I use a DVD player now and not a video player. But in the wonderful 'ol garage, there was my old 13' TV/video combo. I dug it out and checked out the videos and they still work!! Plus I found my 10/10 DVD. My bubble was burst when I started trying the AM one. In the old days, I could do all the videos with some ease. My heavens, my body has become pathetic. I mean really pathetic!! I was trying to do the one where you are kind of standing up on your toes in a plie position and rotating your pelvis up and then going up two inches, and doing it again, and up another two inches. Oh. My. God. I know you have to keep doing these and practice and practice and you get stronger and stronger. In retrospect I wonder why I stopped doing these. I can imagine how great I would look today if I had been doing these consistently for years. I had hundreds of hours invested in doing these and then for some reason, one day I stopped. I hate starting things all over from scratch, but I am going to do it any way. I felt it worked wonders for my figure when I did them. __________________ Good broth resurrects the dead. ~ South American Proverb

08-11-2012, 11:03 AM	#42
mykidsteacher Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 2,280 Gallery: mykidsteacher Stats: 152/124-126/125 5'4" WOE: Primal as of Aug 2011/JUDDD (started 1/13/12) Start Date: Aug 2011/I've been maintaining since April 2012	Amy, this may be a silly question but are you breathing? It is VERY easy to hold your breath while pulsing, and it may be that you simply need to really focus on breathing deeply. Kissa, I had to support my neck a lot at the beginning. I have 6 hours in, and can now make it through most of the abs. Will still have to support at the end, but it's getting better. I think I started feeling like I was 'doing it right' around hour 4. I do Evolution, and she recommends putting a firm pillow mid back to help maintain the curl until your abs get stronger. This has been really helpful to me in keeping in peak position. Need to get a workout in this afternoon. __________________ Tina--wife of 21 years and mom to 4 great kids. Paleo/primal since Aug 2011. Lost 20 pounds. Started JUDDD 1/13/12 to lose the last few and maintain for life.

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08-10-2012, 05:44 AM	#31
sunday Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Heartland- smack dab in the middle Posts: 4,523 Gallery: sunday Stats: 225/145/ ... WOE: Perfect Health Diet- 16hr Daily Fast Start Date: JUDDD - 2/01/12 Began at 200, Goal 130	I have Super, 10 in 10, and Evolution. I think that Super is the oldest, but it is also the basics. 10 in 10 seems to be the shortest and probably best for the busy person! Happy pulsing everyone!

08-10-2012, 03:46 PM	#32
Curvesgal Senior LCF Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: The Great Northeast Posts: 671 Gallery: Curvesgal Stats: 197/126.6/125 WOE: JUDDDING	I just finished my first hour of Callanetics 10 Years Young in 10 Hours DVD. Wow you can feel this right away. I love the pulse. I do have neck issues and with need to support my neck with my hand during the stomach exercises.

08-10-2012, 03:48 PM	#33
Kissa Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: London UK Posts: 16,464 Gallery: Kissa Stats: 184/124/126 5'3" Age 65 WOE: JUDDD/5:2 Start Date: 2001 Atkins -50 2011 JUDDD - 10	Yup Vicky, 10 years younger in 10 hours is the title I think.

08-10-2012, 05:32 PM	#35
Gulf Coast Girl Senior LCF Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 411 Gallery: Gulf Coast Girl Stats: Goal Feb '10. Lost 163 lbs.	I can't edit my first response but your Mom is right about the correct title of the workout. I'm just so used to shortening it to 10 in 10 here.

08-10-2012, 07:54 PM	#36
sunday Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Heartland- smack dab in the middle Posts: 4,523 Gallery: sunday Stats: 225/145/ ... WOE: Perfect Health Diet- 16hr Daily Fast Start Date: JUDDD - 2/01/12 Began at 200, Goal 130	jennifer~ When I began Callenetics, back in the 80s, it was before internet and I remember buying the book first. I think the first time that I ordered the tape and it was the old VHS, it may have actually been because I saw it on TV. You are right that the form is the most important thing because when you do the pelvic tilt properly this will allow you to use your muscles correctly when pulsing.

08-11-2012, 04:52 AM	#39
Joyjoy Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 1,690 Gallery: Joyjoy Stats: 150?/134/136 5'8" 50 yo WOE: JUDDD Start Date: 4-19-12	Has anybody else had difficulty finding these DVDs? I'm whacking away at the edges of this by following the YouTube clips, but I can't seem to locate a DVD that isn't ferociously expensive. I can't get it on iTunes, either. I do heaps of yoga, anyway, but the precision of this looks great and I'd like to join in here if I can!

08-11-2012, 10:53 AM	#41
Joyjoy Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 1,690 Gallery: Joyjoy Stats: 150?/134/136 5'8" 50 yo WOE: JUDDD Start Date: 4-19-12	Beverly, great story! And soon you will look even more fabulous than you do now. Laura, THANKS!!!! I just ordered it. So happy.

08-11-2012, 02:12 PM	#43
mykidsteacher Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 2,280 Gallery: mykidsteacher Stats: 152/124-126/125 5'4" WOE: Primal as of Aug 2011/JUDDD (started 1/13/12) Start Date: Aug 2011/I've been maintaining since April 2012	Hour 7 done today!

08-11-2012, 04:14 PM	#44
Alcestis Major LCF Poster! Join Date: May 2003 Location: New England Posts: 2,503 Gallery: Alcestis Stats: 16/10/8 5' 8" WOE: JUDDD 1850/600 Start Date: December 13th, 2011	The first time I got into 10/10, I thought I was strong because I did a lot of strength training and cardio. Was I ever humbled... And then I stopped after getting pretty good, so now I'm back to square one, but at least I know I'll get better with each hour. I'm really enjoying reading everyone's experiences here.

08-11-2012, 04:23 PM	#45
ellgee Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 864 Gallery: ellgee Stats: 309.4/254.4/199 WOE: WW Points Plus Start Date: 12/29/12 @ 259.8	I'm starting Callanetics Evolution tomorrow. Looking forward to it with nervous anticipation.

08-11-2012, 04:31 PM	#46
mykidsteacher Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 2,280 Gallery: mykidsteacher Stats: 152/124-126/125 5'4" WOE: Primal as of Aug 2011/JUDDD (started 1/13/12) Start Date: Aug 2011/I've been maintaining since April 2012	I started using a couple of the other pulse options today. Not for the whole set, but I did the normal pulses first for a bit, then added in the circular and rotational pulses just for fun. And OH YEAH, it makes a difference. WOW. I might be a little sore tomorrow. Now I have to not exercise for a few days because I need to have a retest on my SED rate next week, and inflammation from recent exercise can affect it.

08-11-2012, 05:39 PM	#47
sunday Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Heartland- smack dab in the middle Posts: 4,523 Gallery: sunday Stats: 225/145/ ... WOE: Perfect Health Diet- 16hr Daily Fast Start Date: JUDDD - 2/01/12 Began at 200, Goal 130	I can't tell you how excited it makes me to see everyone joining this!!! I am 54 and it is not easy, but I promise if you want to look like you did when you were 20, this is the best way!!! I promise!!!

08-12-2012, 07:13 AM	#50
Kissa Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: London UK Posts: 16,464 Gallery: Kissa Stats: 184/124/126 5'3" Age 65 WOE: JUDDD/5:2 Start Date: 2001 Atkins -50 2011 JUDDD - 10	Another JUDDD beauty! That is really useful Jennifer, I think I will try that for a while.

08-12-2012, 08:39 AM	#52
sunday Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Heartland- smack dab in the middle Posts: 4,523 Gallery: sunday Stats: 225/145/ ... WOE: Perfect Health Diet- 16hr Daily Fast Start Date: JUDDD - 2/01/12 Began at 200, Goal 130	Woohoo! Yay Kristin! I think the pelvic tilt is going to help you not die so much! The pulsing is tough, if you can't get the tilt right.

08-12-2012, 02:01 PM	#54
ellgee Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 864 Gallery: ellgee Stats: 309.4/254.4/199 WOE: WW Points Plus Start Date: 12/29/12 @ 259.8	Just did my first hour of Callanetics Evolution. Sweet googly moogly. When do my legs quit shaking?

08-13-2012, 04:12 PM	#55
TryingJudd Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 1,677 Gallery: TryingJudd Stats: Started Judd on 3.26.12 WOE: Judd Start Date: 3.26.12	My DVDs arrive tomorrow. You'll likely hear moaning and complaining tomorrow night as my abs have melted into great puddles of nothing!

08-13-2012, 04:22 PM	#56
sunday Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Heartland- smack dab in the middle Posts: 4,523 Gallery: sunday Stats: 225/145/ ... WOE: Perfect Health Diet- 16hr Daily Fast Start Date: JUDDD - 2/01/12 Began at 200, Goal 130	Wonderful! I have moved back in with my boys and I am not happy. I need to do the callan to release some stress!

08-14-2012, 04:40 AM	#57
Alcestis Major LCF Poster! Join Date: May 2003 Location: New England Posts: 2,503 Gallery: Alcestis Stats: 16/10/8 5' 8" WOE: JUDDD 1850/600 Start Date: December 13th, 2011	I did hour four or five of 10/10 last night. I swear I can see my legs starting to change shape (in a good way )!

08-14-2012, 06:35 AM	#59
TryingJudd Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 1,677 Gallery: TryingJudd Stats: Started Judd on 3.26.12 WOE: Judd Start Date: 3.26.12	Got my DVDs- starting 10 in 10 tonight!! Hooray for leg changes - much needed here, for sure!!

08-15-2012, 06:11 PM	#60
Bronwyn Major LCF Poster! Join Date: May 2006 Location: NC Posts: 1,043 Gallery: Bronwyn Stats: (Restart 2/27/12) 238/219/150	I have the three 20 minute DVD (legs, behind, stomach). Until this month, I was doing all 3 (to equal an hour) about 3 times a week. Need to start back because I could really tell a difference in my posture, strength, and overall confidence. I feel like I've conquered something when I finish a workout!