callanetics

u751904

Has anyone taken up callanetics. If so are you getting any results? I've tried it a few times I can feel it pulling me in, so hopefully the claims will stack up if I continue. I was struck with how the reviews have read so good over such a long time...

glowgirl_2

I did it in the 80s with great results, I understand its been updated now and enjoying new popularity, if you have the time and motivation I would give it a go, thinking back I did a quick 15 min routine everyday and a longer hour or so once or twice a week, overall I'd say it was probably the best exercise routine I've done and one of the few I've stuck with for more than a short time:)

Scrapaholic

Hi, I've done it but not for a few years . The first time we did a class my daughter + I couldn't walk down the stairs . The leg exercises were intense ! After a few lessons our muscles coped better. My daughter went on to become a qualified Callanetics teacher with her own studio . She left when she had her baby . Now she teaches sometimes at the studio in Gateshead + still enjoys it . She said that results can be seen after a few sessions . You do really feel as if your muscles have had a good workout . Zumba seems to be the latest thing tho', doesn't it ?

devildog

LOL now there is a blast from my past!! I did it in the 80's too. Hard work but good results, don't know why I never carried on with it tbh. The only thing I do continue with is the callanetic 'sit ups' Remember years back dh could do 50 plus sit ups just like that, I asked him to do the callanetic type-he managed 3

fletch3163

A huge blast from my past too

I did them so often as a young 20 something that I remember most of them. Trouble is I want to remember them in order. Can anyone help?

I've got the warm-ups perfect then I go into the tummy curls,the over on my side sitting up, pulsing my leg, the on my back tummy curls with a leg in the air, the each leg on the chair, the (killer) on my knees and rotating my pelvis but I can't remember any more.

I'm pretty sure I've got the video in the loft but I'm of a mind to get going right this very minute but husband's on nightshift.

Any memory jogs would be gratefully received. Reminds me, does memory jogging count as exercise?:D

glowgirl_2

fletch3163 wrote: »

A huge blast from my past too

I did them so often as a young 20 something that I remember most of them. Trouble is I want to remember them in order. Can anyone help?

I've got the warm-ups perfect then I go into the tummy curls,the over on my side sitting up, pulsing my leg, the on my back tummy curls with a leg in the air, the each leg on the chair, the (killer) on my knees and rotating my pelvis but I can't remember any more.

I'm pretty sure I've got the video in the loft but I'm of a mind to get going right this very minute but husband's on nightshift.

Any memory jogs would be gratefully received. Reminds me, does memory jogging count as exercise?:D

I remember my quick routine which I kind of tailored to my needs, I did a few warm ups, stomach exercises both legs raised then one at a time pulses(300 of them!), legs apart and stretching over with arm above head to lengthen/tone torso pulse (100), legs apart arms behind you and raised trying to make thumbs meet pulse (100) sit on floor support yourself with a chair and raise each leg so hip and knee are in line, pulse (100) each leg eventually you wont need support this tones your hips and thighs, sit on floor relaxed put feet either side of chair legs, squeeze thighs together (100), tones thighs - hth:)

fletch3163

glowgirl wrote: »

I remember my quick routine which I kind of tailored to my needs, I did a few warm ups, stomach exercises both legs raised then one at a time pulses(300 of them!), legs apart and stretching over with arm above head to lengthen/tone torso pulse (100), legs apart arms behind you and raised trying to make thumbs meet pulse (100) sit on floor support yourself with a chair and raise each leg so hip and knee are in line, pulse (100) each leg eventually you wont need support this tones your hips and thighs, sit on floor relaxed put feet either side of chair legs, squeeze thighs together (100), tones thighs - hth:)

Thank you. I forgot about the arms behind you to get your thumbs to meet. I did it all from memory earlier and, you know something? I feel like I'm walking straighter already. I hope to keep it up