Has anyone really changed their shape by doing Callanetics? Sounds too good to be true.

[naturelover]

Because I've bought the DVD because I'm ever hopeful!

I can't complain about my weight, BMI is and has nearly always been 22 and although I'd like to be thinner I realise that with my big bone structure it's never really going to happen. But I reckon that with the right kind of exercise I might be able to change my shape a bit (thinner thighs and flatter tummy would be good).

My youngest is now old enough that I should have long ago done something about the tummy - it's not huge but as I'm flat chested I feel a flat tummy would enhance my whole figure.

So has anyone done Callanetics and is it as effective as it claims to be? Or can you recommend any other good exercise for reshaping?

Thanks

[changeforthebetter]

Woo hoo! Love finding this again. Mostly because I have been waking up with a stiff back and since doing an hour the night before last, my back has felt easier in the morning. I can feel the stomach muscles I worked but they don't hurt. Am just so pleased I found this thread and then found my tape (isn't VHS quality shit? )

[Rainydayagain]

I went swimming yesterday, i literaly stood gawping at myself in the mirror.

I think because i did these when i was already a tiny size 8 ( in my twentys)
I am a bit amazed at just how fast it can transform a body. Im approaching an 8 again and a actually feel so much better about myself.

Also need to know if the hard labour digging has had an impact so can someone else measure pls....pretty please.

Vhs im sure its very bad :-) i remember dirty dancing went grainy from excessive use.

[rookiemater]

I have just ordered the DVD after being out shopping, I have been doing Body Pump twice a week for the past 2 months and whilst my upper body and legs are firmer my tummy is still like mush and the extra muscles appear to have made my body bigger

[bellastella]

ok i am intrigued... looked her up on wikipedia and found that she wrote 10 books and made 8 videos. do you think the first book and video '10 years younger in 10 hours' is the biggest volume? would it be the best one to try and get?

[FoxPass]

Ooh just saw this thread. I love Callanetics :) I started doing it as a teen, forgot about it and started again after having the DCs.

Between DS1 and DS2 I was in the best shape of my life, as I was doing the video and also going to Callanetics classes. Google and find out if you have a class near you, technique is everything and it is the best way to learn it. You work much harder and see results faster if you do a class a week as well as the videos. The have the wall bars at the classes, so you learn to hang which feels amazing.

So sad to hear she died, I had just bought one of her books off Amazon and read it online the next day.

[Gincognito]

Baaaa baaa

Just bought the 10 years younger in 10 hours DVD and book. I really need the help!

Noisily bumping this thread to hear more wondrous tales of transformation .

[TerraNotSoFirma]

What is the goosh?

[herbaceous]

I think 'goosh' is the flabby spare tyre, that occupies from my hips to my waist. At least, that's what I hope.

Anyone else find the leg exercises - the plié-type ones with pelvic tilt - just KILL their knees? My left knee especially hurts for days afterwards, if I do anything as mild as changing gear in the car, or sitting down in a chair.

It's vexing, as they're really the only leg exercises in the book (apart from the stretch ones on the barre), and my legs are a particular source of angst for me. I wanted to sort them out!

[TerraNotSoFirma]

Thanks Herbaceous. I have ordered the 10 years younger dvd, I have the shred one (still in cellophane) so I'm thinking that I will do them on alternate days mon-sat.

[naturelover]

Yes I do find the plies hard on the knees, so I tend not to turn my toes out so much, and I proceed with caution.

I've done 6 hours so far over the last 3 weeks and I can see a definite improvement. Everything is firmer and higher! But I haven't measured anything yet.

How is everyone else getting on?

[rookiemater]

I'm hoping the osmosis effect of actually owning the DVD will miraculously reduce my belly pooch

[Rainydayagain]

Herbaceous your technique may not be correct. These are designed to be gentle on your knees.
Are you working from a book or vid? Can you check by googling the excercise.? Also do you use a mirror?

No callanetics in the last week, too much going on :-( tomorrow i will try but schools out ( curse teachers :-))

[herbaceous]

Rainyday - I'm using a book, which isn't ideal, and no, I haven't got a mirror. But by altering my technique - thanks for the tip naturelover - they do hurt less. It just seems less effective on the thighs to have the knees not sticking out to the sides.

I'm loving the pelvic exercises. Feel all strong and 'held in' after doing them...

[lowercase]

for gincognito
i used to do callanetics 3 times a week, within a few months, they have the effect of pulling up a pair of tights, except said tights are your skin and flab.
i havent done them in 5 ish years, have the dvd and am aiming to start (have been aiming to start for a year )
i remember crying before beginning a session once
you can learn how to do them, but they never get easy...but they do work, rapidly, increase your strength rapidly and your posture beautifully.

[Rainydayagain]

Glad your finding them less painful.
I do mine in front of a full length mirror, it motivates.
Off to do 45 mins now. Mini me was very sick today, im a rubbish nurse :-(

[bellastella]

Ooh just found the first book ...ten years etc... in the charity shop for £2.75! i'll get reading :-)

[purple15]

same here, i hit the charity shops, it was like finding treasure when I spotted the Callanetics book on the shelf. I was quite into it 25 years ago. Then on and off since then I have been doing yoga. Iam very curious to see if it will make a difference. By the way it was £1.50, buy one get one free!

[HerRoyalNotness]

I'm into week 2 of the Quick Callanetics, and I think I see changes esp in my legs. However I'm finding it tedious to do it every day. I'm wondering if it is better to do the 10hr one 2x per week, thinking Wed (as DH is at work late) and Sat getting up early .

I need to incorporate running into my week as well to shed the fat and can't be spending the whole evening after work on exercise, especially if DH is working late (frequent), as I have the DC to care for.

I was looking at old photos, from about 3yrs ago, and I looked so slim, it was down to the running I was doing, so I MUST get back into it. It's the only thing I've found that has slimmed my mahoosive butt down and my thighs.

[naturelover]

Well I was thinking yesterday that I should report back because I did start this thread and I have now completed 10 hours of her "Ten years younger in ten hours" DVD!

I haven't got out my measuring tape because I have PMS bloating. But I will next week.

But I do feel overall that it has made a significant difference. Everything feels tighter and higher and firmer. My thighs feel like I'm wearing tights that suck you in - all the time! I feel more confident in a swimsuit. My legs are more shapely. My tummy is flatter. My hips have definition.

I will definitely continue. Twice a week is do-able, for now.

[StyleGuile]

I swear by the Tracy Anderson 30 day method - literally!

[PerryCombover]

Me too with Tracy Anderson but it is.....not for all

[coffeeinbed]

Another Tracy Anderson devotee here.
Muffin top gone, bum def. higher, arms slimmer. Two weeks, after a few months of lazying on the sofa.
Except I/m getting bored with it.

[willybreeder]

Well I read all the stuff on Tracy Anderson and thought it sounded similar to Callanetics so nipped off to buy the DVD, was clearly too excited and picked up the wrong one - its a dance DVD, only suitable for experienced dancers I reckon. Pah !!

[coffeeinbed]

Willy, you need the Mat workout.
Have a look at YouTube, there's plenty of teasers there.

[purple15]

Have been doing the book, nearly every day for 2 weeks. The results are amazing. The difference I feel most is on my legs, the defination in them is amazing. Iam struggling with my stomach as after having 3 children I have no muscle control at all. Every one I meet I am singing the praises of Callentics. I am so grateful for this thread!