Callanetics - the recipe for a fit, beautiful body

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rachsta, Jan 24, 3:51am
Thank you Uli! Is it worth it? Can you get any from the library? Thank you :)
fourkingz, Jan 24, 3:54am
*screams from the power of that pinch*
fourkingz, Jan 24, 4:04am
I brought all my books and video, from off Trade Me, so keep an eye out in the books section, but once people get wind of how callanetics is taking off the price might rise abit. I paid $6 for Cal. countdown, and $10 for the complete Callanetics book, approx. $5 for video.
uli, Jan 24, 5:25am
Well I think it is worth it LOL :)
You need to find out for yourselves. However it is as with anything: YOU will have to find an hour 3 times a week (or more often if you feel like it) and do it - otherwise it will not work.

I haven't been to the library for a long time - so I don't know which ones would stock it, but others on here had it out from their libraries - so ask and find out.

Good luck.
fourkingz, Jan 24, 5:43am
Uli, have you seen the Complete Callanetics book, people will know it works after looking at those pictures of about 9 people men & womens butts in their underwear, from the 1st class, 4th, 7th, 10th, 19th class, you see the lift and tuck in all the pictures, I have converted a few just by showing them the pictures in the book. Yes they do laugh at the hairy bum man in his g string. lol
uli, Jan 24, 8:31am
Yes I have the book - in fact I have about 6 books of Callan herself - not so sure about the new "Cardio callanetics" videos etc - which seem to be 100% contradictory to what Callan used to say ...
sooners, Jan 24, 7:40pm
Perhaps I need this thread for encouragement as I have the video. I do know it works, although I never quite mastered all the "moves". I will get on board, and see how I go. Find an hour to myself, when I am not asleep will be the trick. I do not want to do these exercises with my hubby around.
davidk63, Jan 25, 5:02am
I have only done it 6x and I do feel tighter, but only as yet in my arms and thighs. Still going slow on the tummy and bum ones, can feel my muscles though which I couldn't before. The stretches are great, I can get down further. Could probably get further still if I didn't have so much body in between. I'm using complete callanetics from library. I thought the pics looked great too fourkingz
uli, Jan 25, 8:51pm
Welcome sooners and davidk63.
Just keep it up and you WILL see big differences. For me its much more important how I feel.
bedazzledjewels, Jan 31, 7:35pm
Just bought the book, now there'll be no excuses!
uli, Jan 31, 8:15pm
Well done bedazzledjewels - and you got it much cheaper than anyone else LOL :)

I have succumbed too though: Listing #: 267319651
bedazzledjewels, Jan 31, 8:17pm
Wow - instrument of torture! Go Uli!
uli, Feb 1, 1:30am
If it gets me walking again it will be worth it LOL - watch this space for a possible quick sale in 3 months time though ...
davidk63, Feb 6, 9:12pm
Finally got a book of my own coming! ! ! ! ! ! ! Bit expensive but I guess thats the price now as they go like hot cakes. It is making me stronger and some of the ideas have stopped my bad back and it happens immediately.
uli, Feb 6, 10:28pm
Isn't that so rewarding?
Within a week of doing it you feel so much better.

I have now "recruited" (by example - "what are you doing - you look and walk so much better ... ") at least 20 new "followers" LOL - and ALL are excited and wondered why they spent all this money on Osteo's, physio's, gyms, pools, personal trainers etc over the years -when all they needed to do - is get down to doing these exercises 3 times a week - some are so hyped up now they do them daily -LOL :)
uli, Feb 15, 9:12pm
Anybody keen to have a transportable barre or bar? Here is one:
http://www.trademe.co.nz/a. aspx? id=272093119
uli, Feb 23, 8:46am
Callanetics - the original book:
http://www.trademe.co.nz/a. aspx? id=273595969

FLUIDITY BAR:
http://www.trademe.co.nz/a. aspx? id=273571532

Good luck in bidding!
bedazzledjewels, Feb 27, 4:45am
OMG Uli - what have I started here!

Just made a start and I can't get past the tummy stuff. Can't do that very well either!
There's still the rest of the book to go! ! !
uli, Feb 27, 5:05am
good fun isn't it?

There are still quite a few exercises I cannot do at all due to knees not bending enough and such stuff.

I started with 3 to 5 repeats of everything, but if you put in the time you can do more rather quickly. Just make sure you get it absolutely right first before worrying about reps.

Soon you will have that flat tummy you always wanted though. By the end of the year you will be able to do everything I promise.
bedazzledjewels, Feb 27, 5:10am
Okay - how often do you do a workout?
uli, Mar 2, 2:10am
yeah - sure :)

Did you know that the YWCA did some Callanetics classes last year in Rust Ave! Not sure if they were the old school (by Callan herself) or the newer versions - which include cardio - Callan would turn in her grave if she knew! However she is still very much alive luckily!
leesil, Mar 3, 2:12pm
i've got the video (haven't used it in 5 years though lol)- the leotards and hairstyles are outdated and the background music makes you feel like you’re in an elevator but the exercises are really effective. Does someone want to swap with me for the book - i don't have a video player anymore :(
la-shiss, Mar 27, 8:27am
bump, have just found this thread and Im a callanetics addict and have had the video for around 12 years, have done other exercise over the years but keep coming back to callanetics, its amazing the pull in that you get so so fast. I do it every day and the ones I just dont like are the pelvic scoop and rotations.
uli, Apr 7, 12:36am
So bedazzledjewels - how is it going? ? ?
:)
gregor123, Jul 21, 6:47am
Thanks to Uli for recommending me callanetics. I have just purchased 'callanetics countdown' off TM (11 incl shipping - bargain) and can't wait to start.

I am nearly at my goal weight. . I weigh around 60kgs and my goal is from 52-55ish kgs depending on how I look and feel. 8 months ago, after having my daughter I weighed 85kgs (I put on a LOTTTTT of weight) so I think I am doing pretty well, however I am quite flabby still so really need to get back in shape before summer.

I am eating a low fat / low carb diet which has helped with bloated etc. In the last 8 days I have lost 8cm on my stomach alone, every day I wake up and I feel slimmer.

I am in my 20's and I do a bit of walking, I walk places when I can, but not a LOT (wouldn't call myself super fit - or unfit) - how soon could I expect to see results? It's mainly my bum / thighs/ stomach that need toning. I am quite happy with my upper body.