Anyone tried Callanetics?

Faery_Dust · September 2013

The old 80's / early 90's big hair, shiny leotard type VHS / book thing by Callan Pickney? I've heard some good results and am getting a little bored doing the same 30DS and other DVD's I have so am going to try it.

I picked it up on Amazon, it's on DVD but it's her original 10 years younger in 10 hours. This is what her website says about it:

"Callan Pinckney started an exercise revolution in the 1980’s with her introduction of The Callanetics Exercise Method. This very personalized and unique form of exercise utilizes precise positioning to isolate specific muscle groups and then by using tiny yet powerful movements which cause the muscles to work even deeper requiring more muscle fibers to be recruited. More muscle fibers recruited means quicker toning and results you can feel in one hour and see in as little as two! Each muscle group is warmed, worked and then stretched to ensure total body health increasing strength, flexibility and endurance"

Might be rubbish but I've read quite a lot of reviews online that give it a thumbs up. I don't think it burns a lot of calories so will keep up with my running couch to 5k two or three times a week and do this for 2 hours which is the recommended.

Just wondered if anyone on here had used this, recently or when it first came out, and what your results were?

SadFaerie · September 2013

I sometimes do that as a stretching routine. It's not a bad program overall, a bit like a lighter version of pilates. Good for mobility and flexibility, I remember when I was once doing it every day for about a month I was waaaay more flexible than I usually am.

kholcomb51 · September 2013

I have the DVD. I haven't done it in a while (year or two), but I remember it being pretty difficult at first to get fully into some of the stretches, and that it would feel really good after. And like sadfaerie I felt myself getting more flexible. Unfortunately, I don't think it made me 10 years younger. (;

Faery_Dust · September 2013

Thanks for your replies guys. Figure it's worth a go. But yeah.... 10 years younger in 10 sessions....... unless it magically sorts these crows feet fine lines around my eyes I can't see it lol.

chubby_checkers · September 2013

My mom used to do it in the 80s and I used to use her VHS in high school and later. It's fantastic for stretching (as others said).

Fitfully_me · September 2013

There are a few people floating around that do. I've seen a few threads about it here and there.

icansee40 · September 2013

I've done Callanetics and have an old book with the routine in it as well as a couple of the dvds. I agree that it does get results. It's a lot like some of the barre workouts that are popular now. Very good in giving the appearance of a longer, leaner self.

sweetbippy · September 2013

20 some years ago I used to get up at 5:30 in the am to do that DVD before work. The nicest weight related compliment I ever received was during that time. A woman told me I was skinnier every time she saw me, and I did feel quite svelte. I think it's very effective done regularly. Like stated above, I don't think it will make you 10 years younger, but it might just, as promised, make your butt look like a peach!

Faery_Dust · September 2013

Thanks everyone. I'll post back on here once I have done a couple of work outs and see how it goes.

astrampe · September 2013

Did it in the early 90's after my first baby - was very effective for getting back in shape!

digbybebe · September 2013

I have both callanetics and supercallanetics. The original tonesbut I didntnotice real weight loss. When you do it a lot of the exercises seem ok....but god it hurts a day or two after! Supercallanetics is harder...some bits seem almost impossible...the women are super flexy and strong...they make it look so easy but its hard...really hard. But certainly worth including in themix for some variety...certainly different from 30ds!!

roqnroch · October 2013

how would one log callenetics into myfitnesspal? any suggestions? i've been doing the "10 in 10" video this week. its so funny how 80s it is, but i am so sore the next day that it must be doing something.

k8eekins · October 2013

The old 80's / early 90's big hair, shiny leotard type VHS / book thing by Callan Pickney? I've heard some good results and am getting a little bored doing the same 30DS and other DVD's I have so am going to try it.

I picked it up on Amazon, it's on DVD but it's her original 10 years younger in 10 hours. This is what her website says about it:

"Callan Pinckney started an exercise revolution in the 1980’s with her introduction of The Callanetics Exercise Method. This very personalized and unique form of exercise utilizes precise positioning to isolate specific muscle groups and then by using tiny yet powerful movements which cause the muscles to work even deeper requiring more muscle fibers to be recruited. More muscle fibers recruited means quicker toning and results you can feel in one hour and see in as little as two! Each muscle group is warmed, worked and then stretched to ensure total body health increasing strength, flexibility and endurance"

Might be rubbish but I've read quite a lot of reviews online that give it a thumbs up. I don't think it burns a lot of calories so will keep up with my running couch to 5k two or three times a week and do this for 2 hours which is the recommended.

Just wondered if anyone on here had used this, recently or when it first came out, and what your results were?

Was first introduced to it as a child in the 80s as my go-to stretching option before my core workout drills/routines and to this day, I'd inculcate Callanetics (and Alexander Technique) throughout my freestyle warmups to rid my body of a kink, depending.

Personally, I'd like to believe it "sculpted" my form; Feminised it.

Anyone tried Callanetics?

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