Callanetics Countdown anyone? - Page 2

Lannette · 01-10-17, 04:04 AM

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Originally Posted by SueT

You're right, Alison. I didn't realize only a preview was available with our streaming subscription! I wonder why it's not available to us yet. Probably so we'll buy the DVD!

Sorry about giving you the wrong information.

Sue

In the forum Sandra said it would eventually be available to subscribers. I think they probably didn't want to discourage sales. They had a code for 50% off downloads. I used that when I downloaded it. I don't believe it's still active but you could try. It was NEWYEAR50.

Lannette · 01-10-17, 04:14 AM

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Originally Posted by bubbles76

I may peak at this one. I remember really liking Callanetics Evolution when I tried it. Does Callanetics Countdown have really good form pointers and do people show good form? My hesitation to try anything like barre, pilates, or callanetics long term is fear of bad form. I'd hate to pick up bad habits. However, I know from some threads here that it's possible to learn from dvd, if you have a good teacher.

Bubbles, I like the form pointers in this one. The form has actually been updated from Evolution. They aren't using the active pelvic floor contraction anymore. Some of the sessions have you place a yoga block between your knees during the first set of bent knee abs to automatically contract it.

At least one of the background participants in Callanetics Countdown is an instructor. The only thing I've noticed is that Lacey uses a larger pulse even while cuing for smaller pulses. (Maybe to be sure you see the direction of the pulses?) The pulses should be very small. If your counter extensions are in place they actually can't be larger.

bubbles76 · 01-10-17, 05:44 AM

Thanks Lannette!

Richie · 01-10-17, 09:58 AM

If you "buy & download" this, is it HD?

Lannette · 01-10-17, 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Richie

If you "buy & download" this, is it HD?

Some of the older WOs that had been on VHS can't be downloaded in 1080p but the newer WOs can.

Richie · 01-10-17, 11:02 PM

Thanks, Lannette!

alisoncooks · 01-13-17, 06:40 PM

So, I have a question:

Is anyone following the Callanetics Countdown rotation (5 days, 10 days, 15 days)? I haven't had time to sit down and preview the dvd, but is this meant to be 30 days straight of Callanetics? No breaks?

I'm considering it...

Lannette · 01-13-17, 07:14 PM

Hi Alison,

In the Callanetics Countdown book there is a section that asks: "How long is 30 days?" It says that 30 days can be, just that, every day for 30 days or 6 days per week for 5 weeks or 5 days a week for 6 weeks. The book goes on to say that everyone is different but it's ok to do Callanetics every day.

I really like the first level of Countdown so I keep thinking about doing the plan straight through but that means giving up other Callanetics workouts I enjoy for a month so I keep going back and forth on it. Are you thinking of going straight through?

Lannette · 01-13-17, 07:20 PM

I just checked the Amazon picture of the back of the DVD case. It says pretty much the same thing as the info I shared from the book.

alisoncooks · 01-13-17, 07:31 PM

Thanks for sharing that info, Lannette.

I do like the idea of a 30-day challenge...but I don't know that I would stick it out. (I'm sure I'd skip a day now and then.)

Maybe I'll give it a try and just see how it goes (though I might sub in Pure Callanetics occasionally during the last phase -- I do like that one a lot).

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01-10-17, 05:44 AM
bubbles76 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: New Jersey	Thanks Lannette! __________________ "You humans have the potential to be the most wonderful beings there are - if you can get past all these enormous stupid spots you seem to have in your hearts. It's not your fault. You just don't know how to work your hearts right yet. That's why there are dogs." - Jim Butcher, Zoo Day

01-10-17, 09:58 AM
Richie Join Date: Feb 2008	If you "buy & download" this, is it HD?

01-10-17, 11:02 PM
Richie Join Date: Feb 2008	Thanks, Lannette!

01-13-17, 06:40 PM
alisoncooks Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: TarHeel country	So, I have a question: Is anyone following the Callanetics Countdown rotation (5 days, 10 days, 15 days)? I haven't had time to sit down and preview the dvd, but is this meant to be 30 days straight of Callanetics? No breaks? I'm considering it...

01-13-17, 07:14 PM
Lannette Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: NH	Hi Alison, In the Callanetics Countdown book there is a section that asks: "How long is 30 days?" It says that 30 days can be, just that, every day for 30 days or 6 days per week for 5 weeks or 5 days a week for 6 weeks. The book goes on to say that everyone is different but it's ok to do Callanetics every day. I really like the first level of Countdown so I keep thinking about doing the plan straight through but that means giving up other Callanetics workouts I enjoy for a month so I keep going back and forth on it. Are you thinking of going straight through? __________________ Lannette See my profile for info on relationships with various video distributors. Do you really want to look back on your life and see how wonderful it could have been had you not been afraid to live it? - Caroline Myss

01-13-17, 07:20 PM
Lannette Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: NH	I just checked the Amazon picture of the back of the DVD case. It says pretty much the same thing as the info I shared from the book. __________________ Lannette See my profile for info on relationships with various video distributors. Do you really want to look back on your life and see how wonderful it could have been had you not been afraid to live it? - Caroline Myss

01-13-17, 07:31 PM
alisoncooks Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: TarHeel country	Thanks for sharing that info, Lannette. I do like the idea of a 30-day challenge...but I don't know that I would stick it out. (I'm sure I'd skip a day now and then.) Maybe I'll give it a try and just see how it goes (though I might sub in Pure Callanetics occasionally during the last phase -- I do like that one a lot).