Resurrecting Callanetics

[cowfishpro]

You ladies are too kind. That was a profile photo my husband took for me this past July to use for my new job I started on July 1.

It is amazing what make-up, a good hair cut, good lighting, and skilled photographer can do.

Jeannine, oh my goodness, I forgot about Ya-Yas! That seems so long ago.

Kittybug, I'm looking forward to your report on Pure. I did Original 10/10 today, the shortened version that cuts out the extra talking, that is available on CTV. It was very efficient and still a good routine.

Have a great week!

~T

[bee]

cowfishpro, I remember you! Not sure you remember me -- honestly, I'm not sure if we were ever in a checkin together but I remember your name and that you used to post. Just wanted to pop in and say you ladies are really making me want to try Callanetics again. And kittybug you crack me up -- you are *definitely* advanced at more things than worrying. kittybug knows that I had a "broken butt" about a year ago -- maybe longer now -- and I was doing Callanetics and oh my gosh, I'm blanking on her name. The woman that used to be in New York and moved to Costa Rica, I think it is, and still does streaming from there. Wow, I can't believe I cannot think of her name. At any rate, I have a feeling it was more the latter that "broke" my butt, but because I associate callanetics with that time, I have a fear of going back to it. Any suggestions for easing into it slowly? Fun to see the enthusiasm in this thread -- both for callanetics and the return of cowfishpro!

[txhsmom]

Originally Posted by bee

cowfishpro, I remember you! Not sure you remember me -- honestly, I'm not sure if we were ever in a checkin together but I remember your name and that you used to post. Just wanted to pop in and say you ladies are really making me want to try Callanetics again. And kittybug you crack me up -- you are *definitely* advanced at more things than worrying. kittybug knows that I had a "broken butt" about a year ago -- maybe longer now -- and I was doing Callanetics and oh my gosh, I'm blanking on her name. The woman that used to be in New York and moved to Costa Rica, I think it is, and still does streaming from there. Wow, I can't believe I cannot think of her name. At any rate, I have a feeling it was more the latter that "broke" my butt, but because I associate callanetics with that time, I have a fear of going back to it. Any suggestions for easing into it slowly? Fun to see the enthusiasm in this thread -- both for callanetics and the return of cowfishpro!

LOL - I remember her too, but her name is escaping me at the moment...

Carol

[fatkat555]

Are you ladies talking about Terri Walsh from ART Method?

[kittybug]

Originally Posted by cowfishpro

Kittybug, I'm looking forward to your report on Pure.
~T

Okey dokey, so today I decided to go ahead and revisit Pure because I've been wondering why I don't do it more often. And now I'm still wondering, hah! It's an excellent routine, maybe a little less comprehensive than Extreme or 30-day Level Three, but excellent nonetheless, and YES, the chair squeeze is the very last move, no extra stretching.

I always stretch extra after anyway so I'm not sure why this initially deterred me, but I do find it odd there's no additional stretch. But I think the original Callanetics has the same routine flow.

Anywho, Pure is definitely worth having and doing, that is my report! And now I have to thank you for getting me to add this one back into my routine again.

[fatkat555]

I tried Tone Zone for the first time tonight! Very nice, it as exactly what I needed.

[txhsmom]

Originally Posted by fatkat555

Are you ladies talking about Terri Walsh from ART Method?

YES!

Carol

[toaster]

T!!!!!!!

I don't usually check out GD but I'm so glad I did and saw your post!

That's great news that you have found a fitness regime that works for you. I could do all yoga, all the time, but I'm trying to get short strength workouts in. Very cool that you are still using your Pilates reformer!

I have Callanetics Express and actually just did the lower body sequence from that last week, but that's the only DVD I have. Now I'm interested in Tone Zone!

I forgot about Amy - no, I don't think she's been around. Sometimes I look at old threads and realize how many "vintage" VFers are no longer arounds - although obviously some of us are still hanging on.

So good to see you here!!!

[cowfishpro]

Hello everyone.

Bee I also remember your name and that you posted, but I think you are right. We didn't really post on challenges or threads together. Interesting comment about "breaking your butt."

Kittybug, thanks for the report on Pure. I'm looking forward to trying it on my longer workout days. I will try the last segment of TZ tonight, and then I will move on to Core Assets when I need shorter routines.

Hi Beth!!! Glad you are still going strong with teaching yoga. I'm still enjoying yoga routines, and DH actually let me upgrade to a nice Merrithew (Home version) reformer. It is used, but I got a good price for it and love it. John Garey makes Pilates, and working out in general, fun for me. His routines even coaxed me into wanting a TRX suspension system. I got one for Christmas. It is so much fun, and boy, does it work the body!

Anyway. I do like how I can do some Callanetics moves on the reformer. If you want to borrow my TZ, just PM me your address and I'll send it to you.

It's good seeing many of you. Have a great Wednesday.

~T

[kat999]

Wow, this thread has me curios about Callanetics again. I used to have the first original workout (so old it was on VHS) and couldn't decide if I clicked with it and gave it away. But back then I was young and foolish and had the metabolism of a twentysomething. Now because I'm lately really enjoying barre and fusion workouts more, Callanetics might be worth my attention again. Off to do some research!