Callanetics

I used to do lots of other workouts, aerobic, cardio, pilates etc, but they never worked! When me mam mentioned Callanetics, I looked it up on the net and got pretty interested so I bought the book (1p off amazon! mega bargain =] ) After just about 5 days of doing a half of all the exercises I'd lost almost 2 inches off my body, but I guess there wasn't much to lose, being size 8 at the time. I just have a few dodgy areas. I've exercised since being about 8, am 14 now. After about 2 months, I'm size 4 (At 5ft 7"!!!) =D YAY! My friends are amazed but I'm keeping this a secret. I would definately recomend this cuz it gets you SO taut and flexible, I even feel more ...  Read the complete review

At some point during my adult life I've been through just about every exercise fad there has ever been. Callanetics didn't pass me by either and in the eighties when it was all the rage and I was a teenager I bought several of the books written by Callan Pinkney on this new, exciting form of exercise that was supposed to tone your body beyond recognition. I still have the books but they now sit dusty and unused on my bookshelf. I was unable to decide if I should choose one of my books to review but as they are all very similar in the exercises I decided to plump for this "general Callanetics" section instead. Callan Pinkney created ...  Read the complete review

I did Callanetics for years and, yes, it did work. I certainly toned up my flabby bits and became more flexible. I then went through a very unhealthy period and became very unfit indeed! When I got back into exercise the fitness world had moved on and I decided to try other things. It's then I realised what a complete waste of time Callanetics had been. I did four one hour sessions a week of Callanetics and they actually took longer once I had moved all the furniture around to set up a makeshift barre etc. Callanetics involves no cardiac work whatsoever so anyone who is into fitness would need to add on some aerobics sessions. I have found that I can achieve the same ...  Read the complete review

I have been doing this exercise programme for about 5 years now. It is suitable for all ages and levels of fitness, as it is non impact, and several videos are available for different levels. The videos are taught by a woman called Callan Pinckney, who developed the whole program herself. Callanetics consists of many repetitions of tiny movements which target specific muscles. The main areas are stomach, legs, hips and bum. The exercises may look easy, but actually take quite a lot of effort, but the results are well worth it. ...  Read the complete review

I dug out my Callanetics video having not done them for about eight years and I was pleasantly surprised at it's impact. The repetitions are well, repetitive, but if approached with a relaxed mind and plenty of time in hand, then it's very enjoyable. The results can be almost instantaneous. I felt tauter and believe it or not, taller after two weeks. The only thing that seemed dated on the ten year old video were the dreadful kit they were all wearing, but other than that, it had stood the test of time very well.This is Callan Pinckney, as mentioned in a previous opinion. ...  Read the complete review