Product Details

• Format: Closed-captioned, Color, NTSC
• Language: English
• Rated: NR (Not Rated)
• Number of tapes: 1
• Studio: Universal Studios
• VHS Release Date: February 10, 1994
• Run Time: 51 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (24 customer reviews)
• ASIN: 6302534364
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #53,358 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

Editorial Reviews

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Callan Pinckney's Callanetics--a program of nonimpact, deep-muscle exercises--has been popular for decades. In this workout, AM/PM Callanetics, Pinckney presents two 20-minute workouts designed for busy people: an AM Class and a PM Class. "You'll get energized in the morning, completely relaxed in the evening, and of course a great body 24 hours a day," Pinckney promises. She is assisted by a small group of people of varying ages and flexibility levels. The AM Class presents some fairly traditional stretches and other exercises that use a ballet barre (you may substitute a piece of furniture). Some of these are very difficult toning exercises because they work the small muscles (of the hip and outer thigh, for example), and most of the movements are either isometric or little pulses. Most exercise professionals would say that working large muscles through a fuller range of motion is a better use of your time, but Callanetics has always had its followers who claim dramatic results. The PM Class, which she calls "meditation in motion," is quite similar to the morning workout, with more emphasis on stretching. If you're a Callanetics fan, here's a way to divide your workout into two short, manageable parts. --Joan Price

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64 of 64 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars a great "starter" tape, July 11, 2002

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This review is from: Am/Pm Callanetics [VHS] (VHS Tape)

This is 2 complete 20 minute workouts, and it's the gentlest of the available Callanetics videos. It makes an excellent introduction to this unique method, and good for people with not much time to spare. Another added benefit (and this is especially true of the PM section), is that it's wonderfully soothing, and if you're feeling anxious or stressed, Callan's soft and gentle voice, guiding you through these slow motions, will help release any tension, and calm the nerves. If you're the type that needs a lot of "bounce and flash" to get you motivated, Callanetics is not for you...this is indeed "meditation in motion"...the exercises can be very difficult if done correctly, but everything is done quietly and in "triple slow motion".

A note to anyone who like me, has weak or problem knees: You may have to modify your movements in the "Pelvic Weave" and "Front Thigh Stretch" in the AM workout, and in the "Pelvic Rotation", "Pelvic Scoop", and again the "Front Thigh Stretch" in the PM portion. Go at your own pace, and you'll find your knees getting stronger quite rapidly. I was amazed to find that I could kneel and sit on my heels after only 3 weeks...it has been decades since my knees had the agility to do this.

Strength and flexibility are the 2 major benefits I've received so far in the few weeks I've been doing these exercises, and why I would recommend Callanetics to anyone over 40. These are the 2 things we start to lose with age that make us "old", and contribute to accidents and ill health. I've also noticed some body shape changes, but it's the feeling of well being that I value more than anything...and the ability to stretch like I haven't been able to do in years.
Callan says of this tape that you'll feel energized with the AM, and relaxed with the PM, and have "a great body 24 hours a day". Thank you Callan, for inventing a system that I look forward to doing on a daily basis, and that is making a profound difference in my life.

41 of 41 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars My saddlebags started disappearing right away, April 18, 1999

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This review is from: Am/Pm Callanetics [VHS] (VHS Tape)

The exercises on this tape are incredibly simple, very easy to do and have been highly effective for me. My clothes started fitting differently in about a week and the lower-body exercises are dynamite. My pants really look much better than before since the saddlebags are becoming history. My posture also improved a lot. I especially liked the quick 20-minute morning and evening formats because they don't demand a major time commitment and deliver all they promise. The production isn't "slick" but Callan Pickney is knowledgeable and lots of fun to watch. She dons fitness "evening wear" for the PM routine.

48 of 49 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars WONDERFUL WORKOUT WITHOUT SUFFERING!, June 21, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Am/Pm Callanetics [VHS] (VHS Tape)

I have taken ballet lessons and I wanted to be back in shape. I tried other videos (like "the method") which did not work for me.

I discovered CALLANETICS by chance and I LOVE it... The exercises REALLY work, after only one class (of the one hour tape) I felt the results. It is amazing, with an exercise that seemed VERY easy to do my body responded as if I had been something much more active and elaborated!

You learn to discover that you don't need to force anything, just let gravity help you... so you are stretching AND relaxing at the same time! It is SO PLEASSURABLE that you feel like coming back for more because your body asks for it!

I have three videos: Callanetics, Super Callanetics and this AM/PM video and although I learnt a lot with the first Callanetics, if you buy this one without seeing the other one, you will have no problem following it.

Enjoy your body! Do CALLANETICS!