Customer Reviews

Beginning Callanetics [VHS]

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The title of the tape is deceiving. "Beginning Callanetics" implies you are being taught the basics of Callanetics. What the tape really does is demonstrate modifications for exercises on the previously released tapes. It's really geared toward people who are totally deconditioned or have limited physical capabilities. This tape definitely wasn't for me but my 75 year-old mom, who has terrible back problems, absolutely loves it and swears by it.

After having my son last year, I found myself to be incredibly out of shape. I have been doing the Callanetics program regularly along with a mile walk about 5 times a week. I am amazed at the results so far. I am fitting into the clothes I wore around the time of my wedding! I couldn't even wear them before I got pregnant! I am thrilled with the results. I really enjoy Callanetics, and feel so good after I do the excersizes. These are great tapes!

I think this is revolutionary in its own way. It helps people with all types of injuries and it is not harmful at all to the back or the neck, whereas so many aerobics videos can be difficult and harmful. You will see results within a few weeks, and have both a toned body and a feeling of your muscles being stretched beyond what you could have imagined.

You will have paid for an informercial - fully half of this video is a pitch for the whole series. the exercises are very good, but only briefly demonstrated, then you're left on your own to do them...You could do as well with a book. Given the amount of advertising you have to put up with, they should sell this for 50 cents a copy. Deservedly out of print!

I have been doing Callanetics for two months now, three times a week. I can now do the complete program without even watching the video. I do it now listening to music or watching T.V. One unexpected benefit is the elimination of my double chin, that I have always had, even when I was thinner than I am now! I would like to know if anyone knows if the program is safe to do every day? I would do it every day if I can find some sort of information on it.

This is the best exercise video Ive ever had!!!
She has a calm, soft voice, and makes sure you dont hurt your back, knees, etc. You feel great afterwards; flexible and like your whole body got a thorough, but careful workout. I am 60 yrs old and have a bad back and a sensitive knee but it has not hurt me. If you can get it on a CD, it would be better so you dont have to rewind, etc.

Beginning Callanectics VHS. The VHS came the day after the DVD arrived. I promptly sat down and tried to watch it. It kept stopping and ejecting after about 20 minutes into the tape it folded up on itself. but from what I saw I enjoyed the exercises greatly. As soon as I get more energy I will try what I saw.

I learned Callanetics from the book which describes all the exercises in minute detail. It was then easier for me to follow the tape. I only did Callanetics twice a week, and I lost weight and was in great shape. I got out of it after I had a foot operation, but I'm starting again. I highly recommend this tape.

There is no doubt that all of the Callanatic exercise videos are simply the best and most effective tapes (not) on the market today. Someone's not paying attention. Check out ebay; old tapes are selling for mega bucks. These things should be reissued on DVD's. The sooner the better.

I have only been doing the original Callanetic tape for two weeks. I do not yet see results. It is difficult to know if I am doing some of the exercises correctly. I will get better with repetition, but wish there was someone to discuss these things with. The tape, however, is explicit as possible but still not the same as being one of Cally's students. Is there an e-mail address for asking questions re the above? Thanks!