Callanetics Countdown [Hardcover]

Callan Pinckney (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 21, 1990

A 30 day programme for toning specific trouble spots in only 20 minutes a day, written by the bestselling author of "Callanetics". This new shape-up programme again applies the principles of her deep muscle-toning exercises, graded into different levels of skill.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 182 pages
• Publisher: Random House; 1st edition (April 21, 1990)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0394586131
• ISBN-13: 978-0394586137
• Product Dimensions: 11.1 x 8.5 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #237,446 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #54 in Books > Health, Fitness & Dieting > Exercise & Fitness > Stretching

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20 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Exercises that REALLY work, January 5, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Callanetics Countdown (Hardcover)

Callanetics is the best exercise program I've ever used. It works so quickly -- in a matter of hours as opposed to weeks or months as with conventional programs. The stress on the body is minimal and gets even less as your muscles become stronger. It combines the slow, graceful movements of ballet with very, very deep muscle movements that give astonishing results. It's a superb program!

23 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Eases you into the full workout, January 31, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Callanetics Countdown (Hardcover)

This book is great for getting you started. Callanetics is a great program, but the one-hour program is a bit much for one starting out. I used this book to design a shorter program to be done daily--easier than blocking out one hour twice a week.

The book starts with modified versions of the exercises, using common furniture, and by the end of the month you should be able to keep up with a regular class.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Quick Results!!!!, September 14, 2007

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Rebecca V. (Litchfield Park, AZ USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Callanetics Countdown (Hardcover)

I recently rediscovered this book because I wanted to change up my exercise routine up a bit. I've owned this book for about 12 years and I remembered how effective it was in such a short period of time. I guarantee you will see results. This time around I have more discipline in sticking to a exercise regime, so I decided to give it a go. I like that the book is divided into 3 phases and within those phases the exercises are divided by sections of the body. There are pictures to help you follow and detailed instruction on how to perform the exercise, and amount of repetitions on a particular day. I've have been using it for about a week and I already feel a difference. I could only imagine what the results will be after 30 days...I can't wait.