Callanetics Fit Forever

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Summary: Can't Wait
Review: Callanetics Fit Forever is a collection must for the Callanetics 'family' of followers. The cardio portion is a welcome addition to the already phenomenal exercise program. I like that she has used a Callanetics instructor as her model in the book. Having done Callanetics for the past 8 years I can say this exercise program has made a difference in my life. It is truly one exercise program for all ages, any body! Can't wait for her next book!

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Summary: Can't Wait
Review: Callanetics for me has been an extremely effective method of stretching and toning of my body. My first experience with Callanetics began in the mid 1980s. My original book on Callanetics had been lost during time and the exercise eventually forgotten. I was so pleased to find this book in our public library and am again doing Callanetics. What I like is that it firms the buttocks amazingly fast and effective. Also, this is the best program I have found in all my years of exercise for the entire leg. Many exercises just work on toning the upper thigh area. This program lengthens and tones the entire leg and makes your legs look super toned, longer and beautiful. The abdominal exercises, for me, are somewhat difficult but they are very effective for mainly the upper and lower abs which are both hard areas to tone. I use various exercise methods, light weights, breathing, yoga, Pilates, walking, and various floor exercises. Now that I have re-found Callanetics I have cut some of my other floor work and have already seen great results! The exercises are very effective but you have to do them absolutely correctly and if you do you should see toning results within less than the 10 hours mentioned. I haven't lost any weight and am not trying to. However for others who are trying to lose weight I don't think this will cause you to lose pounds but you will lose inches. My opinion is we should revive Callanetics it is a lost treasure!

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Summary: NOT UP TO CALLAN'S USUAL HIGH STANDARD
Review: I so looked forward to this book as Callan had not done a book in years. I still have her original book which started the whole Callanetics thing - it's out of print so thank God we have her videos. Unfortunately, this book falls short of her high standard. One big dissapointment is that the exercises are demonstrated by a model, not by Callan herself. Most of the photos are small and not all that easy to follow. In general the book has no pizzaz, and is geared towards the maturing woman and even advices on diet (the usual low fat type). I passed the book on to a friend who was interested, but I do not recommend it.

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Summary: Important book in the world of fitness.
Review: This book continues Callan's idea that in one small subtle motion you can change the way your body looks and feels. She also gives practical advice on health and nutrition as well as stress management. The book contains the original callanetics basic routine and then moves on to include low impact Cardiocallanetics. One is led to believe the excercises shown are demonstrated by Callan herself, but it is hard to be sure.