Callanetics for weight loss and health - the best exercises

A wide variety of various methods for losing weight creates a problem: which one to choose for maximum benefit? The answer to this question can be callanetics. Aerobic exercises, which make up a complex under the general name of callanetics, are attracting an increasing number of people. Therefore, we will tell you about the main advantages of callanetics, why you should choose it and teach you the best callanetics exercises for weight loss that you can perform with pleasure and benefit in your free time at home.

What is callanetics and how is it useful?

Callanetics as a concept arose back in the 60s in order to get rid of pain in the back and joints. The author of the set of exercises is Callan Pinkney (American). The main “core” of callanetics exercises is breathing and yoga postures (asanas). A feature of callanetics, which gives it an advantage over other types of aerobic exercises, is the involvement of all the muscles of the body (stretching and contraction).

“Add 10 years to your life in 10 hours” is the motto of callanetics, the effectiveness of which exceeds both aerobics and acrobatics.

Among the main advantages of callanetics are:

• simplicity;
• cheapness;
• low chance of injury;
• weight loss;
• improvement of metabolism;
• muscle strengthening;
• correct posture.

Who should not do callanetics exercises?

People with such diseases and health problems: asthma, cardiovascular diseases, varicose veins, hemorrhoids, as well as after operations, before doing any exercises, including callanetics, it is necessary to consult with your doctor, as well as carry out classes with a qualified trainer who knows how to reduce the load on problem areas.

For those who are determined to do callanetics for weight loss and have no health problems, we present the following simple exercises.

Exercise 1

To perform this callanetics exercise for weight loss and muscle strengthening, you need:

• kneel;
• put your palms on the floor;
• straightening one leg, take it back;
• then lift your knees off the floor;
• Now lift your belly by pulling its muscles in;
• straighten your back, while your body should turn into a straight line, the end points of which will be the heels and head;
• After 1.5-2 minutes you can return to the starting position.

Exercise 2

This callanetics exercise for weight loss is generally universal - it is credited with many useful properties: from getting rid of a headache and ending with an improvement in mood. Here's how it's done:

• starting position is the same as before the plank;
• legs and arms should be shoulder-width apart;
• take a breath;
• Pinch your toes;
• exhale and lift your hips up;
• form one line from the neck, arms and back;
• slowly straighten your legs, unclench your toes;
• coccyx should look up;
• heels should rest on the floor;
• After a minute, you can return to the starting position.

Exercise 3

• sit on the floor;
• legs fully extended forward;
• bring your feet together;
• reach your hands to your feet and touch your knees with your forehead.

Exercise 4

• get on your knees;
• bring your feet together;
• bring your feet together;
• put your palms behind your feet;
• arche back;
• lift the pelvis forward and upward;
• stay in the indicated position for as long as possible;
• return to starting position.

Exercise 5

• take a chair;
• sit on the floor with your back to a chair (maximum 10cm away);
• grasp the back of the chair with your hands;
• stretch your legs brought together;
• bend your knees;
• pull your bent legs to your chest, do not take your fingers off the floor;
• raise your closed legs as high as possible;
• now spread your legs apart and close them again.

Estet-portal once again reminds: health problems must be taken into account before starting any exercises, including callanetics for weight loss. Do not be lazy to consult a specialist in order to avoid injury and harm to health!