At the heart of Callanetics is a complex of 29 static exercises, ie involve all muscle groups simultaneously. When practiced regularly, improves metabolism and quickly adjusted figure.
Starting position for all exercises - standing straight, feet shoulder width apart, toes slightly deployed in hand.
• The left hand rests on his stomach next to the outer side of the thigh, right arm is raised up and slightly extended. To bend to the side so that the hand is parallel to the floor. With stress stretch and stand as 60-100 seconds. Now bend the other way and do the same.
• Follow the previous exercise, gently shaking slightly bent at the elbow with your right hand to the left and right, tensing and relaxing muscles for 60 seconds. Next minute save this pose motionless. Do the same with your left hand, leaning in the opposite direction.
• Everything is done as in the previous exercise, only the left arm hanging freely along the supporting leg. Imagine that this hand you are trying to get to the heel. Extend your right arm so that it is parallel with the floor, as if trying to reach something. Then he leaned even lower. Wait a minute in this position. The same is done with the left slope.
• Housing try to carry 10-15 rotations, firmly fixing the lower part of the body. Rotations are made first in one direction and then in another direction. The same number of rotations of the pelvis do, but the torso should remain stationary.
• Stand up straight, shoulders squared. Stomach in, gluteal muscles tense. Turn your head to the side very slowly. Chin thus should be raised, and gaze directed upward. Maintain this position for 10-12 seconds. The same is done with the turn in the other direction.
• The head is turned to the side at 90 degrees, the neck muscles are tense. Rotate the head thus twice in each direction, keeping posture of 10-12 seconds.
• Lower the head. The chin should just touch the breast. In this position, perform two turns left and right. It relieves muscle tension.
All movements in callanetics made very slowly, smoothly. No jerks! Engage regularly 2-3 times a week for an hour, and the result will not take long.