CALLANETICS: 10 Years Younger in 10 Hours

by Callan with Sallie Batson Pinckney ‧ RELEASE DATE: Sept. 17, 1984

A spotty, poorly based collection of peculiar routines--that offers as evidence of efficacy 10+ pages of before-and-after derriere/abdomen shots (side and rear view). Pinckney is an ex-dancer who suffered serious health problems (malnutrition among them) when she trekked around the world; now, in her New York penthouse/studio, she advises a select clientele on the program she designed to work her way back into shape. The aim here is to look and feel younger, mostly between the waist and knees: Pinckney suggests some stretching techniques, mostly for the spine (hanging from a chinning bar), and then spot exercises featuring many repetitions. Some of these, Pinckney claims, are rooted in her ballet training; but in at least one photograph the model is sadly out of alignment and prone to injury--a ballerina should know better. Altogether a waste.

Pub Date: Sept. 17, 1984

ISBN: N/A

Page Count: -

Publisher: Morrow

Review Posted Online: N/A

Kirkus Reviews Issue: Aug. 15, 1984

Categories: NONFICTION