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Callan Pinckney Obituary

Callan Pinckney - SAVANNAH - Callan Pinckney of Savannah, GA passed away Thursday, March 1, 2012. She lived an amazing life of adventure. Callan also known as Barbara was a Debutante and left Savannah behind in 1961 on a freighter bound for Germany. For more than 10 years, she hitchhiked around the world from Africa to Asia to Europe working odd jobs to survive and going through unbelievable experiences. After arriving back to the United States, she lived in New York and created an extraordinary fitness program called Callanetics. Through Callan's hardwork and determination, Callanetics jumped up to number one on the Bestseller List and received many other awards. She returned back to her roots in Savannah, GA in 1992, where she retired. She truly will be missed. She is predeceased by her Father Eustace B. Pinckney,Jr, Mother Margaret Pfeiffer Pinckney, and a Brother Francis (Bubba) deSales Pinckney. She is survived by her Sister Genevieve (Jane) Middleton, a Sister in Law Elizabeth (Ticky) Pinckney and 8 nieces and nephews. There will be a private burial. Savannah Morning News March 4, 2012 Please sign our Obituary Guest Book at savannnahnow.com/obituaries.

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Published by Savannah Morning News on Mar. 4, 2012.

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790 Entries

Christy

June 13, 2025

You have NO IDEA of the change you have made in my life, physically, mentally, spiritually!!! I´ve followed your program for many years, embracing your theory and the results that even now, remain hard to believe.
I could say much more, however, a gracious thank you Ms Pickney says it ALL!!!!
I´ll keep you, your spirit, belief, true knowledge in how my body needs to work that overflows into my spiritual well being.YOU ARE AND ALWAYS WILL BE A SPECIAL SOUL IN EVERY WAY WHO HAS TRUELY GUIDED MY LIFE!!
THANK YOU ALWAYS,
Christy Stewart 2025 and more before!

Ambree Williams

April 14, 2025

Thank you Ms. Pinckney for leaving a legacy of health and fitness! I found your book at my local library back in the 1980s (as a teenager) and was fascinated by the pictures of the exercises - especially the before and after photos. I tried some of them but wasn't sure about how to execute them properly. Fast forward 35+ later and I'm finding you teaching others on YouTube with the videos you did back in the 80s/90s. I'm so happy I can finally see the movements done correctly! I need to start back on my own journey to wellness in my older years and I'm so glad I can do this with your help! Thank you again for leaving this valuable resource for us! You will never be forgotten!

A Bennett

April 7, 2025

As you were a great teacher in fitness I hope that you are still teaching angels Callanetics.

Patricia Karaba

February 4, 2025

Thank you for being a part of our lives. Your videos have made us stronger and healthier. The world is better with you in it. You are missed.

Suzanne Cuijpers

September 24, 2024

Dear Callan,

I, like many here, discovered your book in the 90ties and had better abs than ever in no time. Now, twenty years on I'm back on it with the DVDs and the books and now doing the whole programme, including all the stretches. And all the exercises are wonderful. They are so smart the way its put together and super challenging and effective. Ive been back at it for 10 sessions now and have dropped a size, my posture is better, I have a 'peach' and I feel strong. Thank you for your teachings, I wont forget them this time. Rest in peace you wonderful adventurous, warm and intelligent soul.

ElizaBeth Flowers

September 20, 2024

I only just learned of the loss of Callan. So sad! I found Callanetics by accident in the 80´s & have enjoyed the exercises since I have a bad back as well. You will be missed, my friend.

Tessa Lynne Alburn

Planted Trees

Tessa

September 14, 2024

Ms. Pinckney, your work is living on! Thank you so much for bringing your gifts to the public so women of all ages can feel great about themselves. <3

Toni

August 8, 2024

I still have Ms. Pickney's original Callanetics vhs video. I followed her program for years. I'm 70 this year, and and getting back into Callanetics, it works, she was a beauty that had something that works!

Adella Matthews

July 6, 2024

I´ve just started doing Callanetics again. Amazing your memory will go on forever x

Deborah Rouse

June 25, 2024

Thank you for the Calanetics! I do them everyday!!:)

Kirsty green

June 23, 2024

I still do the exercises and at 53 and a size 8/10 it is completely due to callanetics many thanks and RIP xxx

Tonya Christina Veal

June 4, 2024

You were truly Inspirational!!!

Meredith Fordham

May 31, 2024

I was just doing some standing exercises while I was at my standup desk and had a core memory flashback of doing Callanetics almost 20 years ago from a VHS in our work gym. I had to look up the brand and am happy to see it is still around. I might try it again now that I'm in my 40s and by back isn't what it used to be. Thanks for all that you did!

Karen Theis

May 27, 2024

I was just putting away my yoga mat when I had a flashback memory of doing some Callanetic exercises from a VHS tape my roommate used to play back in the 1990s. I basically memorized it I used it so much. Thank you. I will use them now I believe they will help with muscle strengthening. Respectfully, Karen.

Patty

April 24, 2024

I am so happy to see Callanetics still around and thriving. I first did Callanetics in the early 90s from a wore out VHS I came across and loved it from the beginning. The VHS was no longer usable and I couldn't find Callanetics for a long time. So glad I didn't give up looking and found it again. I never knew your back story, and I thank you for sharing it and giving so many new inspiration and the tool to improve lives and well being. This message is to thank you and give you the well deserve credit you've earned, tried and true.

Gillian Morris

April 17, 2024

I was introduced to Callanetics when I was a teenager. I had one VHS video and a book and became obsessed when I saw the results. I have never forgotten the teachings of Callan's videos, the tiny movements and the feeling isolating and controlling and gently working your muscles. I went on to teach aerobics in my twenties, but always came back to Callanetics and shared the moves by peppering them into my aerobics classes. They were always a hit when everyone could "feel the burn". Thank you Callan for your life's work and for passing on the knowledge to all of us. Your contribution to healthy movement and exercise lives on.

Allison Hutchins

April 5, 2024

I was introduced to Callan's work in 1984 when I was 14- It definitely imprinted me- as I have taught movement , yoga and somatic integration for almost 20 years- and her micro pulses have guided me in all of my understanding of the deep rooted foundation within all of us. Callan you were a visionary!! I recently found my original book that was passed down to me and started introducing it again to my students- they are blown away. I am 54 now and find that I want to dedicate much of my teaching to this technique. I am a teacher, body worker, married to a chiropractor , work with people of all ages and I feel a sisterhood in her desire to change all bodies to firmer, vital and healthy states. I believe her revolutionary (putting it all together) technique is still ground breaking, even with all of my training. Simple, clear, effective. Thank you Callan, you left a legacy- work that is so needed. "I hear....triple slow motion......."

March 15, 2024

I had no idea .... You are missed but thank you for your contribution to so many. I purchased the original book in the 80s in my teenage yrs when I was a dancer. I had spinal issues then so I could relate. Being a dancer you would think I was in shape, but I also got into better shape with this programme and protected my spine. I can honestly say this is the best programme ever since the 80s when I first stumbled upon this beautiful woman & her creation. Now in 50s, I'm finally broken down as well and need this programme more then ever after being ill for a year. It's slow progress but I know it will get better in time! In fact, I see now this programme she created can help so many, those who are older in life, those who are with an injury and so on and so forth. Thanks so much for your legacy & more so having the courage to share it with us because living a life free from pain and lack of mobility & instead with strength, flexibility and grace is such a gift to us all.

February 9, 2024

We were just talking about how much we loved doing Callan´s
First video class and how to get "a nice round little peach".
Deep bow of gratitude

Sheba Shakir

October 1, 2023

I bought her book first and was inspired by her story. I then studied each position and along with my, then, roommate (this was back in the late '80s) started doing the exercises. Later that summer I bought Callan's VHS cassette tape that demonstrated the positions and helped us to keep count. We had a blast and felt the results within the first 2 weeks. I kept up the program through most of the early '90s, but life's obstacles crept in and I slacked off. 30 years later, I'm retired and now want to shape up again. I remembered this program and searched through my storage to find my original VHS tape to help me get started. The VHS player broke down and I started to search for the videos on Youtube and found a few. I subscribed to the channel and started to do the workouts again. I was very, very sad to find that Callan Pinckney passed away. But her legacy will live on forever! She made an amazing contribution to fitness, especially for those that need a gentler workout as opposed to the rougher Tybo-type high-impact workouts. I will be forever grateful to her for sharing her method to the world through her writings and videos. Rest in peace! ---SShakir

Barb L

September 22, 2023

I'm sorry to learn of Callan's death at relatively young age. Callanetics have been a big part of my adult life. I first bought her Callanetics book in the late 1980s for my back, (Scoliosis). I have used her various videos, off and on, ever since. I'm retired now, and I just bought the original DVD again. I hope to work up to being able to again do the full workout.

Gail Dawson

September 12, 2023

so...I used her tapes 40 yrs ago, when I had 3 kids and I would exercise in my living room because, well, that's where I could go. I worked at it daily. I carved out the time. It was so gratifying. I was told today at the doctor clinic that I had the best body for a 68 year old woman. I have exercised many different ways but I still give credit to her approach.

Rosa

September 9, 2023

Wow, 2023, and I just found out she passed! What an amazing individual! She leaves behind a new generation of instructors of an amazing program! One of those individuals , whose life made a difference in the world .

Rory

August 5, 2023

I had started Callenetics when I was 17 and am now in my 50's starting again (it's been about 6 years). She was an incredible teacher of such a dynamic gentle exercise. I just learned that she had passed away, and I send my condolences to all who knew and loved her. I just wanted to share my appreciation of what she taught me from a VHS tape in my little tiny Canadian town. Her magic healed, so thank you Callan Pinckney!

Myra

July 19, 2023

It is now 2023 and I, at 75, still use Callanetics! I have the programs on VHS then got them to DVD and now they reside on my computer. I don't know what I would do without them. I suspect they will still be in use in 3023 by those young folk who have had this gem of a program passed down to them. Bless you in the Heavenly realms where I'm sure you are keeping the angelic company in fantastic shape!! We miss you!

Margaret Abra

May 3, 2023

Thank you Callan, 35 yrs ago you changed my life and today I start my 1 hour program again. I have remained strong, mostly, due to you but I am wondering if you hear me up in heaven because this memorial for you popped up in my inbox!!!
Thank you sweet lady. Will never forget you! Love Margaret, Australia xxxxx

Paulette De L'Herbe

May 2, 2023

Amazing life! An amazing creative life.
My first book bought in San Mateo Co California.... when I just moved to this country..... Was her book 10 years younger in 10 days.... (and I do ..... look 10 years younger)
I do her routine every other day.... I am over 50s .... nobody believe me..... Well... I tell my secret.... I learned from Callan Pinckney..... Her system is the best system.
Her system is enjoyable, relaxing and after 8 or 10 days... mmmh we can see the difference. Wherever you are Callan..... thank you for creating the BEST SYSTEM
Paulette Dlrb ([email protected])

Anne-Marie in Minneapolis

April 17, 2023

I used Callan´s videos for years and they were fantastic after 4 babies and back surgery. I just googled her tonight to find online versions of her workouts and found she passed away in 2012. I wanted to say I´m sorry for your loss, she was an interesting and talented woman with the perfect approach to fitness and grace. Decades later I want her workouts again. She´s never been forgotten by me or all her many fans. She lives on in all of us~

Elizabeth Sue

April 7, 2023

I used her Callanetics DVD with friends and together we sculpted our bodies into amazing fit shapes. Sorry to hear this news 11 years later, but she lived till she died. That's my plan, too. May her family know her legacy continues!

Georgianna Valentino

February 26, 2023

She was a fun, bold'
, and challenging. I enjoyed our times together in our teen years. My sympathy to her family, Georgi Keller Valentino

Judy

January 11, 2023

I wish I´d known her but I did not. That doesn´t mean I can´t miss her. I´ve kept her 10 years younger book from the eighties just recently added the dvd to my vhs version and received it today in fact. Love her calming voice and the unbeatable routines she developed. So I´ve been a fan from 28 to 78 and old enough to agree only a facelift could compete. I had paused my routine today to Google Ms. Pinckney. My friend from long ago.

Renée Packer

November 15, 2022

Over 38 years ago I began doing Calenetics and it has been the best exercise I've done. I can't do these without hearing her soothing and helpful voice. I was just thinking of her again this morning during my exercises and wondered about her and fell upon this news from 10 years ago. Please know that so many of us gratefully appreciate her life's journey to then use her knowledge and background to bless us all. My deepest condolences for her passing. She'll always be remembered.

Barb

September 5, 2022

Wow, I've just came across this site and am very happy to that Ms. Callan is still present in so many lives, including mine. Never met her personally, but I dare to say that she's been a friend present in my life for over 30 years. I met her in my early 30s. Now, I'm 65 and again doing callanetics. She is my motivation and inspiration! Thank you my dear Friend!

Lisa Crillo

August 20, 2022

I just recently started back up doing the incredible exercises Callan brought to us so long ago. They brought me through difficult times with hope ,laughter while sculpting my body in new ways I had never experienced. Now almost 20 years later I have begun the transforming journey again. It truly is the perfect program for women with many levels to work towards no matter what fitness level you are at.
I used to bring her VHS tape´s wherever I would go as they brought me such peace and confidence. Thank you Callan your beautiful calm voice will forever be in my mind as I work through the various routines now available. Thank you .

Lynn Pyles

July 25, 2022

I don´t know if any of Callans family will read this but it´s worth a try. I met her in 1989. I waited on a table she was sitting at with her mom on Skidaway Island. She turned me on to Callanetics of course. Through her workout video I sculpted my body into the best shape it has ever been in. Ran into her several times following our initial introduction and raved about her sharing her talent with me. I met my husband during that time and I am proud to say I am still with him. Fast forward 33 years. During a move, I ran across that video. I am currently working out to that video again because I want to look and feel that good again. I will be 54 this year. My goal is to recreate that body I had in my youth. Wish I could have paid my respects when she passed away that many years ago. She is an inspiration to me. Long live Callan Pinckney.

Debs

June 3, 2022

Having had the original video which my hubby transferred to a disc for me, although I didn't really do the exercises as I now wished I had ! But, never to old as Callan said, so I've purchased a few books and a new dvd and me and my dodgy back will be starting in the next few days as COVID has finally got me at the moment ! Hoping I can make up for the lost years. Thank you Callan X god bless x

Melissa LaBonte

May 17, 2022

I looked this up today and I love that she has not been forgotten! I am a disabled veteran who had knee surgery three years ago. I have tried so many things to try and get my body back to normal, and this is the only thing that is truly working. Callan is a force of nature and I wish I could have met her to thank her. I hope her family still reads these as she still inspires so many!!

Heather

March 1, 2022

I'm still doing these exercises since the eighties, I've tried many other exercises that came along but nothing beats how you feel after doing Callanetics. Now I don't even bother with any new stuff because I know it will be a waste of my time and will not give me the results that Callanetics does. For a number of years now I only do Callanetics and people can't believe how great my figure looks. All thanks to Callan's one of a kind exercises they are the best for a womans body. Thank you again Callan. "You'll love the way you feel". A very grateful student.

Leslie Willis

February 26, 2022

Callen Pinckney was such an inspiration for me when I was going through some of life´s many hurdles. I was 28 years old & recovering from a Caesarean section and I simply could NOT make any kind of headway with my abdomen! Because they had cut me sideways, The musculature in the lower part of my abdomen was numb-the nerves had been severed and the muscles would not respond to any exercise. I could and did do sit-ups all day long, but to no avail. Nothing worked. Then, I discovered Callenetics! Suddenly, all of my abdominal muscles were engaged! While the feeling above the scar did not return, the muscles surrounding that area were engaged and they pulled the rest of the abdomen tight!! I was SO happy!!! And let´s not forget all the other exercises that tone your legs, arms, buttocks and thighs. But the VERY BEST outcome of her program was the feeling of SUCCESS!!! I´m sure others have said much the same as I have. If I´m going to spend all this time and energy trying to get my body to be in shape & it doesn´t have any effect, WHY AM I DOING IT??!! Callenetics is very low to no impact, does not jar your neck or your back and gives you fantastic results without having to leave your home, and the VERY BEST, you feel GREAT about yourself, why would you not do it?? One more thing. Callenetics as discovered and taught by the wonderful Callen Pinckney, is SO very good, that now, at 70 years of age, I STILL HAVE and STILL USE her original video!!! Thank you Callen!! Rest In Peace! We will all be together again after this life and we will celebrate together!!!

Karyn V

August 1, 2021

I sent a message years ago when I read of Callan´s passing. I decided to send another note because the world needs to know how fantastic she was! I am starting the program again and I know without a doubt I will look better and feel better within weeks!
My daughter is now 28 and expecting her first child and I plan to show her this program after the baby is here.
I´m older and definitely need to get my body firmed up and strong for my 1st grand baby!
RIP sweet Callan

Sherry Ware

July 31, 2021

I discovered Callanetics in 1986. I've been doing them off and on ever since. I still have the original book. Sad to learn of her passing. Her exercises have kept me fit for decades even through and beyond several pregnancies. As I was exercising this morning I thought to look her up only to realize she had passed away . So sad. Belated condolences to the family.

Lil Dyer Cobbs

June 19, 2021

This beautiful woman was a genius. I discovered Callanetics when I was 30. Now at 66 years old I believe this brilliant exercise program has kept my figure at it's best. I met Callan once and she was lovely. I actually took classes from her lovely niece, Lane Middleton. Callan will always be remembered by me, a grateful student.

Julie Soeder

May 8, 2021

I started her program first in my 40's and now I started again in my 70's and have her DVD's as well, I found her a great teacher and inspiration.

Denise Richards

March 9, 2021

She changed my own life with callanetics. (Bad back, disc issues, scoliosis, knee issues, meniscus, etc.) I had no idea she passed so young. RIP Callan.

Carol

March 2, 2021

So sad to hear after all these years that the lady who has inspired me and kept me going for over 30 years has gone. A lady who pioneered exercise and mindful thinking. Callan beautiful lady, I still do your routines every day. My daughters have done them too since they were tiny. I bet you're whipping all those angels into shape up there. Brightest blessings.
Carol
A friend from. Scotland

Marlene Allen

November 20, 2020

Callan had the gift of communication on a personal level with those of us who admired & followed her teachings & precise instruction. I have her on VHS & just recieved the AM/PM Callanetics & the Original Callanetics on DVD to use @ age 71. She's a marvel & brought her knowledge & teachings to thousands who will never forget her. Bless her family, friends & students in their/our lives as well.

tracy

October 19, 2020

How sad to find out that the person that helped me through my anorexia, helped me understand the importance of caring for my body and not abusing it has passed. A truly inspiring lady, I still do the exercises to this day, I still stuggle with body image but I feel great after doing these fab exercises. You will make a pretty cool Angel Callan. Thanks hun for all that you did for me and all that you are still doing. Tracy

Teresa

April 26, 2020

The best exercise program for women.

Magnolia Peach

March 3, 2020

I've been doing her original exercise program since the eighties, because they are the best. If she needed to improve on it she would have done so. No other exercise is better for a woman's figure. Thank you so very, very much for Callanetics.

Amanda Alderson

March 2, 2020

Callan's exercises were way before her time - extraordinary women. I am still doing the same exercises 30 year on!

Brenda Ameli

March 1, 2020

Callan left us with a brilliant movement practice that is as effective today as it was when she first introduced it. As a Callanetics instructor, I am so grateful for her work, and I am doing all I can to stay faithful to her original method.

Carmen Jones

March 1, 2020

She was an amazing and ground breaking pioneer in exercise and still is ,i have all of her videos its the main reason despite new technology i still have a dvd /vcr player ,long way her legacy continue

Ingrid Van de Berg

March 1, 2020

Respect

Ida Palma

February 27, 2020

What can I say about such a shining light? I started Callanetics when I was 28. Now Im 60 and still doing these exercises. Callans teachings got me through abdominal hernia surgery, a broken tailbone and now cancer. RIP Callan...you have forever changed lives for the better.

Marcia

April 30, 2019

So sad to know this gifted lady has left us. I did her Callanetics exercises years ago, and for years. Now in my 60's, I went looking for her online presence to help me work out the kinks in this aging body. Condolences to all who knew her, knew of her, and to her family.

Laura Brown

March 21, 2019

Thank you Callan for sharing your knowledge and grace with us. You changed my life for the better and I am forever grateful. Bless you.

Heather C

February 27, 2019

In your memory.

Carol Myers

February 26, 2019

A candle for an angel...

February 26, 2019

How do you thank someone for changing your life when youve never met them? Callans common sense approach enabled me to exercise and feel beautiful and strong. Her humor made me laugh when I couldnt do an exercise and her gentle coaching got me to stick with it. A charming, smart woman who followed her heart. Rest In Peace Callan.

Denise Vanderpool

January 22, 2019

It is with a heavy heart l learn of your passing Callan. What an extraordinary gift you gave the world Thank you. May your light and your gift continue to shine rest in peace. May God continue to bless, guide and keep your family .

Jennifer Ballard

May 2, 2018

Callan, May you rest in peace and love. I was a faithful follower, and now am passing your legacy down to my daughter. You gave us all a wonderful gift, by sharing your passion and knowledge. I now have chronic fibromyalgia and lower back spasms. I regret not keeping up since the 80/90's. I am restarting your programs and will prevail. May the Lord Bless and Keep you close, as well as your followers.

April 26, 2018

Sorry to hear of your passing. Condolences to your family and I wish you well on your new journey. Thank you for creating your wonderful program. I still have the hardback copy of your book that I purchased back in 1989 and it has been well used. After 15 years, I have begun the program again. It's timeless, as you are.
~K~, Arizona

Heather

April 10, 2018

Thank You for giving us Callanetics!

Lauretta Evans

April 3, 2018

Dear Callen, I wish you were around to read this. I was born in Africa to African and Dutch parents and now I reside in Australia.
I started doing your routines in 1989 when I had the first of 4 daughters. It tightened me up all round. I never stopped.
My husband joined me too for his back. Today, I am 54 and I kid you not!! Everyone including my biological body clock puts me at 15 whole years younger than I am because of what you taught me. I also feel 15 years younger than I am, I have a lot of energy. Thank you so much. RIP
Lauretta

F Yates

April 2, 2018

Thank you for the love you put into creating this practise! We are all beneficiaries of your gifts!

Blessings!

Nettie Vaughan

April 2, 2018

Callan, I've been trying to find my way back to the simplicity and beauty of your workouts. I had every single one of your VHS tapes from the 90's! On a whim, I looked up callentics on the web, just to see if I can get your vintage tapes on DVD. I was crushed to find out that you had crossed over! I'm going to start back up with callentics, regardless. I will just miss your voice!

Titia van Doorn-Froma

March 27, 2018

Dearest Callan, Callanetics is your inheretance to us. I have been practising it for 35 years and I still do. Thank you for everything, your advice, your humor also helped out quite a lot!

Teree Necole Rae

March 10, 2018

I send my condolences to your family. I have exercised with your videos from when I was a child, I'm now a woman of 35 years old and your legacy of Callanetics is still a part of my daily routine.

March 7, 2018

Your grace & beauty was a light in all of our worlds. I will always be a Callanetics fan!
Domino

Judi Schultz

March 3, 2018

Rest In Peace, Sweet Lady. You are missed.

Rose Galvez

February 27, 2018

Thank you so much, Callan! I am one of your fans from the Philippines and Callanetics has changed my body, and the way I look at exercise. I bought the DVD '10 in 10' in 2013, and since then, I've never looked back. At age 40, I need my Callanetics daily for stress relief, relaxation, and body beautification!

Thank you for giving us Callanetics. <3

MaryCarol Rose

February 18, 2018

I am so sad to learn that Callan is no longer here. I have always loved Callanetics. I did it in the 80's and then off and on for years--always kept me in the best shape and made me feel so good that I wanted to do other things as well! I had her original DVD--even loved the peaceful nature of it--very grounded and solid. Now, after a 4 year illness that took a toll, I am turning back to Callanetics at age 64! Thank you Callan Pinckney for creating and sharing this work. --MaryCarol

February 15, 2018

So sorry to hear this, Callans exercises have helped me greatly. Joyce Australia

Elaine

February 8, 2018

I'm so saddened to read of Callan's passing. I used Callanetics in 1989 after the birth of my son and got countless remarks on how fast I got back in shape. In fact, I got in better shape than I'd ever been in. I did it off and on for years, then got lazy and now am starting again at 62! I expect the same results, here's to you Callan, and THANK YOU for bringing this to us. Huge fan.

Jeanette Porter

January 29, 2018

I used Callanetics to get in shape through the 80's and 90's. Now I am returning to it in my 50's. Luv you, love your teaching

January 25, 2018

My condolences to Callan's family and friends. I began using Callanetics decades ago and still have my DVDs, now doing this in my 60s. Callan's videos changed my life.

January 25, 2018

So sorry to hear that Callan has crossed over. I started doing Callanetics in the early 90's -- the best workout to transform your body.

Flowers from my garden for Callen.

Leana Rosentrater

January 18, 2018

Callenetics changed my life. I am so sorry to hear of Callen's passing. I have been faithfully doing her exercises since 1993.

Flowers from my garden

Leana Rosentrater

January 18, 2018

Carmen Gibson

January 12, 2018

I am so sad to hear of Callan's passing. She left such a wonderful legacy for so many people. In my late thirties, I began using her dvd's..found it was the only exercise that cured my sciatica. Still doing them at 69. RIP and thank you from the bottom of my heart.

Natalie Grant

January 8, 2018

Wonderful person you really made a special difference to a lot of people. Very sad loss..

Lorraine Kay

January 7, 2018

I was certified in Callanetics in 2001 and loved teaching my students and watched transformations. I am so sorry that Callan passed but her videos, books and exercises will go on forever.

Kathy K.

January 1, 2018

I first began Callenatics when I was 20 years old. Within less than 2 months I went from a size 10 to a size 4, and I looked and felt better than ever. Unfortunately I didn't stick with the program and now I feel and see a huge difference. My youngest daughter is almost 18 and has come to me and asked that we both start doing Callanetics together. I'm excited to see what the program will do for her, and how it will help transform my body back to what it should be. This works....trust me.

Dina Preuss

December 20, 2017

You have touched the entire world with your soft, steady voice, kindness and wonderful exercises. Thank you for all you have added to our lives. You will be missed. RIP.

Dawn Inskip

December 7, 2017

Oh my goodness, what a shock to read of Callan's death. Callanetics have been my only go to toning excercises for over twenty years since damaging my back in a riding accident. Now in my late 60s I have just been given the all clear from a heart condition and am just about to start getting myself fit again. My daily workout will be tinged with sadness but also thankfulness. Thank you Callan.

Carol

December 6, 2017

A candle in memory of you...

Carol

December 6, 2017

So sorry to see you've passed on. In my 30's your books taught me how to tighten my stomach so in my 60's I've decided to come back as good way to tighten everything up. You really helped me then and I'm sure you'll still help me now. RIP...

Beth Cone

November 25, 2017

Gratitude to you for introducing me to mind/body exercise so many years ago. I am an avid practicer of yoga, Pilates, barre,and Callanetics, thanks to you! Rest in peace knowing you left a mark on the world for so many of us!

Jane Alberda

October 30, 2017

Thank you Callen for exercises I discovered after my first child was born in 1988. I have continued to do your "triple slow motion" stretches for nearly 30 years. Recently I gathered a group of women ages 50-70 to met 2 x a week to follow you (now DVD's) & the newest releases, yet we ❤ the old ones the best. Your charm and style have had a huge impact on me. I am grateful that I discovered you so I could keep my bottom in the shape of a . The new online streaming Callentics is a wonderful honor to all that Callen Pinckney stood for, she would be pleased to know she lives on into the age of internet. Thank you Callentics community for continuing her tradition of excelllence.

Kelly Krueger

October 18, 2017

I didn't want to look you up because I was afraid that you were no longer with us. But I decided to get the video for my daughter and looked you up. I was so sad to find you were gone. I think of you often. I started with your book and then moved on to the first video. The results were amazing. That was in 1987. I did those exercises religiously and they were great. I still remember some of your great lines in the video. They are classic! I did these exercises before and after my first pregnancy and my body bounced back. Then I got pregnant again and the exercises went out the window for 20 + years. I have come back to them and do them every other day. It is really the only exercise that has worked for me. Thank you for this gift you haven given to us!

September 22, 2017

Thank you Callan for creating Callanetics. You have so helped me

Marilyn Messer

Bhavana S

September 2, 2017

Thank you Callan for teaching and sharing such an honest method to keep healthy. Your legacy of caring will live on. Rest in Peace with Love

Chelsea B

August 31, 2017

You truly were a gift from the Lord. Your great mission, which has changed the lives of so many continues to live on. I wish I could've known you personally but you continue to come into my living room every day to enrich my life. Thank you for all that you have done. Your work was perfect, without exception, and there will never be anything as equally fulfilling or greater. I hope the future generation will stick to the integrity of your work. Thank you.

Vicky A

August 30, 2017

Lovely brilliant lady. Your workout did wonders for me me 22 years ago and trying it again. Thank you Calla

n and God be with you

August 11, 2017

Coming back to your program after 35 years. Hoping for the same amazing results I received in my early 30's.

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