December 2010
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“Some researchers have found that the waist-hip ratio (WHR) is a significant...”
– Just something interesting I found. Love your body whatever shape it is and make it the best it can look whether you’re an apple, pear, banana, or hourglass. Toned and healthy bodies are sexy bodies, not a ratio!
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Anonymous asked: When I do side lying pilates moves it really hurts my hips and outer thighs. It feels like I am pressing right on the bones. It is kind of hard to explain. Do you have any advice?
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Anonymous asked: by wider hips, i mean my shoulders are wider than my hips when i look in the mirror. i want them to look proportionate, like have almost the exact same width. so, i was wondering if there's anything i could do to make my hips wider, like build the muscles around them with pilates or something, just so i would look more proportionate? please and thank you :)
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Anonymous asked: Hi! I love your videos. I was wondering if you could post one that involves the stability ball? Thanks!
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The Fashion of Fitness
Style and functionality make a sexy couple. Without fashion evolving every season, who’s to tell us we absolutely NEED another top at Lululemon? What a boring wardrobe of yoga attire we’d have if those Canadian designers just kept it at function.
So begins my post on some of the cutest, loveliest, hottest things in the world of fashion and fitness.
One of my favorite collections is...
bonnieleecuevas-deactivated2011 asked: Hi Cassey,
You found our blog on twitter: fitnessfashionistas.blogspot I added you to our blog roll and thanks for connecting with us we loved your comment.
You found our blog on twitter: fitnessfashionistas.blogspot I added you to our blog roll and thanks for connecting with us we loved your comment.
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Funny Questions I get on Youtube for POP Pilates...
Hey! This post is purely honest and no usernames will be named. I just wanted to share some funny questions that I’ve been asked on Youtube. I will try to answer them…in all seriousness.
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Q: Hi Cassey! I love your Pilates videos! I’d like to make a request for a video on how to make my boobs bigger.
A: Hmm. Well first of all, I don’t think there are any Pilates moves...
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Anonymous asked: hey! i love your pilates videos, they're so challenging and i love how they make me feel really sore afterwards. i have a question though: im 5'5 130lbs. im not looking to lose any weight, but i just want to tone up. is there a way to make my hips wider by doing pilates? like build up the muscles around them? and is it okay if i do 30 minutes of your pop pilates then 30 minutes of...
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Anonymous asked: hi, i am a new mom -7 months old baby, and want to reduce almost 40 pounds now. can you suggest me a workout regime? your videos are inspiring... and perspiring too :-)
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What is my ASIS and where can I feel it on my... →
ASIS: Anterior Superior Iliac Spine
This is often referred to as your “hip bone”. You can feel this best when lying on your back - the bone will stick out to the sides right below your belly button line.
I’m taking notes on proper positioning of the body during footwork on the reformer and it seems to stick better when I have to publicly take notes…haha.
When...
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Proper Pilates Breathing →
INHALE: think about breathing in fresh, cool air when you open and expand your body
EXHALE: think about expelling warm, deep, stale air when you close and contract you body
GENERAL RULE? Exhale when your muscles are working hardest (like when you’re crunching up) and inhale as a prep or as you are relaxing!
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Reasons why you should try the Pilates Reformer
Okay so I am about to start teaching Reformer! Eek! this begins in January at the Watertown BSC. Nervous, excited, yes, but still learning it and loving it. If you haven’t tried reformer yet…check it out. It will really help bring your mat work to perfection.
For those of you that aren’t really sure what the heck a refomer is…here’s a quick rundown from...
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missnewbody-deactivated20110110 asked: Hey!
I love your videos and was wondering about how many calories is burned in you super butt video, you legs and thighs video, and also in your crazy core video.
I know it's probably not a lot because it's muscle toning but I'm trying to lose weight and I was just curious
Xoxo,
Miss New Body
I love your videos and was wondering about how many calories is burned in you super butt video, you legs and thighs video, and also in your crazy core video.
I know it's probably not a lot because it's muscle toning but I'm trying to lose weight and I was just curious
Xoxo,
Miss New Body
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fearnun99 asked: I watch your videos, I love them, they are a real challenging workout. I want to just tone my body, i dont need to loose weight, just a couple of flabby parts like inner thighs and under the arms. How often would i have to do your workouts and what else would i have to do along with that to get the best and fastest results? about how long do you think it would take to start seeing a...
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Anonymous asked: Hi Cassey, i love your videos. I was just wondering if Clam Shells (from your super butt workout video) works out the gluteus maximus, gluteus medius, and minimus all at once ? If not, then which muscles do they workout ? I was just wondering because i've been trying to do a quick daily butt exercises that works out all the butt muscles. I like clam shells especially since i could just lay...
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Pop Pilates Playlist Winter 2010
Ok so due to the amount of questions I get about what songs I’m playing nightly for my Pilates class, I’m gonna start posting playlists to share! Here is November and December’s mix. If you don’t hear the song you’re looking for, just leave a message and let me know!
Cassey
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Anonymous asked: Hey Cassey!
I LOVE your videos and have been doing them on and off for about a month now. I also do nordic skiing for my school. Am I on track to be toning up for spring break? (booked the tickets to Florida last week! Soooo excited!) Should I be eating extra special? Thanks!
Grace
I LOVE your videos and have been doing them on and off for about a month now. I also do nordic skiing for my school. Am I on track to be toning up for spring break? (booked the tickets to Florida last week! Soooo excited!) Should I be eating extra special? Thanks!
Grace
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Anonymous asked: Hi!! I want to start doing your Pop Pilates workouts! I am 5'2" tall and weigh 141 lbs, which means that I have to lose like 20 lbs. What do you recommend I do? I've struggled with my weight since I was 10 years old (I'm 17 now) and then I moved from my home country about 3 months ago and have gained about 10 pounds since then. I have a park nearby (about 15 minutes in bicycle)...
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fallenhearts asked: My goodness I just tried a workout from your videos. I was screaming because it hurt so much!!! I will do them everyday until I can do it at ease like you !
