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March 2011

51 posts

squatrackdiaries asked: Hey Cassey,

Just wanted to let you know, Univeristy of Toronto's Yoga Club is featuring you on their website! You're a great inspiration for busy students who want to have a healthy lifestyle and your blog has tons of helpful posts. Keep em coming :)

And if you're ever in the area, come say hi to your Canadian fans, we'd love to host a yoga/pilates...

February 2011

172 posts

Thanks for submitting all of your nutrition and fitness questions! I have decided to not clog up your tumblr feeds and just answer questions on Fridays. Also, I’m just picking the top 5-10 questions because what’s been contributing to my Q&A MIA status is those repeat messages I keep getting. So…with that said, I will have answers updated by tonight. Thank you and keep...

mayagubo-deactivated20110929-de asked: Hey girl,
First of all THANK YOU for the amazing videos. I just started doing Pilates a week or so ago and have only worked out with you on youtube. :) I'm 24 years old and want to loose just a little bit of weight since I'm already average build. I also want to sculp my abs, have leaner arms and legs. (Yes, I do have a question. It's coming lol.) I do the stretching video...

healthylivingforyou asked: Hey Cassey! I was just wondering about the yoga bags on oGorgeous. Do they only have enough room for a mat, or would a pair of shoes and change of clothes fit in there also? I really want a bigger gym bag, because my gym bag isn't really a "gym bag" and it's super tiny. (My shoes barely fit, and they rip the bag!)

Thanks!

Anonymous asked: So I found your videos 2 1/2 weeks ago and I started doing 30 mins of your workouts every other day. I have seen huge changes..... my waist is getting more narrow and my strength is crazy. I have my husband do the videos with me.... he had a tough time. Just want to say " Thank you" . I am down from 27 inch waist to 26!

Anonymous asked: casey, when it comes to cardio, whats best for if you want to burn fat without gaining muscle? i have a treadmill.
and also, when i am doing any of your ab excersizes, my neck starts to hurt after a little while (while im excersizing)
thanks (:

shrivelledhearts-deactivated201 asked: Hi Cassey! I think you are really cute! I love all pilates videos! It really makes me feel good and you talking makes me push myself a lot! :) I need your advice in losing weight. Should i focus on cardio first, only when i lose enough fats then start doing toning exercises? Or should i do both together? and is skipping rope a good cardio workout? Are there any cardio workouts you suggest i can do...

Anonymous asked: hiya cassey, i kno ur busy and all, but do u mind replying. my question is: is the folowing site safe?
http://www.truthaboutabs.com/women-get-a-flat-stomach.html
thanks for checking

Anonymous asked: hey! love your videos :D i would REALLY love a lower abs/belly pooch video, it would help me so much because, no matter how much cardio i do, that damned thing won't budge D:< i also love your cardio video, are they going to be any more? thanks for being awesome <3

Anonymous asked: Hey Cassey!

I just wanted to ask something about the double leg drop/lift. Can you do it with your legs in tabletop position or is that defeating the objecct of the exercise?

Love all your vids, especially the foodie ones! More of those please!!

Anonymous asked: HI Cassey,
Thanks for posting the short videos. I love them. I spent some time exploring your website after seeing your videos on utube. You have some good stuff on your website but I didn't find anywhere the benefits of pilates. Could you please post some benefits. Thanks.

Anonymous asked: Hi! First, I absolutley love your videos!
But, I'm wondering what you think of the 30 day shred? I just started and I'm on my 5th day. Can I do this along with your pop pilates?

Anonymous asked: I really want to come to one of your classes, because we are in Boston area for vacation, and it would be a great chance to meet you and all. I was telling my daughter about it, and she was wondering if she can come as well. The only thing is that she is 12 years old. Do you think that Wednesday's Mat-based Pilates would be too tough for her? And is it going to be a total body workout? For...

Health & Fitness Podcasts I'm into right now

Hey guys! Sorry for the major hiatus due to my west coast trip. I’m all disoriented but am coming back full swing this week, hopefully answering most of your questions and getting a pop pilates video posted by the end of the weekend. Vegas was awesome - I was going to film a cardio video with my sister (Jackelyn Ho) who is a kickboxing instructor and a writer for College Candy,...

Anonymous asked: HI, It's Mads, Ollie, Ali and Kelly again from the UK :)

Just wanted to let you know we had a Pop Pilates party for health and fitness week with our fellow students doing Pop Pilates in the sports hall on campus! 55 people doing 'Craz Core', 'Body Slimming' and 'Stretching.' It was sooooo much fun and everybody had a good time! Can't wait for...

Anonymous asked: hey cassey, im having trouble finding an answer to a certain question, ive been looking everywhere! is it alright to do cardio before eating breakfast? i dont want to build up muscle, i just want to be lean and somewhat toned. thanks a lot :)

Anonymous asked: hi CASSY! i askd u about my stubborn tummy n i received ur reply.. u ve suggested me for cardio intervel n check b balance in my diet... CASSY! will u provide me wid some video for cardio intervals? i dont ve any source to get them except for the internet... i belong to PAKISTAN here it is very difficult to get good cardio videos..

Anonymous asked: when will your next video be? :)

mcpartnersforlife-deactivated20 asked: hey.
first of all, you're a godness, I just LOVE your videos and everything.
My question is: I do like 4 videos two times a week. Four times a week I do my own work out rutine (Situps and stuff... always like 45 minutes). And at least 6 times a week I do at least 30 minutes (most of the time 40 minutes) of cardio. Well do you think that's enough working out?

emiello asked: Hey Cassey! I'm Ciara, sixteen, from Northern Ireland. I've been loving your videos since January, but now my mum is interested in them to help her lose weight. The only thing is she's 5'8" and 275lbs. My parents are both starting to improve their diets which will help a lot, but they need something that won't be ridiculously strenuous but can still give them a good...

Anonymous asked: Hi Cassey!
Just letting you know that you're awesome. And I love everyone of your videos, and I get such a buzz doing a new one, it makes my day! So I was wondering if you could give me a hint on whats coming up next? What are your ideas for the next coupe of videos? Pleaseeeeeeeeee?

Anonymous asked: Hey Cassey, I'm looking into cuter workout clothes for when the weather gets warmer and I can finally exercise outside. I've heard a lot about Victoria's Secret's Foldover Yoga Pants and I saw that you love the leggings. The only problem with trying those out is that I'll have to order online and I've never ordered clothes from VS before. Plus shipping is a killer for...

Anonymous asked: hey cassey!!:D
i''m glad i found your tumblr, i love your videos and
I really apreciate all the great work you're doing!
Also, i have a question: do you think i can do 1 hour of viniyasa/power yoga instead of cardio? According to healthstatus.com, i urn 400 calories in 1 hour of ashtanga yoga,so i wonder if vigorous yoga can replace a cardio workout, since sun...

Anonymous asked: hello cassey , ive registered the http://caloriecount.about.com but the thing is i dont know how to calculate the calories that i consumed for that day. is there any website that is much easier. thanks

Anonymous asked: Hi Cassey ! I have started eating healthy for a while now and lately I have this weird feeling of dizziness, my head hurts and my mouth tastes a bit weird. Do you think it has something to do with my eating? Thank you

Anonymous asked: Hi Cassey!

Just to say I LOVE your vids and blog but I have a question- hope you don't mind!

So you were ill recently and I also have a very heavy cold and I've lost my voice! I just wanted to know what should I look to eat when ill or run down because sometimes it's difficult because you don't know what you want to eat but you know you need to!

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Anonymous asked: hi CASSY! i ve watched a few videos of urz n m trying them out regularly... i can feel the results.... however my tummy is really stubborn... m exercising for more than 4 years regularly.. and i ve lost desired amount of weight too.. but my tummy remains stubborn... please tell me how to overcome this tummy trouble.. u really got to help me wid this... besides i appreciate ur videos ur energy and...

Anonymous asked: Hi cassey! Thanks for answering all the questions ! I really apprecite that :)
I was just wondering : is it possible to get a 6-pack with your abs videos ?

Anonymous asked: Hi Cassey! I love your blog sooooooooo much!! I just have a little teeny question...I find the eagle crunch absolutely horrendous! Do you have any tips, I must be doing it wrong because I can't even raise my head off of the floor!!

Oh and men's bags...My friend and I think you should call the range 'homme-Gorgeous' (; (Homme- Guys in French) :D

star-bandit asked: hey cassey :) ive been doing your pop pilates videos for almost a month now, and its the most fun ive had working out by far. but i have REALLY weak upper body strength, and i was wondering if you could do a video on strengthening upper body for beginners? i try to do the bridge in the stretching video and i cant even get my shoulders off the ground! also when i try to do the rolling move, it...

Anonymous asked: Hey Cassey i LOVE your videos i have been doing pilates for years and i have never been able to find a challenging pilates video until you! I havnt been this sore in years its feels great! I have a balance ball at home but cant seem to find a good video for it, i notice you have one in the backround in your videos, in one video we used it but only for a minute or two. Soooo i was wondering if you...

drc21-deactivated20110505 asked: So, I searched the Q&A and was surprised I didn't see this question. I've been doing your pop pilates videos for about a week now, and I still love them. But I have a problem with my neck being incredibly sore and tense afterwards. To the point that it gives me an automatic headache. Any suggestions to help this?

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