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Q & A Time from Facebook! 9/24/2011

1. How can I get myself to stop eating after dinner? I eat great all day and then lean & green dinner but at 8pm I realllly want a piece of toast or some crackers.

If you want that piece of toast, then eat Ezekiel bread. It is flourless and is made from 4 grains and 4 beans. If you’re so hungry, it must mean that you’re not eating enough throughout the day! Throw some satisfying nuts in there for satiety.

2. how are you able to stay so positive? also how do you manage stress

Hmm…I think I have just always been a positive person. I try to not let the menial things in life bother me. I try to focus on what’s making me smile. And I surround myself with people that make life better. Forget the negative people! You don’t need them! Ohhh stress. The best way to go about it is to let out the congested energy through a workout, a bubble bath, cooking, or venting to someone who will listen. Take yourself out of the situationf or a while and come back when you have a clear head.

3. How can I get my hubby on board with the health eating? He’s naturally really skinny and fit, so he eats pretty much whatever he wants, and I want him to be my accountability partner. It’s hard when he’s scarfing down big macs every week. Lol.

The desire to life a healthy lifestyle has to come from within. You can’t force it on him. Maybe just start making healthier food (but make it attractive looking) and be like, hey try this! And maybe he’ll start liking it. And hs body will crave it. Also tell him that you need his support in this journey and that it would help if he did this with you. Even in small doses.
4. how did you train for your half marathon??

Honestly, I didn’t have a training schedule and I really should have. What I did do was start running longer distances every week. I started with just 1 mile a time on the treadmill back in Jan/Feb and then I slowly either increased my speed, incline, and or distance to make it harder. The whole month before the race I ran anywhere between 4-6 miles a day a few times a week.

5. How often do you give your muscles a break from working out? I feel really bad if i don’t workout everyday and so i usually don’t give them much rest. Is there a way to workout but rest them? :)

I usually train 5-6x a week an hr at a time. A good way to workout and relax your mind and body is with yoga.

6. Hi Cassey! :) So, I want the swimsuit model abs (not incredibly muscular, but still defined). Will oblique exercises help this or should I just do abs?

Not only should you do ab AND oblique exercises, you should also do more cardio and some form of strength training (pilates counts too) for overall fat melting. Don’t forget to eat clean as well. That is going to be your BIGGEST help towards getting “swimsuit model abs”.

7. How long have you been working out and eating healthy?

Hmm that’s a good question. I’ve always worked out and eaten fairly healthy most of my life minus college. In college I ate fried things and drank soda without thinking. (Eek!) I started playing tennis as a 6 yr old and then was on the varsity tennis team all 4 yrs of HS. Then in college I took up Pilates and some kickboxing. After graduating I was still doing the Pilates but added in some BODYPUMP. It wasn’t until Spring 2011 that I started SERIOUSLY weight lifting and eating clean. That’s when I started seeing the quickest results.

8. is it ok to take a 5-10 minutes resting after every workout?does it make the fat burning process any slower? thanx for the opportunity!

YES!!! If your body says rest, then rest! But do it out of exhaustion not out of laziness. You need to take breaks so that you can actually do the workout properly and with more energy. More energy and enthusiasm throughout workout = more calories burned.

9. Are the beginner workouts for an everyday routine?

You can def. do them every day. If you feel like you’re getting bored then move on to some of my older POP Pilates videos. There’s always modifications so don’t be intimidated.

10. Hey Cassey :) So I’ve done most of your workouts and my body has slimmed down a lot, but I’m struggling with getting rid of the “love handles”. I do the workouts related to muffin top and love handles daily, but just wondering if there is any way i can see more results?

Yes, you must now do more cardio and eat clean. That means running, kickboxing, dancing, jumping rope, or doing any of my POP Cardios to burn fat. Then you must eat clean. This means only eating whole and natural foods – cut out the refined carbs, sugary and fried things.

11. what is one thing you cannot live without?

Oh yay! A fun question!!! Hmmm…I guess I’d have to say…my contacts. If I didn’t have my contacts I’d be a non-functioning human. I’m seriously pretty blind.

12. Breakfast is my favorite meal and duh most important!do you have any more breakfast recipes you’d like to share?

Well I’m pretty simple. I love baked oatmeal, protein pancakes, egg white veggie omelets, whole grain cereal in almond milk, and fruit & greek yogurt parfaits. Recipes for GALS in Figure and Bodybuilding has GREAT baked oatmeal recipes. Also, Ohsheglows.com has a TON of great healthy recipes.

13. I asked this before but not sure if you saw it or not. Here is the question again: I know this is not a Pilates related suggestion but can you please do a video/blogpost about your weight lifting routine/suggestions? I know you did lots of weight lifting for the bikini diet and I’d like to know what you did for that. Thanks a ton!!!

Lucky you! Just wrote about this here.

14. Are you ever going to make work out dvd’s????

YEAH! I totally want to! But it will happen after I make the app!

15. how do you make money? I worry about you doing all these great things for us for free! I want to make sure you are taken care of since you take such good care of us.

Hahaha, aww what a sweet question. Well I don’t mind doing the free workouts. I love teaching. So that’s fine. I make some $ off of the ads on my blog and videos. But in the end I hope that you guys can support me and purchase the app (it will be cheap though), a DVD, or one of my yoga bags!

16. how to get rid of cellulite on my thighs?

Here’s an old old old post I did on cellulite. Click here.

17. Would you say ab workouts are more effective with a stability ball?

No. But I will say that doing a VARIETY of ab workouts with and without equipment is effective.

18. How do you workout everyday if you are a high school student with lots of homework daily?

Join a sports team! Then you won’t have to think about it. Or even wake up a little earlier to squeeze a 10 min workout in.

19. I’m pretty much a vegetarian (I only eat turkey and tuna on rare occasions) but most of my family is not..it can get pretty awkward lol so I wanted to know when I go to a meal that they have prepared and it is basically only meat dishes or prepared in ways that I don’t care for (fried, bacon grease ect) what do I do!? I usually end up eating some of it to be polite and because I get teased if I don’t but I really don’t like to do that…help me lol

NOOO!!!! Don’t compromise your health to be polite!!!! I am guessing you’re young. If they are teasing you it is because they don’t know how to admit that eating fried greasy stuff is actually harming them. I’d ask to prepare a dish for the family at dinner every night. Then at least you’d have your own meal. And then you can introduce them to what’s actually nutritious to eat.

20. How do you get back on track after a vacation? I’m finding it so hard

Start introducing small bits of it back into your life gradually. You’ll be ok :) Begin first by eating cleaner.

21. Do you think adding supplements to your diet is essential for a person who works out (from strength training to cardio) ? What supplements do you take?

The only supplement I take is whey protein. But only on strength training days post workout. I don’t think it’s actually necessary unless you’re looking for QUICK results. People get enough protein from whole foods like chicken breast, milk, eggs, and greek yogurt daily! It’s just that whey protein is faster absorbed for quicker muscle repair.

22. My lower body is larger than my upper body and I would really like to trim it down. How often should I work my hips, buns and thighs without bulking them up? And how do I get rid of this terrible cellulite on my butt?

You won’t bulk up your hips, buns, and thighs by working them out. Unless you’re carrying a huge bar on your back while doing a million squats. You should aim to target them a few times a week an hr each time. Mix up any of my workouts that will hone in on your “trouble” zones! Also be sure to do some cardio and eat clean. That will melt fat. See above answer for cellulite question.

23. How long will it take for me to loose my muffin top/love handles & flabby arms if I workout 3 - 4 times per week? Jump Rope + Your muffin top & other workout video ;) About 1hr workout in total~ Thanks! :)

I don’t know where you are now so I def cannot say how long it will take you to lose it. But I can promise you that if you keep up with the routine, you will see changes maybe even in the first week. In 2 weeks for sure.

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Burning questions answered!

Q & A time with Cassey - this was fun! I omitted any questions that were like “Cassey I’m 5’2” 150 lbs and love to eat cheeseburgers. How do I lose 20 lbs in 8 weeks?” You can ask me that in the new Blogilates Forum which I comb through everyday. Here we go, in no order whatsoever…

1. What’s your favorite movie and/or type of movie? This is really geeky but I really liked Social Network. I found it inspirational and was on the edge of my seat the whole time. I also love GREASE. The Umbrellas of Cherbourg. Musicals and romantic comedies are the best.

2. Are you a bookworm or do you prefer magazines? If so what kinds? :) (apart from “pilates books are my favorite thing in the world!”) Umm, no I am NOT a bookworm at all! What I read is mostly self help stuff like nutrition books or bios about successful entrepreneurs. My latest read is the Zappos CEO’s book “Delivering Happiness: A Path to Profits, Passion, & Purpose”.

3. Do you ever have days where you go crazy and just eat chocolate and ice cream and biscuits and anything else bad you can get your hands on?? ;) OF COURSE! Sometimes there’s days where I feel like I screwed up and ate a bad breakfast so I’m like, eff this, I’m eating this tub of ice cream cuz I wanna.

4. What’s your favorite song of the moment? Hmm, I don’t have a fave song right now. It’s kinda sad. Any suggestions?

5. What bands do you like? I like anything pop obviously, gangster songs annoy me, love Michael Jackson, Daft Punk, Little Boots, Ce Jeu, Maroon 5…

6. Why do you live where you live? I am in Boston right now.

7. how old are you :) 24

8. Were you ever a chubby kid growing up or were you always skinny and or conscious of your weight? Oh man, there is such a back story to this. Yes. I was a chubby kid. I had a double chin in my 2nd grade picture day photo. Eew. One time this other kid asked me why I was so fat in elementary school and I cried for days. I thinned out in high school because I was on the tennis team all 4 years. My thinnest being the height I am now (5’5”) was about 110 lbs sophomore year of high school. No definition though. When I went to college, I had up and down years but pretty much was my heaviest ever my Junior year I think…even went up to 135 lbs I one point. I have always worked out but was not as knowledgeable as I am now about diet and nutrition. I am now 118 lbs, strong, and happy.

9. What made you decide to make bags and mats? I couldn’t find a fashionable mat bag carrier back in college so I decided to make one for myself. When my students ended up liking the Beverly Bowtie so I contacted a manufacturer in the US and made a bunch. Luckily people bought them! On to round 2 now which will include gym bags and men’s yoga bags.

10. How do you stay motivated? I work hard and I don’t ever want to do anything that will “ruin” my health and my body. I like feeling stronger and faster. I also love clothes so looking good in them keeps me motivated. It’s the truth!

11. What is your diet like? Lots of lean protein and veggies. Love fruits. Love yogurt. I don’t eat rice, bread, or refined carbs. It makes me bloated and makes me look preggers. Yes, as an Asian, it was hard to explain to my parents why I can’t eat rice. I’ll eat oatmeal sometimes and once in a while I’ll make some awesome whole wheat muffins if I am really craving a bread type thing. But that’s on occasion.

12. Are you tidy? I used to be. Recently, NO!!!

13. Do you have a routine day to day? Since I quit my corporate job in the fashion world, my day to day routine consists of waking up, eating breakfast, checking email, commenting on tumblr, facebook, twitter, and youtube, teaching my afternoon pilates mat or pilates reformer classes, eating lunch, working on design stuff while checking email, teaching more evening classes, working out (this can be in the AM or PM depending on when I wake up), eating dinner, more computer time, and sleep eventually! I’ll film vids and hang out with friends on Fridays or the weekends.

14. Do you have any pets? I have one turtle. His name is Turtle.

15. Do you keep a journal? No, I used to then my sister found it :P

16. What’s your guilty pleasure(s)? Totally fried ice cream.

17. Do you miss your family? No, my parents have always been very controlling. I love them but I like my independence.

18. What would be your desert island must haves? Wow that’s a toughie. Umm. Well if the desert island had outlets and wifi then my computer. BUT I am guessing not. So pens, pencils, and paper for drawing. A big hat to protect me from the sun. A LifeStraw so that I can drink water from any pond without dying. And a real buff guy who can help me build a hut, hunt for food, and construct a boat so we can get outta there!

19. How do you keep your hair so nice all the time? I occasionally get trims and I just use regular Fructis Garnier shampoo and conditioner. I straighten my hair when I want to look put together but it is naturally wavy.

20. I want to know if you have a favorite magazine! Women’s Health, SHAPE Magazine.

21. Favorite brand of clothes? :D I used to be addicted to anything Anthropologie, wasn’t partial to any brand in particular. But now I feel like they are just so darn expensive! I love Stella McCartney for Adidas and Lululemon.

22. Where are you from? I was born in LA and grew up in the Bay Area in CA. My ethnicity? Chinese and Vietnamese.

23. Do you have dog or a cat:)? No but secretly I want a super duper giant crazy dog and micro mini itty bitty dog.

24. Are you shopping freak? Yes. Totally. My closets are OVERFILLED with clothes and shoes. I have a separate closet for workout clothes only.

25. Do you polish your nails:)? Yes when I am feeling pretty :)

26. Do you love children? Do I love children? I think everyone does!

27. Do you take any supplements? If so what kind. I only have vanilla whey protein powder. That’s it. I mainly use it for my protein pancakes.

28. How many languages can you speak? I can speak Vietnamese with an American accent and English. I won’t even count Spanish but I can read, write, and speak a little.

29. What’s you favourite television series? Glee!!! I am going to see their concert in a week!

30. Are you a slasher movie fan or do you prefer romantic chick flicks? I HATE scary movies. Rom-coms all the way.

31. Do you ever have a fat day when you allow yourself naughty treats? :) Yes. I can eat like Adam Richman on Man V. Food. I’ve made a donut cheeseburger before :P

32. What did you go to China for? To find a new bag manufacturer! And to look at new fabrics.

33. You eat so healthily, but what is you dirty little food secret? I mentioned what my bad food faves are in the other questions, but my dirty food secret is that I can eat SO MUCH that you’d think my stomach was a bottomless pit. I said I CAN. But I don’t :P

34. When did you get into your first serious relationship? End of my junior year in college. (To the person who wrote this, I know there was another part to this question but I can’t really answer it right now)

35. What is your favorite non-healthy food? :) Tempura fried ice cream. Vanilla ice cream in a waffle cone. Strawberry cheesecake. Egg custard tarts. Peanut butter in the heaping spoonfuls. OMG dying.

36. Do you live in L.A.? I want to move there so so bad, is it nice? I used to! I was born there and went to college there. I love it. Traffic is bad though. Really, really bad.

37. Is being a pilates & fitness instructor your full time job? and what got you into it? It’s not a full time job. I teach a dozen times a week but my main job is running oGorgeous, soon to be Flomme.

38. Do your parents support you being a health/pilates teaching person? Haha, teaching is something I do because I love it. My parents used to ask me to quit teaching back in college and focus on my studies. I was like no WAYYY! Teaching was the only thing keeping me sane through school as a Bio major. But honestly, I love leading classes so much - the energy is just invigorating.

Burning Questions?

Hey guys! Thought this would be cool and interactive…Do you have a fun question you wanna ask me about things non fitness related? Post below in the comments or simply reply! Think it’s time we get to know each other better :)

Love, Cassey

PS: I know I’ve been majorly slacking on the tumblr q and a’s but since a lot of the questions repeat themselves I’m gonna add a frequently asked questions section in the next couple weeks. So keep messaging me, you’re being heard!

Anonymous asked:

Hi!

I am curious, do you have fitness or nutrition role models?? Who are your favorite celebs and athletes??

Cassey: Oh wow! A new type of question. I love it!

For nutrition, I really like my Nutrition Diva podcasts. The woman’s name is Monica Reinagel and she is board-certified Licensed Nutritionist and a professionally-trained chef. She delivers quick tips on hot foodie topics that are clear and easy to understand. I am actually going to do a giveaway of her latest book Nutrition Diva’s Secrets for a Healthy Diet: What to Eat, What to Avoid, and What to Stop Worrying About. More on this later!

Fitness role models that I admire are the instructors that are able to create a community and a loyal following with their passion for their format. The creators of formats like BODYPUMP, TurboJam, Hot Hula etc. were made by instructors who had a vision of sharing their workouts on a larger scale. They helped hundreds of thousands of people change their lives, and they did it in a fun and creative way. They had a vision and they made it happen. They impacted lives. These are the people I look up to. Creatives. Entrepreneurs. Doers. Risk takers. I hope to one day share Pop Pilates with many more people as well.

My favorite athlete is Apolo Anton Ohno. He is an Olympic speed skater and I’ve had a crush on him since high school! Haha. I also got to meet him at a Dancing with the Stars taping, and we hugged. Twice!

I don’t really have favorite celebrities, but in terms of who I think is gorgeous…the list includes Halle Barry, Mila Kunis, Sofia Vergara, Jessica Alba, Vanessa Hudgens, Kim Kardashian (sorry! I have to!), Eva Longoria, Alessandra Ambrosio, and Megan Fox. For males, Zac Efron is pretty cute. Mark Zuckerberg is pretty inspirational. Oh and this is shameless but I really like Jake Pavelka from the Bachelor! He is hot and that is all.

Anonymous asked:

Hi Cassey!

You really are the best. I’ve been doing your videos for over half a year now and have gotten my little brother (12) and sister (14) hooked too! Whenever people ask me how I keep so fit, I tell them about my little secret: Pop Pilates!

It’s obvious that you’re super passionate about what you do, and I love that! I’m curious about what other things in your life keep you happy and balanced. What are your hobbies and interests outside of working out and eating healthy?

Are you dating anyone or do you have any pets?

Sorry, maybe you think these questions are too personal or irrelevant, but we’re all friends here, right? Plus I think it’s necessary to emphasize the importance of a full and balanced lifestyle ; )

Thanks for all you do! It’s amazing that you’ve made these videos accessible to people of all ages and to people who may not be able to afford workout videos or a gym membership.

Cheers,

Ella

Cassey: Oh a Q&A session about me! How fun! Ok here it goes:

Q - What are your hobbies and interests outside of working out and eating healthy?

A - I love dancing, esp. ballroom and salsa dancing. There was a point right after college when Arthur Murray hired me to be a ballroom dance teacher. Then I decided I didn’t want to be in a studio for like 11 hours a day! But I still love dancing. I also love drawing. Especially fashion sketching and fashion design. I’ve been drawing since forever. Back in elementary school, the group of girls that I used to hang out with during recess and lunch would always ask me to draw pictures of them in the latest outfits. The kids thought I was going to be a artist when I grew up. At least that’s what they put on my Valentines Day cards! Haha. Oh and I also like trivia…I’m not that great but I love a good mind boggler or two.

Q - Are you dating anyone?

A - I guess the best way to answer this right now is…not really ;P

Q - Do you have any pets?

A - I have one pet. His name is Turtle. Yes. And he is a turtle. A red-eared slider that I’ve had for over a decade! My parents bought him for me in Chinatown when he used to be about the size of a quarter. Now he is as big as a notebook!

thatsweetedge asked:

You’re butt blasters video worked wonders for me. I’m finally almost completely content with my body now the only part that I still want to tone is my thighs. No matter how much a run on the treadmill, how much I diet, and how much I do squats and lunges, I cant tone my thighs. They’re thinner but not where I want to be. My calves are so tiny and my legs are strong so I don’t think simple squats and lunges will do anything for me anymore. Pleaseeeee help me. I would be so grateful if you could make a high intensity thigh blaster pop pilates video. I have tried everything and your butt blaster video worked so well for me I know you can come up with something incredible! Please help me reach my goal in time for summer! I will finally have achieved the body I always wanted. I think alot of other girls can benefit from the video too!

Cassey: Thanks for the thigh video suggestion. Have you tried my Legs & Thighs 10 min video yet? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LHfe0rG_THk

Anonymous asked:

Hi Cassey, my name is selmed and I want to ask a favours, can’t the videos be made downloadable so that those of us who have no constant access to internet take them on our computers for use? I really enjoy your videos, keep it up.

Cassey: I am currently looking into making a DVD…but this won’t be for a while. I need to figure out music copyright laws. So, I’m sorry, but right now I cannot make them downloadable.

salmoomah asked:

Hey Cassey! I’ve never done Pilates before, but I discovered your Pop Pilates videos recently and I am absolutely loving them! I think that what you’re doing is a great way to motivate people to get fit and have fun at the same time :) I just have a question about your leg workout though… I’m not looking to tone or reduce any area of my legs in particular (although that would be a welcome side-effect), but I just want a good all-around leg workout. Would using your Legs and Thighs workout be sufficient for that, or would I also need to combine that with Slimmer Inner Thighs and Runner’s Calves? And once my body adjusts to the workout, what would I have to do to make it more intense? Feel free to answer this in my ask. I really appreciate your help! Keep doing what you’re doing because it’s awesome! <3

Cassey: If you are serious about toning your legs, do all of the leg workouts. And once your body adjusts to the workout, I will have more workouts :)

Anonymous asked:

Dear Cassey,

I love your recipes. Where do you take them from/do you know any websites with low calorie + healthy food and recipes?

xoxo

Cassey: I scour the internet for recipes of foods that I just happen to buy that weekend at the farmer’s market. I always link the recipe source at the bottom of each article. The sites that I love are:

http://cheaphealthygood.blogspot.com/

http://www.hungry-girl.com/

http://www.skinnytaste.com/

Anonymous asked:

Dear Cassey,

You have inspired me so much! Basically, I was in a procrastination rut, always delaying my diet+workout start but now I do your videos 6 time per week and I’m startin to gain confidence (I’ve lost about 12 pounds so far…). I would really like to start to running to gain even more resistance but I’m not sure of how many miles I should start with (bear in mind that I am NOT used to running!). How many do you think?

P.S.: You are beautiful!

Cassey: Thank you for your kind comments. First of all you can’t “gain resistance”. I think you mean improve your cardiovascular endurance. Start with jogging. If you have access to a treadmill, start around 5mph and go for a mile. Then try to go faster every week. Maybe 5.2. then 5.4. Once you get faster, try going for even longer distances! Good luck.

justbeingjess asked:

Hi Cassey,

I have a question about “shins to the air”. During that I have tons of trouble keeping my shoulders relaxed, they always tighten up and lift off of the floor. How can I prevent this?

Cassey: So when you’re in table top position or “shins to the air”, if your abs are weak, then you’re going to try to compensate my pushing your hands into the mat and tensing your neck/shoulders. Try to press your low back into the mat and leave you shins up as long as possible WITHOUT tensing your upper body. Once you start tensing, then release your toes to the floor. Then try again, you’ll get stronger each time. You could also place a rolled towel or pillow under your neck for support. Good luck!

Anonymous asked:

Hey Cassey!

I LOVE your vids but wanted to ask that seeing as you’re doing focus videos like pilates for beginners etc could you possibly do an ‘Overcoming a Plateau’ one? Just a suggestion! I like a challenge! Much love, Regina

Cassey: That’s a great idea. That would probably just be a talking video though because everyone’s plateau will be different. If you’re trying to overcome a stagnant phase, you need to start changing your workout. That’s it. Add new moves that you’ve never done before and the body will get surprised. It will start burning calories faster until it gets more efficient again, at which point you will need to do something new again!

Anonymous asked:

Can Pilates actually make you taller?

Cassey: In a sense, yes, because it will help with your posture so that you won’t walk around slumping anymore. But no it will not lengthen your bones.

Anonymous asked:

Hi Cassey, I suffer with bad lower back pain and I was wondering if you can recommend any exercises to help ease it?

Cassey: Try “cat-cow”. You’re on all fours, palms down, knees down. Then you want to make a dip in your low back (like you’re holding a cup of soup on your low back) and stick your butt up. Now contrast that pose with a perching of the upper back - push the upper back high up into the air so that now your low back is arching in the other direction. This should feel good.

letsfocusonbeingthin asked:

Hey Cassey! I discovered your videos and let me tell you…THANK YOU!!!!! When I first tried your videos I stopped and just watched the video and everyday it just kept getting easier! But one question, Pilates and Yoga are different, but which one is better to lose weight? I know it’s like DUH PILATES because you’re doing more physical work…but I’ve asked a few friends and they all said Yoga is very effective to so I dunno(:

Cassey: Have you read my post on Pilates versus Yoga? Here is the link: http://www.blogilates.com/post/3696273044/pilates-versus-yoga-whats-the-diff-read Both are effective, just make sure you’re pushing yourself to the limit in each exercise and you will see results.

Anonymous asked:

Hey Cassey!

My question is this, I work two different jobs: One is coaching gymnastics/tumbling 4 hours a day and involves alot of walking, catching, lifting and constant movement. The other is working at Subway, which involves constant walking at a pace of about 2-2.5 mph. The only time I’m sitting down is during the 20 minute lunch break. Can I count this as exercise? Should I add up the calories burned towards my calorie deficit? I feel like I’m clueless! Help?

Mary

Cassey: Hi Mary! Great question. Yes you can. But if you’re not seeing the results you want, it means that even with your constant movement, you’re still eating enough calories wipe out chances for weight loss. Does this make sense? Eat more calories than you burn and you will gain weight. Eat less calories than your burn and you will lose weight. Read my post on how to lose weight and find out your basal metabolic rate and your daily energy requirement. http://www.blogilates.com/post/3697883302/figure-out-exactly-how-many-calories-you-need-to

Anonymous asked:

Hey Cassey! Yipeee! You answered my question! Anyways, I think you should become a nutritionist since you’re a great role model for exercise + health. I would totally support you! I’m working on some Pop Pilates designs/slogans, and it’s really fun[: I wanted to know if there were exercises for building up quadriceps. Any ideas? Have a great week!

Love, Lena

Cassey: Cool Lena! I might consider looking more into nutrition. It is so interesting! Have you uploaded your design to the facebook page yet? And yes there are so many exercises for quads! Squats are amazing. Lunges too!

rednblue asked:

Cassey, your workout videos are SO awesome! I love that you incorporate your personality into them. I seriously feel like im working out with one of my friends. Thanks for keeping me motivated! p.s. I can’t wait to have toned awesome legs like you! =)

Cassey: You know, I appreciate you telling me that you feel like you’re working out with one of your friends. I never really thought about it, but I guess I keep it pretty light and informal when I do the videos. But informal lets the personality shine through from my mat to your mat! So that’s pretty cool. Thanks for letting me know!

Anonymous asked:

i heard that no ab xercises are good for ur abs bc it will just built muscle on top of ur fat, thus making ur tummy fatter. PLEASE HELP!!

Cassey: Okay, first of all this is so not true. #1. Ab exercises ARE good because they strengthen your core. If you don’t do ab exercises, how will you tone your midsection? #2. Muscle does NOT lay on top of fat. Muscle is attached to your bone, fat lays on top of muscle. I think what you may have heard is that doing a million crunches won’t get you a six pack. This is true. But you will get a stronger core. Underneath. You have to melt the fat off with cardio.

shyskylark asked:

Hey Cassey

I love the move in the beginning of the butt blaster vid, it feels like I’m doing ballet on the floor. Having been a professional dancer I think it’s great. Do you have any more dancer like exercise moves for pilates?!!!

Cassey: I love that move too! Check out The Bar Method. They are also very ballet and pilates-esque. I can do a video on dance-y moves. That’d be fun.

Anonymous asked:

I love your exercise, you’re an excellent instructor! I lost weight with your exercise and proper diet aid. I workout several times a week after your exercise. You’re the coolest! Alice from Romania

Cassey: Congratulations! This is great news!

Blogilates Q&A for w/e 3/12/2011

For those asking me to write full-length exercise and meal plans for them…I’m really sorry but I cannot do that right now. I appreciate you trusting me enough to give me your personal information and your goals but that would take me an extremely long time to personalize a specific plan of attack for every single person that writes. Perhaps in the future I can create a mini book of meal plans and workout plans that can be emailed to you where you can pick what works best for you based on how much weight you want to lose. I’d team up with some of my personal trainer and nutritionist friends to formulate this - does that sound like something you’d be interested in?

Here are the questions for week ending 3/12/2011. Enjoy!

Anonymous asked:

heyy. SO IM THE PERSON!!! WITH THE IDEA!!!!! i already told you!! haha. sorry its just that it became true!! LOL!!! okk. so im only like a teen tho. is there an age limit? or like rules and regulations? and i also dont hav a facebook or a utube page or a tumblr. lol. thankss!!! and u dont need to reply if this is going to take up ur 10 questions. u can make a post if u need to!!! <33

Cassey: A-HAH! So when will the infamous anonymous show her face? ;) There’s no age limit, just check my post below on the design contest rules. Don’t have a facebook, tumblr, or youtube acct? Well make one!

Anonymous asked:

Hey Cassey :)

I was wondering…does it matter if you do cardio workouts before or after your pilates workouts?

Cassey: No it does not matter - I generally like to do them before so that I get all revved up and ready to go crazy on the mat, versus lying down and then getting up. But if you feel like you want to reserve energy for Pilates, then do the cardio after. It does not matter though.

skgodish asked:

can you make a video or do a post of what a healthy combo of food is for the day? There are always suggestions in magazines about what to eat for breakfast lunch and dinner (plus two snacks) but they are always the most inconvenient meals. I need something realistic. Thank you for answering my questions Cassey!

Cassey: Here is what I eat in general day - it is pretty much lean protein and lots of vegetables. The fats are mostly coming from nuts. I hope this is realistic! I never spend that much time in the kitchen. My meals are super simple and super quick!

Breakfast: egg white omelet with mushrooms, red pepper, and spinach. salsa to top.

Snack: raw or roasted almonds, no salt

Lunch: baked chicken breast, sliced, over a bed of romaine lettuce, tomato, and cucumber. light vinegar or vinaigrette dressing.

Snack: baby carrots and all natural peanut butter

Dinner: steamed tilapia with steamed broccoli or green beans. soy sauce and tabasco to taste.

Anonymous asked:

Hi Cassey, you’re pilates videos are amazing. best workout ive ever tried. the thing is im trying to gain weight, in a good way. like.. to look more “heavier” than really skinny, but then at the same time i want to have toned legs and round-shaped butt. If i do Pilates 5x a week will it make me lose more weight? im already skinny though:\ hope i get a feedback from you:)

Cassey: To gain more muscle weight, add protein to your diet and do weight bearing exercise. And if you do Pilates 5x a week and don’t change your diet to include more protein, then yes, possibly you could lose more weight but in general, Pilates is more a toning workout than a calorie blaster so you don’t have to worry about that too much. Great sources of protein include, egg whites, lean meats, beans, and whey protein powder.

Anonymous asked:

Good evening Cassey! I’m really addicted to your pop pilates videos! Music + good workout = genius [:

I had a question about eating habits: Since I have a really big sweet tooth, how do you fight those cravings for candies, cookies and brownies? and are smoothies beneficial for your health?

Thanks! I hope you make more videos soon! They’re a blast to do!

-E

Cassey: Hi E! If you really love eating sweet things, try subbing them out for fruits. These are nature’s candy and they are full of great vitamins that will make your hair and skin look great. Also, a lot of the reason behind why you crave something is because your head is telling you that you want it. But ask yourself next time after you finish a big meal, are you hungry, or do you just want to “taste” it? If you can resist it, don’t eat the cookie. Maybe allow yourself just one cheat day a week where you can eat whatever you want and the rest of the week, be good. Eventually, you’ll feel like you don’t need that cookie anymore. Also, if you want to lose weight and see results quicker, think about the candy as something that will slow you down as you try to reach your goals. Don’t let food have power over you. Smoothies are good, but not 600 calorie ones from McDonalds or Jamba Juice. They are dense and some people drink them WITH MEALS! Eek! That’s calorie mania and you don’t even know it because drinking doesn’t feel like eating. Try making your own smoothie using plain or vanilla nonfat greek yogurt, water or juice, and frozen fruits for the simplest and healthiest kind of smoothie. By using water, you’ll cut out excess sugars and by using greek yogurt, you’ll be getting the protein you need for lean muscle mass production. Good luck!

Anonymous asked:

You are such an inspiration! Love your videos! :)

You have an amazing body! Would you mind telling me approximately your weight and height, so I can set myself a good goal?

Thanks

Xoxo

Cassey: Hmm, I contemplated whether or not I should answer this but I’m going to be transparent. As of yesterday afternoon, I was 123 lbs. I am 5’ 5”. But remember, we are all built differently so don’t get stuck on the numbers!

Anonymous asked:

hi cassey!! i noticed your VERY detailed post about weight loss! i just wanted to thank you for responding so quickly to the message i sent you last week! i hope you didn’t think that i was challenging you on your knowledge of all things health & wellness, because i do consider you a valid source on that. just wanted to make sure the younger kiddies on here are clear on everything. :) as i mentioned, i am extra sensitive to this since my little sister, now 16.. was hospitalized for anorexia by 14 and she still struggles with her body image, and all of the conflicting media out there. you are definitely a role model to a lot of people on here.. keep it up! and yes you should go back to school for nutrition, this is clearly something you are passionate about!

Cassey: Hey! I want to thank you for messaging me about this. That post was most definitely needed. No, I did not feel like you were challenging me at all, and I totally understand where you are coming from. I think a lot of teen girls growing up have this media-implanted dream of skinniness furrowing inside them. There’s nothing wrong with wanting to be skinny, but lack of knowledge on proper diet and exercise is scary when attempting to change one’s body. Suddenly, attention to health is thrown out the window and replaced by whatever means it will take to “get skinny”. The sad part is, it doesn’t just stop at physical obsession - a mental body image distortion causes the girl to never be satisfied with her looks. A lack of confidence is the ugliest of all. So thanks for encouraging me to clarify further on the subject of weight loss. Write again! And I hope your sister is doing well.

Anonymous asked:

Hi Cassey!

My question is this: I do your pilates videos about four-five times a week, about two videos each “session” and I really love them and try to switch them around, but will my body come to a point where your videos just won’t work anymore? I am fine with maintaining the muscle and abs I have right now, I love them! But when my body begins to get used to the workouts, will that go away, or will it just not improve?

Thank you!

Cassey: No, your muscles will never just “go away” even if you keep doing the videos and you’re used to them. The only way they can go away is if you cover them with a layer of fat. So if you stop working out or begin to eat more then this will happen. I think your question is more about what happens when the workouts get too easy and you start plateauing. You’ll need to introduce more moves to surprise your body. Luckily, I have a whole arsenal of videos for you so you’ll never get bored!!!

Anonymous asked:

http://www.blogilates.com/post/3603492337/baked-banana-chips-another-crunchy-healthy-snack

does only one slice contains 36 kcal or it’s at 100g?

Cassey: Ok so it says 2 ripe bananas makes 6 servings. So 1/3 of a banana is 36 calories.

Anonymous asked:

heyyy cassey <3

first of all i want to say that i LOVE your video’s! & second hmm is it better to do 1 hour one of your pop cardio video’s or 1 hour of running ?

xxoo

Ellie

Cassey: The Pop Cardio videos are meant to be high intensity intervals. If you can actually do the videos back to back to back to back to back for an hour, which is pretty crazy, then this will be better. In general, the quick moves in the cardio videos are more effective at blasting calories in a shorter amount of time compared to running. But it also matters how fast you are running.

Anonymous asked:

Hey Cassey, thanks for the workout today :)

Just a thought, what about using 80’s pop music in one of your vids? Could be fun!

Thanks,

Ashley, from New Zealand

Cassey: Hi Ashley from New Zealand! That’s a great idea. I could even wear leg warmers!!!

Anonymous asked:

Dear Cassey,

I love love your videos! Especially the music you have on in the background! It makes those 30 minute workouts feel like ten! Regarding pre-workout snacks and meals, how long do I need to wait after eating to exercise? 1 hour at least? Is the time period different for a full breakfast and a snack such as an apple?

Thanks for taking the time to read this!

Love,

Lena

Cassey: If you didn’t have a chance to read my post and watch my video on what to eat before and after a workout, here’s the link: http://www.blogilates.com/post/2996785799/what-to-eat-before-and-after-a-workout-to-lose-weight. Big meals can take somewhere around 3 hrs to digest. Small meals, an hour or even 30 min if it’s really small like an apple.

Anonymous asked:

Can you do pilates with sneakers on?

Cassey: Yes, you can. I don’t do it because I like pointing my feet, and wearing shoes makes it hard to do that.

Anonymous asked:

Girl, I just want to say I love what you’re doing with this whole small business, ogorgeous, pop pilates, blogilates, healthy lifestyle, mini-mogul empire. I really admire when young women break the mold and make a business doing the thing they love. Anyhoo on to my question, I’ve been a practitioner of pilates on and off for about 2.5 years. I’ve been following your pop pilates videos since about mid January. Now I admit that I don’t know everything about pilates, but it seems to moves in the Pop Pilates videos aren’t strictly pilates moves, but perhaps borrow from the Bar Method? I haven’t had a chance to practice the Bar Method, but from what I’ve seen there seems to be some similarities. So I guess my question is, how do you come up with the move sets for Pop Pilates? Do you consciously adopt moves from various types of exercise (i.e. Yoga, classic Pilates, the Bar Method, the Dailey Method, etc), or do you go into the studio and just kind of wing it with general knowledge of Pilates-esque exercises? Anyhoo, like I said I love what you’re doing, I’m an avid fan, I look forward to your updates, and you’ve inspired me to get the ball rolling on my own small business empire! :)

-Nancy

Cassey: Hey Nancy! What an inspirational post. What small business “empire” are you thinking of building? Yes, I LOVE doing what I love, but trust me, it hasn’t always been that way. It’s been a journey for sure. Maybe I’ll write on that later. To answer your question about my moves, you are absolutely right that it’s not STRICTLY Pilates. The core of my moves are classical Pilates moves (like the hundred, the double leg lift, the single straight leg, teaser, etc.) but I find that set to be limited, especially since I’ve been practicing for a while now. It can get boring. So I’ve taken the 6 principles that make up Pilates (centering, concentration, control, breath, flow, precision) and tailored new moves around them. I actually just got introduced to the Bar Method last week, so nope, I wasn’t borrowing from them! But I did see that the Bar Method is very very similar to Pilates! I also watch fitness videos and take moves that I like and add a dancy/elegant twist to it. Makes it fun to let your body try new things constantly!

Anonymous asked:

Hello Cassey,

You’ve had a similar question already but mine is a little more specific. I am currently taking a pilates class and I love it! But I am moving to South Korea in the summer and I thought your videos would be a great way to keep up with the pilates on my own. However I am trying to figure out what equipment I need to take with me considering it has to come on the plane :/ I was thinking a big balance ball (a pump), resistance bands but then I was wavering between fitness circle, the small (8in) soft ball and was wondering about the small hand weights (thats an extra 4-10 pounds depending on which ones I bring) do they have them as water weights? (meaning: you fill it up with water to create the weight) I just want to know which ones you think are the true “essentials”. Thank you so much. Sorry I’m a little long winded :)

Marcie

Cassey: Hey Marcie, honestly, I really love doing mat work without any equipment because your body is the best tool. Most of the classes I teach don’t have enough “toys” for everything so we simply don’t use them but that’s no biggie. We still get a great workout in. I think the “true essential” is the mat, but even then you could just do you work on a carpeted floor!

Anonymous asked:

Hey Cassey,

I have a hard time doing cardio on the elliptical or treadmill because I always end up with horrible headaches that last the entire day! What do you suggest I do in order to lose weight? Pilates are fine, but the running/cardio intensity gives me headaches.

Cassey: You should talk to your doctor about why running and cardio training gives you headaches. It could be that you are trying to go too hard, too fast, too soon. Go steady and speed up every week so your body has a chance to get used to the new exercises you’re doing. Maybe it’s in shock. But if the headaches still persist, try fun and lighter impact cardio classes like dancing or Zumba. Also, make sure you’re drinking enough water and eating a little. Whenever I am dehydrated and hungry, I get a headache just sitting around doing nothing.

Anonymous asked:

Dear Cassey,

Thank you so much for all of your AMAZING videos!

Would it be possible for you to do a total body video based on the magic circle (or Pilates ring)? I just love this little gizmo ;-)

Thanks again and many blessings to you.

Cassey: Yes, great idea.

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(in response to one of your answers)
if you consume less calories than you burn, isnt that unhealthy? i thought females were supposed to consume 2000 a day, and im only burning like 300 calories at the most?
or am i misunderstanding? thanks

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Anonymous

I’m making a quick exception to answer this…no you’re not burning 300 calories a day. Your basal metabolic rate is what you burn just by LIVING. By laying in bed all day I would burn 1379 cals as a female w/ my height, weight, and age.

Your daily energy requirement based on your level of activity will be much higher. Say I am pretty sedentary, my daily energy requirement would be 1900 cals. Lightly active, 2100 cals. Consume less that THIS NUMBER, your daily energy requirement, and you will lose weight.

Use this calculator to figure out what yours BMR and Daily Energy Requirements are:

http://allnutri.com/bmrcalculator.aspx

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Fitness & Nutrition Q&A for w/e 3/5/2011

Hey guys, I was being generous in selecting which questions to answer since I’ve been MIA for a few weeks from Q&A. Here you go:

Anonymous asked:

How many minutes and days a week do you suggest while doing your videos to melt off the fat? i already have a pretty good, healthy diet down. i run everyday 10-20 minutes but i definitley think i should be doing more! how many minutes do you suggest?

Cassey:

Be active at least 30 min to 1 hr almost everyday. There is no secret to weight loss. Consume less calories than you burn. If you’re not losing weight, you’re eating too much or not exercising enough.

Anonymous asked:

Hey Cassey! Huge fan of the videos! I was just wondering if you had any tips on how to find the energy to exercise after a long day’s work. I pretty much work from 7 am till 4 pm, and my job doesn’t have a lot of moving and at the end of the day I really want to workout but I’m just so tired! How can I remedy this? Much love!

Cassey: Try getting up for a stretch or a walk around the office at the end of each hour. Don’t worry if your coworkers think you’re weird. Ask them to walk with you. Then try to sleep more. Drink green tea throughout the day. Not only will it make you pee a lot so that you have to get up and go to the bathroom frequently, it will also rev up your metabolism and hopefully make you feel more energetic. Lastly, the motivation is in the mind. Want to workout? Then tell yourself that you do!!!

skgodish asked:

I’m a senior in high school, and when i watch what i eat i can get to a pretty decent weight. I think that i get a little bit ashamed of trying to lose weight though, because around my friends i back out of healthy eating habbits and splurge on the pizza and cookies. any advice? you’re very good at representing a healthy lifestyle, and i want to do the same!

also, i love cookies, and chocolate. How do i quit eating them?!!

thanks for the videos! and as soon as i get a yoga mat ill get one of your bags =)

Cassey: One cheat day a week for cookies and chocolate. That’s it. And what’s more important? Your body, your confidence, and how you look and feel OR what your friends think? Umm, if they’re REALLY your friends they should be supportive of you trying to lose weight. OWN the fact that you’re on a mission. Let people know. Don’t hide it. Don’t be ashamed. If people start acting weird about it, they’re jealous.

rehired asked:

hi cassey!

I just started working out about 2 months ago, and really didn’t know much before then, and I LOVE your popilates videos! I really appreciate that you’re trying to murder me, in the nicest way possible. My boyfriend and I do a playlist of the butts, thighs, calves, muffin top, arms, and stretching every other day. Pfew! I was wondering if you were ever going to do any man-centric videos, as while he enjoys them, he feels like the problem areas are more what women face. Or! Do you know of any fun, hip, musically inclined male instructors on youtube that you would recommend?

thanks! And keep making me sweat!

Cassey: Man-centric. Haha. Umm, well what does he want to work? We work the same muscles. In fact, men should focus on their core too because usually men have a stronger upper body and a weaker core compared to women. I think he just wants me NOT to use such poppy girly songs. Haha. And no, I do not know any fun, hip, and musically inclined male instructors on Youtube. Let me know if you find someone. Then we can collaborate!

Anonymous asked:

hi cassey i love the workouts posted could you upload a workout that will help me loose weight on my face . please help..

Cassey: To lose weight on your face you need to lose weight all over. Sorry. Consume less calories than you burn. More cardio, more working out, clean diet!

Anonymous asked:

Hi Cassey! (:

So many new vids! Thanks! I love them all! I really needed something to blast my arms! Haha! But I have a little trouble with some leg exercises like leg circles, leg lifts and sometimes even bicycle and inner thighs stretching. I have that popping sound in my hips and just feel uncomfortable in that area. You’ve already answered similar question and said it’s because the hip flexors aren’t flexible enough. But is there any way to make them more flexible? Or should I just do those exercises the way I can until my muscles get stronger?

Once more, thanks for new videos! Can’t wait for more!

xoxoxo

Marie

Cassey: Hi Marie! I like when people sign their name :) Do the pigeon pose from yoga. That will open the hip. Also, google or youtube some “hip openers”. You’ll find tons of great yoga stuff.

Anonymous asked:

Hi Cassey<3 thought you could help. so.. i always wanted firm legs, stomach and butt so i practiced Pilates, but the thing is im already skinny, and i want more curves in my thighs and butt or toned muscles in my body. would pilates work? i just started doing pilates last week. had about 5 sessions already(30-40 mins each), im sore as hell. haha good thing though. hope you’d give me a feedback. thankyou!

Cassey: More curves in your thighs and butt? If you want more “curves” you will have to gain weight to look a little more voluptuous. But I’m guessing that’s not what you wanted to hear. You will definitely get more toned and your butt will get that “lifted” look with Pilates. But as far as making it “curvier” you gotta get some junk in the trunk.

Anonymous asked:

hey cassey. this is from the same person who told you not to limit urself to only a few questions once a week and i still havnt heard back. i was also the person who loved ur sis’s post. anyways i hav 2 suggestions:

- A LOGO CONTEST FOR POP PILATES OR OGORGEOUS

and A WEIGHT LOSE PROGRAM!!!!! k hopw to hearfrom u soon . well friday i guess

Cassey: Hey!!! Thanks for your persistence. I know, I know, you keep me in check. I like the weight loss program idea. Can you expand on that?

Anonymous asked:

Hi Cassey!

Your blog is brilliant and I love the workouts but most of all I love your food and recipe entries! I’m a sport and fitness student but I find it really difficult to stay on track with snacks as I need to eat regular, small meals but your blog has really helped me and I LOVE the oatcakes and wheat thins but I just wanted to ask if next time could you do a smoothie one? I’m really anxious about getting my five a day as I’m always on the go it’s hard and I’m bored of strawberry and banana ones so I was wondering if you could fix up a few exciting smoothie recipes for energy and detoxing!

Much Love, Georgina xxx

Cassey: Hey Georgina! I could definitely do a smoothie one. Thanks for the suggestion!

mythinadventure asked:

Hiii! Im Kate, and i was wondering how many calories do you think estimated are burned on your pop cardio video?! Your first one. Thankyou so much <3

Cassey: Hey Kate! Go to MyNetDiary.com and type in your weight, age, height, or whatever else they ask you and choose circuit training or plyometrics and put how long you did it for.

Anonymous asked:

Hey casey! your videos are amazing as always, was wondering on your opinion on various cardio; im thinking of taking up swimming again would be doing an hours swimming session 3 times a week, along with a couple of your videos on other days be a good way to not loose weight but tone up and lengthen my body. cant thank-you enough for the videos x

Cassey: Yes, swimming is an EXCELLENT total body workout. I approve!

Anonymous asked:

thanks for the upper body workout. but i would love the beely pooch one. when is it coming out? i personally dont agree to your new “rule” about the questions. i think that if people have an urgent question that needs to be answered you shojuld answer it. dont wait until friday and DONT limit urself 2 only a few questions. i totalss get the “dont ask a question if i already answered it” part. but other than that everyone deserves an answer. with that being said, i hope that you reply to my question. and i also understand that you are very busy. so PLEASE dont think that i am being mean to you, all i am doing is stating what is on my mind, i really dont know where my body would eb without you cassey!!!!!!!!!!! oh and one more thing, i am very grateful that you put up ur sister;sblog. it has really helped me out a lot along with ur pilates/cardio. so thanks! last, can you please make a STADNING UP ABS workout, iffff its possible to workout ur abs while standing?!?! ha! ha! ha! okk and one more thing, i would like to request the song “Black Eyed Peas - The Time (Dirty Bit)”. k thanks, and thanks for taking ur time to read this. K bye.

Cassey: The only reason why I wouldn’t answer a question is because it has been asked before and I have already answered it numerous times. Yes, I can do standing abs. Go to my http://www.youtube.com/blogilates channel and vote on it so that you can see it faster. Right now cardio is winning. Glad you like Jackelyn’s blog! And I have already used The Time Dirty Bit. It’s in my Butt Blaster. Shame on you!!! ;)

Anonymous asked:

Hi, Cassey! I found your videos randomly at the end of Jan ‘11 and have been doing them since. I love the idea of using body weight and not a lot of space, and your attitude is great! I love, “Is your leg getting heavy? No, it’s getting stronger!” I’m a student in massage school, and I appreciate your knowledge of the different muscles, especially those hidden transverse abs! It’s very noticeable how you take the time to integrate pop music with the moves, and it makes to sooooooo much fun!

I’ve always wanted to build my upper body strength. Since I’ve been going at it awhile and haven’t noticed anything, I started to feel discouraged because the same video actually seems to get harder! But just this morning as I got ready and I caught myself in the mirror….and there was the tiniest biceps definition! Probably nothing anyone else would noticed, even if I pointed it out, but it’s definitely inspiration! I think the arm videos feel as though they are harder because my form is improving.

So here’s my question: this morning, while doing a cardio video, I hurt one of my butt muscles (geeky student: I think it’s piriformis). I should’ve been more careful because it had complaining lately. It complains when I have all my weight on it or bend over, but no pain when I walk - so it’s just letting me know to be nice to it ;) I always stretch, but I guess it needed some more love. After actually seeing results and feeling tons better (thanks for your amazing nutrition videos, too. It really clears things up), I want to keep going, but I don’t want to injure myself. Do you have any advice on exericising but still taking care of an important muscle? I don’t really know how to avoid it, since it’s part of posture, and kinda the core.

I know the last nutrtion video left you tired, but it had so much good info, I’d love another one! It’s awful how much bad info there is just so companies can make money. Eating is simple and fun, but we’re left so misinformed! I took your advice and started eating more unrefined carbs (apples, sweet potatoes, etc) and let go of a lot of breads and pasta. I totally forgot that fruit and veggies are carbs!

Cassey: Glad you liked the nutrition video. It didn’t get very many hits though, I am guessing it was way too long and too much info. I’ll try to keep em short next time. And your piriformis. Stretch it out and don’t do any exercise that will exhaust it. Foam rollers are great to get some blood flowing in the area and to loosen it up.

Anonymous asked:

how many calories, about, does each of your pop pilates videos burn….i do the 10 min ones alot….

Cassey: Go to MyNetDiary.com and type in your weight, age, height, or whatever else they ask you and choose calisthenics and put how long you did it for.

Anonymous asked:

Hey Cassey!

Just like everyone else on here, I seriously L O V E your videos! You’re such a positive person to work out with. I’m not sure if this is a question that’s already been asked, but here goes — would you ever do a video concentrating on working your chest and back? Especially with bikini season coming up, I notice I have those pesky bulges on my back where my bra digs in, and they’ve gotten a whole lot more noticeable over the winter. I am also interested in working my pecs / chest to make my “ladies” perkier! Are there any pilates moves that I could do, or is this something I’d just want to do with weights? Thank you so much!

Cassey: I already have a sexy back video. See it here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nZGmmDU7-bg

For the chest, do chest pushups, flys, and chest presses. The latter two will require weights. Don’t be afraid to go heavy. You won’t get bulky. And to get rid of bra bulge? More cardio. Eat clean. Melt the fat. Good luck.

Anonymous asked:

Casey!!! i loooove your videos and i have a question! It’s not pilates related but it’s a question that bothers me a lot.

Cassey: Umm, what is it?

Anonymous asked:

Hey Cassey, first of all, I just wanna say that I LOVE your videos. It really gives me a good workout. I have one question, if I’m doing your legs workout religiously, would it also slim down my calves?? because I feel the burn on my thighs, but not so much on the calves area. Thank you!

Cassey: All the pilates moves are designed to tone, define, and slim. I am unsure what video you’re talking about, but if you don’t feel you calves in my Inner Thighs & Runner’s Calves video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7I-c-yw5ZrQ then there is DEFINITELY something weird going on!!!

Anonymous asked:

What is the best way to get rid of my arm flab? I need to dance soon, and I ca not be flapping like this! Lol.

Cassey: You’re funny. You need to do more cardio. Eat clean. And do my arm videos:

Pop Pilates Arm Attack: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NmuH3Jw-FAE

Pop Pilates Upper Body Workout: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4bBk2oidYvE&feature=related

Anonymous asked:

Hi! Sorry for the bad English, but the thing is this:

During the spring, I would like to solidify a lot, but I do not know Should I go to the gym or work out in Pilates? I thought that you could help! The intention is not, therefore, increases the body’s muscles, but I would like to solidify and get the extra off!

Help, Should I work out at the gym or pilates? Whichever is better, taking into account the goals?

and. p.s. Are you into something else in addition to Pilates?

Cassey: Do both. Why choose? Variety is fun. Run. Jog. Dance. Melt the fat means burn it off by eating clean and doing cardio. Workout-wise, I am into dancing, lifting weights (BODYPUMP), and plyometrics.

Anonymous asked:

Hi Cassey!!!! I’m 17. I love your workouts & you are really sweet and encouraging through it all!! I do Tae bo in the morning & 30 Pilates in the afternoon, 6days a week. I have lost a lot of weight, but my belly fat (especially lower) just isn’t going away! Also in the new Butt blaster workout, when i do the last exercise (i think its called a bridge) my lower back starts hurting. And when i do the leg circles from the new body makeover, my left thigh stings real bad!! Please solve my doubts!!! Love you!!!

Cassey: If bridge hurts, use your hands to support your low back. Left thigh “stings bad”? Umm…is that a soreness you’re feeling? If so, it is ok. Your left is weaker than your right. For lower belly fat do my latest workout, the Pop Pilates Lower Belly Attack: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_mOj7W0_WxE&feature=mfu_in_order&list=UL

Anonymous asked:

Can you do a low impact cardio video please? :)

Cassey: I don’t think it’s low impact but the next cardio video is apartment dweller friendly because it has less jumping and more kicking. Will debut next week.

Anonymous asked:

Hi Cassey,

I’ve been doing your workouts for months now, and they’re really my hands-down favorite exercise! Thanks again so much for everything you put into them. I can’t imagine how much time it takes, but I’m so so so so glad you do it! Anyway, one question that I don’t think I’ve seen on here before: I have problems with low energy. I’ve changed my diet, and that’s helped a lot, and exercising helps a lot too. I was wondering if any kind of exercise will boost energy, or if there’s a way to exercise that will raise energy levels the most.

Cassey: I kind of answered a question about low energy above, but I’ll repeat. Change your diet even more and start being active EVEN IF YOU DON’T FEEL LIKE IT. Get up and stretch every hour. Walk around. Use the stairs. Don’t be lazy. Get enough sleep. Drink green tea for a metabolism boost. Great energy booster is cardio. Do something fun like dancing. Not only does the choreography stimulate your mind, it’s not dreadful, and you’ll come out so full of energy.

Anonymous asked:

I HAVE THE BEST IDEA FOR YOU!!!!!!

for food bites, you can do one about dining out, the “do’s and DONT’s” LOL!!!! PLEaseeeee

Cassey: Hahaha this is funny because I was halfway through filming a Do’s and Don’ts at my buffet in Vegas then I got hungry and was like screw this. K, please add the request to my http://www.youtube.com/blogilates channel and we’ll have people vote on it.

Anonymous asked:

hi cassey. i am trying GAIN weight, but how do i do it without stuffing mysleft with junk food. thanks!

Cassey: Why do you have to stuff yourself with junk food to gain weight? You want to gain weight healthfully. You can still gain weight as long as you eat more calories than you burn - doesn’t matter where the cals come from. But might as well make them good cals with good nutrients. Eat protein to build lean muscle mass. Don’t do too much cardio or else you will lose weight. Stick with Pop Pilates.

Anonymous asked:

Hi Cassey,

I love your videos! I haven’t been to active recently and they’ve been getting me motivated to exercise more. I’d like to lose at least 10 lbs of body fat and tone up my arms, but the problem is, I work and am in school, and I have so little time and motivation to work out. When I DO hit the gym, it’s been so long since I regularly exercised that my endurance is shot and I get winded and discouraged after 5 minutes on the treadmill. I’m thinking of switching to cardio like the set in your pop cardio video, and switching out pop pilates and yoga as my main workout, to keep it fun and not put me off working out at all. My question is, what kind of workout schedule do you recommend for someone who would like to really see results? How many times per week should I do cardio, and how many times a week should I do pilates, and for how long of a set?

Cassey: Okay, I don’t know your full situation so don’t take this plan to heart. There are things your doctor and/or nutritionist knows about you that I obviously don’t. Just try to be active for at least 30 min to a hr each day. Do Pop Cardio 2-3x a day 3 times a week. Do Pop Pilates for 30 min to an hr every other day and maybe a 10 in video on Pop Cardio days. Feel free to increase or decrease this plan.

Anonymous asked:

Hi,Casey!

I love Love LOVE your youtube channel!!!

SERIOUSLY!!

anyway,

I don’t know how to say this.

my breasts are not only small but they are also kind of spread out..

It sounds funny but they are.(and plus I’m foreign)lol

Is there any pilates exercise for chest?

so my breasts would look like when I wear push up bra? THANK YOU!!!

Cassey: Chest pushups (which are regular pushups). Using weights, do flys and chest presses. You can youtube or google it. Good luck.

Anonymous asked:

HI Cassey,

I am a new mom looking to reduce the baby weight and found your 10 minute pilate workout very interesting. I have practiced yoga before and new to pilate. Can you let me know from out of your 10 minute videos which once are actually safe to do after a c section. I already got the doctor’s go ahead to do ab excersices and have started with some yoga and one of your 10 minute pilate to start with.

Cassey: I am not an expert in prenatal or postnatal Pilates. Please go on YouTube and find an instructor who specializes in this. Sorry!

Anonymous asked:

Hey you!! First of all your videos are awesome and totally help me to get in shape. But now I recognized, that I don’t lose weight anymore. Since2 and a half week nothing… I’m eating 1200calories a day and do running and your videos and hula hoop. What can I do?

Cassey: The only reason why you’re not losing weight is because you’re consuming more calories than you’re burning. Write it down. Everything you eat and do.

Anonymous asked:

HI Cassey!

I really want to tone my legs and butt and I know you have a lot of videos, I just don’t know which to do and for how long or how many times a week I should do them. I want to develop a daily workout. I was thinking of doing cardio everyday and every other day do some weights for legs including the cardio. What would your opinion be?

Anonymous asked:

hey. so if you do your body slimming, and ab workouts for 30 six times a week and pop cardio (or sparkpeople) 7 times a week with a healthy and very balenced diet. how long will it take you to get a six-pack from your workouts. i know that its hard to say, because it is somewhat based on our bodies, but i would really appreicate it if you would at least give an estimate amount. thanks! i really truly am glad i found you. sometimes i wonder what i would do without those workouts, they have truly positivly effected me! thanks :)

Cassey: Sorry, I can’t answer that. I have no idea who much you weigh and what your body fat % is.

Anonymous asked:

Hi! I’m so excited that I found your site and YouTube videos! I just got mynetdiary on my phone but I was wondering if you could tell me a breakdown maybe of the cals I would burn doing your videos? Or maybe like a scale or something to make it easier to enter it into my fitness diary and keep me motivated! Sorry, it’s an odd request but would be so great if you could help!

Cassey: I love MyNetDiary. Choose calisthenics and type in how long you did it for in order to get the calorie burn count for Pop Pilates. Use circuit training for Pop Cardio. If they have plyometrics that’s even better, but I don’t think they do.

Anonymous asked:

Hi Cassey!

Love your blog and everything you do but I want to step it up a notch myself at home in betwen your vids and wanted to know what’s your essential Pilates shopping list for equipment to get the most out of Pilates (i.e mat, pilates bands etc)and possible uses for them :) THANK YOU! xxx

Cassey: Great question!!! Fresh, I like it. Mat of course. A toning/medicine ball. A big fitness ball. Resistance bands. Hand weights, at least 5lbs.

Anonymous asked:

hey cassey …..

i wana ask u how to downsize lower body…FAST?

i have been doing yoga for about a year but my problem is i cant be much consistent because i have a tough schedule for studies and i have to sit for long periods of time which makes me put all the fat on the lower body …:(

im very careful about the dieting part and avoid all the junkies ….as i never liked them …

so plzzz suggest me something which will help…..:)

Cassey: You’re in for some luck. Do my Lower Belly Attack video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_mOj7W0_WxE&feature=mfu_in_order&list=UL

Also, eat clean and do cardio.

Anonymous asked:

Hi Cassey! I’m sorry to bother again… But I’ve been using myfitnesspal for about a week now and I saw you linked loseit! on a earlier answer so I sign up and with the same info myfitnesspal has and it is telling me to eat 870cals a day in order to lose weight and myfitnesspal has a goal of 1200cal a day. I’m terribly confused right now… Should I be eating less to lose weight? I feel like I’m doing all wrong >_< I’m 5’3 and 119lbs btw And thaank you cassey you’re always so sweet and helpful to everyone! thanks a lot !!

Cassey: MyFitnessPal is telling you to eat 870 cals with a goal of 1200 cals? What do you mean? Either way, these numbers seem crazy low. I hope you didn’t type something insane like wanting to lose 10 lbs a week! In general, consume less cals than you burn and you will lose weight.

Anonymous asked:

Hi Cassey

Could you make a video about interval workout and what’s your running routine

Cassey: I do sprint intervals. Here’s one of my fave workouts on the treadmill: http://www.blogilates.com/post/2969775769/pushed-my-own-limits-today-i-ran-26-minutes-on

Anonymous asked:

what do you recommend? weight watchers or calorie count?

Cassey: I like MyNetDiary.com, MyFitnessPal.com, or Loseit.com

skgodish asked:

Hi Cassey, I have a question 8)

For my marathon training i need to drop some weight. For my height, 108 is the lowest weight that i could maintain in a healthy way. Well, thats 20 lbs from my current weight, and the number twenty is really intimidating. Id like to reach 113, and then maybe shoot for 108. My question is whether 15 lbs is too many to try to shed within 3-4 months. Also, i have tried to drop the weight in the past and i get to a point where all i can think about food, and it usually ends in a horrible sugar-fat-explosion. It isn’t because i cut too many calories, i just cant get past the idea of dieting as a life time habit rather than a temporary inconvenience. How do you maintain healthy eating constantly? Also, i am sadly addicted to bread, but it is always around in my house. How do you avoid a temptation like that? Thanks so much Cassey!

Cassey: I think 15 lbs in 3-4 months is fine. It’s ambitious but can be done. Since you need to burn 3500 cals to lose 1 lb of fat, you’ll need to cut 500 cals a day 7 days a week (thru diet and exercise) and you’ll lose 1 lb a week. In 15 weeks or about 4 months you will have lost 15 lbs. Also, try bread full of fiber and whole grains to keep you fuller longer. You need to like the food you eat. So make “dieting” your new “lifestyle”. Find foods that are tasty and good for YOU. You should never feel like you’re “dieting”.

Anonymous asked:

Hey Cassey, great videos and blog posts. I’ve been losing a significant amount of body fat over the last year, and I’m starting to get really concerned with loose skin. What do you recomment for tightening areas like the arms and lower stomach, or is there no hope except luck and genetics?

Cassey: To tighten loose skin, you will have to give it time to regain its elasticity. But if you’ve lost a TON of weight, sometimes there are creams on the market that might help (but I personally am guessing they won’t work)…or surgery.

Anonymous asked:

How do I know if my calves are muscle or fat?

They don’t jiggle when I walk, but if I sit down and lift up my leg, it’s…jiggly..

People have REALLY confused me with this topic. I really need to know.

Also what do people mean by..flexing? People say to flex my legs, but I don’t know what they mean..haha…please help Cassey.

Cassey: Umm, I don’t know about “flexing your leg” but you can definitely flex your feet which will in turn flex your leg I suppose. Well grab your calf. But make sure you just get the skin and fat. If your foot is pointed or flexed, you won’t be able to grab onto the muscle. So whatever is in between your fingers is skin and fat.

Anonymous asked:

Is there an age limit to coming to your pilates classes at bsc? Bc I really want to come, but im a only a teen. I mean my parents have a membership and all?

Cassey: You can come! Teens are welcome! Please let me know when you come, I’m so excited.

Anonymous asked:

heyy cassey(: thanks so much for replying, its funny how a lot of people have the same questions as me. but anyways, it really helps when we all get your input. i wanted to let you know that my workout plan is going well, and i am actually eating a bigger breakfast. anyhow, the question i have isn’t about me this time, its about my friend. he is a very competitive athlete and he workouts and competes for around 12-13 hours EACH week. and when he comes home, he doesn’t eat a good dinner. all of my friends and i are trying to explain to him that it isn’t a good way to live, but we don’t really want to put too much pressure on him. point is, that now he is underweight and workouts way too much, and doesn’t eat properly. everyone is worried for him, expect himself. now, in order to gain weight, he is tracking down his food, thing is though he doesn’t want to stuff himself with junk, and its really not that healthy for him to eat too many veggies and fruits. i really want to him out, he is actually one of my closest friends, and we’ve known each other for a very long time. i really hope that you can help out. so i guess my question is that what can he eat/do to gain weight WITHOUT stuffing himself. also, while giving your answer, can you please keep in mind that he CANT miss a workout, so im just asking for a list of food that he can eat to get to a healthy weight range, while continuing his sport. thank you so much for all of your help, and i really wanted to let you know that whatever your answer is, you will have had saved a life from him going anorexic. oh and one last thing (sorry, if its wasting your time.. i feel bad. arggh :/), he does eat before and after his sport, so eating pre/post workout isn’t really the problem. anyways, i feel like i am repeating myself many times, so i think that you have enough information to answer, so please do and fast. i know that it might be a pain for you, but please, its really important to his family, him and me. thank you cassey for all you do<3 elliana

Cassey: Hi Elliana, thanks for watching out for your friend. Well, if this is a serious anorexia issue, you’ll need to get someone physical involved. Try to get him to eat more protein and whole grains. Veggies have very little calories. I am surprised he can workout 13 hours a week. Tell him that he will feel more energetic and have better workouts when he eats a little more. Adding whey protein to build lean muscle mass. He can gain weight that way too. Even a more toned physique. Good luck. Let me know how this goes.

x-caraphernelia asked:

i. love. you.

Cassey: love. you. too.

Anonymous asked:

Cassey, thanks for your blog and your videos; you’re so inspiring :)

I’m a total beginner at exercise and eating healthy and I’ve just started doing pop pilates. However, I have trouble with simple things like keeping my tailbone on the mat for leg lifts. Is more practice and time (and stretching) the only way to get better? Or am I doing something wrong?

and how suitable are your videos for the absolute beginner? :)

thanks

Cassey: I will make videos for Pilates Beginners. Please go vote on that suggestion on my http://www.youtube.com/blogilates channel. Tailbone issue. Place head down and hands underneath tailbone and leg lifts will be easier until you build a stronger core.

Anonymous asked:

the sooner you answer to my question the better :] i lost A LOT of weight over TWO days only (10 pounds). all i did was eat healthy (diet), workout, cardio and snack healthy. BUT, its been a week now, am i lost 16 pounds and i personally think that its really GREAT. but there are NO changes whatsover in my whole body. i dont think i did aything wrong? should i see a doctor? why cant i see changes in my appreance, but only in my weight? thanks. your answer will truly hlpe me lot so much. xoxo molls

Cassey: Molls, wow, that is a lot of weight! If you don’t see changes, it could just be water weight or waste leaving your body, although it is hard to believe that it was 16 lbs of that. I don’t know what your body fat % is, but sometimes it can take weeks before you see physical changes. Keep doing what you’re doing.

Anonymous asked:

Hello :) okay so first of all I LOVE your videos and your such an inspiration. I really want to lose a little weight and tone up for the summer. I’m about 120 pounds which is pretty small but I have like a muffin top and kindof big thighs. I just wanna be really toned up and no jiggles! What I’ve been doing is your 30 minute workout and then the cardio workout almost daily, at least 3 times a week, only starting last week. Is that a good combination or should I do more cardio? Please and thank you :)

Cassey: Looks good, but more cardio could never hurt.

Anonymous asked:

i’ve been working out and eating healthy for over a month now, but after six pounds i’ve plateaued! how do i start losing again?

Cassey: Do new workouts. Your body is used to what you’re doing to it. It is becoming more efficient. Try plyometrics. Love it.

Anonymous asked:

Hi Cassey! Which of your videos would you recommend for beginners? Thanks for taking the time to answer my question! You’re awesome! ^_^

Cassey: Right now the only video that is TRULY beginner friendly is my stretching video. Go on my http://www.youtube.com/blogilates channel to vote for the Pilates for Beginners video idea.

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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 session with you!

http://yogaclub.sa.utoronto.ca/

Cheers

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Oh that’s so cool! I just went to the site and saw it. You guys should have a Pop Pilates party and get students together with some healthy snacks and yoga mats and go at it! I’d love to come and teach a session if I’m ever in Toronto!

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Q & A Update

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 asking! The only reason I would NOT answer your question is because I’ve already answered it - not cuz I don’t like you! ;)

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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!

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Congrats! Thanks for making this a couples workout!

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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 (:

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For the most part, cardio does not focus on “gaining muscle”. Cardio helps melt fat. So unless you are running up hills for hours a day you won’t need to worry about getting bulky quads.

Your neck hurts because you should be pulling from your core to lift your shoulders off the mat. Try not to strain your neck by placing your head on the mat while doing exercises like the double leg lift. Or if you have to lift your head, place your hands on the nape of your neck for support. Good luck!

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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 at home? :)
Thank you very much!

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Do both! Both both both! First of all you won’t be so bored running on the treadmill everyday AND your body needs that change for ultimate muscle confusion and fat burn. Weight lifting will help you build lean muscle mass while you burn calories. Running will just help you burn calories. Muscles burns more than fat. You get the picture. Do BOTH.

And yes jump rope is an excellent cardio workout. Do my pop cardio video at home 1, 2 or 3 x a day and you should be all set. Good luck!

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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

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Hey, I didn’t listen to the whole audio segment, but it sounds like they are trying to sell you something? (I might be wrong, but the layout of the website made me feel that way) You can get information on abs and how to get a six pack free online nowadays, so I wouldn’t buy anything. Plus there’s always the library and youtube!

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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

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Yes, I was sooooo hesitant to do a cardio video the first time but looks like you guys like em, so I will do another. A belly pooch video would be awesome. I’m already conjuring up some funny titles for that vid!

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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!!

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Yes you can do the double leg lift with a slight bend. You can also modify by not going so low if you still want to keep straight legs. I will make more food bites ones! I found a recipe for wheat thins…and then edamame hummus…yummy, but I have no carrots left for that one.

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