YouTube Wednesday: Post Thanksgiving Pilates Workouts
Hello people of the internet!!! On today’s ‘YouTube Wednesday’, we’re going to discuss a scenario that I think we’ve all been in. It’s the day after Thanksgiving; you wake up and suddenly regret all the slices of pie, turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, etc., that you ate the day before (Yes, you right there). Once you’ve come to this realization you start stressing out about finding the time to go for a jog, tackling a yoga class, or braving the elements to travel to a gym. Well don’t worry! I found a great YouTube trainer that will have you feeling regret free this holiday season (YES!!!!!! Cookie time!). Ready? Ok, here we go!
Certified Pilates and fitness instructor Cassey Ho (or blogilates, as she is more commonly known as) posts Pilates videos, in which uses the energy of popular Top 40 radio hits to make the exercises fun. Cassey currently has 936,992 subscribers, and 74,292,068 views on YouTube, she also teaches POP Pilates in person at the Equinox Fitness Club in Los Angeles, CA. There are different variations when it comes to these kind of workouts, megaformer pilates being one example, so it might be a good idea to try them out before sticking to a single routine. Cassey’s videos can be a great starting point for beginners though. Along with her Pilates classes, Cassey also designs and markets various Pilates themed workout clothes, equipment, and a DVD, some of these products have even been featured in SHAPE magazine and on The Wendy Williams Show. As if these accomplishments are not enough, Cassey was also named the Best Healthy Living Blogger of 2012 by FITNESS magazine, and the #2 most influential online personality by Sharecare ( she was only beaten out by reality show fitness guru Jillian Michaels…good job Cassey, you go Glen Coco!).
Cassey also writes a successful blog in which she posts healthy food recipes and workout calendars to go along with her YouTube videos. On her blog, Cassey also provides written meal plans that will help you achieve various fitness goals. If at this point you’re thinking, “I want to get healthier and eat cleaner, but I can’t give up my burgers!!!”…have no fear, Cassey also provides recipes to make healthier versions of our favorite foods, such as pumpkin pie, muffins, pizza bites, and even Doritos (yeah you heard me right DORITOS!…It’s perfectly ok if you scream at this point…go ahead…ok… time’s up!)
Her blog site also has various true stories of people who have transformed their bodies using Cassey’s methods. I thought this was a really cool idea because losing weight or toning up can often be a hard and grueling process, so seeing other people’s success can often encourage you to stay focused on your own fitness goals. I guess that’s why ‘A Community Of The Horse‘, the blog by Charlotte T.Chan, is also very popular. People enjoy the success of others and also use it to inspire their own fitness journeys.
I’ve personally tried many of Cassey’s workouts, and I can tell you that they’re HARD…but they are very rewarding, so I would definitely check out Cassey’s videos and her blog. Especially, if, like me, you are fan of all things yoga and pilates. Speaking of yoga, did I ever tell you about my friend the yoga instructor? She has just come back from a yoga teacher training course in India. When it comes to learning about yoga in Goa, a teacher training course is one way to cram in everything you need to know about all the essential postures and mindfulness techniques. I cannot wait to hear all about it very soon!
Now even though there are many, many, MANY, different types of videos on Cassey’s YouTube channel, I did find some videos made specifically for Thanksgiving, so I’ll post links to those videos below, but I suggest you check out all of her videos. Well…what are you doing? Go look at the videos, you can do it, I believe in you! Thanks for reading this post and until Friday, bye!!!!!!!
Links:
blogilates – YouTube (YouTube channel)
Blogilates – Fitness, Food, & POP PIlates (Blog website)
Post Thanksgiving Tune Up (POP Pilates) – YouTube (Thanksgiving themed workout video)
Thankful Thighs Thanksgiving Workout – YouTube (Another Thanksgiving themed workout video)
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