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The slow cardio treadmill workout I’m loving right now

The slow cardio treadmill workout I’m loving right now My current workout mood: 30-1-30 30 incline 1 mph 30 minutes   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Cassey Ho (@blogilates)   30-1-30 Treadmill Workout This treadmill workout seriously gets my heart rate so high, and in comparison to running (which feels like torture to me) this slow cardio hiking situation feels more enjoyable for my body! I spent yearsssss trying to like HIIT, trying to like running, but honestly, it always felt like I had to try SO hard. I also never really felt like I got better at it.   Ever since I’ve been testing out slow cardio like the 12-3-30, I’ve noticed my body is just simply liking it more. I’m better at it. It’s weird because my heart rate gets high (higher than when I’m running) and yet my muscles aren’t dying. Mentally and emotionally, I’m not dying either! To be completely honest, it’s the first cardio I think I’m actually good at and getting better at, which is so exciting! It all kinda goes back to what your body is better suited for. I have the endurance to push through slow hard things (that’s why I’m good at Pilates) but I know I’m bad at fast sprints (that’s why I never really enjoyed HIIT). It’s just not meant for my body, so I gas out really fast. Give this a try if fast cardio didn’t work for you either! I’m seeing changes in my body and my booty…and I love! Oh and if your treadmill doesn’t go to 30, try a step mill!   My current workout mood: 30-1-30 30 incline ↗️ 1 mph 🐌 30 minutes ⏱️   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Cassey Ho (@blogilates)   30-1-30… Cassey{authorlink}https://www.blogilates.com/blog/30-1-30-treadmill-workout/Blogilates The official blog of Cassey Ho https://www.blogilates.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/fav-1.png

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This packable puffer jacket was made for the cold girlies ❄️

This packable puffer jacket was made for the cold girlies ❄️ Hey guys! Is it just me or do you sometimes feel like you wanna dial up the warmth on a hoodie? Cold girlies, this one’s for us.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Cassey Ho (@blogilates) The Pillow Packable Puffer Jacket I wanted to get extraaaaa creative on the Pillow Packable Puffer Jacket, and I’m so happy with the way it executed! From the convertible mittens to the transformable pillow, this is def one of my most multi-faceted POPFLEX designs yet! Compact and packable (and folds into a pillow!) Made with vegan down Water resistant Convertible mittens Romantic, satin-lined hood for anti-frizz hair Kangaroo pockets to keep hands extra warm SHOP PILLOW PACKABLE PUFFER SHOP PILLOW PACKABLE PUFFER I am 5’5” wearing the S/M! I really would not recommend sizing up here as it’s already super oversized! If you have any questions, just ask me in the comments! Oh…and dropped shoulder haters, this one’s for you too.   Hey guys! Is it just me or do you sometimes feel like you wanna dial up the warmth on a hoodie? Cold girlies, this one’s for us.   View this… Cassey{authorlink}https://www.blogilates.com/blog/popflex-packable-puffer-jacket/Blogilates The official blog of Cassey Ho https://www.blogilates.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/fav-1.png

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A snapshot of life lately…

A snapshot of life lately… Hey guys! Life. It’s been…absolute insanity. Like the really good kind of insanity but the really intense kind of insanity. The kind that you dream of, but the kind that will break you if keep going like this. Yesterday I was honored as one of Youtube’s OG Asian American creators, alongside some iconic legends. I was supposed to prepare a speech…but in a room full of people who I had once admired from afar who then came to be my real-life friends, I decided to speak from the heart instead. Swipe a couple to see a lil clip of my speech!   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Cassey Ho (@blogilates) My life and my career today would not be what it is without that first 10 minute Pilates video I posted on YouTube in 2009. Isn’t it wild how the universe works? Pilates, YouTube and you guys brought me back to my childhood dream of becoming a fashion designer…something I was told I’d NEVER succeed at…and yet here I am, living the most intense version of my dream. So intense that it’s about to break me. After the gala, Sam and I had to tend to some real world duties. In my literal evening gown and heels, we went to go check on a paint job (we’re in the middle of moving into a new office for POPFLEX) to make sure the contractors did their work. It was then that I asked Sam to shoot me amongst the construction because it was a perfect representation of us TRYING to harmonize the extremes in our lives: The contrast of dream and reality… The juxtaposition of elegance and chaos… The push and pull between a thriving business and a balanced life that does not exist… This is us right now. Truly thrilled. Yet truly exhausted. I’m grateful for all of it, and for what’s to come. But I know in my bones that if I don’t slow down I will break down. Hey guys! Life. It’s been…absolute insanity. Like the really good kind of insanity but the really intense kind of insanity. The kind that you dream of, but the kind that… Cassey{authorlink}https://www.blogilates.com/blog/a-snapshot-of-life-lately/Blogilates The official blog of Cassey Ho https://www.blogilates.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/fav-1.png

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Easy Barbie Costume Idea!

Easy Barbie Costume Idea! Hey guys! If you’re searching last min for a Halloween costume, here’s an easy Barbie costume idea! I’ve been hearing so many of you guys asking for pink things! I hear you, and I’m so excited to share with you my latest color drop: Bubblegum! I carefully selected your favorite POPFLEX pieces and pinkified them – hopefully I chose enough to satisfy your ’s desire!   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Cassey Ho (@blogilates) I’m wearing the Twirl Dress here in size XS (I’m 5’5” and normally S) – personally I like my dresses extra snatchy! But I would recommend you get your regular size. Comes in xxs to 3x and in multiple colors! BUBBLEGUM TWIRL DRESS     Complete the look! You asked for links for accessories to complete the Barbie costume, so here you go! You can get everything on Amazon! Sunglasses Pom Pom Earrings Shoes Hair Bow   You can find more Barbie outfit inspo here!   Hey guys! If you’re searching last min for a Halloween costume, here’s an easy Barbie costume idea! 💅💗🎀 I’ve been hearing so many of you guys asking for pink things!… Cassey{authorlink}https://www.blogilates.com/blog/easy-barbie-costume-idea/Blogilates The official blog of Cassey Ho https://www.blogilates.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/fav-1.png

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Revealing my new designs at Target!!

Revealing my new designs at Target!! Hey guys! Today we’re going shopping because I dropped some new, super cute designs at Target and cannot believe we haven’t talked about them yet?! It’s crazy how after 3 years and countless Target visits, I still feel anxious (in a good way) when I walk through the store to the fitness section. Seeing new products join the display will never get old! And yes, I still tidy up the shelves to make everything look pretty every single time. Anyway. Here’s what’s new from Blogilates x Target!   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Cassey Ho (@blogilates) SHOP BLOGILATES AT TARGET Water Bottle Bag WE LOVE POCKETS. This bag has 3 (one on the front and two on the side) so you can carry your water and the essentials in one bag. It has a crossbody strap too, so it’s perfect for long walks and hikes, but also for running errands when you need to be hands-free. Oh, and it’s insulated! Gotta keep that water cold. SHOP WATER BOTTLE BAG Half Gallon Timer Bottle The perfect bottle for your bag! It holds half a gallon of water and has little markers to help you stay on track to hydrate all day. I also added a little strap for easy carrying if you’re not using a water bottle bag! SHOP HALF GALLON TIMER BOTTLE Black High Ponytail Cap Yay now you can get the High Pony Cap in black! This hat is a perfect example of something I designed to solve a problem. The problem? Founding Father hair. EW. I used to avoid hats because I had to either shove a ponytail through the hole that’s always a super awkward height or do a low pony. SOO I went on a mission to design a hat that works with a high or low pony. She’s essential. Trust. SHOP BLACK HIGH PONYTAIL CAP   3-in-1 Toning Tubes Your workout is about to get spicy. The tubes in this set are interchangeable, meaning you can make them as light or as heavy as you want. And omg the gold hardware?! Love! SHOP TONING TUBES Ultimate Toning Tube Kit Booty toning bands. This set comes with 5 resistance tubes, soft squishy handles so you can work your upper body comfortably, and ankle weights to work your booty. You can seriously make so many combinations with this little set and it’s super travel-friendly. My favorite thing in this set is the door anchor! You just put it behind your door and then. you can do leg extensions like you would with a cable machine! Glutes on FIREEE. SHOP TONING TUBE KIT Foam Roller with Ridges I love foam rolling to loosen up tight muscles and help with soreness after a tough workout… but I also lowkey hate it because it’s kind of uncomfy while I’m doing it. Totally worth it though. I made this foam roller with little ridges to make it even more intense. Ahh it’s gonna hurt so good! If you have tight hips or shoulders or just want to level up your recovery, you need this. SHOP FOAM ROLLER   Black Gym Bag You wanted the gym bag in black and now it’s HERE! She’s sleek and she’s functional, with a shoe compartment, yoga mat holder, and multiple pockets inside and outside to carry your water bottle, snacks, keys, and anything else you need. The bags usually go quick, so you’ll have to lmk if you see one in your store!! SHOP GYM BAG   Terrazzo Gym Flooring This isn’t new-new, but it’s back at a lower price and that is a reason to celebrate! I love this flooring so much. It adds a lil cushion for your joints, it locks together so you can add as many as you need to fit your space, and it’s SO PRETTY. Shop Terrazzo Flooring   Tell me if you’ve seen the new drop at your local Target! I’m always curious what it looks like at your store! Btw if you don’t see it on the shelves check the site! I see that the high pony cap and the ultimate bands kit are still in stock there! Hey guys! Today we’re going shopping because I dropped some new, super cute designs at Target and cannot believe we haven’t talked about them yet?! It’s crazy how after 3… Cassey{authorlink}https://www.blogilates.com/blog/new-blogilates-at-target/Blogilates The official blog of Cassey Ho https://www.blogilates.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/fav-1.png

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A moment for genuine friendship…and the jumpsuit

A moment for genuine friendship…and the jumpsuit Hey guys! A moment for this jumpsuit.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Cassey Ho (@blogilates) Or rather 3 moments because me, Hope, and Mindy all showed up to speak at VidSummit wearing the POPFLEX Go with the Flow Jumpsuit without planning it and I was like ! It means so much to me when friends genuinely support one another because I’ve been in insincere “friendships” where your worth is based on certain numerical values or how “popular” you are. It is disgusting, dehumanizing and the reason why I have such bad social anxiety. I’ll never forget the time someone didn’t bother to even look at me when I said hi to them, and then when they overheard who I was (eew) and looked me up (double eew) they changed their attitude 180 and tried to be my friend (eew x 1000). Then on the flip side, I’ve been made to realize how I no longer matter to someone by accidentally finding out during a dinner conversation with the entire friend group that I was the only one not invited to the party. And to be clear, things like this aren’t of the past. The latter literally happened last week. Growing up I was never popular so I’ve always been hyper-aware of my station in social hierarchies. I wish I wasn’t affected by such things (as I myself do not care for fame, followers or money – to me these things are simply the side effects of building what you love), however when others judge me for it or rather the lack of it, I can’t help but be entirely engulfed by the feeling of worthlessness. SHOP JUMPSUITS Anyway, don’t worry, for the most part, this year has been good to me. I’ve been so fortunate to have crossed paths with kind people who reciprocate the same affection and respect I have for them. Thank you to the real ones for the deep belly laughs and the ugly cry sessions – your friendship heals my heart with trust and fills it up with so much love. Wow, this post really went from jumpsuits to unwinding some serious social trauma didn’t it? Thanks for listening! Hey guys! A moment for this jumpsuit.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Cassey Ho (@blogilates) Or rather 3 moments because me, Hope, and Mindy… Cassey{authorlink}https://www.blogilates.com/blog/matching-jumpsuits-at-vidsummit/Blogilates The official blog of Cassey Ho https://www.blogilates.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/fav-1.png

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Turned the Pirouette Skort into a party dress!

Turned the Pirouette Skort into a party dress! Hey guys! It took 1 year, 8 months, and 5 days to turn the Pirouette Skort into a Pirouette Dress. I’m so proud of how she turned out because SHE IS VERSATILE.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Cassey Ho (@blogilates) Like NOT ONLY will you be the queen of the courts , but you’ll also be the belle of the (disco) ball . Like literally HOW is it working with tennis shoes AND with heels!? I dunno. It’s magic I guess. SHOP DRESSES I’m looking back on this year and I feel so happy to know that you guys are willing to trust me and POPFLEX as we inch into new categories. As an activewear brand, it was a risk to get into swimwear…but you guys ATE IT UP this past summer. Then you allowed me to test out “Active Casual” and omgggg I’m so so thrilled you are loving the jumpsuit as much as I do! And in my heart, I’ve always wanted to get into dresses and cute things you can wear to the special events and parties in your lives…so today I’m giddy to share with you my first ever performance party wear – I’m calling this category “Active Party.” I don’t know about you but when I’m on the dance floor I want to dance, get picked up, kick up my legs and not worry at all about my underwear showing! So this dress lets me twirl my heart out and it makes me soooo happy! The Pirouette Dress comes in XXS to 3X and I’m wearing XS (I’m 5’5”). Let me know if you have annyyyy questions! SHOP DRESSES Hey guys! It took 1 year, 8 months, and 5 days to turn the Pirouette Skort into a Pirouette Dress. I’m so proud of how she turned out because SHE… Cassey{authorlink}https://www.blogilates.com/blog/corset-pirouette-dress/Blogilates The official blog of Cassey Ho https://www.blogilates.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/fav-1.png

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Why women are obsessed with pockets

Why women are obsessed with pockets Hey guys! Have you ever wondered why pockets are so special to us? To women specifically. Buckle up – it’s time for a history lesson!   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Cassey Ho (@blogilates) The tea on pockets The lack of pockets in women’s clothing is more than just annoying – it’s actually a sexist and political women’s rights issue that dates back centuries. Traditionally throughout history, women stayed at home while the men worked outside. Since men were the ones who carried all the $, paperwork, and the keys to and from the house, tailors thought they were the only ones who needed practicality in their apparel. So what did women do? They had to tuck their handbags under the poof in their dresses! (Smart! We love a hidden pocket!) Except back then a pocket under a skirt had fatal implications. During the 16th & 17th century witch hunts, women who were burned at the stake for “being witches” were also accused of smuggling herbs, potions, and poisons in their, you guessed it, hidden pockets. Women were banned from having pockets Then during the French Revolution, women were banned from having pockets because they were seen as a secret way to hide revolutionary material! The idea was that if we take pockets away from women, we could take away their participation in politics too! At the beginning of the 17th century (think corsets and bustles), hidden pockets didn’t work anymore because you’d have to basically get undressed in public to access your belongings. Therefore, tie-on style “pockets” (aka mini pouches aka purses) were introduced. Fast fwd to the Victorian era. Women’s fashion was focused on tiny waists and looking ornate & delicate. Pockets were deemed too bulky bc they detracted from a woman’s figure, so this time around, pockets simply were not in style. Eventually, during the women’s suffrage movement, pockets actually became a symbol of women’s rights! In 1954, Christian Dior cemented the patriarchy of pockets by saying “Men have pockets to keep things in, women for decoration.” So that explains the superficial pocket stitchings on my middle school jeans and the super shallow pockets that I could never fit anything in. No wonder that in 2023 women still get excited over pockets! We’ve been denied them for centuries! I’m gonna keep celebrating my love of pockets not only bc they’re functional but bc they’re also a symbol of our autonomy & freedom. POPFLEX LOVES POCKETS Hey guys! Have you ever wondered why pockets are so special to us? To women specifically. Buckle up – it’s time for a history lesson!   View this post on… Cassey{authorlink}https://www.blogilates.com/blog/pockets-in-womens-clothing-history/Blogilates The official blog of Cassey Ho https://www.blogilates.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/fav-1.png

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Another one for the modest girlies!

Another one for the modest girlies! I really didn’t know what to expect after the release of my first ever sklegging but it turned out the right people saw it and completely sold it out! Thank you modest girlies for voicing your concerns with the lack of fashionable clothing options you have out there, and for actually backing it up by purchasing. (No really, thank you because oftentimes loud opinions don’t translate into sales and that could kill a small biz like mine.) And now, I have a second design for you! The Bungee Sklegging   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Cassey Ho (@blogilates) SHOP SKLEGGING It’s not just for modest girlies! I’m obsessed with how this turned out. Wide, stretchy waistband High-waisted Adjustable bungee Anti-cameltoe) POCKETS3 inseams! Modest dressing does not come natural to me but I actually really enjoy designing for it because it pushes me creatively. I love how the Bungee Sklegging turned out because not only is it sleek and sporty…it gets me even closer to pink ranger status This time, the sklegging comes in 3 inseams (25”, 27”, and 29”) so you can pick your perfect length! I hope you love because I would love to continue testing myself as a designer in the modest fashion space. I think there’s a lot of opportunity here and together, we can make some real cute stuff happen! PS: I am 5’5” wearing the Bungee Sklegging in a size small 27” inseam! Comes in XXS to 3X. And YES POPFLEX ships worldwide! SHOP SKLEGGING I really didn’t know what to expect after the release of my first ever sklegging but it turned out the right people saw it and completely sold it out! Thank… Cassey{authorlink}https://www.blogilates.com/blog/bungee-sklegging-modest-leggings/Blogilates The official blog of Cassey Ho https://www.blogilates.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/fav-1.png

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This is My “Pinch Me” Moment

This is My “Pinch Me” Moment And just like that, the 2023 BlogiFam Retreat is over. From permanent bracelets (apparently next year everyone wants tattoos now) to posing like Zara models in our denim on denim to a group GRWM to squealing with joy at seeing Saturn. I’m exhausted but filled.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Cassey Ho (@blogilates) During our fireside chat portion, I was asked what my “pinch me” moment has been and my answer was this: I never knew that the people and the energy in this room could ever be real. To be surrounded by passionate humans, battling through the challenges of growing a business together, but also soaking in the joys of seeing you guys wear POPFLEX proudly, it’s really a journey like no other. Growth drives me. I love it. I live for it. I like going fast and I want to go FASTER. But like with fitness, you can’t see progress without rest. It’s tough when you guys are excited, I’m excited, the team is excited and we want to do more more MORE for you! But the truth is, we need to learn to slow down before we break down. I care about all the people you see in these pics so much (plus 2 new mamas/soon-to-be mamas who were there in spirit) and it is my responsibility to keep everyone here strong and happy. The energy that we have right now must be protected and I’ll do everything in my power to keep it that way. Daily, things are changing, and keeping up with the demands of the business while taking care of fam is proving to be extremely difficult. It’s all new… every day is new…and every day feels like a test that keeps getting harder. A test you can’t study for. A test you have to ace. I don’t know all the answers but what I do know is that it begins with nurturing the hearts and souls of the people on the team first, and the rest, we’ll figure out together. And just like that, the 2023 BlogiFam Retreat is over. From permanent bracelets (apparently next year everyone wants tattoos now) to posing like Zara models in our denim on denim… Cassey{authorlink}https://www.blogilates.com/blog/2023-blogifam-retreat/Blogilates The official blog of Cassey Ho https://www.blogilates.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/fav-1.png

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