NEW Beginners Calendar 2.0
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WEEK 1
Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7
WEEK 2
Day 8 Day 9 Day 10 Day 11 Day 12 Day 13 Day 14
WEEK 3
Day 15 Day 16 Day 17 Day 18 Day 19 Day 20 Day 21
WEEK 4
Day 22 Day 23 Day 24 Day 25 Day 26 Day 27 Day 28
Hey POPsters!
Welcome to the Beginner’s Calendar 2.0! Lots of you were asking for an updated beginner’s calendar with all the new videos so I thought the beginning of the year would be a perfect time to do it!
I developed this Beginner’s calendar to help those of you who are just starting out on your fitness journey and are unsure about how to ease into the routines. I want you to know that you are capable of ANYTHING and that all it takes is a little practice. This is a structured 4-week plan and compilation of videos that will really help you understand the basics of Pilates – like proper form, proper breathing, mind-body connection. Once you finish this calendar, I guarantee you’ll be ready to do the monthly calendars!
HOW TO USE:
1. Subscribe to YouTube.com/Blogilates
2. Print the calendar and hang it on your wall
3. Do each of the videos once (video playlists are listed per day in the table above)
4. Check off each video you do
5. Sign off and then tweet or instagram me your accomplishment @Blogilates!
NOTES:
New workout videos are uploaded every Monday on YouTube.com/Blogilates. Although the new vids are not included on the Beginner’s Calendar, I encourage you to take a look at them when they come out. Please try if you want to challenge yourself! If you can’t do it anymore, just stop, and start again. NO BIG DEAL. Breaks are ok. Everything you do is PROGRESS!
Do the best you can! All it takes is hard work and determination.
If you want it bad enough, your dream of becoming fit will turn into a reality. I promise.
Please let me know if you have any questions. I am your friend and your instructor and I am here for you!
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hi
I’m so excited to start 🏆🌊❤️
I am really happy I found you because I need to loose and tone up bad. With help I know I can do it. Thanks for your videos!!
I am just about 14 years old. Can I do this exercises as a 14 year’s girl? I already have a big fat part over my belly! Please do a teenagers everyday exercise routine. I’m sure, that will be much helpfull for many young girls like me….
So thankful for this and thanks for saying breaks are ok i needed that
Hi Cassey! How does this beginner workout calendar compare with the first? And the one that is in the app? Will this plan be added as well? Thank you!
Hey i m struggling with my workout choices can you suggest me which series of yours us best for sliming body
Amazing!
Hi Cassy, I have been unable to exercise for the past 2 years due to serious illness. Is there any way you could make a pre-beginner calendar or advice for the seriously unfit? Thanks so much for all your inspiration x
I finished the calendar early. Keep doing great work.
I finished the calendar today and I have to say it has been a wonderful and challenging 28 days! Day 27 has to be my favorite so far!
2 days in and I’m the sorest I have ever been…
I wish this was a clickable pdf.
But other than that, I like it a lot!
I’ve finished it today. Some of the workouts were REAAALLY challenging but overall I’m very satisfied and proud of myself☺️ Four weeks of working out and I don’t think I want to stop!
Hey My Name Mariah I’ve recently gave birth to My Beautiful, Heathy Son, he was a C-Section Baby but the thing is, ever since I gave birth to him, I’ve had a berry hard time dropping this weight.. and truthfully I don’t work out and it’s not that I eat bad I feel I could have a better, persistent and healthier diet. I would just like to ask, for a simple but effective work out guide and meal preparations on to living a healthier life and getting my nice body back. I wanna feel comfortable in my own skin again… 💯🙌🏽
Thanks so much Cassey! I have had troubles getting motivated to work out at all but you’re videos have helped me stick with it even though I’m a beginning beginner. Just finished day 12 and my but and abs hurt so much, abs more, despite not able to fully do some of the moves.
Day 16 was so hard! I could only make the Abs On Fire video moves 5 times each, it was just too much even with all the past days workouts been done. :,(
I am a gymnast and i fell in love with your calendars there GREAT! When I dont train with my coach I can still do my body work out and this beginners 2.0 and all your calendars are my best friends thank you – From Canada ope you see this 🙂
I have been doing the beginner calendar 2.0 for 2 weeks and feel this isn’t really suited towards bettering us beginners. It just moves too fast.
I agree!
I agree too! I get frustrated because I know I am not strong enough for some of the videos(not confidence, just being realistic) and I don’t feel like I am getting a proper workout!
just turned 30. Never really done any intense exercise. not sure my body is flexible enough. Would there be warm-ups needed for the very first beginner video on day 1? Will appreciate your response! 🙂 Your vids are lit! – from the Philippines
Recently had a baby and still breastfeeding so looking forward to do something physical as opposed to running around changing nappies. Are you meant to do all the videos after one another or spread them out throughout the day? Thanks.
Do any of the workout vids work for people with chronic lower back pain who want to increase their core strength and overall fitness without out increasing their back pain?
Was a regular popster for years and then kind of stopped all of a sudden (life) and I am getting back into it. Hope I can get back into it and feel as good as I used to. Thanks for the calendar.
Me: meh getting in shape is boring no thank you…
Me: wait damn I need to be able to wear cute clothes
Me: Cassey why do you make me do this
but really thanks
For the beginner’s calendar, do I do each video listed for the day or only one?
each video 🙂
jill lol that’s what I thought
I just LOVE your website!! I am so excited to start working out from home 🙂
Thank you so much Cassey!
Hi! Is it recommended that I be doing other cardio (e.g running) alongside the beginners calendar? This is my first time trying pilates and getting back into exercise in general. Thank you!!
Hey Cassey !how r u? I have to lose at least 10 kgs in 2 months and a problem with me is of cellulite on my body I want to get rid of it plz help me
About to start with the workouts. Am right now 278 pounds. I am afraid that i maybe get injured because i weigh so much. I want to do a combination of work-out with these kind of workouts mixed to excercise at the gym. Any tips are welcome. Next to that I already stopped eating non-natural sugar. So my only sugar intake right now is from fruits.
Hi I’m Irene and I love you Cassey. Thank you so much for inspiring me to workout and become a better version of myself. I’m starting begginers day 1 today. But I’m bit curious whether pilates will help me loose fat and become lean cuz this is what I want. I don’t wanna get big muscles n stuff just a lean and feminine body is what I want. I also fear if pilates only tone my muscles but do nothing to my fat. Please inform me about the results pilates gives. Thanks a lot…
So grateful and youre so giving Casey! Thank you!
Hi Cassey, I have texted you on Instagram too. I’m from New Delhi, India and I’d like you to know that I’m currently around 190 pounds and I used to be 110 pounds. I have been a patient of polycystic ovaries and recently found out that I have fatty liver too. So I really want to lose some weight from my whole body.
And I’d like your help with that.
Hey Anisha, I also have polycystic ovaries and have been struggling with my weight as well because of it! I wish you luck in reaching your goal 🙂
Hi Cassey! I just wanted to comment and let you know how great I think you are in how you run your business. The fact that you create SO many free videos and even provide everyone with a workout calendar each month is so giving. On top of that you give us a beginners calendar and a PIIT free-trial calendar. Instead of constantly pointing us towards the paid program, you give everyone a constant stream of free content, and I think that is really awesome. It’s a great way to build credibility for you and your paid program. I just discovered Blogilates and am on day 4 of the beginners calendar and I am loving it! I have such a motivational problem, but having a calendar and small videos to do each day is extremely helpful. Thank you!
I have been struggling so hard to get motivated 🙁 but i know i need to start doing these beginner workouts so i can be healthy again! Im so glad i found this on YouTube
Hi Sheelagh, I’m with you. I found this on youtube too and am starting today. Good luck to you!
CAN WE PLEASE GET A NEW BEGINNERS CALENDER THIS ONE IS 5 YEARS OLD!
Agreed tbh
YES PLEASE! I have a long way to go and doing the same routine for several months makes me quit and then become unmotivated to try again.
I totally agree with you !!!
Thanks, I needed to hear that!
Hi! I just started the beginners calender in the app and the YouTube videos won’t play in app😢 I end up having to go through YouTube and find them and I don’t think I’m finding all the correct ones. I’ve made an account and paid so for the app so I’m not sure what the issue would be. Any help is appreciated!!
Just a quick question I have just started the beginners calender today after the work outs during the week I see the get more intense, do you need to do any stretching after your work out?
It’s always recommended that you stretch after every workout you do to prevent soreness and injury so yes stretch after every workout.
Does somebody know that does Cassey respond to these? or is there another place to ask questions for Cassey?
you should ask on one of her youtube video. She will probably respond there
Hi Cassey! I have started working out about couple weeks ago and I’m already seeing results but I haven’t used the calendar. I have done every day one of your stretching videos and one workout ( abs day 1, legs day 2, hands day 3 and then again abs) So I’m wondering that should I do more than abs, legs (booty) and hands or just keep doing this if it’s working? I hope u can give me some tips! love u <3
Hi Cassey! You are awesome!
Hello Cassey just wanted to ask you if u can do another video on YouTube for how to do the splits for me plz
I just started the calendar today and I was wondering if anyone one was still in the beginner days and wants to be my workout buddy? We don’t have to be on the same day! I just need the motivation! (:
Hey! I’m just beginning my workout today ! Even if it’s superbowl day ! I ca ben your workout budy if you will have me!
We can do it together. Which day are you now?
I started today – again, twice I tried to do this but everytime some plans and maybe also my laziness ruined it, so I’m trying again and I’m decided to do it this time! 🙂
you can do it!
I can be your buddy, what day are you on?
I just want to know if it’s better to pay $$ for her PIIT-28 programs or is it more beneficial to follow her free calendar? I’m just trying to understand! 🙂
I’m on day 11 and I feel so weak and shaky… I don’t know why is this happening 🙁 I’ll totally finish the calendar, but really, I couldn’t finish today’s workout! I hope to be stronger tomorrow !
Hey! I’m about to start this calendar for February!! Does anyone know how long it takes to do each day? Are they 30mins total or do they vary? I want to do all the videos in the morning before work so I’m wondering if I need to wake up earlier––thanks!! 🙂
Hey, I just started today and I was browsing ahead and I think all of them are about 30 minutes a day max!
I just did Day 15 and honestly, I still feel like I’m dying after every video. Is that normal? Does it get easier? I mean, I’m not gonna stop but I don’t wanna feel like I have to flop back down on my mat after every five minutes to catch my breath either, ya know? 🙂
Hi MICHAELA, I am new to working out and I do understand what you feel. Plus I am very overweight. I am on day 12. It is still hard though and I frequently need to modify certain movements to keep going on without hurting myself but still feel the burn. Oh and I do take many breaks as needed. But I noticed some improvement while doing some moves and in my breathing. I think we need to keep doing it 🙂
Dude, I totally feel that. I used to be so much stronger and this year I vowed that I would get back in shape. But I was almost dead after the first day. It really put things in perspective for me.
Hi Casey, could we get this as a clickable calendar? A little update to bring it in line with the newer clickable calendars you do for the monthly challenges. Thanks!
I am on day day 23 of the beginners calendar. I started on Jan. 1st. I was doing Blogilates religiously up until I became pregnant (high risk pregnancy) with twins. I am currency 13 months post partum and committed to getting back to my pre-pregnancy fitness level. I miss my strong body!! The beginner calendar has helped me ease back in.
Is it just me or is the Calendar to small for the printer paper?
I printed mine with the paper landscape and it worked fine. Good luck 🙂
I started this calendar on Monday. I used to be really fit a few years ago but now I can hardly get through a video. Starting over again and using the beginner 2.0 calendar 🙂 looking forward to finishing it and starting with the regular monthly calendar soon:)
just started the beginners calendar… day one and I managed to do it! I didn’t look very graceful, but I’m definitely proud that I was able to get through it with only one or two breaks. Can’t wait to finish the month up!
Day 3 of the beginner calendar ! Feeling a little bit stronger already.. Can’t wait to see the end though 💪
Hello everyone I am new to pilates and i was wondering if It was ok to do one video in the morning and the other one at night?? oh and i am doing the beginner calendar 🙂
Hello Clara ! Due to my working hours I only do the workouts around 6pm except on weekends. I suppose that it’s better to do them in the morning (not sure though ?), but I prefer doing them later than doing nothing…
I am doing the beginner calendar too, day 5 now 🙂
Hey thanks for your reply. Actually I was thinking about spliting the videos during the day because it was pretty hard to do all the videos at once, though I decided to keep doing them all at once because as a student I don’t want to wake up to early !
I am on day 12 now, I am still struggling with some moves but it always feels great at the end
Hello! I’m on day 12 of the calendar, and I can’t do abs on fire! As in it physically will not let me play the video! It keeps saying that it is not available due to complaints or something. I’m in the U.K if that makes a difference. Does anyone know how to fix this, or know of another video which is similar? Thank you!
Hello, with this routine I can lose some kg, with a good diet
I do these workout before work, it would be really nice to have a time estimate daily. Some morning the videos take longer then others.
I just started Blogilates today. I have 1 question :Do we do all videos on the calendar or pick 1???
You have to do all of them, but it’s not that bad once you get used to it. You can do it~
Thank you Su!!
I love the beginners plan. Am not ready to go on to the regular calendar yet. After doing this calendar a couple of times, I’d like to ask if there could be a 3.0 version. It’d REALLY help with staying motivated.
Hey guys, so I was doing the workouts and then I had to stop in the middle of the third week because i had to travel and i’ve been on a break for 10 days 🙁 anyways…. I was wondering should I just restart third week because i was sooo close and i dont really have much time since school is starting 🙁
I think you should try out a few videos from the first week to see how it feels first before jumping into the third week. If you feel like you would need to “review”, you could just do the first week and go to the third. But if you think that you’ll be okay, you should just go straight to the third. ^^
Thank you for taking the time to reply 😊😊😊
what workout challenges do we do after the beginner workout challenge? I would like to do so i know there are other challenges more to come.
ok, I want to do this. I want to start my fitness journey as a Popster. I want to be stronger and more confident <3 wish me luck!
hey i’m also starting tomorrow wanna do this together?
why not? we can do this! ^^
I really hate the earthquake! Ouch, ouch ouch!
I finished today day 3 and am proud of myself 🙂 everything hurts but after 3 kids and about 30 kilos overweight because of the last pregnancy I need to start moving again! This is a good thing for me because i can do it in my living room under the critical eyes of my boys. I hope i will find the way to persist!
omg this actually seems fun, I can’t believe it but I’m kinda excited to try this out 🙂
I’m on day 8 of my second time around with the beginners calendar and still struggling with the pilates stance. I end up with a strained neck and shoulders every time – even with looking at my belly button or through my legs. I’ve tried placing a pillow behind my back to help, but still having issues. Can anyone offer any other advice? Is it just a matter of time?
Hey I’m just starting this, and I just wanted to know how much weight do you totally loose after completing the beginners calendar
Hey! Glad you’re deciding to do the calendar One thing I want to say is that everyone is different (environment, physical abilities and activity, and nutrition), so not everyone is going to lose the same amount of weight. Also, you might gain some muscle (which weighs more than fat). Instead, I would focus on how much stronger you get when you do the videos (especially since there’s repeats!). I did the calendar last summer (doing it again this summer) and never weighed myself. Instead I compared my Day 1 and Day 28 photos and noticed a huge difference in how I looked. It felt better personally to see it that way than just making it all about a number.
Question, do you also lose body fat? I don’t care much about the number but losing fat is one of my goals (after that I can focus more on gaining muscle).
Yes. Last year I noticed it in my abs and a bit in the hips. Now I notice it more in my abs, hips and thighs.
I have De Quervain’s tenosynovitis in my left wrist. It makes any exercise involving my hand to be flat nearly impossible. Is there any recommendations on ways to modify or make less stress on my wrist? Thanks so much!
Hey! One thing Cassey recommends is making a fist into the floor (or mat), so that it relieves any pressure from the wrist. I do this occasionally and it works!
Hi Guys, I have an hour glass body shape and I was wondering what would be the most effective method to lose weight, my worst areas is my stomach and thighs, but I don’t want to gain additional muscle…
Hi! I’m trying to do your beginner calendar, but I’m pretty out of shape. I’m wondering if, for someone like me who can’t fully do all the workouts, you would recommend just repeating them until I can move on to the rest of the calendar or if you would recommend just pushing through and doing the calendar and then repeating it again once I’ve finished the month? Thanks for your advice!
It took me 2 moths to finish the calendar, but hey, slow progress is still progress right? I am definitely stronger now than I used to be and feel more energized during the day.
Gonna start the Beginner Calendar with my sister starting July 1st I’m also doing the Journey to splits and 30 days to sleek arms challenges while my sister is doing Journey to sports and adore the core challenge we both have chronic pain so we’re hoping getting into better shape will help and I also have some depression and anxiety so I hope this will help with that as well by getting into better shape i’ve tried doing the beginner calendar before but I was getting a really bad slump or something around week two hopefully I can complete it this time
You’re lucky you have your sister as a workout buddy! I’m also working on the journey to splits challenge, but I’m still nowhere near making a split haha. Good luck to the both of you! 🙂
Good Luck! Sometimes I wish my sister or someone would join me so you’re very lucky! I’ve suffered from a chronic illness since I was 13 (I’m 21 now) and I find Cassey’s beginner calendar perfect for me 🙂 She reminds me of my high school pilates teacher, she was really sweet and always modified the exercises to my capacities. Wish you and your sister the best!
I’m on day 5 and I am already feeling stronger, it’s also so much fun! Love it!! <3
Hey 🙂
I don´t if somebody still read this 😀
But i want to start this calendar to get fitter but I´m very very unfit at the moment…
I do no sport and I don´t know if these excersizes are to hard for me :/ Ps: sry for my bad english I´m german.
I don’t do any sports either, but you can definitely do this! It’s not gonna be easy, I had to modify some of the exercises to fit my level, but push through it and you’ll get stronger.
Currently asking myself how my core is going to complete Day 4…. LOL
Do we need to add cardio in the schedule or just start our workout directly as mentioned
Hi everyone. I’m a beginner and while i love all these videos i have tailbone issues and can’t put much pressure on it like in the abs/legs videos. Does anyone have any suggestions for alternative abs/legs blogilates videos?
I have SI Dysfunction and my sacrom compresses suuuuper easy. I put my hands beneath the sacrum/tailbone area, like a diamond, to provide a kind of cushion to that area. When doing roll-ups The pressure goes between my abs and my elbows, pushing my elbows into the floor. It really seems to help with any of the low ab work, keeping the pressure off of that area. I hope that helps! Try to find YouTube videos of how to support that spot. 🙂
Hey Cassey,
Any chance we can get a new beginner’s 2.0 calendar? Or a remix of the videos for each day? This is my 3rd time getting started, lol!
Same haha
hey cassey! i had a great time finishing day 8
I’ve been doing Blogilates since 2010/2011 (god, that makes me feel old!) but I took a lonnnng time off and doing the regular calendar recently has been really difficult. I decided to start the Beginners calendar and follow it to the tee for the next month, so once it’s over I can get back to the calendars no-problem!
Well, I started May 1 and finally finished! I actually finished something!! That’s pretty amazing for me because I NEVER finish anything! Just wanted to encourage anyone starting. YOU CAN DO IT!
I go to work full time so can I start my beginners cal
ender in the morning then do the others after work ?
I did all the exercises after work, really right before I made dinner. You can do it!
Hello Cassey, I am trying to get the calendar for June, but somehow I am unable to receive the password in my email. I have double checked my spam box. It was working until now. Could you guys help me with this 🙂 Thank you, Juliana P.S. Love your workouts.
Hey, I don’t have a printer, but I still wanted to track my progress, and I like making apps, so I made an app for the beginner’s guide. Let me know if this is not okay and I’ll take it down, but it’s been super useful for me. If you want to try it, this is the link https://blogilates.bubbleapps.io
I don’t claim this app to be mine, I just put it together, I am not making any money from it, just making myself more motivated to get fit!
Hi, I’m 15 years old and really want to start becoming more active and tone my body. I love Cassey’s videos and enjoy pushing myself with her motivation throughout each of her workouts. My parents worry that her workouts are too much for a teenage girl of my age, does anyone have any advice on what I should/can do.
thanks, Ellie.
Do you need to warm up and cool down after each of these challenges? Or is that included in the video? How long did it take everyday?
I am doing the beginner calendar the first one. After it do I do the beginner 2.0 or do I just go into the main calendar? I’m not sure if it’s the exact same thing.
Bless you. You seem to intuit how utterly unorganized I am to find and bookmark the necessary videos. You’ve made it so easy for us to get and stay fit! Thank you 😀
i just want to ask that if i stop doing the monthly calendars for about 6 months and now i want to start all over again, would i have to do this beginner calender again? Yesterday I just tried to do a day in this month calender and my legs feels hurt and i can’t really walk.
Hey! So I’m on week 4 of the beginner workout and even though I’m pretty far in, I still somewhat feel weak and like I keep taking too many breaks. Do you suggest that I try going through the calendar again once I’m done with it or should I move on?
Hi Lena! Ive just started trying to build up my strength, and i have found that the 30 day challenges are really helpful. Ive been doing the abs, legs, butt and arms every day and ive ally noticed a difference in my strength in just 2 weeks. Ive started doing the beginners calander, and im continuing the 30 day challenges at the same time… It makes it a bit harder, but so much better for getting stronger. I do one day of the challenges, and then do one day of the beginners calendar. I really recommend that you try this! Ive tried the beginners calendar before, but its only now that im not struggling with it. Im hoping to start the harder monthly calendars after this. Good luck!!!
Sorry! Not sure if i was clear…. I do the challenges and the calander at the same time, one after the other 😊
Hey Cassey. I started the beginner’s plan today with the total body workout. I only made it half way through! What do I do? Do I keep trying the same thing until I finish it? Or do I just try the next day on the calendar tomorrow? Trying to stay positive but a bit disheartened.
Hi Cassey!! I just finished your beginners workout and loved it! I broke my foot pretty bad last week and cannot put any pressure on it whatsoever. I am an avid fitness lover and have been doing military style workouts at a boot camp class full of heavy lifting and running. I was getting stronger but didn’t feel like I was trimming down. I’ve been really eating healthy and am about 85/15 right now with my food. Two questions! 1) will the beginners workout program work for those who cant stand? 🙁 And 2) since I’m obviously very limited I won’t be able to do burpees or a ton of cardio. Do you think the program will help me keep my strength and trim down during this crappy six months!? Of course right in the middle of summer! But I don’t want to give up!!! Thanks so much! -B-
I’m on day 17 of this Beginners 2.0 challenge (the longest I’ve ever committed to a workout plan!) But I thought I would be getting better at it by now! How long does it typically take to get better and stronger at these types of workouts?
Hey guys just about to start this challenge but pretty new at this! Have ye guys found it helpful and what do ye feel it helps?
Hi Cassey!
I just stumbled upon your videos in youtube while search for some body workouts and I enjoyed your videos a lot.
I am planning to do this Beginners Plan workout, can’t wait to see the improvements!
Hey, I’m just about to start on the beginner calendar! About how long does each workout take? Need to plan how much time I will need every day.
Heyy, how long do you think it takes someone to move from being a beginner to being intermediate?
Hi Cassey!
I did my first pop beginner today and when it came to legs I couldn’t do barely anything caus it hurt so bad in hips! Now I’m a big walker, pushing my double pram so do you think my form wasn’t right? I didn’t feel any burn in my legs or butt!
Thanks 🙂
Would it be a problem if I star this tomorrow? I know it’s not the first day of the month but I only found about this like..on Friday. I plan on following the 4 weeks, but I’ll be a week late…
Hi Cassey,
got a quick question regarding days 1 and 2: Both days include ab workout, but as far as I know (my wife is a physical therapist) you have to give each muscle group a rest of 48 hours in order to let them grow?
Okay… well I’m going to do this and after this month I will go on to the regular calendar. Stronger and lighter by summer I hope! Wish me luck ✌🏻
Good luck!
I’m so proud of myself, because I did it! I’ve lost 4kg (almost 9 pounds) and I’ve never felt better! I’m definitely going to continue with the monthly calendar.
I’m so proud of myself, because I did it! I’ve lost 6kg (13 pounds) and I’ve never felt better! I’m definitely going to continue with the monthly calendar.
Hello Casey, I’m looking forward to start working out again, I used to work out at least 3 times but I took a break, that was bad, of course, because I started working 8-9 hours at a desk and I have lower back pain and it’s kinda painfull now to Work out, I’m not sure how to ease in without hurting my back ( I tried some yoga, that was painfull too). If you have any suggestions for me, I’ll be gratefull, thank you.
Lower back pain is my problem too. It hurts when I do ab workouts.
Low back stretches and exercises, massage (a friend works, no need to spend money) pain creams, baths, rest before the exercises and even during and after you are done). I also get those pains. If you suspect anything (example: pain 24h/7) a doctor will help.
Hello to everyone. I have just started this. I got to really loose weight. I have got my wedding coming up in 3 months and I know I can do it. Hopefully.
I am having problem doing crunches. I can’t properly get up. It’s really disappointing. Not only crunches but other exercises too. Please someone give me some motivation.
You can do this! It will take time to actually be able to do the videos without having to take breaks in between. Don’t give up =)
Just do the best you can now. The moves can be altered to suit your needs (support yourself, use a towel and so on). In days you will see real progress by simply doing the best you can while keeping your body in mind. Been there, it went like that for me.
HI CASSEY i love your advice i am really flexible and i can do the splits realy go now thanks so much you are awsome
Hey so i have lean calves (they are really tight and don’t seem pretty) and im following the calve burns video daily; in how many time would my calves start to become thicker? 1 month? 2?
how many times in a day should i do the exercise/s????
Hey! I started my 1st day on wednesday because I didnt want to wait a few days til it’s monday and start. so is it okay? 🙂 I adore Cassey, working out with her is such a pleasure and I wanted to tell you guys something: never give up and do what you wanna do! It’s the key to success <3
The dates on the calendar do not affect the day you can start on. They are more like numbering guides. Start whenever, take days off whenever and so on.
I just finished day 3 of this calendar, and my neck is SO sore! I tried really hard not to use my neck on the ab exercises or for Pilates stance, but I guess I still did. Does anyone have any tips to stop using your neck so much?
Try to work more on your core and mat placement (so you position yourself in a way that will help) and do lift up from the body. Your neck will hurt less. You can also offer it some support (hand/towel)
Hey Cassey! 🙂 I downoded the App and bought the beginner calender 2.0. But now It already started the challenge. Can I reset that? I just wanted to have a look to it and bought it already, but I want to start another day…. Is that possible?
and one more question: How Do I make friends there? 😉
Best wishes from germany! (sry for the english)
Hey Cassey, I downloaded the App and bought the beginners Calender 2.0. But It directly started on the same day. Can I reset that? I wanted to have look to it and bought it but wanted to start another day…. Is that possible?
One more question: how do I make friends there? 😀
Sorry for my english….
So excited to try and finish this whole calendar once again! I did it about two years ago but I stopped due to forgotten reasons and now I’ve gained more weight than ever so I do want to lose it and be healthier. Cross fingers that I can complete it 🙂
Whoo! I did it! Doing this challenge with a friend. Pretty sad realizing how out of shape I am (I did pilates in high school and college) — but, rome wasn’t rebuilt in a day. Time to rebuild.
Hey, Cassey. I honestly need your help. I feel so down lately, as I have been just hating myself. I hate how I look now. Due to stress and family problems, I started eating bad food and now I dont want to look at the mirror either. I want my old self back, I used to look so thin and now when I go to university and see all the thin girls around me, I feel so ashamed of myself.
please can someone tell me if non-fat cottage cheese is also an exemption on the 28day reset challenge.
Yes, it’s an exemption because it’s dairy.
thanks
hii
so i my absoloute goal is to get abs…will this really be helpful?
I wonder should I do a warmup video every day before workout or does the calendar include all needed strain?
If you feel the need you can stretch before the workout, afterwards or both times. No warm up is necessary.
Ello Cassey and everyone! Im beginning this fitness journey in a rather awkward day of the month but im determined!! I started off doing just yoga for 30-45mins a day, but then i wanted to incorporate some more challenging exercises(3-5 days a week) and i found your videos ^-^. The first video i tried nearly killed me, the second one wasnt as bad as the first but it still made me question why i was doing it hahah and the third one i actually enjoyed! I dont know if i was just getting use to your torture or im just getting really pumped to stay active. I came across this Beginner 2.0 Calendar and decided to just start on the 23rd day rather than just wait til next month cause i really wanted to get into it immediately! As of today its been a week since i’ve been doing your 10-15min workout and the 30-45min yoga and i’ve dropped from 142 pounds to 138 pounds. IM SO EXCITED AND MOTIVATED BY THAT. It tells me that my body can do it if i actually put it to work lol. Today i’ve decided to push myself more and bump your 10-15min work outs to 30mins. I know i can do it, thank you for the videos and the motivation!!
Hey Cassey! After deciding to become more serious with my ballet, i decided i wanted to tone up! I am new to working out and have been loving your videos, i can’t wait to start this calendar, and this journey with you!!! xxx
Hi Cassy,
When will be there a updadet Beginner Kalendar? This one is two years old and you have so many new videos ♥ I would be very happy about an update! *_*
Love,
Romy
<3 all the love for getting me – the laziest but somehow fit through weird life -girl – to workout regularly! i have never been exercising every day before blogilates. this is just so much fun!!
Guys do I have to do two videos continuously or can do one in the morning and one in the afternoon?
Please answer me, thank you very much 🙂
Hey people im a bit down : im trying to do this workout but I dont know im motivated but it just doesnt do the result i would expect could anyone help me ?
Hey Cassey ! I’m on day 14 of your Beginner 2.0 calendar, i just wanted to say your such an amazing person, your positive energy is so infectious I never had so much fun working out. The routine has helped me drop 2 kgs just two weeks into the program and food recipes literally define yummy. I just love how you keep talking through the video just keeps motivating me to try harder each time! I can’t wait to join the regular calendar workouts. You’re doing a great job!
I don’t want to lose weight (because I am young and I don’t need to but) I do want to become fit for dance. Will this be okay for me?
are we supposed to do all the excercises recommended in a day in one go?????
pls respond to this question as i am going start this challenge next week and does this really work????
it would be lovely if anyone of u could answer my query!!!
Hi! A little late… but yes! You should do them all at once. Because once you’ve completed one of the workouts, your body is warmed up and your muscles are ready for the next video. If you need to separate the videos, it will still be ok. But you’ll benefit the most from doing them all at once. I’m on Day 25 and I’m seeing results. I was already thin when I started, but now I have better muscle definition and my abs are certainly more visible.
I just finished day 8 along with finishing day 1 of some 30 day challenge calendars
failed two months ago as i couldn’t finish the last week due to time constraints, was hoping to get back in during january but couldn’t find the motivation. it’s a little into february now and i am going to start this again. the last time i did it, i lost a kilogram and felt way stronger even though i wasn’t able to complete it, i’ve gained back the weight now but i’m hoping to be more consistent this year. starting with this again, then i’ll move on to the monthly ones.
thanks cassey i really was needing it
Hey Cassey,
What will be the ideal time for workout? Morning or evening?
Hey Cassey 🙂 I am totaly new to working out, and I really want to try out your workout calendar for beginners. Can I do the workout in the afternoon, or when I get home from school? Or do I have to do it right after I wake up in the morning? I discovered your youtube channel a couple of days ago, and you are so motivating! Now I feel motivated to work out and get in shape:) Much love from Denmark <3
Hi I’m just starting with the app and calendar and I just want to be clear that the idea is that you are supposed to do all three videos listed for each day, correct? I just wanted to be sure. I was totally dying after the first hiit video and then the 30 minute total body video and had a really tough time with the plank video at the end.
Love the though. Thanks.
Just finished the first day and feeling so excited for what this calendar has in store! It’s the perfect month to do this because February has 28 days, and so does this calendar. Good luck to everyone, I will keep everyone updated. Along with this calendar, I will also be doing the Inner drive by thighs everyday and 30 min of light running/jogging 3 times a week and the Victoria Secret flat abs video after my run. I am also trying to get my splits back and have that flexibility, so I will e doing the Journey to splits 30 day challenge as well. I will be taking before and after pictures and have my measurements down.
I wish everyone luck!
Hey everyone I’m really confused on what I should be eating everyday before and after the workouts. Smoothies or meals? Some people say to not eat and drink smoothies but others say to just eat protein filled meals so im really confused if anyone can help that would be great!
Is anyone pairing additional cardio with this calendar? I used to run often, but I haven’t gotten back into it and am wondering if anyone has tried to combine?
I’m running in addition to completing these daily workouts. I run about 3 days per week. Each run is between 4-5 miles. Hope this helps!
Hey Guys, I was just wondering, what’s the best follow up calendar after Beginner’s 2.0? People from the YouTube comments intimidated me about how hard the normal calendars are.. Also, how do I tone the upper body to become flatter?
Hi! I have one question.. Do I need to do all the exercises in the day list ?
Xoxo
Yessss! You have to do all the videos that go that day
hey Cassey! my names Georgia and I’m 14 years old I have always had an issues with my weight and what people think of me. one day I came across blogilates and you have just made me want to workout. I haven’t seen any improvements but its still early, but I just want to say you have made me a happier and healthier person!!!!!!
Hey Cassey! This is my first time doing any home workouts besides running! I’m super excited to do your videos with you! I’ve been watching your food videos and you have inspired me to eat even healthier and continue to keep myself in shape and see that real beauty is what you see in yourself, not what’s on the outside!! Thank you so much for being an amazing person! I love you!!
Hi Cassey!I’ve just finish the first day of this plan and I have a question:What if I skip the exercises to do after I wake up? ‘Cause I have to go to school and I have no time for do those 🙁 ( p.s. I get up at 6.30 a.m)
well I did the headstand the second try and now can not do it… :/
Hi cassey!
I don’t know if anyone else has this problem but i can’t seem to do the morning “wake up and do” exercises above as easily as I imagined. This is because when I first wake up, it takes me a few minutes to regain my strength especially in my arms, meaning the planks and push-ups are very difficult in the morning for me. Is it okay to just do them at a later time during the day and what time is preferable in your opinion?
Thanks
Beckie
Do I need to do all the exercise/videos in a row every day or can I space them out throughout the day?
Hey. Im gonna try this tomorrow. I tried do the Day 1 workout but it was hard. Im good at giving up easily. This time, im gonna try to keep going and see what happens! I want to be slim, toned and healthy. I dont want to get bulky muscles. I just want to lose fat and have lean muscles. Is that okay?
It gets easier as you get stronger! Do what you can and don’t be afraid to take a few breaks if it gets to be too much. Just do what you can and you will get stronger and it will get easier. Also, it’s pretty hard for women to get bulky muscles (unless you’re training like a body builder) so don’t worry about that! Your muscles will be toned but not bulky.
Heyy I just started working out again (been app. 8 – 9 months since I properly followed a calender) after failing to follow my older workout routines (your normal calender and the PIIT program). I don’t know why but I just couldn’t follow them, they were way too challenging mentally. So, I decided to start all over again and I’ve just completed the day 1 of your beginner’s 2.0 calender. Please wish me luck so I can successfully complete this calender and then push to either move onto your normal calender or the PIIT program. I really hope I get my workout game on.
Started the beginners calendar today and although I feel sore, I feel so good about myself and starting this. I love Cassey’s energy in the videos, it really motivates me to keep working at it. For the first time in a while I’m really excited to start a workout. Can’t wait to see where I go from here!
Just finished the 1st day of the beginner calendar after practicing dribbling for basketball. I’m a 16 year old 5’7” senior in high school who plays basketball and is trying to lose at least 10 lbs! Any recommendations for a kind of low budget meal plan?
Hi Casey ??. Okay so I feel really great after watching your videos and following some of them (completely being honest). So my cousin is getting married in the month of March and I have like 2 months to get into shape. I want to lose minimum 10 kgs of weight so the January workout calendar, will that help me to reach my goal? I would be so so so so so happy of you will be able to reply to my comment and suggest what I should really do because I am not really in the mood of listening to my relatives and people commenting on how I look right now. Hope you will help me.
Love from India xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo
Hi Azra,
Ideally a slow and steady weight loss is a healthier option, but with your situation it is best to focus on what you eat. that means no junk food like chips, any sweet treats, fast food, and no sugary beverages. you’ll also want to limit carbs intake and increase your consumption of fruits and vegetables. you can use the app My Fitness Pal to track down your food intake and it also gives you an estimate for your calories consumption.
as for exercise you’ll want to do a high intensity exercise option to help with weight loss and around 30 mins. An example would be Cassey’s Piit28, which she have sample videos on youtube. these are just suggestions, but ultimately it will be on how hard you want it and work for it. 🙂
Thank You for the replying and helping me out precious. I have already started with my workout which lasts around 45 to 50 minutes a day and I am totally focusing on eating healthy and avoiding junk food. Hope it will work and I’ll surely just go and checkout Casey’s pi it 28. ???
Lots of love xoxoxoxoxoxo
I’d like to start with the beginners calendar 2.0 but the calendar is just the workout part. With which meal plan should I work here?
I think you should see a professional for that!
Gonna start my first day of this tomorrow morning. I tried this once a while back, but I only got to day 6 and got behind and gave up. I’m so excited to get in a better body and be more healthy in 2017. My goals are to gain muscle, get toned, and lose some extra fat in various areas. I want to be the best me I can be! I also just wanted to encourage anyone who is starting out fresh this year and even others who are pariatlaly though the calendar. Y’all can do this!
Partially*
Hello! Just wondering, is it just me or does the blogilates app only work on iphones and androids not on tablets like the ipad?
Are there warm up and stretching videos that go with the beginners calendar or is it included in the daily workouts already?
I have the same question!
Signing up for the beginners calendar today, super excited! I am not overweight, I have about 2 inches of muffin top that I want to get ride of and just be healthy and active, I want to substitute a few of these activities so I can spend that time focusing on my tummy, any suggestions?? Thanks Cassey! ❤️❤️
Is brown rice part of the no gluten category?
Brown rice is OK to eat!It’s included in the PDF documents along with all the OK foods to eat.
Hey Cassey! I have been a yo-yo dieter since I was 5 (yes, 5 :P) and an exercise binger for a good portion of the past 13 years. I have tried everything – cycling, running, P90X, strength training, etc. I have experienced multiple injuries from being overweight to working out to the point of pain. I do very well for a long time and then fall off the wagon…hard! Do you have any advice on how to stick to it? I think my biggest issue is that I know how to eat healthy and what to do to exercise and always says, “I’ll do it tomorrow”, but then of course, I do not. Any advice would be super helpful! I am looking forward to starting the detox on January 2!
Hi Cassey, how long do the sessions take each day and does it matter what time of day they are completed? Thanks!
I love how convenient you made the videos for this beginner plan! Thank you for being so organized!
I don’t want to loose weight but want a lean body. I have heavy thighs, bulging arms and a belly ready to come out. I want these all to get into shape within a month. I have an occasion in month of January. So will this workout routine help me??
Started today with this calendar. I’m coming back from an injury and this seems to be perfect of getting back into working out. Used the old calendar a few years back to get into working out. Now this one for getting back!
I finished de the calendar. I’m different now because before I couldn’t endure a run, nowadays i can do it! I’m stronger, and exercises started to make part of my routine! Thank you Cassey, you are special!
Hello there, could you tell me did you lost some weight? And did your body visibly changed?
This is the 3rd time I’ve tried to start the beginner calendar. I feel like I’m not even strong enough to get through the first couple of days, I also work 7am-6pm most days of the week, how do I find the energy to stay on top of this? Thanks in advance for any help!
Hello Cassey,
I have been following you, on and off , for 4 years now. I have never sent you any pictures of me or comments, however , I have thought about it for the longest time.
I’d like to tell you about the effect your attitude and your workout method had on me: it had dragged me out of my depression twice, during the hardest time of my life, where I could not see an escape, you have helped me see that there is so much to fight for and helped me believe in myself. I have always been very plump and doubtful of my abilities, but working out with you has given me confidence, strength; mental and physical and satisfaction with myself and my body. I absolutely love your challenges, motivating phrases that you use to pump up certain periods of time.
Now, I’d love to share this with everyone. I need your advise: I live in Georgia, Tbilisi and am trying to make a group of POP Pilates followers, I only have 3 people interested and I think It’s a great start. I’m not trained to be an instructor and don’t pretend to be but I’d like to share the love I felt through your workouts with anyone willing to even try.What would you advise us to start with? Something that might make our group workouts more successful and desirable to repeat.
Sorry for such a long letter and thank you in advance for any advice or comment.
I can’t wait to start this today!! Keeping track of my progress on my blog. Thank you so much for creating a calender and all of this. It’s the best subscription I’ve ever done on youtube, and now here. <3
millennialhippiemama.wordpress.com
Heyy Cassey…i completed this calendar and itt suited me soo well…my legss and everything..justt made me soo confidentt…btt guide me thatt i was planning to do this whole calender once more before moving on monthly calender so that i could be more flexible!!…coz monthly calendar excersices are hard…and need more flexibility!!
Ahhh…so many times I start a routine and burn out! I love this girl! My eating is pretty consistent. With my job being so physically and emotionally demanding; Im praying I can stay focused! I’ve cut out tv, to give me more time before work. Lets go!
At my age it is hard to lose weight (11) but I figured out that completing this calendar made me stronger. I am doing better in pe than before even though I’m not loosing weight.
I’m going to do the beginner’s calendar and complete it, even if it takes me a whole year! I never thought I’d be a person who lacked self esteem, but lately I’ve realised I do. I am a positive person but I don’t love or feel confident in my body as much as I could. I want to do these workouts for two reason: 1) to be healthier, fitter and toner 2) but more importantly because I need Cassey as a positive person in my life. I need someone who teaches me to love my body above anything else.
What kind of cardio can be done with the beginner plan? Every day I do HIIT on the elliptical for about 35-40 minutes and I would like to continue doing it. Would this be better or after the daily exercise(s)?
Just finished d-1… It was simply amazing , Thank you Cassey <3
I’m starting tomorrow thanks for making this so easy, accessible and not overwhelming!
Hi! I just found this today! I am looking at the beginner’s calendar 2.0 . Each day has 3 to 4 items to check off. The pink one is a link to a video. Is the video the only one we do? Where do we find the other items. (f.i. Day 1: POP Pilates for beginners-Total Body Workout. Day 2: Pop Pilates Ab time and 10 Minute Ab Sculpting Workout) Thanks for clarifying!
If you look above you Cassey made it easy for us – for example, scroll above our comments and click on the DAY 2 thats highlighted in pink… all the videos we have to do for that day are under each of the days! And yep, we have to do all that is on that list! Good luck, i’m starting tomorrow!
Alrighty… here we go!
So i wanna begin with these exercises but my problem is that I currently don’t have time to do the “wake up” exercises with having school at the morning and not much time to prepare, would it be a problem if i did them when i returned from it? (that would be like 2pm).
try to wake up 5-10 mins earlier, i have the same issue but if i wake up a little earlier (you won’t notice) i get to do them and then i start getting ready but its so worth it, it makes you feel better for the day!!!
love it!!! kisse from Lima, Perú !!!
Hey Cassey! I used to be consistent with Blogilates and after taking a couple months off I am struggling even more than before (for the obvious reasons). However, I have always had trouble with the floor ab exercises. I can’t help but have a sore neck after a workout. Sometimes I can’t even complete a workout; not because my abs can’t take it, but because my neck hurts too bad. I also really struggle with keeping my lower back on the mat.
Do you have any tips or suggestions to help me? (open to tips from other people too)
I just suggested on my blog, http://www.doodleanddenim.com, for my followers to journey with me in some fall fitness routines & want to be able to help them if they struggle with this too.
Thank you,
Kali Schmalzried
This is amazing work out!! I eat pretty healthy since my mom is a health nut. I had workout before but was never very motivated. This program is very motivated!!!! Every day I am so excited to see what I am doing that day!! She is so bubbly and full of life! Do this!!!
I want to loose 10 pounds and set up a new routine after moving intercontinental. Hope I can keep this up and will continue monthly calendar afterwards. Should I add some cardio to this? Just finished day 2.
I will add more cardio =D
Already set a goal for myself that every Saturday I go for a walk / jog.
Hi Cassey! One of my biggest problem area is my upper thighs, there is always this lump of fat right below the butt, which types of exercises helps? I’ve tried a few leg exercises but I don’t feel that I’ve worked anything in that area. Thank you!
Hi! I come from a long period of inactivity and I’ve never been good at exercising. I tried day 1 and I could barely do the exercises and I couldn’t do them for as long as the video. Should I stay in day 1 until I improve? Or should I keep going doing what I can?
hello 🙂
im a new mumber here , and i want to know how i can do the moves that are in purpel like: crunches, front kicks …
Hi I am looking to start an exercise routine after a long period of inactivity and unhealthy lifestyle. Is this to be a standalone program, or am I too do cardio along with this? If so, how frequently do you recommend cardio and on what days?
Ok I am ready to get started and I’m excited and nervous all at the same time. My whole life I have never really worked out except for one semester in college I took an aerobics class and really enjoyed it but never went back to it after the class was over. I have come to the conclusion that at 39 years old (I know, a little old to be starting out, but better late than never.)
How do you recommend doing the workouts each day on th calendar? Do I get up each morning and knock them all out first thing or should I spread them out throughout the day? Also should I eat first if doing them right after I roll out of bed or jump out of bed and just start the excercises for the day?
hey!! i wanted to ask after finishing the beginner plan should i do the monthly calenders or what? please let me know and if i finish this calender in between month also there’s no problem right? thank you
How much cardio should we be doing in conjunction with this calendar?
Hey Cassey! I am not exactly a beginner to workouts, as such, but I am kinda to POP Pilates. It’s just that there are some days when I feel as if yes, I’m losing some weight but then there are days when I see my thighs and just go like, why the hell am I wasting time? So I really wanted to know how to stay motivated. I am currently 154lbs and 5’2 in height and I really want to become 110 within a year, and I suck at maintaining diets! HELP ME!!! Please I really have to be somewhere in about 6 months and I need a change in my body!
Day one. It’s a start! I tried this before and tailed off after about two weeks. This time I have my son enrolled to nag me every day 🙂
hey cassey! it’s my first time join this beginner calender 2.0 and i’ll start it tomorrow because i think it’s very interesting so i hope i can do this and lost my fat. i don’t have flat stomach but can i do ABS challenge, because i’ve hear it only can make your stomach bigger that is true or false. and how much weight i will lost in 4 week?. i hope you understand because i’m not fluent in english
hey, i have a question. i dont get the calendar exactly. do i need to do the pinks and the videos. or just the video. or are there more par day? i hope someone can answer this for me. Sorry for my bad english by the way i am not english.
hey, i have a question. i dont get the calendar exactly. do i need to do the pinks and the videos. or just the video. or are there more par day? i hope someone can answer this for me. Sorry for my bad english by the way i am not english
Hi! Was wondering if anyone could help me. So I took a break from working out 4 times a week and now I want to get back into the swing of things. I want to try the beginners calender but I was wondering if I should continue to do my usual fast paced cardio before hand to get rid off the extra fat on my body. I don’t get out much so the cardio is really all I have for extra exercise! Anyone with any tips or advice is much appreciated.
I think you can do the cardio as a warm up, instead or in addiction to those suggested by Cassey in the calendar. I am by no means an expert, though, so maybe it’s better if someone with a longer experience weights in.
Just started today, I barely broke a sweat with Day 1 but boy does my body feel weak!!! Looking forward to the next 27 days!!
Hi Cassey ! So glad I found this beginner calendar! Im not gonna lie,I found your Sept calendar and I was like ok you can do this and then I watched the workouts to see what they were about and I freaked out a little. Lmbo! Im pretty out of shape so sticking with beginner is probably best .I try to go for walks at least daily but I know I need more so I dont get bored. Im so glad I found your website!!
Hello I’m trying to lose weight and I was wondering if you had some tips:)
I’m having a low carb diet but i don’t know if i can do this calendar while still having low carb or not, so can anyone tell me? please answer!
p/s: sorry for my bad english.
I’m on a low carb diet too and I’m on day 18. I haven’t had any problems doing the workouts. I just make sure I’m eating enough protien to feed my muscles.
Just listen to your body and you should be okay!
Just finished my first day, already feel great! Thanks Cassey, can’t wait to see how I feel every day! ?
I would really love to know how you’re doing because I’m on day two and I am SORE EVERYWHERE.
Yes, but that is actually a good thing! Keep drinking lots of water, stretch, and keep going with it!
I’m starting my fitness journey to shed off the many pounds that I hold. Just yesterday I started to eat healthier which I’m hardcore on sticking to. I don’t think I can ever go back to eating too much/junk food. My mother tries to get use from taking out a lot of horrible preservatives that are in foods. And I have found a substitute for sweets. I’m more addicted to Bean Bread (made from NATURAL ingredients) more than cake, cookies etc. I have a LONG way to go before I am at my ideal weight, but nothing is going to stop me from getting there. It’ll take till Christmas or longer, but I won’t stop. I’ll keep going. Since 2011, I started walking around in my neighbourhood and that has helped greatly with relaxing, reducing stress etc. I’m on the right track and I’m not going to lose sight of it.
I have just started doing this Calendar I’m on day 2, I’ve been on and off exercising trying to find something I can enjoy but also doesn’t hurt my ankles so I am used to exercising however any time it comes to ab workouts I struggle with it all mainly because I never feel any of it in my abs. Since I just did day 2 I struggled to feel anything but sore arms and legs and I got super frustrated because my neck was sore or my arms hurt I tried doing the stuff on my elbows but then that also did nothing for me I basically felt no pain in the right areas or any pain because I couldn’t physically lift myself to do it. Please can someone help me for the next time I have to do abs because it is just super frustrating and I’m getting too emotional about my inability to do it.
The reason why your neck hurts is because your abs are not strong enough yet, so you are completing the curling movement with your neck to compensate. This was killer for me at first too, but by the end of the calendar, if you stick with it and try to keep your frustration at bay, you will be much better at staying in the “pilates stance.” If you are not feeling your abs and feeling your neck, take a break and come back to the video, or pause the video and do the moves slowly on your own so you aren’t trying to keep up with Cassey (who has been doing this for 10 years). Here is some advice that may help: 1) Do not stop trying. If you stop trying you will never be able to do it. Even if it takes you two weeks, its better than not trying at all. Exercise can be frustrating and there are days it makes me rage mad because it feels impossible. But it does get easier with time, just like stretching a muscle every day will make you more flexible. 2) Keep your shoulders away from your ears, your elbows wide and gently support your neck with your fingers. Do not grip your neck and move your elbows in towards your ears, it will make your neck hurt worse.
3) Really focus on your abs when you’re doing the exercises. I think slowing down and really concentrating on the muscle you’re trying to work helps. Do as many reps as you can without straining your neck. 4) Try some ab exercises with your upper body and head relaxed on the mat, such as single / double leg lifts or reverse crunches (I’m sure Google has more beginner suggestions). 5) Do a little ab work every day until you get more comfortable! Good luck! Hope this was useful!
Jush finished day 8, really loving this! Actually missed it yesterday on the first rest day 🙂
For the calendars, am I suppose to do all the video workouts at one time or separate them out though the day?
will this make me have bulky muscles? Because I want to have a very slim and toned body and im scared its going to make my body bigger. I dont want to have too much muscle.
I think you should be able to get an idea of the type of muscle you’ll build just by looking at Cassey, who is slim and toned.
Hi Cassey and other blogilates girls around here! Greetings from Latvia. I am a new member. Your’e videos is so inspiring that I decided to join your’e community and work out with you!
Thank you for your’e hard work, I must say that your Popflex brand is amazing!
Hey Cassey! I just started your Beginner 2.0 Calender and I’m on day 15! I just want to say that you’re an incredible inspiration and I love how you talk throughout all your video to keep motivated and pushing forward! You’re always so positive and so passionate about what you do! I noticed overall my body is becoming toned and I lost 6lbs in two weeks using your program! I can’t wait to see the following results when I finish the calender and join on up with the Workout Calender! You’re going a great job and keep doing what you’re doing!
It´s a long time ago since you have written that but I´m interested in how many pounds you lost at the end of the calendar 🙂
Hey guys. Just did day 4 and I love the workouts. I went to the gym for years and still didnt get that awesome felling there.
By the way…is it normal to hurt all over? My muscle achings dont seam to go away until I get new ones…
I gained forty pounds this year and one of my freinds thought i was pregnant and my noise was ‘aaaaaaeeeeeerrwwwwwwhhhhh’ i told her i definitley wasnt i just was on the go dint make it to the gym yadda yadda. So she was super understanding for about thirty seconds and then i got to the part where my standard lunch was a bag of doritos and cottage cheese….her eXact sound was ‘eeeeeuuuuhuhhhhggggpphss’ she then went on a ten minute tirade about me being the death of all good food then proceeded to tell me i had to check this community out and then make it my life so here i am.
Hey Cassey,
I am young and I dont know wether I should be working out. I dont have any insecurities with my body, but I play alot of sport and it would help if I was stronger. Do you think I should wait till I’m older or go for it? x
Hey,
Cassey’s workouts are definitely the way to go if you want to get stronger. If you are concerned with being too young, then try out the Beginner’s plan to start off getting stronger. I did the same thing a year ago, and am much stronger and have noticed a difference in my sports. I’m currently 14, so go for it, and make a difference. If you feel like it is too hard, stop and come back to it later that day or the next day. Just don’t give up 😉
Thank you, this is a real help. I am 13, so your advice fits me perfectly!
Hi, if you are following the calendar workouts is there a warm up and stretch video I should be following too? I have completed PIIT round 1.0 which has warm up and stretch and thought I would mix it up by trying a calendar workout this time. Any tips I would love to know. Thanks
Hey, guys.
I’m 16 years old, I practice karate and recently started working out with the videos (mostly arms and thighs). But I struggle with changing my eating habbits. On Monday, 1st of August, I’m going to start with the beginners calender to really get started because I want it so, so bad and to see how many guys and girls are changing is so encouranging and motivating. I just wanted to thank you all for being there.
But still… does anyone have any tipps on how to eat clean easier?
I appreciate any comment and advice! Have a nice week-end and good luck on your journey, you are beautiful on the inside and outside! <3
Hi, I had the same problem you did. What I did was I started off small, I cut out all fizzy drinks and only drank water during the day. (Not including any hot drinks). Then I cut down on sugary junk food, if you ignore the craving for half a hour it usually goes away. And a good way to get more fruit/veg into your diet is to drink smoothies, they’re great for breakfast and/or a snack. One of my favourites is raspberries and kale and you can find loads on the internet. Hope this helps 🙂
Thanks for your reply!
I already cut out any sugary drinks, which wasn’t that much of a problem and I try to eat as my fruits and vegs as I can!
The sweet sins are the biggest problem but I will definitly try your advice out and I hope I can ignore the cravings… I binged again today. :/
Thank you very much! <3
Next time you go grocery shopping, definitely try to have a plan, and try to keep junk food out of sight. I love eating – a lot – and tracking calories was hard at first, but its really motivating if you can stick with it (I use the app myfitnesspal). It definitely encourages me to stop eating when I’ve had enough – food is fuel for your body, and when you’ve reached your limit you really don’t need to eat any more! I have more of a problem with savory cravings, sweets aren’t my thing, but I’ll share what I can! If I’m craving sweets, I like to eat frozen pineapple / cherries / grapes, or fresh fruit with cool whip (not the healthiest but the fat free kind is low in calories). I also like to freeze yogurt and eat that instead of ice cream! Sometimes I’ll even buy a pack of lollipops to suck on to prevent me from going crazy and binge eating (they’re not great for you but again, low calorie). If you feel hungry, try buying some low calorie vegetable soups (its summer where I live so its not the best when its hot out!) because they’re definitely filling. I also like to keep vegetables around to roast (carrots, potatoes, onion, ya know, even chickpeas) because they are filling and are low calorie if you can avoid adding a lot of oil and if you don’t go crazy and eat a whole tray. I try to stay away from bread because it always makes me hungrier for some reason! Buy yourself a cute water bottle and keep that thing with you, sometimes hunger cravings are actually just thirst! You can even add fruit and stuff if you want, or even those zero calorie drink mixes if you’re one of those people who hate water. I’m not sure if you’re trying to lose weight or just be healthier. If it’s health, good luck, I’m not great with eating “healthy” foods all the time. If you want to lose weight, the real key is calorie counting. You could eat 1300 cals of twinkies a day and still lose weight! Good luck!!
Hi, I was wondering if I did my usual cardio in a morning and this at night would that help me tone up? I’m looking to tone my whole body and also I wanted to know if anyone knows any foods high in protein to help muscle building. I’m a teen and don’t really want to spending money on protein powder if I don’t need it. Thanks 🙂
Cassey, I’ve been going through the beginner’s calendar for a little over 2 weeks (I was previously doing single videos apart from the calendar), and have just found out I am pregnant. (Yay!) I want to keep exercising, and have read that it is safe to continue to exercise if you are already accustomed to an exercise regimen, especially in the first trimester. However, I know several of the pilates exercises will become too difficult as the pregnancy progresses. Do you have any pilates videos especially for pregnant women?
Thank you, Cassey so much!
Hey Cassey! Which calendar should I follow next? which do you recommend?
Hey guys, my name is Maram and I just joined this family. However, I am facing a problem with purchasing the calendar from the app. Yesterday I purchased the beginners calendar but something went wrong and now I can’t view it or repurchase it again, and today when I opened the app the beginners calendar tap is gone. Anyone can help or relate to this ?
I am only able to work out 5 days a week. Would you suggest skipping Day 6 of each week? Or doing Day 6 of the 1st week as Day 1 of the 2nd week and so on? Thanks!
day 6 of the first week as day one of the second as casey slowly build the intensity
I still can’t flatten my back like she told and i’ve tried it many times yet i still fail… Is there like a trick or something for it?
Sit up with your legs flat on the ground, and suck in your stomach as you slowly roll you back onto the ground. It works for me, and she’s mentioned it a few times.
I need help! I have this fat pouch in my upper ab area, it’s like right below my breast region and I can’t seem to get rid of it or even know where to start! It’s so frustrating.Can anyone please help me?
Oh me gosh! Just started the plan, but I couldn’t find the video playlist associated to this workout plan, so I went ahead and completed my first two rounds of Total Body PIIT workout. I am sweating like a piglet and loving it. Gawd, those tricep push ups/froggers are crazy hard… and so are the jumping lunges. You guys are superheroes!!!!
Lost 5 pounds this week! I’m pretty overweight after having my second kid which is why the weight fell off so fast this week. I’m going to bet water weight or something, too ;P Anyway! I’m loving this calendar. The videos challenge me SO much and I have trouble keeping up although I do my best. I found myself swearing at you a few times, oops, no hard feelings. (: I’m really feeling those muscles being strengthened and my posture slowly corrected. Also, today, the pancakes were delicious. I did have some trouble flipping them because they stick so hard to my pan, so I had pancake scramble hahaha. I added a piece of dark chocolate on top for a little treat and man was it heavenly.
I’m wondering if this helps with weight loss?
Combined with diet, yes! I’ve been eating ~1380 calories a day and tracking it with the My Fitness Pal app and some light cardio have lost like 4 lbs in two weeks. I can post 2 week progress pics if anyone is interested
any exercise that get’s your heart pumping or works your muscles turns the fat into muscle!
Can anyone help with finding the app in the Apple Store?
Hey Cassey and Co.! I started this wonderful calendar late last month, but got thrown off after a vacation where my workout routine slipped. Would you recommend I pick up where I left off or start over entirely?
pick up where you left off, definitely
I have just started doing the beginners calendar for the second time…I just missed excersing three days after I finished it for the first time, so I had to do this again… 🙂 I want to be sure, that I can follow the monthly calendars with finishing this one again. Cassey and all Popsters are the people, who motivate me to workout not just for losing weight, but because it´s fun. I am looking forward to kill myself with these workouts everyday <3 sending love and support for everyone who are doing this
Hi! I’m going to try to do this again! I’m just wondering, will this make me lose weight? It’s just cause right now I’m trying to do quite the opposite, cause this year since it was really stressful I lost some weight… So what I want is to be fit and healthy, cause right now I’m doing zero exercise, so I’m going to try to do this and when I finish the beginners calendar I’ll try to do next month’s with some running in between. So do you think it’ll make me lose weight?
As long as you eat an extra healthy meal to replace lost calories, no you won’t lose weight but will likely build muscle as long as you have enough protein in your diet. Listen to your body. Eat well when you’re hungry, drink enough water, and you’ll be healthy. Exercise helps everyone. Maybe check out this link for an amazing example -> https://www.blogilates.com/blog/2014/03/15/gaining-weight-the-reverse-transformation-from-ed-to-healthy/
it won’t make you appear super thin, if that’s what you mean. it will build muscle as long as you eat in accordance with your physical activity!
Hey guys!!! I’m having an issue with some of the moves like the one where you ‘pull-pull-switch’ your legs and the criss cross one, because one of my legs keeps popping near the groin. Is there anyway I can stop this? Or any other moves I could do instead that work the abs and legs like those? Thanks in advance
The ABC ABS was really hard!!! I’m dying and I had to put my legs down in every 2/3 letters at the middle and the end of the last exercise 😮 what about you girls? :’)
Did anyone stopped the beginner’s calendar/monthly calendar and gained double the weight?
I stopped doing it after work and studies took away a huge part of my time, before I know it months later, I’m gaining double the weight I lost. It’s crazy and it stayed with me until now. Now I’m afraid to start again….
where you eating more junk food whilst studying?
no.. 🙁 I just ate what I ate before. The same kind of diet when I wasn’t doing any exercise.
A lot of people gain weight with stress, that may have been what happened to you. Just try it again, working out can also relieve you of that stress (from your studies). I usually try to do some workout out inbetween subjects to get my blood flowing.
I am on week 3 of this and wondering should I repeat the beginners or try her monthly one in August? I’m worried the monthly one will still be too hard for me I guess. Anyone else do this twice or did you go straight to her regular monthly workout calendar? Thanks in advance!
I would recommend that you start the monthly calendar because once you return to the beginning of this calendar it will probably be too easy for you. You could always cut a video a day if you are struggling, or you could do the beginner versions of the moves.
I recommend you give it a shot but it is a lot harder. If too difficult I’d modify somewhere in between the two calendars.
no, try her august calendar. if something is too hard, try your best, even if you don’t do all of it. going back to the beginning will actually make you lose strength because it will be too easy for you, you won’t “feel the burn”. definitely try the august one, and you will eventually be able to do it!
i just wanted to know is there anyway i can achieve a nice bum and amazing abs without eating right? but i will work out obviously, cutting out food just seems so hard. i’ a size 3 i think or 4
I’m pretty sure you could, assuming that your eating is nutritionally and calorically within reason, but it’ll definitely do no favors for you. You’ll end up working harder and longer to build and maintain and actually start seeing your tone and muscle. Plus, your overall health won’t be as good, which includes sickness, injury, fatigue, and things like hair, skin, energy, and mood. From my own experience, improving your diet is hard and kind of sucky at times (I have a HUGE sweet tooth), but cravings pass, and you’ll thank yourself later for prioritizing your health. Also, eating better includes BALANCE, which means it’s perfectly okey to treat yourself if that’s what’ll make you happy and healthy. Bottom line: eating healthier might be mentally harder at first, but it actually makes progress a lot easier in a lot of ways.
hey, thanks for the reply. i am so bad at eating properly mostly because yeah i have a sweet tooth and i eat so horribly..lol… like my diet is a mess anyways, i want to know from someone who actually eats healthy and stuff, does it improve ur overall body performance, i mean not just in the working out department but everything else. If it does then i will try it out, because i struggle with weakness and fatigue and little things along the line
It definitely helps! I’ve been eating mostly paleo and cooking my own meals with mostly vegetables and meat and writing down my calories and I’ve been really surprised to be under my calories half the time yet I’ve been sooo energetic and happy! Which is crazy since I have 2 kids and hypothyroidism so I was ALWAYS tired and wanting tons of sleep. Weight is also dropping off quicker than I thought possible, but I did gain some weight recently. ANYWAY! Yes, eating healthier helps energy and even mood. It’s only been a week and I can see a big difference (: Also, let yourself have a cheat MEAL a week! It really gives you the motivation to not eat junk food because you’re like… is it worth eating for my cheat meal..? Naaahhh, and then you eventually figure out what you really want and get it sometime later or just kinda forget about it. At least that’s my experience with it so far.
thank you sooo much…this is really going to help me a lot. thanks againn i will try to start eating healthy and then we’ll see how it goes from there. maybe i’ll get a proper meal plan
Just eat delicious healthy food and you won’t really miss it! I replace bread with romaine lettuce in sandwiches and hotdogs, pasta for thinly sliced vegetables, etc. I cut out sugar and when I crave anything sweet I eat some fruit or a piece of dark chocolate. And eat lots of vegetables! Learn to LOVE them! Seriously, that’s my biggest trick. Filling up on vegetables for not many calories is so easy. I like to fry up zucchini, onions, tomato, mushrooms, or whatever else I have (I just make it up, really) and then add some shredded chicken in sometimes and I usually find it more tasty than junk food. My favorite concoction so far was a grilled chicken patty with a slice of tomato and some avocado mashed up in a large lettuce leaf <3 Seriously, have fun with it and try to make it a lifestyle you can stick to
thanks 🙂 i will try to look for healthy foods to replace all the bad foods i eat. and actually eat on time, not when i’m extremely hungry that i dont even care what i shove down my throat.. i also cant wait for the day healthy food will taste better tan junk.
you don’t have to eat kale and protein shakes everyday to “eat right”! start out simple, like limiting yourself to one sugary/fatty treat a day. then try one “bad” snack every other day, then one every week, and less and less until you don’t even crave it anymore! you can even have things like pancakes, cookies, cupcakes, etc. by substituting ingredients. cassey has a GREAT video that she makes a vegan cookie in that has no sugar, no chemicals, etc. with only three ingredients! even if you want to “bad” food, there are ways to make it a lot better. you can eat pizza, but take off the cheese and don’t eat the crust. you can eat a burger by cutting it up and not eating the bun. it’s not that hard to eat right, you don’t have to go to extremes. good luck!
thanks a lot. i gues thats the problem, when i think eating healthy, i always think extreme, which is almost impossible with me, i eat the most unhealthy foods ever.. but i’ve been trying these few days, trying to cut out sugar, and actually eating a proper meal when hungry. thanks for the advice 🙂 i will check out her recipes
i want to lose 50 pounds in 1 month
There is no healthy way to lose 50 lbs in a single month. You could lose probably 8 – 12 lbs at the most, limiting your daily calorie intake and incorporating some cardio into your routine. Weight loss requires time and keeping it off requires a lifestyle change. Do your best but realistically, don’t expect to lose 50 lbs in one month.
Hello Cassy,
What age do you suggest to start exercising with the calinder
you can probably start doing this any age above 12!
Hi Guys, I’m totally new to this workout routine and I need help. When exactly do I do these workouts? Like what part of the day? Immediately as soon as I wake up? After Breakfast? After Lunch? Before I go to sleep at night? I have no clue as to when I should be doing these workouts. Please help me? Thank You So Much!
Any time of day is fine. I prefer to do them first thing in the morning so I can’t procrastinate, and I hate working out after a meal. But really, when doesn’t matter so much as actually completing the exercises. Good luck!!
anytime, but working out right after a meal is not a great experience. you are more likely to get a cramp and to tire faster. i’d suggest in the morning before showering or at night right before you shower.
Is there a forum where we can cry and moan about how much Cassy makes us hurt??
Hi everyone, I have a question I have been doing a routine for the last 3 months, I have lost 12 pounds but I recently notice that I getting varicose veins, and I decided to stop the routine. Would this routine be good for me and not make the varicose veins get worse?
Hi! You are getting those because you are losing weight, it’s only natural, I have those too, but after you buil some more muscles and that part won’t be so chubby it will eventually dissapear. Mine appear whenever I lose or gain weight, but after I do some exercises they disspear it’s like Poof! Magic. So keep doinbg the routine it’s gonna help you. 🙂
Does anyone have tips on what time of day works best to do the workouts? Also, I do not have a yoga mat at the moment and whenever I do workouts on the ground my tail bone tends to hurt a bit. Any tips on how to do the workouts without hurting myself? Thanks!!
Personally i workout in the morning so that I can take a shower after and be ready for the day because I’ve realized that the later I start to do it throughout the day, the sloppier my form gets and I don’t have any energy to complete the moves to the best of my abilities. Also I just put a blanket on the floor for a little extra comfort. Hope that helps!
right now, I shower in the morning, so I workout out in the morning too so I can get clean right away. During the fall, I shower at night, so I workout at night too. as far as your tailbone hurting, you can just use two beach towels on top of each other as a substitute.
Hey guys ! I’ve been doing this beginners workout every day, but my goal is really to lose weight rather than just gain muscle. I’m eating healthily and consuming less calories than normal, but will I lose weight just by following these calendars ? Or should I do cardio everyday before the workout – how long for and can anyone recommend some youtube videos for this? I have asthma so I struggle to do a lot of cardio without taking a break, but I really want to lose about 28 lbs in the next few months and any help would be AWESOME.
Do cardio every day for at least 10 minutes. Also add in some type of mobility warmup to ensure that you do not hurt yourself.
When is the best time in the day to do these exercises? I’m starting today =)
right before you shower!
Hi everybody! i suscribed three days ago, but haven’t received the password for the monthly calendars just yet, does anybody know what can i do, maybe i missed a step but i have checked everywhere, thank you! <3
I received my email and password with the calendar right away. When you sign up, you get an email to “verify” that you signed up. Once you do that, you should get an email with the calendars and password.
Hey guys! I am a total beginner and i would like to know if you guys like the program. I am totally exited about starting a new month exercising and being healthy.
OMG these are free workouts? Just what I needed! Starting tomorrow! Thank you SO much!
What do I do if I don’t have Twitter or Instagram? (I’m old-fashioned and barely Facebook).
You don’t need them! The calendar is all you need.
Hi I’m new on this and I want to give it a try. I want to learn how to eat healthy and lose some weight but I don’t eat any kind of vegetables just corn. So its hard for me to make a diet. I have no idea how to make it or what to eat since I don’t eat vegetables or how many calories I should consume daily, basically I don’t know anything LOL, I need your help. Thank you
Cassey has numerous videos on eating clean and right. First off, corn isn’t a vegetable but a grain. I personally know the struggle with vegetables, I only really like spinach, carrots (if I’m in the mood), black olives, and okra (which I’d fried). Knowing I wasn’t getting enough vegetables in I looked for alternatives. I usually drink the Bolthouse Smoothies in Green Goodness. It has fruits and veggies hidden inside but still a lot of sugar because of the fruit. Though not the best option and a tad pricey, its something. Ultimately, you will just have to learn to like some vegetables and learn how to prepare them in a way that you will enjoy them. Or hide them in a smoothie.
Calories can be dependent on your weight, height, and sex. Typically woman should consume 1800 – 2000 a day, and no less than 1200. Men need more. But it’s not all about the calories, there’s the fats, trams fats, sugars, carbs, and protein. Are you getting enough of each? Too much? Are you eating the right kinds of carbs? Etc. I suggest tracking through an app or a food journal. My Fitness Pal is what I use.
I am not personally an expert this is just what I’ve learned and picked up along the way (and I could be wrong). So go out and do some research on your own. You have to learn to adjust things for your own life. Exercise and dieting isn’t a one size fits all.
Hey! I’m a complete beginner with exercise, I am 18 years old, But I need to gain muscle/weight. I don’t eat healthily and i hardly ever exercise in any way, but i want to change my lifestyle in order too feel better physically. I am wondering if this would be a good beginning program for me, because here: https://www.blogilates.com/blog/2016/06/21/plot-twist-how-to-gain-weight-2/
Cassey says that those wanting to gain weight should focus more on muscle training rather than cardio, do you think this would be a good balance of the two for me?
Thanks so much!
Kristy
hey there! I think this is a good program for you. it will ease you into more intense workouts and you will get stronger. there isn’t much cardio in this program but just make sure you don’t do cardio excessively. I mean 5 min. of cardio (preferrably interval training) every day you train should be enough for you to maintain a healthy workout regimen. maybe you can try to do some strength training with weights. anyway, exercise is good for both losing and gaining weight because it regulates your body. I think the key is nutrition. just make sure you eat well and enough and don’t do excessive cardio (I mean don’t run like crazy for 1 hour every day 🙂 but the amount of cardio in cassey’s plans are not too much really) . listen to your body and eventually you can decide if you wanna decrease or increase the amount of cardio exercises in your plan. sorry for the long answer and good luck!
Hey i want to loose my weight specially of arms n thighs can u help me out plzzzzz
When you lose weight it comes off all over and not in specific areas. So just focus on cardio and eating better to lose weight and eventually it will go away. You can help those targeted areas by toning them up and building muscle to make them look leaner.
I am 16 and currently doing the beginners 2.0 workouts and I just
finished day 5. I was wondering how long I should be doing the
exercises. I am usually not sweating or out of breath by the end of the
videos and I do them back to back.
Hey! I literally just now started this calendar, but I still think that I can somehow help you. From my knowledge, I’m pretty sure that you just follow along with the videos (that’s in response to your wondering about how long to do the exercises). With some of these videos, I’m also not very sweaty or out of breath, but in my opinion, that shouldn’t make us think that the workout wasn’t effective. As long as you’re following along with the video, you’re doing the workouts effectively. Keep in mind that this IS a beginners calendar, so it’s not going to make us dripping with sweat unless we’re really out of shape! Hope I helped you, girl (or boy, whichever) 🙂
I’m starting from the beginning! I have about 30bls to lose! any tips people??
About to start day 3 and my abs are sore. I hope this gets easier as I go.
Hello Popsters !
So it’s been almost 6 months that i began to exercise with Cassey .
I’m not fat (i think ) but chubby , i’m still a child (i’m 15 years old ) so i thought my weight wasn’t the problem but my body fat percentage , since i was doing very little exercise before . (you know the skinny fat thing i think) so i began to do pilates to build muscles , associated with cardio each day .
i’ve taken pictures , but my mind is telling me “you haven’t changed , you’re still fat , ect ”
SO can you guys compare the two pictures (dates are on it) and honestly tell me if you see a difference ?
I’m definitely stronger ; but what about my body? I really need advice to determine if i should change something of my routine . Thank you very much !
Here it is : http://img11.hostingpics.net/pics/118123before12.jpg
(btw sorry for my bad english , i’m french )
i see a difference! bravo keep it up xoxo
I totally see a difference. Keep up the good work!
I see a difference too!! You’re beautiful!
I see a difference! Keep up the exercise and remember that eating healthy is 80% of the routine. 🙂
Hello, everyone! Is there any facebook group chat that we can join for pop pilates beginners? I hope there is, so we can motivate each other!
I was just soooo confused I legitimately thought I wrote this comment but just had no recollection of it hahaha I had to compare our profiles by our disqus number
Omg that’s really funny HAHAHAHA hello, bianca!
Hey does anyone have the workouts on the calendar laid out in a sheet or something? I am about to leave the country for a few months and won’t have steady internet access. Is there a way to do this internet free?
You’d probably have to download the videos with a downloader because otherwise I don’t think there is any sheet or anyway to do them internet free.
You can’t download videos from YouTube unless you use a video converter. I use clip converter.cc you simply copy and paste the link in the box provided and follow the instructions. Have a great and safe trip!
Hey does anyone have the workouts on the calendar laid out in a sheet or something? I am about to leave the country for a few months and won’t have steady internet access. Is there a way to do this internet free?
I’m wondering that if I do the Beginners Plan if I should shower everyday or if this is unhealthy? Any suggestions.
You definitely should be showering everyday. You don’t need to wet your hair everyday, but at least shower, imo.
Hi everyone! I’ve started Cassey’s calendar for beginners multiple
times, but I never seem to find the motivation to keep going. I think it
would be fun if I knew some more people who follow Blogilates as well,
so we can support eachother. I had the idea of starting a Facebook group
for Blogilates beginners from Belgium and The Netherlands (since I’m
from Belgium). I was just wondering if anyone would be interested in
joining? Let me know! Love, Lien
Hi Lien,
I discovered Blogilates 3 days ago and today I completed Day 2 of the Beginners Calendar. I would love to do this with someone as well, so if you start an FB Group, I would be super happy to join. I’m from India btw.
Rina
Hi Lien! What a coincidence. I am loving in belgium now and i am going to start my beginners calendar tomorrow. Your idea sounds interesting. I would like to join.
Groetjes,
Roda
I made a group! It’s called Blogilates Beginners België, join if you want!
I’m from Belgium too! I would love to join your group! I’m starting today with the calendar 🙂
I made a group! It’s called Blogilates Beginners België 🙂
Hii… I am not from Belgium, but I would like to join to some group too. I´m starting today too and it would be nice to have som support. 🙂
What’s the difference between this 2.0 calendar and the first beginner calendar?
It has some of her newer videos 🙂
I am so, so happy that I stumbled upon your YouTube channel. For the first time in my life, I feel like I can actually start this weight loss journey. Thank you so much!
Hey Cassey! I am starting the beginner workout calender but I have one major problem: food. I am a VERY picky person when it comes to food and tend to stay away from vegetables, though, I do like fruit. What are some foods that would be okay to eat, and what are some that I just need to get rid of? Thanks(:
I was wondering if it is okay to just do this one video a day or should I be doing other work outs before or after the video??
Hi Cassey.
I’m 15 and have been losing weight lately after always struggling with my weight. I was wondering if I can just do a couple of days of blogilates a week to slim and tighten everything as I work part time, School is crazy and I’m also a blogger and do work out with other exercises ?
Thank you soo much 🙂
P.S. I’m also trying to eat healthier and trying to get my parents to cut out meat from my meals when I can 🙂
I love blogilates. I started off on the beginners calendar a few days ago and this is the first time i exercised with an instructor and not feel pressured or overwhelmed to keep up. Thanks Cassey!
I love blogilates, Im starting off on the beginners calendar and this is the first time i started an exercise and don’t feel pressured or overwhelmed to keep up with an instructor. Thanks Cassey
Should you do anything else with this plan (like extra cardio/ running) or would that just be overkill
Cardio to warm up. You can find her cardio videos on youtube.
Hey guys! Has anyone done any running with the workout? I love to run at least a mile everyday. What are your thoughts??
I love running! I don’t run every day, but I usually run 3 miles twice a week and then one longer run (4-5 miles) on the weekends 🙂 I just started the Blogilates workouts but I have still been running as usual! I say go for it!
Hi cassey ! I just came recovered from a concution and I’m wondering how to get back into this especially since I was on the beginner’s calender when I had my cuncution.
Thanks 🙂
Hi I’m Oke from Nigeria. My wedding is in 3 weeks and my reception dress demands I lose lower belly fat. I am DETERMINEDDDD to do and I really hope this works. I’ve learned from Casey that my diet must also change to support the abs workout. Here’s hoping I have a flat tummy by June 18th.
Good luck 🙂
I just discovered blogilates and I’m so very excited! This is life changing for me. I can’t wait to get started on this monthly workout routine!
Feeling unbelievable!!! Omgosh….. Cassey, your workouts are tough and challenging, 100% unique, and are soooooooo worth it. I’m seeing positive changes in my mind, body, and soul. Blogilates isn’t just a workout channel, it’s a lifestyle. I feel truly inspired by you and your team. I’ve completed day 2 on the beginners 2.0 calendar, 30 days flat abs challenge, and P.I.I.T 28 1.0 calendar. I was doing random workouts for a couple weeks on your youtube.com channel and I’m so happy I found your website. I honestly look forward to each day on the calendar. Your workout gear and accessories are soooooooo adorable. I really love your planner and yoga mats and infusers, and all the different patterns and schemes you create, and…. well, I just love everything on this site. I’m excited for myself, and am so happy to go on this journey with you and my fellow POPsters. I also love the inspirational quotes you are constantly saying and blogging. Some people are like dark clouds, it’s only when they disappear the sun can shine through. So real, so true, so on point and poetic. If only it were that easy…. Poof! Disappear! Blogilates is life. I’m so grateful to have found this community. XoXoX
Hey Candice! Just wondering how you like the PIIT28?! Been thinking about doing it but not quite sure what to expect from it/how easy it would be to stick to… I like her normal workouts because you can easily do them at home! Mind letting me know how you like the PIIT28 program and what kind of results you saw?! Thanks!! xx
Hey Hope. The calendar workouts are always amazing and challenging but beneficial. If you are following the calendar PIIT 28 is defidently in your reach. At first, it was very challenging for me to keep up with 45 on, I took multiple breaks inbetween. However, I’ve noticed my endurance is now longer and stronger. You get better with practice, just like anything else. Honestly, PIIT to me is more effective than any other workouts. Your burning fat by keeping keeping up that heart rate, while focusing on multiple muscles throughput your body. Cardio is a must in any workout regime, that is how you slim down and burn fat. I have lost 2 in. Off my waist and have noticeably toner legs, arms, thighs and bum. PIIT is hard but it goes by really fast, I do 2× each video. You’ll be so proud of yourself post workout. Trust me, is a must, you’ll love it. XoXoX
Hi! I had my daughter almost 10 weeks ago via c-section. I was given the ok to start doing sit-ups at 8 weeks postpartum. So far I have lost about 30 lbs of my pregnancy weight and I have around 20 lbs more. I have been doing Cassey’s videos for a couple of weeks now and I am still struggling with the rollups. How long do you think it’ll take me to get up on my own without flailing about? I know I had major surgery not that long ago and shouldn’t expect miracles, but I really want to get my belly back into shape. Especially since bikini season is next month!
It took me about 3-4 weeks to be able to do roll ups. I started the first two weeks over because my progress was so bad lol
I know! I’m terrible at them. I try my best though. lol
Completed day 15! Feeling awesome! Day 12 KILLED Me! Seemed much harder than I expected.
hey guys im a total beginner so i want to lose 20 pounds in 3 months, im going to follow this calendar for first month but what i should do next? and how many calories should i consume daily to achieve my goal? thank you!
Hey Elena 🙂
Its alright that you’re a beginner and this is the best place to start off!
You should consume anywhere from 500-1000 calories off your BMR (basal metabolic rate) depending on how overweight you are. If you are are overweight then you should try shaving off more calories. Here’s a website to calculate your bmr: http://www.bmi-calculator.net/bmr-calculator/metric-bmr-calculator.php
In addition, try cutting down on the junk food and try eating more healthy food like fruits, vegetables etc 🙂 You’ll find that it’ll actually make you feel better after a while and you’ll be able to stop the junk cravings!
If you want more information, you can check Blogilate’s Youtube channel as she made a video on this ages ago 🙂
Good luck on your journey xx
It should be 500 calories off of your TDEE (total daily energy expenditure) and not off of your BMR. Your BMR is the amount of calories you burn while laying there doing absolutely nothing, essentially what is needed to keep you alive if you were in a coma. TDEE is your BMR + daily activity. If you shaved off 500 calories from your BMR most people would only be eating like 800 calories which is not only unhealthy, it would SUCK! Lol. Just thought I would clarify that up! I’m sure you meant TDEE and not BMR but it’s a very common mix up Crys!
Join Sparkpeople! It’s free, lots of supportive people, and it gives you your calorie goals for the day!
I lost my last 20 lbs. After my third baby by eating every three hours SMALL complete meals (veggies, protein, and healthy carbs). Key: to eat within the 1st. Hour after you wake up a complete meal, yeah veggies in the morning! This accelerates your metabolism.. I also got used to drinking a cup of water at a time through out the day..I learned through a nutritionist called Luz Maria Briseño.. Very simple but works! 80% of how we look is what we eat!
if you subscribe to her newsletter, you get the password to each of her monthly calendars! they are pretty challenging, so definitely of the beginners calendar first. there is no specific number of calories to eat, it’s mostly WHAT you eat. first, try to stop eating greasy foods (fast foods, chain restaurants like Chipotle or Applebees, “chinese” takeout, etc.) limit and then cut out sugar and corn syrup, then try to limit and then cut out “bad” fat (chips, fries, donuts, etc.) and replace it with “good” fats (nuts, avocados, fish etc.) and limit carbs in proportion to how much physical activity you’re doing, limit protein similarly. good luck!
Chipotle can actually be okay. The worst things there are the tortillas, pork, cheese, etc. If you stick to vegetables, chicken or sofritas, hotter salsas with less calories, it’s not so bad!
Oh and the chips. Never ever eat the chips at Chipotle if you’re trying to be healthy. They double the calories of your meal with no nutritional value.
How do you sign up for may calendar? I’m new lol I have been on the beginniers plan I’m on day 11 and let’s just say I can see progress I love it. And I want to continue more.
Hi! you have to sign up for the inbox subscriptions on the upper right box!
Hi Cassey, this will be my first time trying this out and I am so excited about it! I have tried other exercise and weight loss workout plans before and I just didn’t have fun doing them. I cant wait to get started! 🙂
Hey Cassey! This is the second time I am starting a fitness journey with blogilates. I just had my second child and had an epiphany that I wanted to share with the blogilates community. I have finally accepted that after nine years and two children that I will not weigh the same as I did when I was sixteen. I want to focus on being healthy and toned. The number on the scale or on my jeans does not define me or you. Thank you Cassey for motivating me to be healthy!!
im on the first couple days, and the workouts sometimes seem easy for me, and im not usually sore the next day. is there something im doing wrong, or something that i should be doing?
Hi, I would like to ask – If I can’t finish the whole video should I stay in that day until I’ll be able to do all excercises?
6 more days and I’ve done it. It’s hard but I love it. And it is true that I miss exercise on rest day 😉 My question is – what should I do next? Take any month calendar and work out or? Is there any transition regarding difficulty or not? Thanks in advance. Greetings from Croatia 🙂
I’m on day 11 having no previous Pilates experience and I realised how damn unflexible I am!!! Tough work outs but I’m loving it!
I have been doing Fitness Blender and I am on day 41 which is great. I feel like I am getting my cardio and strength training from those videos and also walking 1-2 miles a day. I know want to up my workout by adding Pilates and changing my running to walking will help me shed some extra weight by my 40th birthday.
HI Cassey. I am a beginner of Pop Pilates. I saw you video on youtube and thought I should give it a try because it looks amazing! Looking forward to it. Thank you!
Thank you so much Cassey!! I’m so excited to start tomorrow I can’t wait!!! I’m a huge fan and love all you’re videos!!??
Hey I was actually going to start the calender but since its already May 4 should I proceed to its current day or date… Or Should I start at the first day?
This is the begininners calendar, there is no set date – you just start it whenever you want 🙂
I really like the idea of this workout calendar, but my diastis recti has me nervous to try.
Which of these exercises are safe for diastis recti, which should I avoid, and what should I do in their place?
Is the pink the morning activities and black evening? or do you do all in the AM?
It doesn’t really matter when in the day you do the videos 🙂
I’m on day 9 and am absolutely loving it. Struggling a little, being over weight makes Pilates a bit difficult, but I am fighting through! I love the challenge and I’m not going to give up! Once I made the decision to change my life style I started noticing the differences right away! Cassey, I think you are wonderful! And you are an inspiration! I love the work outs! I’m also slowly changing my eating habits to clean eating all because of you! I love all of your recipes and am so excited to reach my goal of my whole diet doing a complete turn around! Thank you so much for doing what you do, I am so thankful I found you and blogilates! <3 always, Kera!
I don’t know what some of these exercises should look like (not a native english speaker). Is there an explaination chart or something somewhere? 😀
Underneath the workout calendar are a set of pink links like “day 1” and “day 2” and if you click on them you’ll go to a page with videos of Cassey doing the exercises!
Hi all ! I m starting this next monday after my 30day yoga challenge 🙂
When u were over with the beginers calendar what did u do ? did you stick to a monthly calender they send you ?
Thank you !!
Girls and boys im confused ? so do we pick one video of the day or we have to do all the videos that are listed per day? I’m not sure if there options or what?
All of them 🙂 some are very short, so it’s not as daunting as it might seem.
I’m doing the beginners calendar for the recon time. I feel better and add one or two videos every day. ( the ones tat appears at the end of the videos..)
Hope this is ok- I’m sorry I can’t do exercises sometimes but I really find Cassey’s pilates sessions very good.
I tried the standard calendar but it’s still too strong form me….
I can’t find ‘Pick Me Up Quickie Workout’ on YouTube. Help me pls!
Is it ok for me to do this if I have problems with my back? I have lumbar discopathy and the pain is radiating from back to my hip and leg and I know I`m not allowed to do some types of exercises…
hi! pilates is known for back pain relieve but you gotta be really careful with any type of workouts you do especially those ab moves that require a flat back on the mat. Ask your doctor for a more profound advice and always listen to your body – if something is really painful and like not the good muscle/fat burning kind you have to stop! love <3
Pilates stance is killing me a little less now! I’m still sticking on the roll ups, but I can tell I’m improving a little!
I just finished 3 days of the Beginner’s calendar and my whole body is sore/ hurt. Is this normal?
it is 🙂 do some stretches and maybe take aspirin and if it’s really bad take a rest day or two
Did anybody loose weight while doing this beginners 2.0?
I noticed my body changing quite quickly!
Do you have to stretch before you workout
you have to warm up your body in some way, light cardio is better than static stretches but both will do 🙂
I have a question… she often puts “wake up and…” so should we do this workout in the morning? Is that suggested? Or can it be at anytime of the day?
Thanks !! 😀
It might be better to do it in the morning!! It’ll wake you up and maybe kickstart your metabolism. Plus, you’ll feel better!! 🙂
When I click on the April Calendar to get password, or when I click a day on the beginners calendar to view. I get this error. Please help!
Hi Casey.
I love pilates and I’m wondering if the workouts are suitable for a 14 year old??
I’m 14 and I do it!! It’s great for all ages 🙂
cassey started at 16! 😀
So I did this calendar but I didn’t workout for about a month after due to lack of time. Should I do this one again or just do the April calendar?
Hi do I need to do separate warm up n cool down before n after the pop?
I lost my workout motivation a few months ago after hurting somehow my back somehow. I was weight training and doing cardio. I really hope I can find the motivation to pull through this whole thing. I will be starting this upcoming Monday. Good luck to you all!
Hi, is it okay to do abs workouts such as crunches while having a bad neck?
i would say no. There are other ab moves that will stenghten your core as well or even better from the crunches
Hi Cassey, I have been following you since 2010 and love all your workouts! I was wondering if you have workouts that re-introduce you to working out again? I had my baby 5 months ago via c-section and was cleared 4 months ago that I can start working out again. I started with something simple, not hardcore at all, but my core was hurting badly right around the incision area. What workouts do you recommend?
Having had a c-section myself, I understand what you’re talking about. I think I waited about 5 months before I started working out again after my son was delivered too. I started very lightly as well, mostly cardio to be honest. HOWEVER, I do not recommend any workout if your incision is still hurting during your workout. If you can get away with cardio only, then start there. Your body needs to rebuild strength and a c-section takes time to heal! What I suggest is something like riding a bike or even swimming. No joke. I rode 8 miles to and from work(16miles combined!), five days a week, and holy chalupas! I was able to rebuild my cardio and basic strength at my pace and you don’t even think about it when you’re riding. Good luck, I hope your incision feels better asap!
I’ve just started this calendar. I completed day two this morning of both this calendar and the 30 day flat abs challenge and I’m not feeling challenged except during a few exercises. Should I finish this calendar out or just go to the monthly calendars?
Hey! First make sure that you are really doing the exercises right. Im on the last day of this calendar and I can tell you it’s getting harder througout the weeks. Even though you didn’t challenge yourself with this I think it’s too extreme to do the April calendar without practise. If you have much energy left you could just do a few more workouts. I also think it’s important to complete this calendar first because there is some essential and basic knowledge in the beginner videos.
Hope I could help you! Have fun and train insane.
Hi Cassey! I just found your YouTube videos like 2 days ago and after watching and trying a few you already have me totally inspired to keep at it and lose this baby weight I’m carrying around after having my 2 kids. I started exercises yesterday and even though I know there is barely any difference yet, I feel better about myself and this new mom body I have. Thank you for being awesomely passionate and fun in your videos!
I finished this challenge on my first year brain surgery anniversary, I can’t be happier that almost after a difficult year, now I can push a bit myself to do some excercise and be happier. Thanks Cassey
I just started this recently, and I’m starting to doubt myself. Based on other people’s experience, would you think that this is a very rewarding and helpful tool?
I have a doubt, do i have to do the beginners calender 2.0 before doing the monthly calenders? Like is it compulsory? Or can I skip this calender and go along with the monthly calender?
Depends how often you exercise. If you are a beginner then start with this calendar. The monthly one is tougher and more demanding. Enjoy
Hi Cassey☺️. I am just starting my journey into a pop pilates. But I am not sure if it good for me or does the calendar right for me. I am already slimmy girl and I am afraid that these exercises will make me even more slimier. My aim is to gain a weight. Can you please explain which exercises I should do in order to gain weight or not lose a weight or that will help me to build up muscle to look fuller?
Thank you in advance! Love ya?
HEY, If you figure out exercises that help you gain weight and that get you fuller, Please let me know. I’m already skinny and DONT want to lose any weight. lol I just want to be fit 😀
Hello, I don’t know how does it works, but: I was very tired last five month, I couldn’t manage my duties. It was really terrible, during Christmas time, during Easter time…. I begun with beginners workout 2.0 last week and – AND I have plenty of energy for anything I need. Today I have a rest day, hah hah, my mother-in-law will come tomorow so I am cleaning house from top to toe and today it isn’t problem at all!!! Thanks a lot!
hi cassey.. I’m hanan from Malaysia…I found about you early this year…you are my inspiration to achieve my goal to become healthy and fit. I’m currently training for 5k…so the question is how I’m goin to include this beginners calendar with my training… any advices?
I just finished the beginners calendar and want to start April workouts. How do I get started? Is there a fee to continue on?
No, you just sign up with your email and you’ll get a password to unlock the calendar.
I just finished the old beginners calendar and I loved it! I’m really excited to start this new one. To anybody who is hesitant to start this calendar: I know you can do it! We can do it together, lets go!!!!!! <3
Hi everyone!
I want to start my training tomorrow and it will be the first training in my life so keep your fingers crossed! 🙂
I just have one problem: English is not my language and I have trouble with finding the meaning of a few words in my language. It means that sometimes I don’t understand what do I have to do 🙁 Especially when it comes to “Wake up and…”.
Can somebody explain in simple words what are: plank, burpees, crunches, roll-ups, front kicks and calf raises, please?
Thank you!
Murena
Hi…you can google all of those exercises
Hi, you can see what these words means and what you have to do seeing videos on Youtube. There are many videos that people teach how to do and you can understand even if your English is not good.
Hey 🙂
So I’m new here and I’m been trying for a while to get more tone and create a healthier lifestyle but every time I tried I quit after like a week… I just not motivated enough…. BUT this time I’m not gonna let myself give up!! Im gonna start this calendar next Sunday which is April 3, and that way I will be able to join the regular may calendar… WISH ME LUCK!
And remember – it doesn’t matter how many times you fall, it matter how many times you get back up! ??
hey. I am going to start this challenge on April 3rd too. Lets do it together and be each others motivation.
All the very best. Looking forward to it. 🙂
and can we be workout buddies?
Yes! Let’s do it together! It will be awesome and we can motivated each other 🙂
I need something to kick me into gear again. It’s been WAY too long… I used to be in AWESOME shape and working full time, and a part time design job and school has just set me back. I want to feel good again and I’m going to challenge myself to complete this whole Month! I know after 3 weeks it will become natural again to have fitness in my life.
I just moved to South Korea, and I’m just starting the beginners program. I do it every day, and it’s perfect for a boost after work. Love the new website layout!
Hi I am interested in the 28 minute workout videos….. I would like to know how much they are and how do I get it in Mexico…
Thanks,
Hi! I´m from Mexico too
you can have the PIIT 28 programm in this very adress:
http://www.piit28.com/
hi!
I just finish the Beginner 2.0 Calender! and I must say it feels great! to accomplish something, what takes 28 days is huge for me. All the other times I tried to do exercises, I quit in like 2 weeks but now I just did it! I’m happy… and relieved. Now I know I have some discipline to accomplish something. Thank you Cassy!
Take Care
xxx
Hey guys! I’ve been trying to get fit for a bit but it is very difficult for me to find motivation so I decided to try this! I am 16 years old and from Pennsylvania. I hope to get a healthy lifestyle and lots of new friends from this experience!
Has anyone seen good extreme results from this?
euuuugh I missed day 11 workout today, so I’m gonna have to double up tomorrow…
I just finished day one and I have to admit I found it very challenging. I decided to start my lifestyle change by adding a very low impact exercise to my day, and Pilates just seems like the logical exercise to start with. The leg circles are a killler though. I sure hope I get better at this. So happy to have found this website.
Hi my name is Jenna and i am starting blogilates i am 15 and and are looking for motivational workout music recomendation??
i want to lose my weight till 48kg . now i’m 57kg and my height 165cm
I am going to start doing Blogliates. I am 28 and I would like to get toned again, I miss having a flat stomach and I don’t want to have a huge butt and be fat like my relatives. I have been wanting to go vegetarian for awhile now (I don’t care for meat) so I’ll likely be on a version of the diet plan too. I am very petite 4’10 and I REALLY want to get into good habits now. Only problem is I will lose motivation quickly without someone to do workouts with. If anyone would like a workout buddy please don’t hesitate to contact me!! Let’s do this ladies!!
Hey, do you want to be my workout buddy? My email is zmayruan@gmail.com.
Zo
I want a workout buddy too !!!
Hi! I would love to be workout buddies! My email is robinwijntjess@gmail.com
Can you do a series that help new moms to get their shape back? I’ve tried everything to get the “poochy” belly to go away. I can feel my ab muscles getting tone and I’ve lost a lot of weight (I’m currently 112 lbs)…but that pooch with that little bit of fat remains, mocking me. So could you do like a “mommy make over” routine?
That would be awesome!
I am new to this, I am looking to gain weight and tone. Any tips??
Hi! I’m new here. I’m trying this out today. I’ve been trying to lose weight for awhile now but my discipline isn’t exactly perfect so I stop and start all the time! I wish I’ll actually lose weight this time. It’ll be like my college graduation present to myself. Hahaha! Thank you for this!
omg me too! i wish you heaps of luck!
Oh God when she started do those circles with her legs, i tought that I would start crying. From this workout, I have to say that I love:
1The mermaid move <3
2.Her stamina. I mean all my life I've been told that i had way to much energy and now when i see her talking while doing such kiling moves.
3. Her. Love you Casey! <3
Finnaly I have a question. Is it okey if I do sometimes the workout in the night?
And this message is for you guys:
I know it hurst like hell, but think just a few months in future, heads will turn clothes will fit or even be too large, you will have to ask at hundreds of questions like ,,What the hell did you do with your bady?". Don't you dare guys start getiing lazy!
When are you making the November 2015 calendar
When are you making the November 2015 calendar?
I am new to Pilates and Just finished Day 1. Whoa!!!! I was amazed at how difficult it was to do small leg circles. I keep telling myself that we all have to start somewhere. Looking forward to holding myself accountable the next 4 weeks.
Maria i’m EXACTLY the same !! I have some problems with my calf muscles and this hurt so bad 🙁 I’m telling myself it will get better as i get stronger ! we can do it ^_^
Hey guys! I am a beginner to the core, i tried the November workout and it was way to intense. I always get motivation but its never consistent. I tried this calendar a while back and quit after the first week. This time i really want to accomplish this goal. Any tips?
I did the exact same thing! Got through one week then lost all motivation. I think it helps to know others are also on the beginners calender too- it’s always so tempting to jump onto the monthly calenders straight away! Maybe working alongside someone else could help you get through it?
Have little things to remind you of you workouts. Like have a jar where you have to insert marbles or whatever you want into it whenever you complete a daily workout, or have a to do list where you tick off your workouts. With school and other things going on, after the first week I lost track of when I had to workout which made me miss 4 days and loose motivation. As well, have your meals planned. Not for each day necessarily but have a list of food. Like an appetizer colon, desert, and main course. This helps when you don’t have all the ingredients to one meal or you don’t feel like eating one you can just pick another one. Eating right can be motivating because you wil feel healthier and more likely to work out. Yo go girl. Also, document your process. Take pictures in your workout gear or bikini of your full body . This can also really help so you can see your progress and feel even more motivated. Hope you got what I said up there. Really tired so it might affect the comrehension. Best ofluck ! 🙂
If you need a strong motivation, just get yourself a big bowl of ice-cream and eat it naked in front of mirror. i know it’s kind of hardcore, but it will kick you on so much you will finish beginners cours and want to continue on imediately!
Wow I’ve never seen anything like this! So nicely organized and eager to try this???????? glad to have someone to guide me into getting in shape, it’s like a personal trainer/coach!!! I’m definitely taking a before and after picture????????????????
I have had many issues with my weight. Entering high school i was 120 pounds, i was not that healthy… I would eat anything and everything in sight. Then it caught up to me… I gained 40 pounds in just under 5 months and it just keeps adding on… Now i am a sophomore in nursing school and it’s time I take my life back. I’m tired of feeling unhealthy and looking in the mirror and seeing a new fat role here and a fat roll there… I’m ready to do this my way with help from Blogilates and clean eating!
Hey guys!
So i start my first day tomorrow and I’m pretty nervous on how this will turn out. It’s hard to be consistent with things for me like eating right with good portions and staying on track with my workout schedule. But im very determined this time and i believe in myself that i can do it. During the beginner’s calendar i will also be doing 30 day challenges. I want ti be fit and healthy again, I’m going to prom May 2016 and i want to look extra good that day so hopefully i stick with the workouts and my new eating habits. Do you guys any suggestions or advice you can give me? if you do that would be great! 🙂
Hi Katie ! , Looks like we are on the same boat , I have my formal next year early in April and I want to look good in my dress and be confident in my dress. Which means I am going to start being healthy and fit. My best tip I guess would be to drink 1 glass of water in the morning with a slice of lemon , it boosts your metabolism and really hydrates you and wakes you up in the morning. I do this every day and I feel less tired and more energetic, My other tip would be to give green tea a go , it has so many benefits and you can also add some honey for a little sweetness. These two are things that I swear by and I do myself , and drink LOTS OF WATER. I hope this helps and we can get through this journey together because I know we can do it !
– Shay
Katie,
I have the same issues. I’ve had the most success actually exercising when I do Cassey’s videos. Yesterday I actually felt so good after the first one, I did another video, then I tried jogging a short distance! I really like how simple pilates can be, and that all I need is my new mat haha. I’m such a lazy person, but Cassey is one of the very very few workouts that I actually don’t dread doing. I hope together we can keep it up!
As for the food, I have little to no willpower when it comes to disciplining myself to not eat too much or all the wrong things. I’m serious. It’s like gremlins control my appetite. Truly, the diet is the hardest part for me. I’ve been in high school track a few years and what I struggled with even then was matching my diet to my activity levels. I got toned and muscled and had great cardio, but it was all hiding under a layer of cushion. I did see my abs a bit junior year, but then senior year I thought I needed protein powder on top of what I was eating. BIG MISTAKE.
What I’ve found works, at least more than nothing, in these situations, is trying to portion off the food I want to eat before I start eating it. Pour it into a small bowl or a baggie instead of eating right out of the dispenser. Anything to keep me from feeling stuffed!
Good luck, Katie! I really know we can both make it! I want my boyfriend to be proud, and you want to look great on prom night! Let’s do this!
Cheyenne
First day done. Wish me luck. 🙂
I decided to combine this calendar with 30 days of yoga from youtube channel Yoga with Adriene and I am really liking this combination.
Might try this, as I am trying to tone up for the summer and my formal which is coming soon , my goal would be to feel confident in myself by the end of my fitness journey , and Hi !!! from Australia everyone
Just finished beginners calender this past weekend, the results are amazing if you combine it with clean eating. Just started the regular calender and if it wasn’t because of the “prep” from this calendar, I would have died. If you feel the first week easy, wait for the 4th one!! they are killer WOs! good luck to everyone =)
Hi Claudia!. How you doing so far?. I just start her beginner calendar today .Can you keep your progress post please?. Wish you a great results.
I just started to exercise at the beginning of the month. I don’t need to lose weight, but I do want to tone up. My thinking is that I want to be a sexy spook for Halloween, then there is the holidays 🙂 before I know it it’s going to be summer
Anyway, it’s the breathing. I get all mixed up when to inhale and exhale. And does is make a difference if you mix it up?
Leah,
The breathing matters most when you are engaging your core. If your abs or back is flexing, you should be exhaling. Cassey said in one video that whenever it’s the hardest to exhale, do it.
Here’s an example. If I am doing a set where my legs are straight up in the air and I lower them then return to base, going down is harder for me, because I move slowly to really feel the burn.
It may be different for you, but just do a couple of the set first to see where you should exhale, then follow that pattern the rest of the set. If you find you need to change your breathing pattern, that’s great! That means you are learning what your body is really saying to you. Keep it up, sexy spook!
Cheyenne
Hey. Guys. On my second day. Feeling great! You’ll can message me on twinklestar1997@gmail.com for being my fitness partner and also motivating and sharing tips with each other. Stay fit. ????
I agree and I would love one for 2016, i am in school and i would like the 20116 one to continue into the second half of the school year.
May month of 2016 Calendar
June month of 2016 Calendar
July month of 2016 Calendar
Hi Cassey ^_^ I want to ask you about an important thing, I did the beginner’s calendar then, I started following the october one , and then I had a surgery , so my doctor told me that I have to stop sport until I get better …Can I start a new monthly calendar or I have to back to the beginners calendar ? I’m really worried , please answer me … Thanks beauty <3
Sophie,
If you had any kind of surgery where your doctor recommends you stop exercising, I would suggest you stop any routines that involve the area surgered on. If you have to avoid that as well, I would go for long walks in the meantime and be sure to eat less to balance your reduced activity levels. Drink lots of water to help your body fight infections and possibly take a zinc supplement. Zinc helps your body heal by giving it one of the most important minerals new tissue needs to fill in injured areas. If you are allergic to zinc, be sure you are taking a proven multivitamin each day to fill in any gaps your diet may miss.
As for starting again after your doctor gives you the all clear, I would start in the beginners calendar again and feel it out so you know where you fit on it. It you need to start in week one, you’ll know. If you find that too easy and aren’t feeling a burn, then move on immediately and get up to speed with where it’s difficult for you, but won’t harm your new tissue, so don’t start off as tough as you CAN go, but as tough as you SHOULD go. I hope I helped clear some of this up for you!
I am not a doctor.
Thank you so much Cheyenne , actually while I was reading these tips , I thought that you are a doctor , I really appreciate this ^^ , because I was really worried and I didn’t know what to do , actually I drink a lot of water ,but I didn’t follow a diet after the surgery :/ , also , when I stopped my workout , my legs were so tired because in the period of surgery I stayed in my bed for a week , so I was like an old machine , I had to move slowly to not hurt my muscles , I succeeded and I did some legs exercises + arms & abs workout 😀 , .. I felt that my body is back from where I started my first day of workout 🙁 , so I will start a beginner calendar like you said and I will never stop working …one day I want to honestly say ” I made it ” 😀 …
Thank you again for everything <3
Hello,
I had a brain surgery a year ago and I had to stop exercising. Take your time to feel better and advise your doctor. I started working out 11 months after my operation. It feels great to be back . Good luck
Hey there!
I just finished the second day of this calendar, and I’m really excited, ’cause I know that it’s gonna be awesome, and that the results are going to be spectacular!
I am willing to lose weight, be healthier and stronger!
Hello!
I just started this today and I have a short question!
I have a slight hyperlordose (? I just put this word into the translator, it’s when your spine has a stronger curve than normal so you naturally stick your belly and butt out when standing) and have problems keeping my lower back on the ground. Also, I have problems doing the roll ups, especially when rolling down, at one point I just “fall” back. Is it normal or is it because of the shape of my spine? If it’s the second, what can I do?
Thank you so much for the excercises! It’s a fun way to replace the gym 🙂
Good luck to everyone!
Hey there,
I have the exact same issue and having difficulties rolling up is normal – it does not neccessarily have anything to do with your spines shape, but with it’s length and your abs. It is really hard so keep practicing! You can try to balance out the lower back in the air by folding your hands in a triangle shape and placing them under the top of your buttcheeks when you do leglifts, for example. It will balance out the misshaping and press down your lower back. In addition, I reccommend you do some exercises which help strenghthening your back muscles and loads of stretching. The shape of your spine may be improved by seeing a professional physiotherapist, so you might wanna try that out.
Good luck!
xx
Are we suppose to do all the excercises listed for that day or do we just do one or two videos for that day. Any suggestions would greatly appreciated.
Hello! Amy here! Anyone wants to be my fitness buddy? You can msg me here!!>>cutebaby.noe97@gmail.com! Thank u! 🙂
Hey, I was wonder what kind of meals plan should I BE following during the beginners calendar. I trying to change my eating habits. Thanks
Hi
I have a minor question. I’ve been doing the calendar, but I’ve been really bad at doing the planned calendar, meaning that I forget to do the exercises some days. It’s been almost 1.5 weeks since I have started but I’m still on day 6. Would anyone suggest I start over? I don’t know if I’ll get the right results if I skip so many days in between.
*I have been busy lately, but please don’t suggest that I wait until my time frees up. I just want to know if I should start over from day 1.
Well I have tried the beginners calender but could not stick to it since I couldn’t work out every day. I started it over about 3 times and hardly got past week 2. So I decided to work out when I can, following the calender, aiming for at least 4 times a week, and instead of a month it took me about a month and a half to complete, AND I saw results after about a month! So I would suggest restarting with the mindset that you will not be able to exercise every day, and that even though the calender is a month’s workouts it will take you a bit longer. 🙂
that’s actually a genius idea! It’s so much more realistic for me and I never thought about it in that way, thank you!
Hi everyone! i keep seeing all of these questions being asked about this and i thought maybe i could share my opinion on this. I have already done the full 30 days and i did actually loose weight will getting toned. i have actually just started my second time doing this and I’m really excited! The first time I did this, I really wasn’t sure if it would work but it really helped. I am a vegetarian so that might have something to do with me loosing weight but I’m really not sure. Good Luck and may my wishes and prayers come your way.
Hey everyone.
First thank you Cassey for those great calendars and for the great explanation and your smile.
I just started today so i m kinda really new in all that pilates stuff. As i have lots of weight to lose
it will take times but hey we have to start somewhere anyway.
I was wondering if some girls around (whose are starting or did this calendar and 30 days challenge)
would be intesrested to exchange and cheer up all together?
Let me know 🙂
Take care and keep on working girls WE CAN DO IT 😀
Can you do this while your pregnant?
I’m 12 weeks along and would like to stay healthy through my pregnancy:)
I am unsure about these workouts, you can always ask your obgyn and show them the videos. Sorry I know it doesn’t answer your question, but it’s best to be safe. Also congratulations on your pregnancy! ????
Thank you 🙂
just did day one! maybe someone would like to be my buddy and we can message each other and give each other tips and motivation? if so email me lyssaboo587@gmail.com im really excited to do this! but those leg circles are going to be the death of me
Hey everyone.
First thank you Cassey for those great calendars and for the great explanation and your smile.
I just started today so i m kinda really new in all that pilates stuff. As i have lots of weight to lose
it will take times but hey we have to start somewhere anyway.
I was wondering if some girls around (whose are starting or did this calendar and 30 days challenge)
would be intesrested to exchange and cheer up all together?
Let me know 🙂
Take care and keep on working girls WE CAN DO IT 😀
do you see a change in your body
yes, i just finished this calendar 2 days ago…i started eating clean like 1 week into the calendar…and at the end of this calendar i actually managed to fit in my old dress~
Hey everyone i am starting the beginners workout and i just wanted to ask anyone who tried it or finished do you see difference or not
Hello jojo!
Yay on your committing to the Blogilates fitness community! It’s tons of fun here and we’re all super supportive, energetic, and hard working 😉
I followed this Beginner’s calendar back in End of April/May 2015 and I noticed a HUGE change in my body. I weighed 145 lbs at 5 ft. 6 (so a normal range, at about the 85th percentile), and after following this calendar plus eating healthy for the month, I lost 10 lbs doing the beginner’s calendar ALONE. It works super well, trust me!! Just keep at it and remember, 80% of losing weight is your diet too, so eat clean and follow the workouts and you WILL see results!
Hey guys.!!
Am planning on starting the beginners calendar tomorrow..what i wanted to know was if i should do cardio along with the other workouts in the calendar or if the calendar is sufficient for weight loss
Hi, I’m overweight. So, Can I do these exercises? because I have heard that I have to do cardio and after losing weight exercising.
It´s true.
Hey Matty!
first off: overweight and even obese people can do ANY exercises. if you haven’t seen the “fat-yogi” stuff going around you should totally look it up! all bodies can do incredible things with practice and commitment. sometimes getting started you have to make beginner adjustments (which cassey always gives) and if you have to take breaks during vidoes, that’s fine! any movement is good movement! and honestly, cassey incorporates cardio into these! take it slow, and if you want to start over, because the progression through the calendar feels to overwhelming that’s fine! We all start somewhere! 🙂
I’m only 14 years old and i am embarrassed to tell my family i want to do this. any tips? what did u guys do?
I’m 14 too and absolutely love blogilates I don’t think you should be embarrassed about doing it this is for you and your life choice
I know it can be embarrassed. Just tell them calmly that you want to start working out and you want to be healthier – it’s not a bad thing. I don’t think your parents will be against that. Good luck xx
Hi I am 15 and I was very embarrassed to tell anyone at first, but I ended up telling my mom and she was very proud of me. She has been very encouraging and helpful through this whole process. Your parents should be proud that you want a healthier life style. I am proud of you and I hope your family is also. Good luck and God bless you!!
Sipi,
I understand that it can be awkward, but you can do it! Another fun thing might be to ask a friend if they want to join the challenge with you.
Best of luck! <3
Yeah, don’t be embarrassed. You should go for it!! I’m sure they’ll support you! I was embarrassed too but did it. If your embarrassed about doing the movements in front of them do it in your room. Believe me you’ll be in love with blogilates
Do I lose belly fat? Do I get toned with this calendar?
Hey Samira.
Fat loss is predominantly achieved through our diets. Exercise helps to tone and burn body fat, but you’ll achieve fat greater results if you exercise and ensure you’re not over eating and eating the correct ration or protein, fat and carbs xxx
I started yesterday and I’m so excited to get healthy by working out and trying all the new recipes. I was just wondering if it’s okay the switch day 13 and 14 because on the 13 I will be at a concert(at a place about 3hours from were I live) and the staying at a friend’s when we get back. I will not be able to watch the videos because I don’t have a smart phone and my friends internet gets turned off at night.
I was so excited of my 4th day! but that day of the month came and I have cramps and all hurts :'( I won’t be able to complete my first week
ITS OK moghu we all are humans keep tryin and tryin and never give up
STAY BLESSED
Hey Cassey!
Love you to bits, but do you think you could try to upload your monthly calendars just a few hours earlier for your aussie/south american friends? I’d love to be able to print off the next month the night before instead of fumbling around on the computer early in the morning waking everyone up to print it or even so I can work out earlier in the morning if I want to smash it out before uni. Thanks heaps!
Carmela
yaay ready for this
hey guys im on week 3 and i am absolutely loving it cassey literally saved my life. Although at some points i want to scream at her because her moves are soo soo soo hard and im like why the hell is this in the beginners calender? but i am seeing subtle results and i am in love every signal day im doing it and im so proud of myself never giving up and never skipping 🙂
Hi I just started this, and I was wondering if anyone could tell me if we have to do the videos back to back. Or could I space them out, like one in the morning, afternoon, or nighttime?
You can space them out, but they’re only run about 30-45mins all together.
i ould suggest doing it altogether for a better and effective result, if u have time
Hey everyone!
So i just signed up and can’t wait to get started with the beginners calender. This might have been asked before, but I didn’t find it anywhere..sorry if I repeat a pre-existing question:
Am I meant to do only the pink “wake up and…” part in the morning and everything else whenever i want to or am I supposed to do the whole thing in the morning (I have to get up pretty early so unfortunately I’m not much of a morning work out person)
Thanks =)
Does anyone have any idea for me to makeup for 2 missed days?….besides continuing on cuz that just doesn’t feel right >.< to me
Thanks!!!
I add the missed workouts to the succeeding days. 🙂
I don’t know what I should I do!! Beginners Workout, 90 day challenge or the monthly workouts? HELP!
Hi Amy!
I had the same question when I decided to do blogilates. I did the Beginner’s WO first (down to my last 3 days) then plan on doing the monthly calendars. It really helped me practice form and breathing. Now I’m excited for the monthly calendars! Good luck and stay strong!
I’m doing both the Beginner’s workout and the 90 day challenge 🙂 If you’re used to working out you can do the monthly workouts since it’s a lot harder than the beginners 🙂
I’m doing the beginners calendar and the thigh slimming challenge.
hey i was wondering if you still do it and if you have
lost some weight
The beginner’s workout helped me practice form and breathing. Moving on to the monthly calendar this week. Super excited!
hi amy! definitely the beginners workout; i’m currently doing it and I’m feeling great! can’t wait to start on the monthly workouts 😀
Just signed up for the calendar but I haven’t gotten the password yet 🙁 please send it to me?
Did it ask you to enter your email? Did you try again? If it still doesn’t work, I can send it to you through your email or something. 🙂
Hi Cassey, love the blogilates. I just have one concern. My body is never sore when I wake up the following morning, even after the really intense workouts. Am I doing something wrong?
I start day 3 today and I’m not sore either. I just feel aware of my core, if that makes sense. Maybe it’s the special attention to my breathing, maybe I’m not sucking in my belly button like I should during the workouts. Are we supposed to hurt?
Hi!
I just purchased the 4 week plan. I’m not sure if this app has any notification that remind me to work out. It would be great if it had one.
So do you pay the 99 ¢ once for everything on the app?
Cassey, any tips for keeping accountability amongst a group of ladies? Doodle calendar, maybe? I’d love to set something up to share with a group and check off when we’ve completed the videos each day and cheer each other on!
Cassey, any tips for keeping accountability amongst a group of ladies? Doodle calendar, maybe? I’d love to set something up to share with a group and check off when we’ve completed the videos each day and cheer each other on!
Hi Everyone!
i am very new to this and have started the Day 1 video yesterday. today my back is aching a little, is this normal. My abs, arms and legs are as well but i feel like this is more becasue of the work out. I am a little worried that my back is aching more because i have done something wrong than actually worked the muscles. Although I do imagine that it has streched those muscles too. I just need a little advise
thank you!
x
hey kat ,yes this is normal because you had been along time without doing exercises it will hurt you for 2 or 3 days maximun and then you will be okai
I really need help! I’ve been doing your videos for about 2 months since having my second baby and while I love doing them and feel good doing them (most of the time) I’m having some serious back issues. I started moving on to more advanced videos and as I did my lower back started aching very badly. With a lot of the moves I simply cannot keep my lower back on the mat and I don’t understand what I’m doing wrong. No matter how hard I try my lower back arches and I can’t seem to keep it down. Am I doing to advanced of videos or is there some techniques that I’m not doing right? I also have a very curvy lower back I was wondering if that’s part of the issue. Honestly, my lower back hurts worse because I’ve been trying so hard to keep it down recently. I really, desperately want to keep doing Pilates because I’m loving my results, but I’m worried I’m going to seriously damage my back, any tips?
Sorry if this has been asked before, but do I need any equipment other than a mat? I was hoping to be able to chromecast the videos to my tv where I have a 6×6 foot square of space.
Id like to start doing this in the mornings before work. How much time should i allow?
Hi Catherine! The workouts can range from 20 – 45 mins depending on the day. I would suggest to check the night before so that you can plan your wake up time! Hope you love Blogilates!!
I want to get myself back to clean eating and consistent workouts, this plan looks great! How can I incorporate running with these workouts? Running is my favorite exercise, and I want to use these workouts to increase strength and tone up.
Also – I can’t imagine eating 5 times/day! I’m hardly hungry enough to eat three times/day. Will my body adjust?
Hi Rebecca! There is no restriction. I think I have seen lots of Popster go to the gym regularly and also do Blogilates at the same time. As long as you are not killing your body with lots of workout and you feel good, I do not see why not. Regards
okay, so, I LOVE Blogilates. I just had a baby last Spring, and I was super bummed about trying to get back into shape before I discovered Cassey’s videos. Not only are there a ton of fun newbie-friendly workouts, but they are usually short & intense, which is perfect for my new[born] go, go, go lifestyle. I’ve been sticking to the beginner’s calendar this month, and I am already so excited about how I feel. Waking up sore is awesome, and not having to find a sitter for a long & annoying (and expensive) commute to the gym is a total game changer. thanks for everything! xo
Should i do cardio with this calendar?
Just started doing your Beginners Calendar – I’m on day 3 already! Working out with Cassey feels like working out with a friend because of the way she’s talking and encouraging and just acting happy.. all while dying there with me, haha. Anyway, I was just wondering about one thing – has any of you done the Beginner Calendar and then moved on to her monthly calendars? How’s the change to them, does it get too hard for you? While working out I’m not able to do all of the moves for all the time set, as I just get too tired too fast. But afterwards beside a little soreness, I’m totally fine; that’s why I’m thinking of switching over to the monthly calendar instead. Any advice or ideas? 🙂
I have done the Beginners calendar and then moved to her monthly calendars. For me, it was very hard. Even though I felt strong, the monthly calendar was killing me! But what is the point of the workouts if they don’t feel like they are making you sore? If you really feel like you can’t do the monthly calendars just redo the beginners one and just do one video form the monthly calendar.
Hello!
I was about to do the sempember calendar, even did day one. but then I saw this and I think this will be a better fit for me (14 yrs old, 85lbs, not anorexic just small). My older sister gets mad everytime I try to do anything athletic and tells me I’m to small and to young, but I really want to get stronger!! Do you think its ok? If not, can you recommend something better? Please reply!!
thanks!
Hey L,
I would totally recommend doing the beginner’s calender first. The normal monthly calenders are very full-on. What I did was the beginner’s calender first, and then I went into the monthly calenders. I stopped doing them a few months ago, because of different things going on it my life, so I’m starting again now. I think 14 is a totally fine age to start (I’m 15). Remember to push yourself, but also remember that it’s okay if you can’t do everything, you do have limitations. Pilates will help you build up your bodily strength and help you gain muscle.
If you want a motivation buddy, feel free to email me!!
Keely ♥
Hello L,
Fistly sorry my English, I’m brazilian and I’m working to improve it.
About the exercices, I think you can do it without problems, but you need to pay atention to your limits. I used to do those exercises and sometimes it is really hard, so until you’re used to it take care.
I think those exercises will define your muscles, and not make you big.
Try it, move our body is always good. 🙂
Good luck
Hi there!
I just started following this work out calender and I just wonder if I will see any results when I’m finished?
Love & light, Pari
Hi Cassey! I’m Alessandra from Italy and I’ve just finished my 1st day of POPilates. I wanna share with you and all the other POPsters my happiness and satisfaction for having completed the whole day 1 training. You’re so cute and professional. Due your videos it’s like having my own personal trainer, who encourages me to do all my best. Can’t wait to end my first week of work-out. Xoxo Alessandra
I plan on starting next week – need to pick up a good pair of work out shorts and a mat first! I’m excited!
I don’t know if Casey will see this or not but the Days links are broken. It’s easy enough to search them on youtube, just wanted to let you know 🙂
Replying to my own comment hahaha —-
I just finished Day 4 and I feel great! I’ve been making mini modifications as I go, taking one video from the next day and adding it to the current day for a “GO HARD” feel, every other day. I’m also skipping out on the “REST” day because of making the lighter days by taking a video away. I also feel like if I stop.. I won’t start again. That’s just how I am.
Also the links are not broken – my mistake. It was just a short-term link issue and it’s fixed now.
Hey,
Love you videos and have been doing a few over the last couple of weeks and feel stronger and better already, thank you!
Decided I’d try the calendar and have now run into a teeny problem!
I work shift 13 hour patterns which vary day to day, I could be starting at 7 in the morning or 7 at night. When should I do my “wake up exercise?” and will this work because I can’t be consistent with timing?
Beth
I just started the beginners 2.0 4-week plan, my daughter introduced this to me, she stated that her school uses the videos to inspire all of the children to work out even those that are really over weight.
I am so excited. I have tried other things, none were inspiring, but I see and know this is different.
I CAN DO THIS!!!!!
If you started last month, you might be already finishing it… do you ever have to use any type of equipment besides the mat?
Hey Everyone, Its my fourth day of the Challenge. Apart from taking up the beginners challenge I also took up 30 days arm, thighs and butt workout challenge coz I feel that I still have enough energy left to pull it through. I just wanted to know is it ok pushing ourselves to do it, ofcourse without straining myself, or is it a lil too much.
Just to let you all know I’m a bneginner to the Pilates regime but my body quite flexible.
Thanks God Bless 🙂
Hi!
Sarah from London here! 🙂 just started the beginners calendar today – feeling really positive!
I’m very unfit … Really struggled with the leg exercises. Should I repeat day 1 again and again until I can do all the exercises? Or move on to day 2 tomorrow?
Cheers xx
I just continued following the calendar and found myself getting stronger every day. Good luck! I’m just about to finish the beginners calendar xxx
ben türküm ve ingilizcem iyi deyil ne yapabilirim
sorun nedir
Merhaba bende türküm. Acıkcası çok zor bi İngilizce kullanmamış.Örneğin ilk kuruda yani gün 1 de “Uyan ve önündeki 4 hafta için heyecanlan yazılmış ardından da youtube da bulabileceğin çalışmanın başlığını yazmış yani ikinci minik kutucuğu youtube a direkt yazarsan yine blo sahibinin kendi videosunu bulursun.Videodanda bakarak çalışabilirsin ingilizce gerekmiyor.Diğerleri içinde sözlüğü kullanabilirsin çok uzun cümleler yok.Umarım yardımcı olmuşumdur 🙂
Starting today, excited!
I used to dance several hours a week but because I travel so much now, I haven’t been able to maintain that. This looks like something I could even do in a hotel room. Looking forward to getting back in shape!
Hello everyone! I’m new to Pilates and will be trying this beginners workout routine soon. My concern is will those workout routine be suitable for me who is trying to gain weight? I have been skinny all my life and would love to change that through Pilates. I want to be fit and tone my muscles. Looking forward to your answers and suggestions. Thank you!
Hi Crae!
The routines in this calendar are perfect for toning and gaining muscle. Although many are doing it to lose weight I can guarantee you will feel more definition and see a difference from this calendar. I personally am just wrapping up the routines and felt a difference within the first week!
I wish you luck on your journey!!
Hi, I’m hoping Cassey or anyone else cold help. I’m looking for cardio exercises that cater to people with hyperthyroidism, such as myself. I couldn’t do your cardio workouts cause my heart practically gave out on me.. It’s too hardcore and my heart palpitations get really bad and I couldn’t breathe.. It would be great if anyone had ideas or a great workout routine to share. Thank you.
Hey Cassey, in one of your amazing videos you asked us about amazing places where to shoot pictures for a photo-shoot… well I have the perfect location SOUTH AFRICA. How amazing would it be to do an African Safari shoot. I’m not sure of how many followers you have here, but me and my friends would be there all the time just like you are here for us through the monthly challenges.
Would love to see you here some day.
Yay!!! Successfully started and completed Day one of the 30 day Challenge and hopefully will take up several such challenges. Is anyone starting the challenge today please join me and we shall be accountable to each other coz I believe having a workout partner really boosts up the morale. Is anyone is willing to join hands with me kindly send me your fb link and we shall keep in touch. Thanks God bless 🙂
No,you are supposed to do that after you wake up 🙂
Hi guys 🙂
I’m beginner.
I can’t found videos red title on the calendar.
It was removed?
hey! 🙂
Do you mean the first sentence each day written in pink? If so, the pink written sentence is NOT a video it´s just the position you have to do after you wake up! Cassey teaches you the different movements in her videos so you shouldn’t have a problem doing them. Hope that this could help! 😉
Hi, Julia –
Thanks your reply.
Pink title is not video. This is problem : )
Hi, guys : )
I’m beginner. I can’t found videos red title on the calendar.
It was removed?
Hi,
I am a 13 year old girl and my body is not fit at all. My muscles are not really trained, I usually only last a few minutes running and I suck at gymnastics. I tried to start with this Beginners Calendar, but I think that’s just too hard for me. I mean, I’m trying to do the excersises properly but I just can’t and then my muscles really start hurting. I really want to get into a better shape but I don’t know how. I’m very discouraged to workout or do anything like that. Doe anyone have advice for me? And should I keep up with this calendar, even if I’m not good at it?
Faye
Hello Faye,
Don’t worry, that’s okay if you’re not able to do everything in the videos. Just hold on, if you have to take a break, take a break, if there is a move that you can’t do, skip it. A lot of the videos on the calendar are on it twice. You will have the occasion to come back to them later. Don’t get discouraged and don’t put too much pressure on you, have fun. You will see a difference soon. You will get stronger, more flexible and you will be able to do some videos that you couldn’t before.
I hope this helps.
hi Cassey!
i’m a student and during my holidays i really enjoy doing your workout calendar but i’m going back to school and i really want to continue with your videos whilst i’m in school but i don’t have 50mins to do all the videos, is there anyway i can do your videos in a shorter time frame lets say 30 mins?
thank you! <3
-Sonia
You could try doing one at a time throughout the day. For example, I do one or two videos in the morning before school and do the rest in the afternoon!
Will I see a difference in my body after this calendar? Do I need to do cardio?
Hi girls!
I’m starting today with a mix of Beginners and August calendar. I followed Cassey’s calendars for a few months before and I have never felt better in my life!! Due to personal reasons I stopped, but now I’m starting again and would love it if there is someone else starting too, so we can support each others! Let’s connect on instagram : https://instagram.com/kvak418/ . I’m so looking forward to this journey, good luck everyone <3
Hi guys, I started the new beginners calendar, and I’m new to this stuff. Its great, funny and I love it. I just wanted to ask about the calendar, why there aren’t warm up and cool down workouts every single day? Aren’t we suppose to warm up before workout and cool down at the end?
hello out there i thought the same thing. do we warm up and cool down on our own?
hi!! i lost a day beacause of health problems..what can i do?? pls answer ^_^
Hi! Cassey & All
I’m the beginner, i downloaded all beginner workout video and been doing it and in the 2nd week now.
The question that i have is whether those workout plan suitable for who is under weight? Coz i’m not really fat i just want to stay fit and tone up my body as it’s really feel good after sweating 🙂
Even though i’d like to workout for my specific body like abs & butt.
Guys, please let me know your comment, whether it’s OK to proceed with this workout plan?
Thanks
Hi everyone 🙂 Im 14 and in 5′ 6″ and im 145 pounds and i honestly would like to lose at like 15 pounds..with this workout and then monthly workouts do you think that it’s possible? My older sister is 16 and only wieghs 130 and it makes me feel very bad about myself and i feel like Cassey’s workouts will give me the motivation i need to accomplish this
Hey Hannah,
I know how you feel-I am trying to lose a little weight too and so far just by doing Casseys workout everyday(I am on day 4) and drinking about 8 glasses of water a day I have lost nearly 4 pounds already!Maybe it will work for you too:)
Hi Hannah. It’s great that you are motivated to reach your goals. According to the height and weight you listed your BMI is about 23.4. A normal/healthy BMI is between 18.5 and 24.9. If you were to lose 15 pounds as you would like to you would have a BMI of 21. So with or without weight loss you’re in a healthy range. You don’t need to lose any weight but of course if you would like to that’s totally fine. Just please make sure to do it in a healthy way. It is usually recommended that people losing weight aim to lose 1 to 2 pounds a week. To do this there’s actually a formula. To lose a pound your body must burn 3500 calories.
This can be quite easily accomplished when spread over a period of time. Take this hypothetical situation.
A person burns 1800 calories just going about their day (not counting any exercise, this number varies by height, weight, age, activity level, metabolism, etc. there are websites were you can find an estimate).
If the person wanted to lose weight they could limit their calorie intake (what they eat) to 1,300 calories and they would lose a pound a week because their body would be burning 500 more calories than they were eating. 1,800-1,300=500 and 500 (7) = 3500 (one lbs.). If they wanted that number to be 2 lbs. they could add a daily 500 calorie workout. I do not know how many calories these workouts would burn for you but the short answer to your question is yes you could lose 15 pounds. Something to keep in mind though is that muscle weighs more than fat so you might not lose as much weight because as you start to exercise and workout you will build up muscle. However your body will be slimmer. This can be frustrating because you might see the same number on the scale and feel you’re not making progress but actually be doing really well. It’s also why BMI is such a controversial measurement. For example according to BMI scales many pro athletes are morbidly obese but they actually just have a lot of muscle. For this reason I recommend not focusing too much on the number on the scale (especially in comparison to your sister) since from a medical stand point there is no concern of you needing to lose weight. It would most likely be best for you to focus on working out and building muscle. I would look into female body building, not to look super manly and gross but to build up some muscle. Because I am obese and due to medical conditions have to focus on losing weight before I can dedicate time and energy to building muscle my fitness goals haven’t been very well rounded and it’s been a huge disadvantage. If you want a nice body (I’m assuming that’s what this post is about) you don’t have to lose weight to get it. You can just develop a fitness routine and it will come.
I know you can Hanna! I started Cassey’s workouts two years ago and went from weighing 146 lbs to 125lbs, I’m also 5’6″ and just turned 28. Cassey is amazing and her workouts are tough, but also a lot of fun so they’re very motivating. I gained some weight after an injury this year so I wasn’t able to workout like I did before so I’m back to 138 lbs myself. I would like to go back to at least 130lbs before my wedding next year so I’m in this journey with you just like everyone else on this site. Just stick to the calendar and try to do an additional hour of exercise a few times a week along with the workouts like jogging or dance and you’ll reach your goal sweetie. Just remember to have fun while being active and leading a healthier lifestyle. Best of Luck! 🙂
Hello Cassey & everyone!
I am 25 years old 5’2 and I weight 154lbs starting this guide.
I just finished my 2nd week and I’m down 5 POUNDS!!!!!!
I’m not following any specific diet but I have started cooking more often and watching the amount I eat. I used to think that in order for me to lose weight I needed to sweat, which would be done through long extensive workouts. With this guide that is the complete opposite of what has happened! Although most of these videos are not extremely long I feel the burn and have seen amazing progress with my ability to do the workout. I thought I would stop by and share my halfway mark and hope that everyone else is seeing amazing results 🙂 Thank you Cassey for this amazing guide and videos! Can’t wait to join you in a new month where I am no longer a beginner!
-Arrian
Love your workouts they are so simple to reach but so effective,glad I found blogilates thank youuu
I started your calendar last week and so far I’m actually having a lot of fun! Unfortunately I have a class Tuesday and Thursday nights I have to rush to right after work, so I’ve actually been skipping those workouts and doubling up the next day, and man is that tough!! Haha. I used to be in really good shape in high school and during college I had such a crazy workload I didn’t eat well at all, and didn’t have a very steady workout routine. I’m really hoping to drop a couple inches and feel fit and healthy again. I think after this month’s calendar I’m really going to go hard with one of your others and overhaul my diet. Thank you so much for making these great calendars and videos, you’re so much fun to watch!
Hi! I heard you’d like to drop a few pounds, and I highly recommend not only exercising, (even though exercise is good) but changing your diet! A whole foods plant-based lifestyle (vegan lifestyle) helps in so many ways unimaginable! Make sure that you don’t eat junk food, there is still vegan junk food. Go high-carb low-fat vegan! Not only does it help with healthy weight loss, but you’ll feel so energetic from the carbs, you won’t have to restrict your calories because fruits, veggies, and grains are rather low-calorie, your skin, hair, and nails will look amazing, you will no longer support animal abuse, and a vegan lifestyle can and will reverse and diseases. Watch the films Forks Over Knifes, The China Study, some Freelee the Banana Girl on YouTube. Educate yourself on what you’re really consuming when you eat animal products!
Hi!
I’m starting this workout plan today and was wondering if the wake up workout literally means wake up, don’t eat and workout! If so, is it just the wake up n the rest is seperate or is it all just wake up and do it? Please let me know. I guess I’ll start tomorrow since I’m not sure about this.
Thank you, you’re awesome!
Do you mean the “Wake up and do 10 sit ups” thing? If so, no, you don’t need to do it right when you wake up. Good luck on your journey!
I have been doing interval cardio workouts and kettle bell workouts for awhile now to lose the weight I gained with my son. I have lost 30 but now I need to tone up and thought this would be a great way. How should I incorporate my cardio and kettle bell routines in with this calendar?
So, I just finished my first day of the beginner’s calender and I’m just exhausted! My best friend recommended me this workout because I’m kind of unhappy with my body at the moment, I’m an overweight girl, and she said that this workout would change my life so I decided to give it a shot! I love it that you can do it at home because I’m not the kind of girl who likes to go to the gym where everybody can stare at you and judge you… My calender is already printed out and currently hangs on my fridge 🙂 #keepgoing!
hi..
i also wanted to try this challenge…
I was thinking about starting this workout challenge. ..can I just do the wake up exercise in the morning
and then do the rest in the even after work?
Totally (In my opinion). I do the same (In the evening). Good luck on your journey!
thanks Arisa… I just completed day 8 🙂 doing the wake up and then doing the rest in the even has worked great for me. still having trouble with the double leg lift stuff but ive notice some things getting easier!!!! yah!!!
No prob. Really? *Fist bump* Yeah! ^-^
I have just ended my first week.
Wanna partner? 🙂
Good Luck!
Hi! I want to be a healthier me and I know that melting off my extra weight and eating healthy will get me there! Blogilates are so fun and the positive energy is so motivating. I can’t wait to be pay off the popster community, and get fit!! 😀
Hi! I was just wondering how much cardio do you guys do with this calendar? After this month I hope to see improvements but I really dont do too much cardio. Thanks!
At the start of this calendar, I did much more things (Like cardio). Running up and down the stairs, 100 jumping jacks, jumping, dancing, 21 push ups. But I actually got lazy and stopped all of those ^-^;
You can choose how much cardio you want to do, apart from the cardio videos that she gives almost daily. Good luck on your journey!
Hello I started today and I wanted to know if you can really see changes in your body can someone explain it to me please
Hey everyone starting my workouts monday new to workouts getting fit for my wedding day so excied!!
Hi guys…
starting my workout tomorrow..super exciteddd reading all these comments
hope it works out and can stick to the schedule
i love the way how Cassey motivates you to push and get few more done 😀
looking forward to this 😀 😀
and thanks Cassey for the schedule
I’ve started the beginners work out challenge and didnt workout yesterday? Do i skip yesterdays workout or do i do it today? Or do i move onto the one scheduled for today?
Usually when I miss a day I just lump the missed workouts into the next day before I start the ones originally scheduled. It’s really all up to you and what feels right, and making sure you don’t strain yourself. (:
You can do what Miles does, if you can. I usually do the workout that I missed, on the next day. Don’t skip any. Good luck on your journey!
Hey Bianca I am also Starting the beginners calendar today! I hope we can motivate each other
do they need to be done one after another?
Hello,
Is there any portuguese lady that want´s to be my partner?
Good luck for all.
Hey Petra, I’m brazilian and I’m planning to start the program tomorrow.
Hey,
So I started the beginner’s calendar and plan on documenting my progress. I hope to really stick to it! Anybody who wants to join me let me know so we can be inspiration buddies! 🙂
Best of luck to everyone!
Hey Bianca I am also going to start the beginners calendar today! I Hope we can motivate each other! Cant wait to get started
hey i’m just starting this too! and i hope i actually stay with it too! 🙂
Hey, I’m just about to start on the beginner’s calendar too! Let’s do this together! 😉
Hey ladies,
I’m starting the beginner’s calendar tomorrow morning, I would love to jump in with you ladies…are you keeping in touch through FB or IG?
I started this on the 6th to, hows everyone else doing, When I did the plank this morning my abs hurt so bad, I can’t wait to do today’s workout though.
Love doing the daily workouts but find having to go through the entire videos to get them done inconvinient. Anybody know where i can find a list of the moves and how many times they are done? I cant find them in her descriptions, maybe i missed it?
Hi. Can someone please hjelp me with something??????
You know, no the calendar There is a pink sentenc, are we suposed to do that?? Please answer me. Anyone.
(Sry 4 my english)
Hey,
Yea, I think so 🙂
hey guys, I want to start tomorrow with this calendar, anyone wanna be my buddyy?
kik: semahhh
I would!!
I’m also starting tomorrow. I just discovered this so I wanna get into it right from the get-go. I’ve always had a workout schedule and love her approach with the base of pilates and am intrigued at how she works that into her methods. I am glad another person wants to start now.
hey I’m just starting too! and i would love too
I’m 15 turning 16 next month Im hoping to loss 15 pounds by my sweet 16 while doing the military diet and doing this workout starting today!
hey! I’m 15 too and i was going to try th military diet too, but looked into i further. if i were you i’d read more about it here 🙂 http://weightloss.about.com/od/DietMistakes/a/The-3-Day-Military-Diet-review.htm
Seriously, no. Losing weight that quickly is not recommended at all. You might end up losing muscle instead of fat and you’ll gain the weight back faster when you finish the 3 days. Don’t do it (In my opinion and many others’ opinions).
I just had a baby and was wondering if you would have any workouts to fix my diastasis recti. I know that doing regular ab workouts can make it worse. Do you have any workouts that I can substitute in for the ab workout part?
Hi Cassey,
I subscribed you today and I follow you on youtube. Today I will start the workout with your calendar. Wish me best of luck. ????
hello… i am a new here.i want to begin this plan but i am worried about sth… that is.. i tried lots of exercises including belly fat burning and abs…still i do exercises for 1 hour in a day. the exercises are very advanced.so is this plan suitable for me? will there any result for me?
Hey there!! I’ve been trying to lose weight and get healthy for so long but I never stick to it! I just finished day one and I finished the workout and I’m so happy! I loved how motivating you were, I’m so excited to continue this month!
Hi Cassey,
Thank you so very much for this beginners calendar.
I have followed you for two years now but have been too daunted by how intense your routines seemed to try because I’m so unfit (and fat)!
This is inspiring and I am going to start now! Today! Because you have shown me how to start.
Thank you!
xx
I do!
Hello everyone! I have been subscribed to Cassey since 2 years ago (2013) but I never had the resolute to start and commit to this journey. I am proud to have finished day one today and looking forward to the rest of the journey with fellow POPsters! Thank you Cassey 🙂
Starting this tomorrow anyone wanna be my buddy??
I do! xD
Meeee.
Starting tomorrow too!
I’m starting today, I’ll buddy up with you 🙂
I’ve started today. I’ll be your buddy Aliyah. 🙂
I am startng my journey to become helthier and loose a couple of dress sizes. I would love for someone to join me. I am 15 years old (16 in October) and I am from the UK. Email me : sumaira141099@hotmail.com
Hey Sumaira I’m also starting so I’ll join with you 🙂
Im starting tomorrow, you too?
I’m starting today so I’m also in 🙂
I am starting today!! WIsh me luck! let’s do this!
Hi just wanted to let you know that upu have awesome energy about you and thats what makes me stay motivated. Thank you!!!!
Im actually so excited to start this calender tomorrow:D im also going to document my progress everyday on my firness book on wattpad! just to make sure that i dont cheat i thught it would be better to show my progress publicly
What’s your wattpad?
This is my first try of blogilates.I’ll try my best and please wish me luck
Goodluck! This is my 4th day, still going strong, hopefully I will be able to finish this calendar off. Fingers Crossed!!
So excited to get started with the calendar. ????????
Hello,
I’v never exercised much before but I’v been exercising for 6 weeks now (was using a popular exercise routine that was quite challenging for beginners) and I feel my fitness level already much better. I was wondering if I should start the beginner calendar or it will be too easy and won’t benefit me. I heard the other calendars are quite difficult. Can someone who was exercising before and started on this help? Thank you
I jumped right into the harder ones, and it definitely wasn’t a good idea. I got through it, but it was very difficult and not the best choice considering my level of fitness at the time. The other calendars are difficult, but I think with your current level you could start there definitely. But take it slow if you have difficulty starting on it, you could bounce between the beginner calendar and the other ones until your more comfortable
I want to start the Beginner calendar soon but I could really use a buddy (or two or three) to be accountable to to make sure I stick with it, for motivation, for help with diet, etc. Anyone interested? Please email me!
michellelynnrenouf@gmail.com
Hey there Michelle,
did you already start the calendar?
I haven’t yet (I plan on starting on the 1st of August) and I too find it quite difficult to stay motivated. So if you’re still looking for a trainingbuddy: why not try this together? =)
Nope I haven’t started yet, I wanted to get a group together first so we could all hopefully start together. I have gotten a few emails from other people as well. I was thinking of creating a blog on Tumblr or something to track my progress and wondering if others would like to do the same. Then we could each post everyday and keep each other motivated and on track. Would you be interested? Send me an email if so, and I will try to get everyone’s information and send it out so we can all get started!
michellelynnrenouf@gmail.com
I want to start the Beginner calendar soon but I could really use a buddy (or two or three) to be accountable to to make sure I stick with it, for motivation, for help with diet, etc. Anyone interested? Please email me!
Hey there! Same with me here but I could need someone who pushen me when I’m lazy… What so you have in mind for communicate with each other?
Hey there you two,
if you’d like we could start a training-trio! =)
I was thinking we could all create Tumblrs. That way we can all follow each other and keep in touch and help motivate each other and stay accountable to each other, and also use the Tumblrs as our own personal fitness blogs to post our progress and what not. Would that work? Let me know what you think. If Tumblr isn’t a popular idea, my other idea was an email group where we send out mass emails to each other every day, or we could text, or incorporate some combination of the three. Whatever everyone thinks would be best! Personally I think Tumblr and also maybe texting would best but I want everyone’s input and whatever is the most popular idea I will go with and send out a mass email to everyone who has contacted me with the information they need, whether that is emails or Tumblr URLs or what have you. Send me an email with your thoughts and I will get back to you!
michellelynnrenouf@gmail.com
Hey cassey !! I have an gap inner thigh ! Is it enough to do some exercises & walking 30 min every day ??? ????????
I am having trouble with stay motivated! 70% of losing weight is your diet and I cant stop eating unhealthy food! what do I need! HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Heyyy, I was having the same struggle! What I started doing is counting my calories and limit myself to 1200. After a few weeks I started changing to healthier foods!!! I lost 13 pounds so far 🙂 Hope that this helps!!!!!!
You have to understand that unhealthy food is bad for your body. You don’t wanna hurt yourself, right? Eat unhealthy hurts your body. When you get it and really understand it you will not want eat that anymore, because, if you love yourself why don’t you give to you the best? Think that the only thing in your way is you, your mind. I was like you, but now the tasty of unhealthy food is nothing compares with how good I feel… Is really hard in the beggining, but once you see the results you will feel great! I think that just stop eat is not the way, you have to understand why you don’t want eat unhealthy food. For example, do you eat plastic? You don’t, right? Because you know that it is really, really bad for your body, even if it have a good tasty. Do a research about, for example, why eat donuts is bad for your body, what can it do with your organism, how is that made, the composition… then you will have many reasons to stop eating it. Do a research about the foods that you eat and is hard for you to stop, the donut was just a random example. I wish you the best, and be strong!
Heyyyy! What I did to keep motivated is make a weoghtloss journal, it helped so much! Also you should try counting your calories of you aren’t already, I eat about 1200 a day and lost 13 pounds so far! After about a week or so of eating 1200 calories I slowly switched to healthier food. It might be hard just totally switching over so you should do a little bit at a time!!!! I wish you the best of luck and I hope I helped!
Really nice advice Tiffanyyy, I really appreciate how you seem to genuinely want to help, and I too will follow this advice. I think sticking with counting calories until one gets control over how much they are eating makes total sense! Then transition to what those calories consumed are composed of…not just trying to do both immediately! Curious..how long did it take you to lose 13lbs? ..and are you doing tons of cardio? Currently I am doing this beginner’s calendar…I think two days of cardio per week might be good?
Hi,
I’m on day 14 (restday) and I’m so proud of myself!
In last week I lost 5cm at the waist an 3cm at the hip! I’m so happy!!!!!
I don’t lost weight, but the result is so amazing!
Thank you for this Blog
Hello everyone, I have finished Day 1 and it felt AMAZING 😀
Thank you CASSEY
Hi Cassey!
I’m starting the beginners calendar today and I’m going to try my best to stick with it, but the week after next I’m on holiday and I wont have any wifi so I wont be able to work out then as I wont be able to watch those weeks videos. I was wondering if its ‘ok to miss a week and pick up where I left off or will I have to start the calendar again? P.S You’re a great trainer and your really encouraging!!
Please ! Can you help me I’ve tried many times but I haven’t gotten any password and I want to get July calender
The password is bananasplit
Are you sure you’ve entered your email correctly? ^-^
I really love your videos , your calenders , and the whole program, I want to get the password so I can have July calender ,I’ve tried many times ,but I haven’t gotten any password yet !
The password is bananasplit
You can get the monthly password by signing in snd casey will send it to you :)x
So I’m on Day 10 and I’ve noticed I’m finding it really difficult to get motivated when I see a video on the playlist that was already done previously in the calendar. Anyone else having motivation struggles?
I have the same problem, too. But i’m on day 16 today and don’t care that much. Seeing that i can do better at the videos i couldn’t do is motivating me:)
Just finished Day 12. Thank you for making this so easy to do, Cassey! I love that I can just click on a day and all of the videos re right there, there is no excuse to not do them!
Also, I set the calendar as my desktop. I use MS Paint to edit it every day and I put little pink stars over each checkbox. I write little notes about things, like if I attempted but couldn’t complete, or if I didn’t “Wake up and” do something but I did it later when I looked at the assignment. I love watching my desktop change and it helps me want to continue every day when I see the progress.
great idea! you inspired me to do the same! 🙂
yay! hope you love it, too! 🙂
I love these workouts im 17 and i haven’t started yet so anyone want to join me ? We could like start a group,help each other out and start at the same time 🙂
i want!!! im 14y old and i was thinking about start tomorrow. btw im portuguese
I’d love to!
Hi , My name is Toya and I am 32.. I think I am in great shape until I started Day 1 of the pop Pilates. I would love to start this program with you.
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I’m in, just tried and did the first video. We can do it together
I would love to!! I haven’t started either(: Thats a great idea.
I`m planning to start today and I`m really excited 🙂 🙂
babybaby
Hi Cassey! I’m glad I learned about blogilates. My problem (read: excuse lol) with workouts and exercising was that I have no idea what I should be doing. I could go to the gym but I’ll just stand there and wouldn’t know what to touch or how to utilize it for my goals. So many thanks to you for this calendar. 🙂
Just wondering though, could you please advise on where I could squeeze in some arm workouts in the calendar? Arms are my greatest problem and I’ve seen that you have some arm workouts. I really wanna try them but I don’t know which or even when. Looking forward to hear from you and I hope you’re having a great day!
Get the app and go into the section in videos called “i want to work on my” and choose arms 🙂
Then do a video from there on your full body days on top of the full body workout 🙂 that’s my opinion for working extra arm stuff 🙂
BUT! you cant spot-reduce fat – you can only grow muscles in an area on purpose. So if you have fat anywhere u want to lose – that’s where eating healthy helps 🙂 eat healthy to lose the fat and work out to enlarge the muscle then you get toned! 🙂
I know my question might be selly but the once said “wake up and do” is she saying that when I wake up from sleeping I should do it? And should I do a worm up before?!
Hi, I think she does mean do the things after you wake up from sleep. But I know that most days I don’t have time to exercise in the morning, so I will be doing the things she instructs when I will do all of the workouts in the afternoons.
I really don’t think its a big deal when you do it as long as you do it all together. Although you should drink a glass of water when you wake up, so I will be doing that anyways.
hi guys! I just wanna know. What do you eat when you’re doing this Beginners 2.0 calendar? Of course not everyone is following the meal plan, and I think I’m not yet ready to eat the same things in 1 month. I plan to eliminate foods that is unhealthy one at a time. So, what can I eat? Is there a specific calorie count in a day? Please help 🙂
I didn’t change anything about my eating, still eating chocolate, cake etc. but i’m on day 12 now and already seeing changes in my body. Especially my arms and my legs are thinner 🙂
Since I have a lot of weight to lose but I live with my boyfriend (who also loves delicious, horrible food)
I’m eating around this diet and I’ve had two cheat meals this week D:
Breakfast: Fiber One Honey Clusters cereal with blueberries and low fat milk
Snack/Lunch: Banana/Fruit/Yogurt/Or 1 piece of whole wheat peanutbutter toast (pick 1 or more if lunch)
Dinner: Chicken and veggies sometimes with brown rice
Snack: Berries or fruit with lite cool whip
And LOTSA water, unsweetened iced tea if I need something different. 🙂
It’s not perfect but it’s an improvement and I’m never unsatisfied!
I did days 10 and 11 to catch up having been busy, does anyone else feel certain body parts like their legs being “tougher” more solid?
Hey everyone.. I’ll just want to know, do you guys have lost some weigth? Cause if you have, i will beginning on this calender 🙂
I haven’t lost any weight but i am slimming down, i notice it in my abs and thighs now that I finished day 23.
Hi everybody, like most of the people right here I want to lose weight to feel comfortable in my own skin, and I really need help so if you want to create a group in order to help each other I’ll be glad to join it 🙂
Yes! Im in!
Yes! I’m in!
That’s a great idea! I’m in too!
I am in starting tomorrow….need encouragement!!
I’m in too! Let’s do this together!
Im in too
Starting today, I’m in! 🙂
Count me in…already started
count me in too! 🙂
Hi Cassey,
I have decided to start the new beginner’s calendar and any one of the 30 days challenge alongside. I just wanted to confirm one thing . Is it alright if I take a break of 4 days during my periods and continue with the 30 days challenge thereafter?
OMGGGGGG!!!! This is totally what I need right now! Im so happy that this work out challenges are for free and that I can have it for free!!!!! I am on my senior year and I really want to look horrible on my Grad Pic so I think this would really help me!!!! Im so excited to start my journey and share it to the world!!!
hey cassey!
i am really so glad to talk to you!
you have been a great source of inspiration for me as i have always have been a plumpy girl and have been tortured about the same.
you made me enthusiastic about exercising and eating with moderation
i look forward to choose a career on exercising as it makes me happy and tensionfree. i love exercising and thank you so much as you have been a great guide and a mentorly figure.
i love you!
Hi Cassey!
OMG i am so glad i discovered your video’s and website (pardon my english, im Dutch, so dont judge 😀 haha !!)… You have no idea how long i’ve been looking for a workout that i can do to! I am 28 years old and have artheritis in my hands. Sports and workouts have been realy hard on me, and because of the extreme pain i got after working out at the gym (not just in my hands but my whole arms, so severe that i couldn’t even hold a glass of water whitout crying my eyes out), i failed so many times and just lost hope to get those extra pounds (or kilo’s we call them) off, and not just that but being fit and just be able to move like a normal person, seemed like a far away dream … So….I just gave up….Again and again…
But then i found your video’s, and i love them! Ofcourse im just a beginner (one week into your starters exercices), so im not as far along as i would like to be, and yesss my body is soar, but this musscle pain i can handle, and it actualy makes me feel realy good about myself… Next Monday i will begin your starters calander… It will be hard but you just make the exercices fun and you can motivate people in the wright way! So thank you and keep on doing what you are doing!!
I do have one question though, would you recommend more cardio like cyceling (before or after the workout) or just start with the pop pilates and when i master that, do more cardio (keeping in mind my atheritis?)
Hi Casey!
I have just started to exercise according your Beginner Calendar and I am so happy and motivated!! I hope I will not end with this exercising because even I want to do something with me, sometimes my mind is so persuasive that I am able to obey…. and end. So I hope I will continue and I will make me happy!! 🙂 And sorry If there is something wrong in these sentences….I am not from England or USA but I am from Slovakia and I dont know all of English language 🙂
hi Cassey, i am so glad i started working out watching your video on youtube a week ago. i never exercised in my life but now i decided i have to. how many minutes per day should i exercise? and do i have to exercise daily? i started doing yoga too in the morning. i want to stay fit and sharp and happy. please advise.
should i do both yoga and exercise? or just the exercise? i am stressed and i read about yoga helps for stress that is why i am doing it. Hope to hear from you Cassey.
Hi Cassey! So I wanna ask a few questions.So I am a PoPster and im 13 years old.I have been doing this new calender and it really helped me.But I am currently on the day 17.But here are the questions.So i have 53kg and I have a lets say a flat belly no abs,i also have like little bit bigger thies than I should have,but what are like your best exercises for getting nice smaller thies? ~Thanks
Well, you cant decide which part of you body you want to loose weight on. To loose weight on your thighs, you’ve got to loose weight all over you body. Eat clean an work hard 🙂
Something that really helped me though, is going on walks. I go for a 50 min walk every other day and I saw a difference about a month after I started doing it. If you don’t have time or whatever, a shorter walk is fine. Also, if you aren’t used to going on walks you should probably start doing it two or three times a week and work your way up. Good luck! 🙂
Harika bir site ve harika bir kadın! Yeniden pilatese başlamamı sağladınız.Teşekkürler
hello blogilates!
your blog seems to be very complete and simple to use,I think so I’ll use your calendar.
The problem is that I’m from france and I don’t understand very well how use your blog..
thanks to your answers
ps:warn me if I do many mistakes in my sentences.
xxx
Hi Cassey! I just want to let you know that I’m a new popster! I have been working out to your videos for about a week now and I tell everybody that you’re my trainer! I just subscribe to the newsletter and emails and downloaded by beginner’s calander! I don’t work out or exercise but I found my motivation thanks to you! I look forward to my journey with you and I’m so thankful I found you! I feel so connected already!
Just wanted to say THANK YOU for all of the wonderful free content and the great prices for the meal plan / journal combo deal I bought the other day. It’s all fantastic and truly appreciated.
Hello
I want to lose fat from my lower body so I cant understnd which eorkout should I do
please help me out
and link me vedio that which workout should I do to lose fat from my butt thighs and lower abdomen
hi Cassey
ive been doing pilates by winsor,kristi mcgee but when i found you in youtube,i found you more interesting fun and not boring.thats why i bought your app
and monthly calendar in app store and today is my 2nd month beginners 2.0 .. thank you so much for your effort,and you are a big help to us who like to be fit. im from Philippines 🙂
xoxo,
ivy
Thank u cassey, i got my begginer calendar this is great!
Love this! I really want to finish this calendar! Thank you Cassey
Hi everyone, I need help answering this question.
Question: Can I start both the beginner calendar and the monthly calendar? For example in day one of the beginner calendar, after I finish it can I do day one if july calendar?
Thank you
I will say that you can technically do that. I’ve tried before and I burn out way quicker. If you are still at the beginner’s phase I suggest doing one calendar at a time.
Dear Maddie,
I just started the beginner calendar as well. I had also planned to do both calendars at the same time but I quickly realized on the first day that I wasn’t ready to do that. The beginner videos were by no means easy but the regular calendar was like straight up death. This shouldn’t discourage you though. If you think that you are ready or are fit enough, then you can do anything. Good luck on your journey 🙂
Gogo
Hi casey, please help me on how to lose arm fat
Hi casey! please help me on how to lose arm fat
Starting the Beginner’s Calendar for the second time! I really stuck to it the first time, but after the month was up I found the monthly calendars were too challenging in comparison to the beginner’s videos, so I fell off the wagon 🙁 Hoping to get my butt in gear this time!
Hi Cassey! I just started the begginer’s workout, on my way to fitness!
I am really excited to get this done and get a new healthier lifestyle at last!
I have one question, i see that there are many days that we must do sit ups, however, my knees really suffer when i do them, so, what can i do to replace them or stop them from hurting?
Hey I see that a lot of people are doing this workout but I tried many things and I feel like i look the same and i just wanted to ask some of you that if you guys actually lost weight ?(I’m 17 yrs old)
you probably have to do cardio as well to burn off the fat since what I hear is that the pilates just builds muscles but doesn’t actually show them if there is a layer of fat.
It takes time Sahara. 🙂 You don’t get changes overnight. You usually have to wait a while (around a month or two). Also, it’s hard to tell a difference when referring to the mind. What could help is if you take a picture every week or every other week. Maybe even a day if you’re eager. Just don’t do too much and eat healthy while following the calendar. If you feel this is to easy I suggest that you finish up the calendar and then go onto the monthly calendar. If that’s too much just come back to this calendar and follow the days but when doing the days maybe do the day that you’re on twice. Once in the morning then again in the afternoon. Or three times. Whatever your choice. I hope this helps and good luck!! 🙂
Hello! I’m very excited to start this workout calendar! I’ve been pretty sedentary and I want to change this situation! My body is begging for a change: My bad cholesterol levels are high and I have to do something, right? My doctor said that I have to do some exercises, like walking… But I rather dancing or something like that. So, I found videos that you teach dances and I want to do this + the exercises from this calendar. My question is: Is it better do the dancing classes before these exercises from the calendar or after them? And one more question: how many dancing classes I have to do to reach the best of a cardio exercise in a day?
I apologize for my English… I’m Brazilian and I don’t have the best English but I try!! hahahaha
I hope you can answer my questions as soon as you can!
By the way, thank for being so generous and for sharing all this videos to help us!
Hello! I’m very excited to start this workout calendar! I’ve been pretty sedentary and I want to change this situation! My body is begging for a change: My bad cholesterol levels are high and I have to do something, right? My doctor said that I have to do some exercises, like walking… But I rather dancing or something like that. So, I found videos that you teach dances and I want to do this + the exercises from this calendar. My question is: Is it better do the dancing classes before these exercises from the calendar or after them? And one more question: how many dancing classes I have to do to reach the best of a cardio exercise in a day?
I apologize for my English… I’m Brazilian and I don’t have the best English but I try!! hahahaha
I hope you can answer my questions as soon as you can!
By the way, thank for being so generous and for sharing all this videos to help us!
xoxo,
Marcella
Always been on the yo yo workout wagon…. I always feel great after a workout, but then fall off for different reasons. But watching your videos is so motivating & a fun push to want to workout & keep fit… I just did the first day beginners video. Feel great! I will try my best to follow thru for the rest of this calender,
Thanks for the great inspiration Cassey!
Christine:))
quick question!
How long must you wait after eating to do the workouts if all you eat is a quick snack?
I know generally it’s an hour but can half an hour work fine?
thanks(:
Ive heard half an hour is fine
Hi Cassey, and everyone else!
I am going to be starting this new beginners workout calendar next month, so I was wondering if you have any suggestions as to what to do before I start this new journey? <3
Hi! In the calendar there is “Wake up and do ..” For example,”Wake up and plank for 30 sec”. Does this mean we must do it right after getting off the bed? I mean, is this what it means or can we do them right before the workout? Help please 🙂
Hello Esa! I have been doing the “wake up and..” exercises right before starting my workouts and that havs been working perfectly fine! But I can imagine doing them in the morning gets you a great start to your day!
Good luck!
I have same question 😛
Hi cassey,
I’ve found about you almost a month, 6 months ago i’ve been doing the pilates and aerokaebo but then i stopped, then i realize i need to go back on my everyday routine… when i was searching on a youtube about arms and tummy exercise i saw ur videos then i click then i tried it and i love it!! Every night i do the Ultimate body workout, then t sexy abs workout and last is 6 minutes to sexy arms…i super duper love it, i want to challenge myself and it really help. I do also eat healthy foods, water with lemon…Take you so much and have a nice day!!!!
Hi Cassey! I’ve only found out about you today, but I’m printing out your meal plan and beginner Pilates calendar as I type this 🙂 I’ve been a big girl ever since I can remember, when I was a toddler I was thin and “normal”, as you would say, but I really stacked on the pounds as my age increased. I’m fourteen years old and weigh around 95+ kilos, (209+ pounds) but my weight is distributed quite evenly, so at least I can be thankful for that. I’ve always wanted to lose weight and become fit, who doesn’t? Looking good is one thing, but I’ve always felt that feeling good about yourself is (and should be) the ultimate goal. Although I’ve always had the desire to be comfortable with my body and love myself, I’ve never really acted upon it. I guess I took the “I’ll start next week” approach to things and even when the next week had begun, I still stuffed my face with junk food. But the real thing that triggered my will for internal and external health was horseback riding. My mother’s side of the family has some European “blue blood.” My Aunt from her side has competed at a state-wide carnival type event that is broadcasted nation wide despite being in a single area. I’ve always had a love for horses, but as soon as we moved to an acreage, I decided that it was time to act on my long-awaited desire. I asked my parents and they agreed to get me lessons and on the first lesson, everything was going well (for a beginner, anyway) until I had to get on the horse. Climb onto the mounting block: check. Put left foot in left side stirrup: check. Lift self onto saddle: well, about that… I couldn’t. My complete lack of core strength did not allow me to even lift myself up in the slightest. I was embarrassed. I haven’t really gone back for lessons again, and I have plans on getting a private trainer (hopefully). I knew I had to better myself, and this was something I talked to my mother about. She recommended Pilates as she said it was great for building core strength which I had none of. I did some light researching, and this afternoon I found your videos. I plan on starting the beginner’s fitness guide on Sunday, as well as the mean regime (hopefully). I may not have the things needed for the meal plan, but hopefully I can get my mother to give me money to buy me certain items and such. While I wait for Sunday to approach, I’m going to start clearing my body out by drinking lots of water and staying away from high fat, sugar, calorie and dairy-filled snacks. Thank you for helping so many Men and Women achieve their fitness dreams. Hopefully mine come true as well.
Cheers,
Isabelle.
Aww, you go Isabelle! I started a few weeks ago with Poppilates, and at first it was really challenging but after a while you build strength. 🙂 good luck on your fitness journey! You will do great.
And p.s. ~ I’m almost your age! (I’m 15 yrs old)
Dear Isabelle,
Oh my gosh! I literally wish you all the luck that I can muster! Reading your story seriously reminded me of myself, we’re basically the same age, have both struggled with weight but most importantly are both ready to make a serious change in our lives. The procrastination for me was so serious. I think one thing that really stopped me from excelling in the past was that I was too extreme. I’d say things like I’ll only drink water forever and that I would exercise everyday of the whole year. After I said this, it was inevitable that I would mess up somewhere along the way and then throw my whole plan out the window because of a minor slip up. So my advice to you is that you take the mistakes that you might make in stride. If you drink soda one day when you said you wouldn’t, then just make sure to drink a lot of water on that day and on the next day as well. Don’t deprive yourself though! Cassey has a ton of great alternative foods like the pancakes and mug cakes that you should also take advantage of. You can totally do this Isabelle! I’m rooting for you as I also do this beginner’s month journey. Never give up!
Gogo
Hi Cassie! Thank you for posting this second calendar! I must admit, I tried 2 times finishing the beginner’s calendar last September and… it didn’t go well. It’s been horrible, because I was so pumped up and I felt amazing after just a couple of weeks, I felt stronger, better, more confident with my looks. I never lost a gramm (I’m 10 kg overweigh, more or less), but I felt amazing. Only, by the fourth week, when my period came, I felt awful and couldn’t do anything. Then the migraine set it, and I was out for a lot of days. Then I tried again, I felt a bit worse because I lost some strenght in those days, but I felt almost immediately better. Three weeks into the programm, and the migraine came back. It was so painful I could barely move, and it lasted for almost two months. I lost all my muscular strenght, even the one I had before starting your calendar. The first time I tried doing some abs again, in November, I could barely do 10 (I used to be able to do 80/100 with barely any trouble). I fell into depression, and even when eventually the migraine became less strong I didn’t feel any motivation to begin again. Then school got in the way, I’ve had barely any time to do anything.
After the exams I want to try doin the calendar again, but I’m extremely scared. I explain: I suffer from chronic migraine and PCOS. Losing weight is almost impossible to me but I must, to improve my health. I’m following a personalized diet but I’m not losing much. I feel I have no strenght left in my muscles, and this scares me. I’ve never felt so bad in my life. I know I must do cardio stuff to at least hope to lose something, but the thing is, cardio workouts, or worse, /running/, are some of the triggers for my migraine (that gets worse if I move too much during an attack).
I’m sorry for the wall of text and what you probably think it’s just whining, but I don’t know what to do anymore. Are there some advises you can give me?
Thank you 🙂
Hi Casey!
Just a couple of days ago I came across your dietbet plan. I was despondent as I had missed it and even more so knowing I couldn’t have participated even if I did find it in time.
I got about 2 months to lose as much body weight possible.
I have always been overweight but now am extremely obese. Ever since I remember I have been dieting or working out or doing one thing or the other, all without success.
I honestly want to get past all that and achieve my goal.
Another thing that upsets me is that I will be traveling back to my home country after 6 years and I DO NOT want to look worse than I did.
Everyone wants to look good and be appreciated and so do I, my greater motivation is obviously being healthy but I want to go back as a new me.
I need assistance and constant support.
Could you help me achieve my goal?
Hi,
So I’ve been doing cardio for a while but wanted to try something new. I am a week into the beginners calendar. I have a watch that monitors the calories I lose in each workout and have noticed that I lose less when I work on Pop Pilates videos and burn more if I do cardio. I know just doing cardio isn’t good, but how will I progress if I lose less calories with Pilates than with cardio? If I simply do these videos will that replace cardio? Thanks for your answers!
No, these can’t replace cardio. If I have understood i correctly: cardio burn the fat away (if you keep the right pace), pop pilates builds muscles. More muscles=higher basal metabolic rate = you simply loose more weight when you get more energy demanding muscles 🙂 If you only do the pilates you get stronger, but it doesn’t show. If you do both the muscles build will show 🙂
Hope it helped a bit.
Hi ,Im about to start the beginners calendar 2.0 and I was wondering If i needed to do any additional cardio along with it (jogging ,cycling ect)My main goall is to burn fat and tone mucles ,I would really appreciate any advise 🙂
Can someone please tell me, I’m going to start doing exercise, do I do this, or should I begin with the other beginner’s calendar?
It dosent really matter but I would sugget the new one because it has more stretching videos. Both calendars are ment to develop your muscles (iv finished the first on and am on the second). Hope this helps.
Do this one!
No, you don’t have to do the other one first. The newer calendar just appears to have more variety of videos (which makes sense since she’s released more videos since the original calendar was issued).
Hi : )
I’m 16, stand 170cm about 55kg.
My body feels heavy and i don’t any muscle (and i never do any exercise)
So i’m wondering if this will help to lose weight and build few muscles.
I never do any diet and had coffee 4 to 5 times a day.
I really want to be healthy and fit but its too tough since i never do this before.
Kids at school (including friends) constantly annoys and mocking me because i always tripped and fall.
Saying that i’m weak and calling me chubby. : (
Really appreciate if anyone could motivate me. Thank u.
Hi Hana!! Let me tell u that this is an awesome way to work out!! I lost 8 pounds doing these excercises!! It may not seem like much buy trust me it is. Also all u really need to do these workouts is motivation and confidence!! Work hard and goodluck!! Hope this helped 🙂
hi Hana,
You’re not fat or chubby ! don’t let anyone tell you that !
you’re special and unique like everyone else !
and if the people you call ‘ friends’ calls you chubby, I don’t think they’re real friends.
trust me I’ve been there…
maybe we can do this together?
I’ve done a few video’s and have to say it works !
in the beginning it’s going to be hard, but hard doesn’t mean impossible !!
it also motivates and helps to do it with someone.
just know you’re great the way you are and you got this !
xoxo
Tasja
from Belgium
Does anybody know if the is a diet that goes along with this? i dont eat very well and want to lose weight but i dont know if i am if im working out and not eating healthy.
Cassey has some charts under meal plans (yellow bar at the top of the page), I believe 🙂
If you work out and do not eat healthy the results will not come ( or will come really slowly) because you consume more calories than you burn with the exercises. If you do not want to stick to workouts, just cut down on sweets and white bread, eat vegetables and meat and don’t drink your calories, so drink only water 🙂 There are plenty of healthy meal ideas on Cassey’s YouTube channel too, you can find snack ideas, school lunch idea, whatever you want. Good luck and keep on working!
I was going to start this on Friday night but I didn’t feel well unexpectedly. Forced myself to go to work the next morning and got sick while I was there… nothing worse 🙁 but I’m ready to start now! I’m thin naturally but waaayy out of shape, so hopefully I can stop looking so flimsy before the summer is over. Toned abs here I come!
I’m 14, 5″, 105 pounds, and I’m getting bullied about it at school. I’m wondering if this will help me lose weight, or only tone muscle – I have quite a lot of muscle in my arms but it gets covered up by flab. I’m not very good at dieting either… so what should I do?
Sweetie….this breaks my heart!!! You are a healthy weight for your age and height!!!! Don’t let bullies determine who you are or the type of person you choose to be!
These workouts will tone your body if that’s what you want but do not change who you are for people who are obviously not happy with themselves…that is the only reason people bully….to make others feel lower than they feel. Have you ever heard ‘misery loves company’? Bullies need company because they are miserable!!!!
Be the best you can be…for YOU and only for you!
It sounds like you have a normal, healthy amount of flab. Don’t worry so much about dieting, and do the workouts if you want. It should be more about enjoying yourself and getting healthier. Don’t let anyone bully you into making poor choices for your health. They probably will always be able to find some reason to pick on you (or anyone). I’m in my twenties now, and I also started worrying about fat at about your age, and was about your size. The best thing you can do is love your body the way it is, and you can love it even more as you get stronger. Healthy bodies have fat, too! Focusing on every little flaw will only drive you crazy. <3
if i were you, i’d do this begginer workout. You do both things, tone muscle and loosing weight burning fat. Also, if you don’t think you need to focus in some parts of the body, you can skip a video and do another focusing somewhere you think you need to burn. In my case, since i have toned legs, i focus more in love handles and abs, and i exercise less my legs.
believe in yourself, do the workout focusing in your needs and i’m sure you’ll see a great evolution!
this is a normal weight for your age and height.
The calendar gives the impression that you wake up and immediately start working out!
Is that the best morning routine?
Workout before you eat breakfast?
I think Im doing it wrongly! I rarely feel any burn. How many times am I supposed to do this?
Wow… I am so out of shape… was hard for me to make it through the beginners video. I am also on weight watchers and recently lost 23 lbs. I figured now I should start getting in shape by jogging and doing this! I’m determined to be able to do the videos without trouble!
OMG I’m so happy I found this website!!! I really hope i can make it , I’m sooo rusty… Starting out this morning :). The content is motivating but these coments really made me want to do it guys :)!
hi
just about to start this beginners calendar and was just wondering if anyone knows if there is a warm up and or cool down video to be done along side the daily calendar workouts?
There isn’t anything specific but the quick cardio warmup could work for cool down and warmup, mostly warmup
Thanks very much lisdsay
Almost done with the Beginners 1.0 calendar (Week 4 Day 2 almost done – just the new body workout to do – but it will be later, didn’t want to tire myself out too much before my run this morning). Yesterday, during the total body workout – I was able to get through all the leg work on the right side without needing breaks (setting leg down)!! Left side, not so much – probably because it was tired from the workout on the right. When I start this calendar I’m going to alternate each week which side I start on so I get my left leg just as strong!
I have to admit I wanted to cry a little when I saw ABC abs make a reappearance on this calendar. I really struggle with that video.
Hey, I haven’t started yet but I’m a little confused, do you do the pink in the morning and the black later on in the day or do you do it all in the morning ?
You do the pink in the morning, and the black whenever you want. You can either do it in the morning too, or later in the day.
I’m a silent follower, (I don’t know if I should call myself a popster yet) I started with the Beginners Calendar in January but I had to drop it.
But I just have to start again (such thing never happened to my, I’m quite lazy hehe) now I’m doing the Beginners Calendar 2.0 and love it!
I want to tell you: Thank you Cassey! ♥
You’re amazing and really enjoy your videos.
Hi Cassey, I’m currently up to day 11 in the beginners calendar and have started the stretch project as well. My new instagram account to follow my journey is Tal.Fit I’m wondering if I should start the June calendar as well or should I finish the beginners calendar first and then move onto the monthly programs? I’m fit and have done quite a lot of yoga before but really love how you explain things in the beginners and don’t want to miss any vital information to get the most out of each move.
I’m really loving your program!!
Thanks Tally!
Hey I know I’m not Cassey but I do a LOT of pilates and I would say stick with the beginners calendar. Pilates requires a deep understanding of what you are doing to do it right and if you were to skip over the learning process, you would suffer in the long run! If you feel like you need more of a challenge just do an extra workout video. One or two short targeted routines would be a great addition to your day.
Can i do these pilates workouts without doing cardio. I had some problems during doing cardio (blood bleed in the middle of period- 14th day of month; Then i stopped and it ended. i dont know why? anyone can help?
Can i do this calendar for toning my thigh and abs without cardio. I have some problems when doing cardio 🙁
Hey everyone! I usually workout a lot so do you think I should just start the June calendar tomorrow or so the beginners calendar? I don’t want to do something that isn’t challenging enough because it’s almost summer and I don’t want to waste any time:)
I’m considering doing this workout. I tried to do a different one from someone else but it didn’t work so I’m considering doing this. How helpful is it? Will it help me loose weight and build muscle.
How many people have felt a difference since starting these challenges
Hey Amelia, these workouts are very effective and does make you loose weight and depends what workouts you do that can bulk you up. All you need to do is just do these workouts, eat clean and go for a jog 3-4 times a week then you’ll be sure to loose weight fast.
Would you ever do a series for extreme beginners? Those who either have over 100lbs to lose or who live with chronic illness/chronic pain. I have Fibromyalgia and can’t do half of the beginners exercises and at least on of my friends needs to lose a large amount of weight and can do even less than I. We both really want to work on our fitness, but your calendars with 4 things on them a day are overwhelming as are most of the videos. PLEASE do something for those who struggle with fitness…even those who are elderly (my friends’ grandma would love to get more fit, as well) would like to get fit, but your videos are much too advanced. Please think about others that need to get fit.
Thanks so much!
Tracy, I feel your pain. I’m not that overweight, but do have at least 30 pounds I have to lose. I also do have fibro. I know it is extremely painful when we first start but one thing that does help me is to just push through it everyday. If I need to do it every two days, then that works too. If i rrally need to I try to take one day a week as a break. The more you do it os does get easier. Just gotta fight through it. One thing to thing your friends can try if this is too much is to just do yoga instead of pilates. Hope this helps.
I understand what you are going through as well but trying is always good. I would say do the videos as best as you can and if it hurts too much, stop. Try again the next day and you will see it gets better, I promise. If you really don’t want to do certrain things in the video it’s okay as well – just try the things that you think will be okay.
If you want to start easier Yoga is a good thing. It’s more standing up and does not put so much stress on the back I think. ( I was really scared at first doing anything including streching my back and knees, but if you start slowly and pay attention to your body you can feel yourself getting fitter!)
Hey POPsters! I finished the calendar this Wensday and I’m going to tell you the results if anyone is doubting if it can work or not. I was not using a scale because sometimes it is frustrating (and if your are gaining muscle, it wont tell you the thruth) so I use my measures. And now I can tell you that I lost:
4 cm under my chest (a critical area for me)
4 cm waist
3 cm belly
3,5 cm all around thighs
I don’t diet because my eating is usually clean, I only did the beginners calendar without skipping a single day. Now I feel stronger and ready for a harder training that I’m going to begin Monday 1st of June. I’m really delighted with the results 🙂
Good for you, Laura! You rock!
I don’t get the pw for june even if i signed in and confirmed my email
Well done Laura that’s great results!! I started the beginners calendar a couple of weeks ago and after a week I got distracted so I’m starting it again tomorrow! I’m determined this time to finish the whole month!
hi Cassey
i am a dentist…and i was so conscious about my bulging tummy while practicing.. i somehow found you in you-tube…and within a week , i started seeing changes like the faint demarcation of my ab muscles..all the while i could maintain my weight too..i couldn’t follow your cheap clean meals..i tried a few..we don’t get all those things in our market
one thing i want to tell you..i like doing cardio with you but my knees hurt like anything,not the hamstring or calf..but the knees..i feel like i’m going limb
please help
Cassie! Can you update the calendar on your Android app?? I would love to have this new one, as the old one is a little too simple for me. I don’t know why I feel like this one is tougher!
Is anyone else getting really nauseous during workouts? I can’t figure out why this is happening :/
That only happens to me when I do too much exercise at once . Maybe you’re doing too much and you need to ease in to it.
yes! This was happening to me last week. I figured it was because I would eat dinner, then do the workouts after.
Yeah, it happens to me while doing 14th day of beginner calendar which is intense cardio.This is the second round i’m following the calendar, but I didn’t have any problem. The thing is I got only 5 hours sleep on that day and end up with less protein. If you could manage well to be energetic, get enough sleep, drink lots of water and eat enough protein, there ain’t be problem. 🙂
does this help you lose weight or only help you tone?
No, it helps loose weight. I lost 2 kgs and im only at week 2
Both the cardio exercises are responsible for weight loss, and those who turn you tremendous are the ones that define, but you have to join the exercises and good diet to lose weight … for the exercises that define actually are turning your fat in muscles …
Thank you! Definitely going to try this 🙂 xx
Hey guys. My question is if the calenders are for free.
Because in the app i have to pay for them and now i dont know if here are hidden prices for them.
Thanks for your replies.:))
The calendar is absolutely free. In the app you would pay for getting daily reminders, I think, and for being able to see the playlist through the app. However, here on the website, it’s 100% free 🙂
Does this calender help you lose weight or just help you tone? Because I really want to lose some pounds
hi everyone! I just signed up today and downloaded the beginner’s calendar….i’m looking forward to see results as I faithfully follow the regimen..
Hi Cassey,
I’ve noticed that my right arm bicep got a bit muscular than left arm after following new beginner calendar for second round. What can I do to even out those arms?
This happened to me too!
If you’re right-handed, you’re probably lifting things with your dominant hand more throughout the day. As a result, it’s very likely that your right arm was already stronger than your left arm, but consistently working out is giving each arm more definition. I’d recommend doing a few more reps of Cassey’s arm moves on the left side. If you also do weight training, I’d use free weights and offset them based on strength (i.e. 15 lbs on the left and 5-10 lbs on the right).
Most the daily workouts, like planks, mountain climber, push up, are using both arms at the same time, but the effect is different for each side. I’m only following beginner workout calendar + 20 reps for each of abs challenge + 1 min plank. Could u please refer to particular methods for separate arm moves? I’m not sure using more weight with fewer reps leads to build bulkier muscles and small weight with more reps tends to make tight and toned muscle, or both of these have same effect.
For those arm moves you need both of your arms. Like J. already said, if you´re right-handed, this arm is dominant, so it´s getting more toned because it carries more weight than your left arm. So you should train your left arm by doing some extra reps or by using more weight, if it is balanced, you shouldn´t get bulkier muscles 🙂
Try stopping when your left arm feels tired when doing exercises that require both arms; otherwise you’re just reinforcing strength on the right. I’d have to find the arm video again, but she offers a lot of arm circle variations that you could be easily try on one side only. As for the weights, you could do the same weight with different reps. Start with your left arm and go until you’re tired. Then, only do those amount of reps on the right arm. It should eventually even out.
Thank you, guys. I’d try those these out. These days I carry things mostly with my left arm. 🙂
Hi Cassey,
I’ve noticed that only my right arm has got muscles but left arm is still slim after repeating new beginner calendar for second time. The more I workout, only my right arm get toner and stronger, but left arms doesn’t have obvious result. What should I do to get my right and left arm to be in symmetric shape?
I just want to say how inspired I am by you. I am 20 years old. 3 years ago I weighed 145 lbs, I was happy with it, but I started putting on the pounds when things in my life started getting bad. Last year I weighed 178. I stopped eating because of stress and work and I lost 24 lbs. I weighed 154 2 months ago, but have gone back to 168 and am tried of looking at myself in the mirror. I was determined to lose weight and I looked up videos on how to trim legs, hips and stomach fat, and yours was the first I clicked and I fell in love! It’s only been two days, but I am committed to watching these videos and working out with you every day! Thank you for the inspiration!
I just read your comment and it was almost exactly like my story! I’m also 20 and started out at about the same weight, lost a lot of weight but didn’t do it the healthy way, and now I’ve gained some back. I just wanted to say good luck and I hope the best for you!
Man, I just got done with week 1 day 2 abs and I will say that it was a bit of a struggle but I stayed with it till the end! Yay for no breaks!!!
Thank u so much, i was really looking for this, i started playing tennis years ago but now its hard to be ffit again, thank to u i am going to get it! 🙂
Been slacking for a week, but have been doing these the past two months whenever felt the need to DO SOMETHING! I just face a problem. I’m hella shy on trying to do this while my grandparents (whom I live with) are around, there’s barely enough room to do them and when I do, I end up doing them during the night, when I have the downstairs for myself. I do have my room for myself during the day BUT… Our house is old and the floor creaks even if I flip over in bed and you hear every step between the floors. I wanna do all of these, but starting to think, do I need to do the harder ones outside so that I don’t make the whole house shake. Believe me, it shakes easily, my 120kg granny has heavy steps…
Hi Darial,
I have the same thing about being self-conscious and exercising around other people. I’m lucky though, i can do them in my room, although i only just have enough space (when it’s clean). And the creaky floorboards do sound like an issue…
A suggestion or two. Can you do them in the garden in a secluded area maybe? Or on a patch of grass around the house somewhere? Or in a park? Or what about a friend’s place? Surely a friend might like to tackle a daily exercise together with you? And you’ll both have the motivation to keep going and support each other. I did that with a friend before I moved, and after the first couple of sessions the awkwardness vanished because we spent so much time laughing at each other. The friend I did it with though was a professional dancer at the time, so i found that I felt terrible with myself and inadequate because she was able to do lots of things that I was unable to do, but she was always supportive and we laughed lots. She helped me out heaps, and quite often her parents would come in and watch halfway through and then leave again, or join in on a whim to see if they could do what we were doing. I still felt uncomfortable, but I didn’t feel quite as bad because she was there and we both had our legs in the air and looked like idiots as we tried to tie ourselves into human knots.
Hope this helps.
Do it at your local gym! There’s no need to feel embarrassed in a gym if you realise that everyone’s goal there is the exact same as yours: to get fit and healthy. Just lose yourself into your workout and don’t think of what anyone else thinks (to be honest, I think that believing others are laughing at your is all in the head as a part of our own insecurities) 🙂
Hi Cassey
I want to gain my weight lil bit more. Is it possible if i following all the step on all new beginer calendar to gain my weight ? As i know it is for lose weight . And would you mind to tell me some tips for what meals should i take ? Thanks
You will build muscle and tone up, so yes you will gain weight! And the protein helps with that.
Hey POPsters! I just took the decision right now to start again this beginners calendar, because the last time I tried it, I felt weak and gave up! Now, I am focused, and determined. I know it’s not going to be easy, but I need to do some change in my life. If anyone here is getting started, we could support each other, I could really use a friend and workout partner, even if they’re from the other side of the planet haha. Anyways, I’m from France, and ready to get this change started !!
France and Finland, let’s DO IT! I can’t do them all either and might collapse on the floor in the middle of the move, but I do anything I can and try the harder moves.
Hello I don t speak english very well but I will start the workout tomorrow. Darial si c est ok pour toi on peut se motiver ensemble ….
Hello I don t speak english very well but I will start the workout tomorrow. Darial si c est ok pour toi on peut se motiver ensemble …. et Antonia aussi ….
Cassey and team, i just started my day 1 on beginner calendar (old version) paid 99c for it then noticed there is a v2.0! What’s the difference and is it ok i stick with the old version or pay again for the new version.
Also i really want to stick to the plan, but my jobs requires me to travel alot, and half of the time i am in hotel that doesn’t have any wifi! What should i do if i can’t access the videos? Anyway to download in advance?
Thank you.
Elaine
V2 has different, more recent videos, but other than that I’d say it’s about the same (I also think v2 is sliiightly more difficult if I remember my previous attempts to complete the 4 weeks). You don’t need to get the new one.
I don’t know about downloading though 🙁
Hi Cassey!
If I’m pregnant, could I follow your beginner’s calender?
Vicky,
This is definitely a question for your doctor. They still be able to give you the best information on what you are capable of safely doing. Starting fit is important, but pregnancy complicates things a bit, good four you for wanting to stay healthy!
I want to ask what is the most suitable meal plan for the beginners calenders? I am researching and not finding anything.
Has anyone else NOT gotten the password upon signing up??? What do I do?
It took a little less than a week before I got it. Just be patient or sign up again if it’s taken longer than a week.
Es! I had the same problem when I joined in the middle of the month, cassey sends the passwords at the beginning of the month so that may be why. You can do what I did and send her an email explaining your problem
I am 195lbs. would it be fine if I try pilates? 🙁 Exercise makes me feel sick. and I have a very unhealthy diet. I don’t run, I cannot run. So, I’m thinking of doing indoor exercises. I can tolerate Beginner’s Yoga, and I have not tried anything else.
Hey, Joan! I weigh 235lb and I’m no where near the traditional form of “fit.” I’m on day #3 and, while I can’t do the moves as easily or gracefully, I make sure I do as much as can. Besides, if you can only do one rep today, maybe tomorrow you can do two. (For example, I can’t do the “roll-up” move to save my life in any variation, but I def. CAN get into pilates stance [lift head and shoulders using my (fl)abs… which is worth more to me than not trying at all.)
Also, s/o to doing yoga! I’m not flexible enough for most moves; you’re intense! <3
I think you should be fine. There are dozens of Cassey’s videos and you’re bound to find a few that don’t make you feel sick and that you’re capable of doing. I suggest starting with the beginner’s calendar and figure out which videos/moves you are physically able to do and create your own list. Eventually you should be able to work yourself up to other videos or workouts(:
Hi! You don’t have to run, you can walk for an hour. There is also the myth that eating unhealthy food cancels out exercise, that’s simply not true. Eating that bar of chocolate doesn’t mean you didn’t work your legs from walking/jogging, doesn’t mean you didn’t work your arms after lifting weights and it also doesn’t mean you didn’t work your abs after situps. Hang in there girl.
Try this! I am in terrible shape and don’t eat very well at all, but I’ve been doing my best with this calendar for nearly three weeks (you know, trying the moves to the best of my ability and doing something easier but similar if I just can’t, and just the reps I can do without feeling sick or pulling a muscle). I definitely feel an improvement because the repeat videos are getting slightly easier. Try doing one video every other day. If you feel good, do another one. Just start slow!
Hi hi, just wondering do you do the excercise 1st thing in the morning when you wake up? Becoz I have a very busy schedule. Can I do it at night after I get home from work? And I realize that there are 2-3 videos excercise for certain days, does that mean that I will do 1 after another? Will be very appreciated if someone can answer all my doubts. Thank you. Can’t wait to get sexy!
I personally jump around through the different days and videos (sometimes doing half a day’s videos). My initial goal was to be able to do all of these beginner videos, so I can master the basics. I intermix them with her other videos at the youtube channel (for targeted areas). I spent at least 45 days to finish all of these beginner videos. Hope that helps.
Thank you hope I can also achieve the desire results and body!!!
It is intended that you complete ALL the videos in the list each day. However, based on schedules, you do not have to follow the calendar exactly. Working out before meals is best because you work harder and burn more calories and get rid of fat. However, working out will still be beneficial no matter when you choose to do it. Her list is designed to focus on either the entire body or specific areas, giving the other areas of the body a rest between days. You may want to consider doing this even if you aren’t choosing the specific workouts she listed.
I do them at 7 or 8 at night after I get home from work. It’s fine, but try not to do them too close to bedtime in case they disrupt your sleep. I do all the videos one after another and it’s also fine. I find that it’s easier to find a 60 min block of time to do them all and cool down than it would be to work out several times a day in smaller slots.
Hey i dont guess im really a beginner anymore but this is the only place i could comment at the moment, anyway can i just repeat the 30 day challange introduction videos cause i have no way to print my calanders out and when i save them i cant find them. Someone please let me know.
If you want to follow the calendar (may) go to Blogilates youtube channel and check the playlists. Everyday she post there the complete workout: for example, today you have a playlist called “May 15th”. So simply put an alarm in your phone and program your workout! Hope that help
If you have a iPhone or iPad, screen shot them that’s all I do. Hope this helped
I’m gonna start the beginners calendar today!!!
I’m not really a beginner and have dance lessons once a week, but I wanna do more and having a hard time fitting an everyday workout into may daily schedule, so I hope this one will help me to establish a routine! Wish me luck 🙂
Thank you for providing the calendar and doing your youtube videos 🙂
These exercises burnt 178 calories (calculated by my heartrate monitor)
have fun
I have tried pretty much all of your workout calendars and videos my , I really want to say, thanks for changing my life genuinely. I haven’t got to my goal yet, but I’m getting there. You’ve made me see that getting a fit body is possible without going all crazy about it or crash dieting…. I really want to say thank you and I love you :’)
Beginning Today!!!
Mexico, monday, may 11th, 22:48!! Super motivated!!! Here I go new lifestyle!! Work Out begins 😉
long time ago, i’d finished beginners calendar 1.0 but i’ve become so lazy ;( i hate myself for that. now i am going to start calendar 2.0 to refresh everything (combining it with p90x3) 😉 thank you Cassey for being so real 🙂
greetings from Poland!
I am about to start! you ispired me to do so! thank you so much! u’re the sweetest ever! <3 tons of love…. wish me luck!
Hi Cassey
I am going to try your beginner’s calendar to take control of my health. Thank you so much for the inspiration.
Frist day done.
Hi, I love the workout calender for beginners but I can’t finish a video. I just can’t it is to tuff. I just started but I’m already frustrated about it. Can anybody help me?
You can do it! If you feel like dying give yourself a break and then continue on doing it. I am on my third week and I can’t wait to do the monthly workouts! I hope you’ll also do great! Good luck~ 🙂
Hi Anne,
If it’s too hard at first that’s okay. just work your way up. Start with a smaller goal. If two videos is how much it takes to push your body and then three videos makes you feel sick. Make your goal to follow the 2 videos of the calendar every day for two weeks. Then do 3 videos with the calendar every day for 2 weeks. Then just keep building. You want to push yourself and it’s hard at first, but you don’t want to overdo it and make yourself sick or overstrain muscles. There is fine line between achy muscles in a good way and overdoing it to the point you can’t walk up and down stairs for three days. But once you overdo it once you learn to listen to your body more and you won’t have those kind of problems.
Best of luck!
Just take moderated breaks in between and then get back up! If you can’t complete it all in one go, do one half in the morning then another half later on when you have rested properly 🙂
Hey guys! After we have finished the beginner plan what do we do after? The monthly plans? I’m sorry if this is a dumb question; I’m just getting started 🙂
Yep! Just follow the workouts written on the calendar. 🙂
I was wondering if there is anyway for me to view you videos from China. I am currently studying abroad and I do not have a VPN strong enough to stream youtube. I know there are some videos on YouKu (chinese youtube) I was wondering if you could post more. Your kinda a thing here and many people who I talk to know of you. It would be pretty cool if we could watch your videos without and expensive VPN.
Please! I’m in China tooo! And YouTube is just too slow.
Hi
Could I know how much time to set aside each day for this?
Hi Xylia,
I just finished the first Beginner’s Calender and started with this one today. In the old version it took anywhere between 20 to 45 minutes to complete the videos.
I just started this calendar and was wondering how many reps I should do for each day?
Just do the videos that are listed that day! And if you want to push yourself further, you can check out this month’s calendar and do some of the videos that correspond with that date as well.
Hi, I’ve been randomly tried few of Cassie work out on YouTube. Its really fun and sweaty. From now on, I’ll follow the calendar. Need to work out seriously since Hari Raya will be coming in a couple of months.
I got very ugly big legs right now. Focusing on thigh and butt first. Let’s do this!
I’ve been finding calf raises to be extremely painful (and not in a good way) sometimes when I’m attempting that step in a workout video. Is there a proper way to do this? Or is it perhaps that maybe I haven’t built up the strength for it not to hurt? I don’t want to cause more damage than help.
hello bautiful!!!!
Hi! I’ll start my workout from here. Thank you for making these videos! I hope the outcome will be good. Thank you so much! God bless you always! 🙂
Hi!
I’ve had 2 kids, lost all my baby weight (maybe looking to lose an extra 5-10 pounds) but am looking to tone up really. I am on day 4 of the beginner’s program and loving it. My question is: should I be running or doing some sort of cardio as well? If so, how many times per week?
Thanks!!!! 🙂
Cassey’s videos are mostly aiming to build up muscle which in turn can lead to faster fat burning. Adding in some running or cardio will be more effective AFTER you’ve built up the muscle. Obviously adding that in now won’t hurt and it’ll help you build up the ability to run for longer. However, if you’re not finding Cassey’s beginner workouts to be strenuous enough, skip a few days ahead. Afterwards, if you’re planning on continuing Cassey’s workouts, I suggest creating your own plan and cutting a workout out every other day (when the workout involves the lower body for running, etc.) for a 20+ min run. You don’t want to overwork yourself too much and you want to give areas of the body rest when you can. I highly suggest not getting rid of the rest day.
Hey ladies.
I just want to know one thing; I’m very skinny and I’m desperately looking for ways to tone my body to get fit but in ways that I don’t loose weight. Am I going to loose like drastically weight while doing this workouts?
Hello!
Unless you don’t eat less you won’t lose weight with pilates. Cardio exercises like running, cycling or training in a fitness studio will shed some pounds, but 30 minutes of pilates every day won’t.
But you might be less hungry (thats what i noticed). So losing weight is more like a side effect from being less hungry (at least for me)
Just be sure that you definately don’t reduce your meals and that you eat 3 meals a day.
You might also want to log your calories to gain weight if you’re uncomfortable with your weight (yes, you can count calories to gain weight too ;))
(btw, 30 mins of pilates burns around 110-150 calories, 30 mins of slow jogging 250 calories, fast jogging up to 400 calories)
Hi! 🙂
I am skinny as well & I build muscle with the workouts but I don’t loose a lot of weight! 🙂
Just don’t reduce your calorie intake at all, and this shouldn’t affect your weight all that much. If you find yourself losing more than you are comfortable, it may be best to log your meals and nutritional intake in a food journal, and increase your caloric intake a bit to make up for your increased activity level.
Gave up last time….. going to actually do it this time, so ready to see a change in myself.
Same here!!! Good luck!!!
hi! (: I’m seeing a lot of stuff about building confidence and I’m really excited and nervous to start this workout plan and by doing so stepping out of my comfort zone…
So excited to start. ^_^
Let’s go! I’m starting the newbie calender today!
You can do it!!
I just finished the calendar today, and let me tell you–it’s worth it!
I’m on day 4!!! Let’s do this together!!!
I was planning on starting this within the next two days, how should I eat? I bought a detox
Bottle and I wanted to know what are good things to drink and eat!!! Thanks :)))
Cassey has some great meal plans! But if you’re looking for a bit less structure, I find that simply cutting out processed foods like sugar and soda as well as gluten works great on its own. A diet rich in lean protein, produce, and slow carbs (quinoa, rice, oats and NOT white flour) is the key to success! Don’t forget though that YOLO meals are ok once in a while too:)
Hello All! 🙂 I am a little over 5 months pregnant and was wondering if it would be safe to start the beginners workout calendar. I participated in (and LOVED!) Crossfit before I got pregnant, but decided to stop such intense training once I found out I had a baby on the way. HOWEVER….I have literally done NO exercising whatsoever since I got pregnant so I didn’t know if starting this would be too much. Thanks for any help! 🙂
Hey
You can’t do a lot off ab exercises. You need to look for a special work out in your pregnancy. 6 to 8 weeks after birth you should can start with the normal program. But still listen good to your own body. Excuses for the bad English hope you can understand what I’ve try to say.
Greets
Hey! I have a question,
Every time I lay on my side, my hip bone hurts really badly. This makes it harder to do the exercises. Am I laying wrong? How should I lie down to not feel my hip bone?
Bye x
Hey hun, if it really hurts just place a pillow underneath your hip or double up your mat. it works!
I have the same thing–folding your mat so that it’s doubled up right under your hip really helps. 🙂
Hello Cassey,
I am new to your program and I am so excited I found you. I also am looking to start your 90 day meal plan and I have a few questions. I work out in the morning early like 4am. SO…. would I do my after workout meal then??? I am struggling with your beginners calendar, but I am so excited to keep going and see what my 30 day before and after will look like. I really do appreciate any guidance you or anybody else can give.
Alysia
Hi !! I started the beginner’s workout calendar ( I am now in the 3 week) but i don’t really feel pain after the routine or I don’t see résultats. I don’t know what I’m doing wrong. I try to eat clean and I do the workout . Please help me Cassey !!!!!!!
Move up to a different calendar which will challenge your body more. This is only the beginners calendar so it may not be challenging enough for you hence little change in the body and no difficulty.
If you don’t feel it working, then you are probably already in shape enough that the beginner’s workout calendar is too simple for you to get new results from it. It will obviously keep you in shape, but if you want new results, you should choose more challenging videos or calendars of hers for yourself. You want to be working out until you feel strain and a bit of pain (in a good way) and are really pushing yourself. That way each time you do the workout, you can go for longer and longer or complete more strenuous workouts of hers.
Do you guys think I can get results doing the workouts 2-3 times a week?
Every bit counts, it may take longer to see results but you will as you progress.
Dear Cassey,
I’ve been watching your videos for about 2-3 months now and they’re fantastic! I just had a baby 4 months ago and I lost all the baby weight plus 25 lbs. This is the first time I have ever stayed with any exercise routine. Even though I’m only 21 I have been overweight my whole life and now for my son I have finally taken control of it and with your help. I wanted to thank you! I also wanted to know if you could make a video to work on I guess you could call the ‘stomach pooch.’ Obviously from having a child that seems to be the hardest part to work on. Thank you! 🙂
Thank You Cassey SOOOO!! <3 much you changed my life 360 degrees i love the way I'm feeling and they way my body is changing when i first started i couldn't keep up and now i can do everything without even stoping i loved the stretch-out video and all of your videos and you are fun to workout with and so inspiring and i hope my body soon looks as good as yours <3 <3 <3 again casey thank you thank you for changing my life and for changing me and for doing this for all of us by putting all this time and energy to help and change peoples lives you are a really great and amazing person stay strong.
Just discovered blogilates on youtube the other day and I am hungry for more.
Definitely want to try this, but would I be doing too much by still doing my gym sessions 3-4 days a week? Should I do that on top of the daily workouts or maybe play around with it on the days I go to the gym?
Comments appreciated x
Just started doing pop Pilates and I am around the middle of the calendar, and I was just wondering if there was anything specific I should eat after my workouts. Because usually I do these workouts when I have time which is typically later in the evening so I usually don’t eat anything and go to bed about an hour afterwards. Is this ok?
Noor, you must eat. Otherwise you risk your mucle to… break, if I can say it like that. Here: https://www.blogilates.com/blog/2012/02/28/what-to-eat-after-i-work-out/
Much love! 🙂
Doing your workout prior to eating prompts your body to burn more fat and potentially stave off weight gain. HOWEVER, not eating can be extremely harmful to the muscles and other parts of the body. Also, research shows that if you do not eat consistently (i.e. you skip a meal or two a day), you tend to eat more in that meal than you would have the entire day if you spread it out. Also, you may not be getting all the necessary vitamins, etc. that you need, which also leads to poor health. If you have time in the evening, try preparing at least some snacks (Cassey has some great recipes!) and have a few bites here and there throughout the day.
A few questions as I have recently started this program: (1) do you do cardio everyday as well as these videos? If not, when do you do cardio? I usually power walk every morning for 30-40 minutes. (2) besides the obvious of not doing too much on your back later in pregnancy, is this program ok/good for pregnant women?
Hi, I just started the Beginners Calendar and what I did today and what I’m planning to do is doing cardio before the exercises on the calendar. I did the ”Pumped Up Cardio Warmup” as Cassie said so that we won’t hurt ourselves, I did it before and after the exercise bc I still had the energy for it.
So you should try doing that video everyday before the routine or the other way around.
Sorry Cassey, I wrote your name wrong well that just proves how new I am to you and Blogilates.
I’ll take care of it from now on as I start being more familiar with you and this community.
Hey
I’m in my second day
And I feel little desperate… It’s really hard for me… I don’t know if I should continue this.
What do u think?
Hey there! I personally hadn’t worked out since I no longer was required to take gym in school lol so this calendar was really hard for me too. I can tell you that by the time you get to the last day, you’ll be able to at least do the first day’s video in full, without stopping, and you’ll be blown away by the progress you’ve made! As hard as some of these videos are, the feeling of getting through them is so worth it.
My suggestion is to do what you can! If you feel like you can’t get through all the videos, stop and pick up where you left off the next day. If there are moves you can’t do (burpees are my own personal hell), then do a variant or jog in place! Eventually you’ll get to a level of strength and flexibility where you can do it all.
It will take time and you have to have faith in yourself, but NEVER GIVE UP! I BELIEVE IN YOU! <3
maybe just cut down the actual workouts a little. for example, if she says to do 30 squats or something, you could just do a little less. eventually you will get there 🙂
i have a tight school schedule and the only times when i can work out is either early in the morning or late in the afternoon but im afraid that if i start early i wont have energy left for the rest of the day and if i do late in the afternoon im afraid school wont leave me any energy to work out.. am I making any sense ? please help when is the best time for me to work out
Hi, I only just started working out and I had the same problem. Just do the pink shaded things in the morning and the other after school. It only takes a second and you can do it before going to sleep. At least thats how I am going to do it. School is definitely stressful but it doesn’t take so much energy for you to not be able to be working out.
I am the same way since I am in college, but I usually do mine an hour before bed and all together the videos are like 30 minutes give or take so its not too bad.
Hey,
I’m a student as well, and I have found working out in the mornings so much better than the afternoon. Working out in the morning makes me alive and happy afterwards, so I’m going to school filled with energy and pumped for the day. I do find myself getting tired around the middle of the day, but that’s usually solved by having a good nutritious lunch. The one thing I do recommend, is to have enough sleep – essential to morning workouts and lasting through the day.
I think it depends on people, there are some for wich it will be better to do it in the morning and others in the evening.
You should try both to see wich is the most adapted to you. Perhaps try during the week-end to see if doing the workout leave you without energy (if you do them in the morning), and if you think you could go at school after.
I know that I would rather do them in the morning because they do not leave me exhausted (I’ll see what will happen when I’ll do the others calendars ^^) and that after a day of school I don’t want to do anything (there’s already homework to do …)
I hope it helped you 🙂
(and sorry for my English, it’s not my first langage)
I have the same problem here. I have already tried to do the old beginner’s calendar, but I couldn’t do it. Now I’m trying again, I’ll realy try, but I’m very afraid of being so tired that I won’t be abble to do it again.
Do I need to do the videos, which are in one day, directly after each other, or can I just distribute them throughout the day?????
You can distribute them throughout the day or do them all together it’s absolutely up to you 🙂
I do suggest *trying* to do them all together, that way once your heart rate is increased, it’ll create an added effect, because if it’s increased for longer, the better for fat burning. However, as long as you get some activity in, even if it’s distributed throughout the day, I still want to say CONGRATS TO YOU, because not everyone is willing to take charge of their health 🙂
I am 19 years old and I have tried your inner and clave exercises as I have fat legs.. But instead of the fats burning I have developed muscles on my calve and it does not seem to go away. What am I supposed to do? Will it go away..if I continue with the exercise
I think its because her exercises are focused on building muscles. Most workouts on YouTube are for building muscles- which result in faster fat burning. I have the same issue as you do so now I do cardio and go on runs. Only these can help burn fat
Can you also make a simple black and white version for printing? My printer doesn’t like all the textured backgrounds and shadows and stuff.
I’m just found out about this site, and I’m enthousiast!! I’m going to start now! Too bad I didn’t found out about this yesterday, so I could start at the beginning of the week. I hope I can keep the hard work up!
Hey guys,
I’m going to make this challenge, but I dont know what to eat after the workout..
chicken, greek yogurt, olive oil, salmon, tuna, fruit. these are some of mine, I usually go for something high in protein.
Try raw almonds. Works for a good pick-me-up snack, for me anyway. Not eating clean and nutritious foods (or not enough in general) really makes working out troublesome for me, especially since I have to work out after all my grad school priorities. Make sure you are getting good, nutritiously dense foods to give you the energy you need! I personally like raw fruits early on in my day which tend to give me enough crabs to go at it later on. But don’t forget that protein either. I like a good mix of veggie/fruit early on in my day and a good mix of protein all throughout the day.
I completed Day 1 today on my lunch break. I wasn’t ready for so much burning pain and much needed breaks, but I’m excited to keep it going! Beast mode! 🙂
Hey, cassey.. thank you for making this calendar. Like really. Before i came across your videos i always wanted to workout but didnt. I jumped around from youtube video to the next looking for something that wld stick. And yours did. Ive been doing your videos on and off for 2 or 3 years. Thank you, thank you, thank you.
I am so glad I found this site, exactly what I was looking for! I will start with this program. Thank you so much! 🙂
I’m so excited to start this journey! I am hoping to start seeing results in about 2 weeks for my vacation. I don’t even plan on taking a break during vacation! I’m so excited that my friend showed me this! I absolutely love it!!
I’m about to finish the blogilates beginner calender 2.0. What should I do next.? The same thing or move onto the current calender for the month.?
You will know what is best for you. I have completed the beginners workout, but I think I will do a little more of the beginners before I move on. If you find the beginner workouts too easy now, by all means, move upwards and onwards!
I started yesterday and man do I feel the pain! I’m so determined to lose the pounds and work towards feeling comfortable in my own skin. I’m just curious as to if I’ll ever see big results after completing this or small results? No matter what, there’s no turning back! Im going to train like a beast to look like a beauty!
i’m going to do this in the summer when i have time
Hi I have tried to download your workout calendar but it comes out so small that even with my glasses I am unable to read it. How do you make it larger because both mine and my husbands attempts to do this have failed. Thanks
Hai! I’m new with this . Need guidance especially on my food. How am I going to balance all? thank u.
Yay for week four!! I am now the proud owner of 2-pack abs!! May not sound like much, but hey, that’s more abs than this tummy has ever seen! 😀 Haven’t lost any weight, but I am definitely shaping up!!
Thanks this really helps my swim coach printed this out for all of us
Hi! I was wondering if I need to start off with a cardio workout before I do these workouts (cause some days didn’t have any cardio warm up planned)? Thank you!
🙂
Ok, wanna change my life to a healthier me, I want to focus more in shredding fat for my health and looks secondarily. Wanna kill the 30 pounds.
Any suggestions? I am not the best of fitness girls, I want to though but that is also up to me.
After a full week-end with no exercise,feels so good to be active. Finished day 19 and soon I’ll be going for a short run (as I am not at all in shape,but one day I’ll be able to run for so long). This workout plan it’s so worthy, makes me feel so happy and not at all stressed and tired.
Hi
I’m starting do day 😀 I’m so exicted but I now that it’s hard for me to do it. But I thik I won’t preverse it. Cause I don’t have an good cointion. Do you have any tips for me????
PS: sorry about my bad English I’m form Germany
Did anyone see a big difference in their body after completing the calendar? I’m very thin, but I really want to gain muscle, would this help?
I’m pretty sure this works!
tomorrow starting with the Day 1.
WISH ME LUCK!!!
you already see any results
Just finished the beginners workout…everything was a killer but what really got to me was the legs…proud of myself for finishing (especially since this is my 3rd time trying to do this workout)
Hey fiona!
Do it, whenever you think you’re the strongest. I personally tried it evenings before going to bed and in the afternoons. Well, after 0 o’clock I was really unhappy while doing it. Felt weak and couldn’t help but giving up instead of trying to beat the workout. Early evenings were fine. I wasn’t forced to do some household or such stuff and so I was kinda relaxed but still motivated enough. It’s nice, when you have to work or go to school. I did it right after I came home and so it was fine.
Best for ME was afternoons. I was motivated, strong and not thinking about ‘I’m so weak’ or such stuff. I also mostly have the best mood till the afternoon.
Cassey often says: Smile while doing work-outs! So try it, when your mood is fine and you feel strong. When you’re not too tired.
But I think there’s not a “best time”. Try it out! See, when you’re strongest and when you’ve got time for it. I personally think, you get the best results when you’re able to give your very best. Always thought after the warm meal was best and stuff – nopes, there seems to be no difference to me. Maybe also the morning works for you?
Hey, keep up to the good work! It’s nice to hear that you are seeing great results in week four. I started yesterday and I am truly looking forward to having the toned body I’ve always wanted!
what time is the best to do the exercise?
Hi Cassey! Is it okay for me to exercise in a daily basis or should I start off 3 times a week or more? Thank you!
Hey Nicole!
Simply follow the whole plan. It seems hard, but you gonna miss doing exercises on your free Day 😉
I personally started srsly simply follow the plan and am on Day 16. Sundays (my free day) seem to be soooooo unused, without my workouts! It helps you to reduce so much stress and bad mood! Yeah, 6 days a week are maaaany days of a week, but you gonna love it ♥ Also the plan is done in a way, so you train your whole body! Mondays seems to be easier, than tuesdays. But it’s hard, to pick each week those days, which cover up all the parts. Cardio, ABS, legs, back (!!!), arms and stretches.
Try 6 days a week. I think it’s most effective. If it’s gonna be too much or you cannot do all days (coz of too much work and stuff) simply leave one out. But try it first ♥
Hi Nicole,
Seriously Saely is right. Follow the monthly calendar plan or the beginner calendar plan. It seems like exercising every day is alot, but you get used to it eventually cause it helps release stress and anxiety. On top of that it helps with moods. Cassey’s work out plans have helped me cope with depression and anxiety in some of the worst times of my life. Do as much as you can. At first I couldn’t finish all the workouts, but your body gets used to it if you try and push yourself hard enough. Best of luck on your journey to better health!
Hi there,
I used to be a cheerleader in highschool and in decent but after being our of school, getting married and having two babies (one of them c section) my body is totally out of shape.
I decided it was time to Do something to help get back into better shape. Whenever I tried to work out before I have given up because of the extremes pain in my feet. I discovered while pregnant that I have plantar fasciitis so it keeps me from doing a lot of workouts that include jumping, running or a lot of movement on my feet. I am on day 2 of this workout and I like it a lot because I am actually able to work out without crying in pain from my feet. Is there anything you would suggest I do to replace some of the movements I am unable to do because of the restriction with my feet? Any suggestions would be so very much appreciated. I need my strength back, especially since having a c section.
Sincerly, a hopeful mama
Starting tomorrow I am very excited to start working out as some people hate love this so much its a life saver.:)
Dear Cassey,
Today will be my first day trying Blogilates,and I’m super excited. All my life I have struggled with compairing myself to others. I know it is bad, but I know I have never truly tried to fix my issues. I know I’m not “fat”, but when your on a high school dance team and all the girls are xs’s it hard. I know what your thinking Im on a dance team I must be small, but that is not the case. I have the areas of my body that I have never been comfortable with, but I am ready to change that and put in real work and effort! Thank you for giving me the motivation!
Oh my…i can’t believe i finished something fitness-related !!! Feel so proud right now!!! Amazing work every one!
I just finished day 1 🙂
Hi there! I just discovered this amazing website and I immediately decided that tomorrow is my first day to do the Beginners Calendar! I’m so exciting and I will try my hardest to keep going 🙂
Hi..tomorrow is my 1st day to start the beginners calendar..I hope for the best!!!! Kinda late but better late than never try~ FIGHTING!!!!
and I’m from Indonesia..nice to meet u all great people ^^v
Hi 🙂 Tomorrow is also my first day! Better late than never indeed! Good luck!
Hey! Casseyy! My name is Jen and im from Thailand. i found out about ur app and ur website a while a go and i love it so baddd!! 🙂 u r so awesome and energetics! And here is the thing me and my friends are going to do kind of like a reviewing application for a different exercise for each of us. we all dont very exercise much and we want to get a better shape and we also have to send a review(in a website and webpage form) for our teacher in our english class. The first application i thought of is definietly ur app! So is it sound fine for u? I will start our project this monday with the new beginner’s calendar and 30 day’s challenge. Let’s me know if it is any problem with u 🙂 im so excited for it!!! Thank you. With love :*
Hi Cassey!!
I started working out with this new beginners work out and it’s killing me. I never would have thought these exercises were so intense! Well, they are intense to me since I do not usually work out, but I’m loving it! I’mm feeling really happy.
thank you very much for sharing this knowledge with us. Hopefully I will be able to finish the month 🙂
Hi,
Just wondering where I should start.
Is the Beginners Calendar 2.0 a new improved version that I should start on?
Or should I start on the original Beginners Calendar and then progress on to 2.0?
Thanks
Linda
Hi, I’m a beginner too! No, I don’t think it’s meant for you to progress onto after the original Beginners Calendar. The 2.0 is an updated calendar incorporating some newer videos, as the original one is pretty old. I’d do this one!
Thanks, Cassey! Kisses from Serbia!
Hehe,more kisses from Serbia too,from me!
I would love to get the app and start using it as well (just started the beginner calendar) but I have a Windows phone. Will you be adding this app for Windows phone?
Thank you,
Maria
Awesome, this will definitely come in handy 🙂
Dear Blogliates,
I am going to try this workout routine. I hope that it works. I was wondering if you can make a bikini body ready calender. I need to get in shape in time for the hot summer!
Thanks so much,
Magdalini!
Cassey, you are the best!
I started the beginner calendar 2 days ago. And I feel myself proud and strong. Thank you so much!!!
By the way, I am from Hungary, Europe.
XOXO
YAY Hungarians! Me too, but I was born in Canada. Go for it!
Tamara! I spent my last summer in Minnesota, but I couldn’t go to Canada because of my visa. 🙁
Hey Everyone!
I’m Monica! I’m Brazilian bu I’m living in Quebec City. Well, I followed the first week of Beginner’s calendar and it was great! The thing is that I decided I could follow March’s calendar on my 2nd week….. but…. it was hard rock!! I started it on Monday and yesterday I had too much pain on my obliques…. all my core was so sore I had to take medicine for the pain. So, I’ll take it easy now. Probably go back to the Beginner’s calendar so that my body is stronger in April!! But I won’t give up!!
Hey all! I’m on day 11 of the beginner calendar.
I have to say, there has been a few times when I’ve lost my balance. Body shaking. Heart pumping. Been sore from the day before workout. However, each day I feel myself becoming stronger and getting the hang of it.
Even though I haven’t lost any pounds, I have lost inches off. I have to keep reminding myself to not step on those scales. Go by how my clothes look and feel. And the rest will fall in place the more harder I work and keep it up!
Thank you Cassey for being my own personal trainer at home with me! I only wish I had found this website much sooner. Here’s to a fit and healthy 2015! <3
This is going to be my first time to do this. I am not overweight but slightly getting there if I continue the way I eat and “move” (wich is not moving at all.
I have suffer all my life from low self esteem, I have always been the fat friend of my friend and always wanted to look good in what they wore.
I have a great boyfriend who, even though sometimes harsh, supports me 100% and wants me to gain my smile back and that confidence that i seem to lose everytime i try clothes on.
so here I am… HOPING I CAN DO IT.. and don’t fail on the way.
thank you for reading this… if someone is.
I am! You can do it!
Just finished Day 2 of the Beginners Calendar. I didn’t think I would have been sore from Day 1, but when I rolled down, OMG!! I am excited to keep going to see how much stronger I will get. I haven’t worked out in years and I am very overweight, so I am proud to get through two days so far.
So proud of you for getting back into the workout spirit! =D If you keep this up you will definetly see a difference in your body, your daily energy, and just the way you feel. =)
Im a beginner and i was just wondering how does this plan work?i mean, are the activities listed here enough for me to burn calories or do i have to add some other workouts?cause it seems like each assigned workouts for one day are performed for less than an hour..
Cassey!
I really think you should do an intermediate calendar! I did your first beginner’s calendar then started on your fabruary calendar but found the transition far too hard and got really demotivated and stopped working out for a few days.
I’ve now started your second beginner’s work out calendar in the hope that it will strengthen me up further without being overfacing but I would have loved it if there had been an intermediate calendar I could have done instead.
Love your website and youtube channel,
Grace xxx
I enjoyed the first day of this calendar! I didn’t realize how much I had let my body and muscles go. I’m not fat or anything, just out of shape. Sadly even though I just started and want to continue I have to hold off. Somehow I hurt my right wrist and everything causes it pain. I am really hoping I can start up again soon once my wrist heals.
Hi everyone,
I just downloaded the app and want to start on the beginner work out, but I couldn’t buy the vids. It said no in-app purchase. Does anyone know why?
Thanks
It probably has something to do with the settings on your phone. You can disable or enable in-app purchases. I have it disabled because my five year old accidentally purchases things on his games. So that’s probably something you can easily fix in your general settings.
I did a sad face on all the resting days because exercise makes me feel good! (except the fact I ache after!!!)
hello this is my first day. and I am doing the timing of beginners. cassey thanks for being my inspiration.
and sorry for my English
hey guys, I’m so sorry but how can i find out the password in order to view the march calendar?
all you have to do is sign up for the free email newsletter! and every month youll get an email for it 🙂
you have to suscribe to the website and then you will get an email with the password 🙂 peace _/|\_
You have to sign up for the newsletter. The link is on the top header of this page. I’m not sure if you signed up now if it would send you the newsletter but do it now so you have the future newsletters. The password for this month is “hotbodyyearround”. This month’s calendar also uses the thigh slimming calendar but it doesn’t need a password for access so make sure you also grab that.
I am loving these videos I am on beginner week 2. I plan on doing the March Calendar when it comes. 🙂 Thank you Cassey for being so inspiring. My goal is to just look good on my wedding day. Then continue to be fit after.
Congratulations and good luck!! Hope you reach your goal!
Day 4 is almost finished and I’m so motivated. Only Cassey can do that to someone <3
what type of burpees we have to do on day 4??
I’m going to start on Sunday (March 1) just because I’m OCD like that 🙂
Me too, Laura! I had started last September 1st (also a Monday), but gave up, so I guess a fresh new start like this will help! 🙂
Me too 🙂 So excited!
Me too! Good luck everybody!
(I am nitpicking, but still)
You are not OCD. Mental illness is not an adjective.
Have a nice day!
I can’t find the new beginner’s calendar 2.0 on the app, only the old one. Can someone help me?
It should be there now. I just checked.
Hi!:)
I started the beginner’s calendar kind of late and I’m currently on the second week. I wanted to know if it would be okay to switch to the March calendar since it is coming up really soon.
Thanks!
I was wondering the same thing! I really want to jump in to the March calendar!
Do you have any suggested meal plans while starting this? I’m going to try this out and get my mom to do it with me- 4 kids didn’t do her good in the weight department but i’m hoping that’ll eventually change with this website!
If you go to the top of this page where the header is, you’ll find a menu called “Meal Plans.” If you hover your mouse over that, you will see a variety of plans to choose from. The most common choice is the 90 Day Challenge but if either or both of you are vegan, choose the Vegan Meal Plan.
i have been trying to get into a good workout habit for years now, including trying the calendars last winter but i always lose motivation. i am determined to do it this time. starting on the first i am going to work out every night since thats my time off and be ready for the summer and feeling better about myself
Started and got super unmotivated. Started again yesterday and I am DETERMINED!
I just started the calendar today. So excited! 🙂
starting my calender from tomorrow , so excited 🙂
Me too. Looking forward to a new and improved me
Hi!!
Planning on starting this workout tomorrow!!! I was just wondering if there is a diet plan that I can follow along side this.
Thank you 😀
Tomorrow is my third day and i cant help but say i dont feel that tired. Should i move to the February one or is it because im not doing it right? Should i do the videos more than once?
Day 4 completed!!! <3
I’m from finland and i love these workout. I feel so much better thanks to you Cassey. ❤❤❤
Day 1: Checked!! I’m on the road to live a healthier and better lifestyle. The leg exercises were hard but not impossible. I cant’t wait to see the results!
Thanks Cassy, greetings from Mexico ♡
I hope next month there is another 30-day challenge… Maybe arms?? or back???
After numerous attempts to get fit by myself at the gym , I’ve finally found something that works for me and is easy to follow!
I love the 30- day challenges you have posted. It would be great if you could post more challenges for the arms, total body, inner thighs, etc. Maybe even more abs and butt challenges just with different work-out routines.
Hi, am Colombian Girl and I think when I meet You Cassey my life get change! … I was trying in 1or 2 times start a rutine but I wasn´t how do it … Now I meet your blog and I love it <3 … In a few days my body is better .. Greetings from Colombia and I Wish you your soul never never changue You are a amazing woman. Bye!
Should I be combining this calendar with my own form of cardio?
So, I have been doing this for 2 days and I am having trouble keeping my legs completely straight, they want to bend when I put them completely in the air like most exercises. Do you have any tips on how to strengthen my hamstring so I can completely bend my legs straight?
I have that problem just a bit, but a good tip is lots of stretching. The problem with straightening the legs is most of the time lack of flexibility. I cheat on that part being hypermobil in most areas (excpept inner thighs, so side splits kills me), but I noticed the more flexible i became, the easier it got. So do a stretching video each day before excersising and it’ll be alright in no time 🙂
Also to go along with stretching get a foam roller and work that into your routine and it will really help stretch and massage the muscles out. It’s just a great all around tool to have!
I started this two days ago, am I supposed to do day one video in day two as well as the day two vids?
Also do I repeat the day two video on day three if I was stuggling with it?
Nope, each day you click on day 1, day 2, day 3, and so on and so forth and ONLY do the videos there. Don’t repeat videos, just do exactly as the calendar says and you’ll be fine. Don’t worry about struggling through a video or even all the videos. If you’re a beginner, it’s going to be hard. There’s no way around that. But you’ll get stronger and they will get easier. Also, you’ll noticed that most of the videos will get repeated at some point over the course of the month, so if you struggled the first time around, you’ll usually get another chance to see how strong you feel now in comparison to then.
Anyway, just do the videos the calendar tells you to on each day. If you repeat every time you struggle and do two days in one, you’re just going to wear yourself out. Take it slow.
Hello there,
I’ve just finished the beginner’s calendar and would like to continue the workout. But, I am 12 weeks pregnant and would like to know, which exercises I should not do?
Congrats!!! How did it go ? 🙂 Did you see any results?
Ok, so… I am not sure if I should ask here or somewhere else so I’ll just go ahead. I recently started pilates and I’m doing this calendar together with flat abs 30 day challenge. My goals are to get flat stomach and maybe tone up a little. I have 105 lbs and I’d like to get to 100 lbs so I have just a little fat. I’m on day 13 on both workout plans and the thing is that when I first began the workouts I had like 103 lbs and now I have 105 but my belly is kinda the same, so am I doing something wrong?
I know that I shouldn’t have big expectations in this little amount of time and I don’t, but could someone answer and give me some tips? Thanks.
A 2 lb difference isn’t that much, your weight fluctuates a lot depending on if u just had a meal or water, time of day, time of month, etc. And don’t forget that muscle weighs much more than fat!
Don’t forget, your weight can fluctuate depending on if you just had a meal/water, time of month, etc. And muscle is denser than fat!
Great workout! I attempted the headstand but I was too scared to leap up onto the wall. I’ll try to get someone to help me next time! 🙂
Hello!
I’m 25 years old and I weigh around 62kg. I haven’t exercised for a while now and I’d like to
1)lose weight
2)tone myself
The question is, is the beginners’ calendar hard enough to lose weight?
I don’t know if I should do the regular calendar and push myself to the limits or if I’d better start with the beginners’ one?
Any advice?
Oh and what meal plan should I follow? I can’t really cook except easy things like boiled eggs, rice and anything in the microwave.
Thanks =)
I think that you should start off with the beginners one and see where your body is physically. If you feel like you aren’t being challenged enough then move on the regular monthly calanders! Remember that its okay to be at the beginners calander as long as you’re pushing yourself.
Good Luck!
Thank you for your advice.
I alreayd started the beginners video… It’s really hard, especially the abs work out! :O
Hello. I finished day three and I am enoying these workouts. I am just wondering if i need to be doing anything else to see Results as far as toning goes. I am on a proper diet. I just want to know if this routine will be sufficient to slowly gain muscle. Thanks!
I’m wondering the same thing
Hey cassey, is it possible to be fit in 3 months ? I’m 60kg and i really like your job
Hey Cassey, hey guys!
I love your calendars! Just finished the blogilates beginner’s calendar! Now I’m thinking about starting the second one because I don’t really feel fit enough to start with the regular one. It’s just that I feel that my back kind of needs more attention because it started hurting during and after some workouts. Now I had the idea of doing the videos out of order, just what I feel like or maybe even planning my own “calendar” focusing on my back, my arms and especially my butt and my legs.
Any suggestions anyone? Did anyone did that before and would like to share his or her experiences?
Thanks everyone and best of luck for you!
I really love the community that comes along with blogilates!
Love from Germany
OMG, Cassey. I am DYING! Between the thighs workout and the daily butt workout, I CANNOT SIT DOWN! Lol … but it’s all good. 🙂 No pain, no gain! (or loss ;))
Hi!
I´ll start tomorrow because I want to start at the same time as my school. I started the 1st beginners calendar but I had some problems with health issues so I had to leave it for a time so I´ll start again.
Any suggestions?
Cassie, you are amazing! I’m starting the beginners calendar today and your videos are awesome! 🙂 THanks so much!
I love this. I can’t express how much I look forward to doing my workouts each day. My only question is, is this the only exercise I do for the day? I mean, once I finish the video, am I done for the day? Or is there more I need to do?
Does any body have any tips on clean eating? Like maybe a fun little game or challenge that would keep me motivated to eat well? I want to so bad but my laziness gets the best of me
Try using a calorie counter like My Fitness Pal and try to stay within your sodium/sugar limits for the day! That really helps me. I also try to pre-plan my food for the week and just get those groceries. It really helps me stay on track!
Holy Moly! The ab and booty video kicked well… my booty! After a long day of classes and work and finally wrapping up my workout past 10, I’m done! I’m so happy I have been 5 days straight! I cannot wait to see a month!
Woohoo new 2015! I kind of wish it wasn’t so colourful though…printer ink is too expensive!
Oooh, was going to start on the butt challenge, but think I’ll do this beginner series first! Thanks so much!! Can’t wait to get home and get started!
HOLY MOTHER OF PEARL today kicked my butt!
Hey guys, I just wanted to make one thing clear to you, because this is a really common fitness misconception on the internet and I’ve seen it on this page too:
Muscle doesn’t “weigh more” than fat. 1 pound of fat is equal to 1 pound of muscle, just like 1 pound of feathers is equal to 1 pound of bricks. A pound is a pound no matter what, because the point of having a unit of measurement is that you can use it to compare multiple different things against a set, nonchanging scale. The differences comes from how much space they actually take up. It takes a crazy amount of feathers to reach a pound but it only takes a little bit of a brick to reach a pound. Likewise, muscle is much more compact than fat, which means even though you can have a pound of muscle and a pound of fat, which will weigh the same, the muscle takes up less space. This is why when you’re working out and gaining muscle you may gain weight even though you look thinner and slimmer, especially if you’re working out heavily and focusing on gaining muscle, you may be gaining muscle faster than you’re losing fat. Saying that “muscle weighs more than fat” gets the message across in a simple way that people partially understand, but scientifically when you look and the human body and consider what you’re really saying it doesn’t make sense. Just thought I’d let you know, because it took me a long time to learn that 🙂
Does anyone know where I can find a list of stretching videos? I looked under the stretching category but all the was there was the one for doing the splits. Thanks!
I did Day 5 yesterday and… I began to nearly cry!
However: Why are my hips burning? It feels like the hip joints itself are kinda too stressed. Didn’t do sports for about 5 years (some simple stuff I did every few months…). Is it usual or am I doing something wrong? All the pain done by workouts just lik in the abs and stuff hurt different. I love the pain. But the hips are killing me and ruin my motivation for that eve….
But I got my first results! -2 cm waist! I today took my measurements (waist, belly, hips) and my posture changed to a goood way! And that just after 5 days of training! 🙂
Ah, just btw: Shall we do all the videos in a row or over the day?
Greets and love
Saely
I feel the same thing. I am a ballerina and the same thing happens if I stand on one leg for too long. My dance teacher says it is because I sit in my hips but I feel the same thing when I do these workouts. Not sure if I’m sitting in my hips or if its just working my joints differently
Hey Cassey,
I dont know if you would come across this but those of you who are lazy like me , maybe you can relate. I was randomly searching workouts on youtube when I came across your pilates for beginners video. I tried it and it was really good. After that I came across more videos of yours and I started doing it every day. It’s going to be a month soon but last week I came across your website and saw that you have planned fitness exercises for every month. Which was super cool for me as I love following something that is planned out.
I was trying it and then I came across the beginner calendar 😀 So I don’t know if it is a good idea to switch from a regular calendar to a beginner’s workout one? Nevertheless, your workouts are I-N-S-A-N-E Level 100. Which is amazing too. I usually stop and sometimes catch myself cheating but try to keep going. I am trying to lose weight and also follow clean eating habits! So all in all, you were a great find 🙂 Please advise on how I can stretch my legs because for some reasons I cannot do it like you are able to ( I don’t know if it has anything to do with my lack of fitness) but it would be good to have some tips. And if it is okay if I cannot follow the exercises 100%. Would it still help me lose weight?
Thanks!
Just about the stretching, it really is practice that makes the difference. I started regularly doing her stretching videos last year, for about two months. I noticed that my flexibility was improving so much. I stopped for a while, and noticed that it had gotten worse again. So basically your flexibility changes in accordance to how much you practise! I suppose age is a factor too, but you can improve! And it’s a great feeling when you start to notice changes.
Hi Cassey I just started watching your workout videos 2 weeks ago I also started doing them and even then i feel like my body is slowly changing, now i decided that i will do the new beginners calendar I hope this will help me achieve my goal to get rid of that saggy belly lol.
Been eating healthy, cooking at home, drinking 3 liters of water a day, working out every day….. why have I gained 5 pounds?????? My clothes don’t feel any tighter, but the scale says it’s true!?
Water weight if you’ve suddenly upped your water intake, or possibly increased muscle mass. Muscle weighs more than fat, so it’s not uncommon to see a weight increase if you add strength workouts where you did none before. That’s why the scale can be misleading. Does your scale measure body fat? If so, check and see if that has changed.
Remember the muscle weight, maybe you’re just getting stronger you know!
you’ve gained muscle, remember: muscle wheis more than fat!!
(sorry my spelling is terrible)
I’m having the same problem!
Of course it’s true, you’re gaining muscle tissue which means, as muscle is heavier than fat, that you’re gaining weight before you start to lose weight!
Something that also might happen is that, if you don’t eat enough, your metabolism will slow down, causing you to gain weight. But all in all, if I were you, I’d just wait for a while and see what happens. If you feel hungry very often or tired all the time, it’s very likely you don’t eat enough. If you do, and you’re still not losing weight yet, that’s because you’re growing stronger.
Don’t trust the scale, it doesn’t tell you anything about your total body fat! 🙂
I was reading the comments and You’re post is very useful. I’ve been gaining wheit to so I was a Little confused. Anyway just wanted to thank you
Muscles weigh more than fat. Don’t worry about what the scale says. How do you feel? How do your clothes fit? That’s what’s going to tell you a whole lot more than the scale.
Really enjoying the first day on the beginners workout !
Been drinking lots of water feel great !!!!!
I’m on day 25 I have 3 more days . I don’t know what to do next . Can you help me ?
Any recomendations ?
Do February’s calendar!
So…if I just completed the first beginner’s calendar, is it okay to do this one now, or should I move on to one of the other ones?
I’m on day 17 and i already lost 2 pounds and i can see i’m in better shape.
Cassey you are the best instructor ever, thanks to you i haven’t lost my motivation. I usually start and quit after week of working out.
hi! i am currently trying to slim down and get fit and also take care of myself… will doing these workouts help me lose weight and slim down? or thicker and muscle with abs? should i lose weight and slim down first and than do these or will these workouts help me be thinner? 🙂
I really wonder about can i do every 3 days excercises in only one day (day 1, 2, 3 for my 1st day, day 4,5,6, for my 2nd day, etc) so i can finish this beginners calender in the end of january and join for february calender? Will it affect the results? thank you 🙂
I would think that if you are capable of comfortably doing 3 days worth of beginner videos in one day several days in a row that you don’t need the beginner calendar. I would just jump into the end of the JanYOUary calendar to get yourself up to speed and that should prepare you enough to start with everyone in February. The beginner calendar prepares you for the regular calendar by having roughly half the number of videos as the regular calendar and at a much easier level. If you really are a beginner (or a returning popster like me, who got really out of shape for a bit) than doing three days worth of videos several days in a row won’t allow the cycle of workout and recovery to gradually build your strength up and you will likely overwork yourself.
That being said, if you think you’re at a fitness level to do it, and you think that speeding through the beginner calendar would be a fun challenge and more enjoyable than jumping in at the end of January, got for it! Only you know your body.
Happy training Abigail! Either way I’ll see you in February. I hope this helped. 🙂
All right, let’s do this! I’m on Day 4 and loving it so far. (Little late but eh… I’ll catch up by March?) Got a baby on the way in May and I definitely want strong abs to be ready for that!
Thank you so much for sharing all these great workouts for free!
I’m so happy to be back doing the work outs.
I did the 1.0 version but after that the holidays came and I stopped for a few weeks because I got lazy. Yeah. It’s a shame and I feel pretty bad about it. But now I’m back doing the 2.0 version and after this I’ll be doing the Feb one with you guys. I’m really excited. It felt so good to be working out again.
Thanks so much Cassey!!!! We love you too.
I’m really enjoying Blogilates! It is something that I am able to stick with and work into my typical work day, which I really like. I do have one question however. I am asthmatic, which means cardio can sometimes be super difficult. Do you have any types for asthmatics doing cardio? Thanks!
Hey Cassey!
I was wondering if you could make a video about pilates moves that I can do while at my desk or waiting in line or walking around, etc. What are great, low key moves to keep me training throughout the day?
Thanks!
Hi! I’m just wondering, is there a meal plan specifically for the beginners calendar? I’ve browsed through the “meal plans” tag, but I couldn’t find anything so I guess there isn’t one. Am I right?
I took a few days off, should I start at the beginning of the next week, or should I continue where I left off??
Thanks!
i would just continue with the work out. But start on the day where you first backed out. <3 You will see wether your body is still in form or not 😉 I bet it is <3
Hello! I was wondering what I should eat before and after my workout. Also is it okay to workout on a full stomach?
I personally never work out on a full stomach because it gives me cramps. But my friend can and it doesn’t give her a problem. So I guess it is just whether or not it gives you problems. I usually have a apple with peanut butter after I workout or something small that has some protein but it is also going to give me energy.
I started this and it rocks And I started following you on instagram. Thankyou so much Cassey, You have inspired me to work out again!!!
The calendar’s last workout is planned for January 27th (I started on January 1st) so my question is: what can I do on 29th, 30th & 31st of January? I don’t want to have 4 rest days in a row bc I’m afraid I’ll loose the motivation if I stop working out for a while. Does anybody know which videos I can do on those 3 days while I’m waiting to start with the February calendar? Thanks in advance!
On the Youtube channel Cassey does daily playlists containing fun workout routines! Check it out on the extra days, do what you can! Good luck!
What I would do (and did with my beginner’s calendar) is repeat that last week: do days 22, 23 and 24 as if they were days 29, 30 and 31.
Hi guys! I’m starting Blogilates, and I was wondering if you would really suggest checking out the Beginners Calendar or if I can jump into the regular calendar? I work out often and I’m intermediate-advanced level.
Try a few days of the regular calendar. If it kicks your butt then work through the beginner’s calendar.
how do I get my password for the calendar?
You need to subscribe to her newsletter and she will email the password to you.
I haven’t planned getting fit this year or starting working out at all… but when I got to one of your YT videos which was fantastic and then checked your blog I changed my mind! it’s almost midnight here in Poland right now so I start with pilates tomorrow morning :))
xo
I just downloaded the app and purchased the beginners calendar but its still the old one! Is this new one going to be added to the app too? I want to be able to check this all off on my phone!
I’m on day 15 of the Beginner 2.0 calendar, but I have run into some concerns and I’m hoping Cassey or some experienced Popsters can help a girl out! I’m not overweight but I’m definitely not in very good shape, so these workouts have been difficult for me and my wrists, hands and ankles have become swollen. I’m not talking Michelin-Man-Marshmallow swollen, just larger than usual so that my wedding ring and wristwatch are too tight to wear comfortably (which makes me sad!) Is this common for beginners? It seems like hands/wrists/ankles are pretty high stress points for pilates, so I’m assuming it’s eventually going to go away as I get stronger, but I’m starting to get concerned. Any advice? Please help!!
In the videos, Cassie has said that certain moves can cause stress on the wrists. You can help your wrists by using your fists instead of the palms of your hands. I would be cautious though with the swelling. It could be a sign of injury, so be careful! Best of luck!
Woops! I meant support yourself by your fists.
Hi, I wanna ask something, does anybody know tips to workout during menstruation? And is it okay to do workout during menstruation?
Hi there! Actually, working out while menstruating can actually help to relieve cramps! Surprising, isn’t it? It kind of goes hand-in-hand with the endorphine release (our happiness hormones) that one experiences while working out. So it is alright to workout when it is that time of the month!
Wow great information! Thanks! 😀
I don’t like that this saves my e-mail automatically.
Hi. I’ve just gotten to day 4, but I ran into a bit of a problem. I wasn’t able to complete your cardio video because it gave me a SVT attack. Do you think that you could recomend a video to replace the cardio ones for me?
Thank you either way.
Hi,
when will this calendar become available in the app? I am following the old one at the moment, but would like this one too!
I just found this calendar and i will try my best to follow it for the month. But wow pilates is like crazy hard, im only on day to and my stomach just died doing the 10 minutes sculpturing video. And my neck hurts now, i think i might buckles in my neck, gonna have to work with that, and maybe see the first video again. 🙂 But thank you for the videos and the help with the calendar.
Hi, I would like to ask you shall we warm up the body with some exercises before doing each video? Do you have a general warm up video, which could be done before each training? Thank you ☺
Hi. I just wanna ask and please help me. I’m currently doing beginners 2.0 but i got sick during the 12th day . Is it ok to change my rest days? I don’t know how will I adjust it, I’m scared I might ruin the plan T.T
just take a rest day(s) until you feel better, then start where you left off!
It’s important to rest your body when you’re sick, it’s working hard enough to get rid of whatever gave you the flu. 🙂
thank you so much! 🙂
Ok! done! Thanks a lot! Easy to follow, even when you’re a non english speaker 🙂 I’m looking at the other days, and wonder if there’s a list of the movement you ask (those in pink, to start the day :D) I’ve searched on the website but can’t find them. I’m googled them, but I can see different versions for calf raises for example. It’s hard to understand what you really want. Is a sit up a small roll up? I’m lost 🙂
Anyway it was hard and it was goooood! I hate sport but I’ve loved to do those exercises! 😀 I have to keep it up! ♥
Mary (France)
Calf raises are just when you go up on your toe and come back down.
Hi!cassey,
For some reason I’m having trouble with January 2015 workout calendar ,
The videos doesn’t play at all, pls help me to figure this out.
Thanks,
Jane
I love the new beginners workout calender. I can’t wait to become stronger. I’m just finishing up my second week and the ABs on fire are killer. Can’t wait to join in your other monthly calenders!
Today I’m just starting my second week of this calendar, I feel much stronger and flexible than I used to be. I’m doing postures quite right and it become easy for me to move some part of my body.
I’m really happy for myself and it encourages me to keep doing Pilates. ^^
Thank you sooooooo much. ^^
Just finished day 3 on this calendar, i absolutely love it. Thank you so much Cassie for al your hard work. I have had bad back for over a year now and these help my back and has started to get me motivated to get fit after not being able to exercise for over a year now. Thank you 🙂
I am glad that there is an updated calendar, I’m getting back into working out again, is this going to be available on the mobile app anytime soon?
Same question here! I just brought it on the app and I got the old one 🙁
Starting a bit late into the year, but hopefully “It’s never too late!” applies here. I’m excited for new changes this year. (“:
It doesn’t matter when you start it just matters that you do.
Starting the beginners program today! Im excited about this ladies. Here goes.. everything!
Thank you so much for your videos and encouragement! I’ve been pretty depressed lately, and working out and following your instructions help aaaaa lot! Everything hurts, but it’ll worth it in the end 🙂 Thank you again and take care!
woohoo! thanks a lot Cassie for providing this calendar.
I met you a couple months ago when I was still far from my weight goal, yet I didn’t get the chance to finish the previous beginner’s calendar.
Now that I’ve lost the weight I wanted through daily cardio practices, I don’t want to be just skinny, I want that tone, fit body.
A lot of ppl told me pilates is a great way to get your whole body toned up, so this is an amazing entryway to begin my journey.
Just finished day 2 and fingers-crossed for myself and all others following the same journey 🙂
Hey, if anyone can help me that would be great, just give me an second opinion.
My family recently got a YMCA membership (Which I LOVE) and have been going there. I was talking with a sorta of personal trainer there about doing ab work outs at home, and how I’m often straining my neck. HE told me that often times for heavier people have trouble with doing sit ups and stuff like that because they have more stuff in the middle. He suggested I only do High knees and mountain climbers for ab workouts until I lose a bit more weight. Do you guys think I should follow this, and often times these videos target the abs so if I was to follow this that means I wouldn’t be able to do a lot of this calendar.
Any advice would be lovely.
You should try giving one of her ab workouts a shot, generally she does modification. They may be a few moves that there aren’t modifications for and you could do mountain climbers or high knees during those portions of the video. A lot of the time you can still get a good workout in without straining your neck.
Well I’ve been doing the work out, I was at day five on this one and a few months ago iI got about half way done with the old one.
“It is better to try and fail than fail to try.” Just go for it and do as much as you can. Believe in yourself 🙂
When I tried to start the beginner’s calendar in 2014, I pulled my neck muscles horribly on the first day and couldn’t do anything until it healed! My problem isn’t having a lot around the middle, just weak ab muscles. I now take the ab exercises very slowly and am not afraid to modify them, often using my hands to support my neck and prevent straining. I think the most important thing is knowing your body, it’s current limits, and how to adjust things so you can still participate but not get hurt. Good luck!
I can only tell you my experiences with the calendar so far. I have been doing beginner day 1 since January 4th. I attempted Day 2 – both videos – and it kicked my butt back to day 1! LOL Any way, I am very overweight, and have NO ab muscles due to 2 very intensive surgeries where they cut my stomach muscles from one side of my body to the other. I am very happy to say, what was impossible for me a week ago, I am now able to complete. The first day I did Day 1, I did half of what Cassey did. I did my best, felt a little guilty about not being able to keep up, but stuck to it. I say GO FOR IT! It doesn’t hurt to try, just don’t give up when you are doing the exercises and your stomach gets in the way. I have been eating a LOT healthier, drinking TONS of water (yes, I got rooked into the water bottle Cassey sells and LOVE IT!), and so far I’ve gone from 209 to 188 in just two week. PLUS, I can now lift my body correctly and maintain during the 100s move! I promise, you can do this 🙂
Hey Cassey!
I’ve recently started your #JanYOUary workout calender, and not the beginners’ one. It is one of the hardest things ever and it’s just DAY 7. I’ve taken a break, as you said, and I only did three of the videos. 🙁 I tried my hardest but I ended up puking in the end of it.
You are a true inspiration and I’m so so so happy I found you. It’s just Day 7, and I’m hoping I kill it tomorrow. 🙂 <3 I want to focus on losing back fat and thigh fat, and you've helped me so much these seven days. I love your workouts, they never seem like something I HAVE to do. I love doing them anyway!!!
Thank you so much for whatever you've done for me, even though you probably won't see this. I love you <3
Much love from L.A.,
Annie 😀
Cassey suggests doing first the beginners calendar so you can build up strength and than start a regular monthly calendar. The videos on the beginners are easier and simpler and the normal ones are just too hardcore haha.
When you fell you are making too many pauses and breaks you should probably consider doing this calendar instead 🙂
keep up the great work! it can only get easier :]
I’m doing the 2nd day of the beginner’s calendar and it’s great. However, the problem is that i feel pain on my lower back. It was extremely sore today… I’m not sure if my form is wrong or am i just not suitable for these exercises…
Hi Cassey! I just broke my toe really badly yesterday and need help. I really want to countinue on with this months workouts but not sure what I could do without hurting myself. If you have any recommendations on any workouts I could do that would be great! Thx!
Just started the beginner’s calendar and got your app. I purchased the beginner’s calendar thinking it was the new one and it was the older one. No wonder my days weren’t matching. Oops! Do you have to purchase the new one when it becomes available or is there a way to switch them? I’m loving the workout! Thanks so much for being such an inspiration! 🙂
Hi,
I am new here and in love with your videos as well as the challenge.
I almost cry,because I am so happy I found someone who I enjoy working out with!
Thank you so much.
Yay 🙂 I have finished day 1 of the Beginner Calendar. My legs are killing me but I feel amazing. Cassey I am so happy I found your youtube channel it was the best thing that has happen to me.
After day 1 I’m sore but my lower back hurts the most. If this isn’t normal, how should I adjust my posture so I’m doing the exercises correctly?
Hi Cassey! Happy 2015! I have always want to embark on a fitness journey and I have always lost my motivation halfway through. It is SO hard. 🙁
With the new Beginners calendar, the awesome Cardio dance video and the 30-days ab challenge, I have made up my mind to kickstart 2015 with the Blogilates positivity! I would love to have the Blogilates community to give me tips on keeping myself motivated. Hate that I am such an easy quitter when it comes to fitness. 🙁
Thanks all! And do wish me luck.
Lots of love from Malaysia.
You can do it!! <3
Hey Cassey!! happy new yr frnd 🙂 i hope you wd help me through this banishing of fat mission 😛 , with your videos!! Im 15 kgs over weight… i have fat body and very fat arms… just want to slim down my arms and body too..!! does doing your sleek and sexy arm workout make my arms slim? i dont want to look bulky coz i used to wear sleeveless 🙁 not anymore… i want slim arms. hoping for your support and advice… your new subscriber 😉 😀
Just Finished DAY 1 !! Let´s do this!!
Can I know what I sud eat to get maximum results for this new beginner’s plan?
I have always been overweight. Then, 2 years ago I was diagnosed with breast cancer. One year after that I had to have a double mastectomy and hysterectomy. I lost so much muscle in my chest and abdomen due to the surgeries, but needed to begin exercising to build up what muscles I have left. I am currently 64 pounds over weight and was scared to death to try your Pilates. I watched the video every day for 3 days without trying, but then two days ago I bought a mat and dove right into Day 1 of the beginners calendar. I wanted to tell you that I am LOVEIN’ IT! I am sore without hurting, and I feel so much better. I have muscles that are sore that I never knew existed! I wanted to thank you for making this available for someone like me; someone who would never venture into a gym. Thank you, and I can’t wait to see how I feel after my first 30 days (my personal short-term goal)!
Thats an awesome personal story! Cant Wait to see you meet your goals!
Good job and good luck with your journey!! 🙂
I’ve been trying to get toned and fit for more than a year and I was so hopeless that it would happen because I couldn’t even do a pushup or run a mile w/o walking for a long period of time. But Cassie, when I watch your videos it gives me a boost to workout. Your personality shines through and that is what helps me sometimes. Yesterday night I was bored at 1 in the morning so I turned on your cardio video and was having a fun time and I was tired enough to go to bed. Just little things you do Cassie makes a huge difference in my life and for sure many others. Please come to Chicago one day because I would be honored to meet you!!
Hi Cassey, I just have a quick question, I’ve started working out on new year’s day and all of a sudden I feel really dizzy all the time and drained of energy. When I was doing my workout today I felt like I was going to faint or something. I’m very worried about this, I don’t want to stop my workouts but I also want to know why this is happening. Also I have super accelerated heart rate to the point where I can’t breathe properly anymore. I really need someone’s help or advice. I don’t want to stop working out.
Thank you!
Hi ! I’m not Cassey, but I run every day, and in my experience, when I started running, I was feeling drained of energy too because I wasn’t eating enough for my new activity and I wasn’t drinking enough water. As for your heart rate, you want it to be faster than usual, but not too fast so you can’t breathe. Just take a break for a minute or two (walking instead of running i.e.) before starting again. But when in doubts, you should check with your doctor. Hope this helped a little 🙂
Good luck <3
Is it okay to miss 2 or 3 days? My allergies are acting up and i don’t feel up to doing a workout. I feel bad though, like should i try to make it up or what?
Hey ! I would say it´s totally okay if you miss some days 🙂 If you don´t feel like it because of your health it´s okay you just have to keep going in terms of your abilitiys
xoxo May
Just popped by to download the old beginner’s calendar, and whoops there it is!! A bright new shiny new one right there & waiting for me! Really happy, & super excited to start tomorrow. Thanks for your efforts Cassey.
Cassey,
When will this calendar be available on your App???
In a few days I think!
UPDATING THE APP.
Sorry for the caps lock but I just had to make this noticable 😉 Today I’ve begun this training and I’m REALLY excited to be going through this! I’ve been looking for this kind of motivation for a long time!
Anyway… I also downloaded your app and purchased the beginners calendar but it’s the okd one, not the new one… Are you planning on updating it? It would be awesome…!
Once again thanks for motivation, you are helping hundreds and thousands of people!
God Cassey, i love you!
That’s the kick in the ass that I needed.
Ever since I began studying in September, I lost track of my fitness. I’ve been so lazy and I hated it.
So I told myself, I’d start over with the Beginner’s Calender in 2015 and here you are with a new one. That is so great (since I’ve already done the old one several times).
Tomorrow I’ll start with day 1, just to get back on track.
I’d start right now, but it’s 2 o’ clock in the morning here in Germany and I am really sleepy, so I’d rather go to bed and be fit to take on my fitness journey once again 🙂
I’m new to blogilates and I just started the Beginner’s Calendar and the 30 day Ab Challenge. Should I do any other cardio exercises with this? Like running or cycling?
Is the password for the JanYOUary calendar NOT working for anyone else?!
I just got a confirmation mail… but not passwrd… did you get a passwrd?
Hi!
I was just wondering how do you know the amount of calories you are burning. I’m trying to keep track of my calories.
Hi ! I discovered this website lately: http://www.healthstatus.com/calculate/cbc
It might help you !
Gina
Hey Cassey! <3
I'm 20 years old ! I eat my best but i still look very thin and there no signs of putting on weight.( my parents are thin as well). Can i still do your Beginners Workout? Will i lose weight? I actually want to gain as my shape is really really thin.
You’re actually more likely to gain muscle weight cos pilates tones your muscles, so I’d say go for it 😀
I need encouragement!!! I don’t know if I can stick to this calendar :c afraid of falling of the wagon
BirdVAnHoup,I can totally understand how you feel! I began the janYOUary workout a week ago, and I’ve been half doing-half not doing it. It is really hard to start exercising and do it every single day. Still,if you want to succeed, you should try it! If you are a begginer like me,I suggest you to start with the begginers 2.0 calendar ( or am I the only one who is so crazy that I started with the monthly calendars)?
If you fall out of the wagon just keep calm and complete the next day! The most important is to keep on going and not giving up! ( Here’s the encouargement. 🙂 I believe in you! Just keep on going 🙂
I am unable to do a Pilates roll-up no matter how hard I try I can’t get off the floor, can someone please tell me what I’m doing wrong, any advice or suggestions would be greatly appreciated:)
Are you tucking your chin in when you’re going up? That helps me bunches.
Ikr….. I cant do the proper breathing thing, cuz when I exhale, I suck in my stomach… idk why….. Tips anyone?
Exhale as you come up. That’ll help ! 🙂
Hey Cassey,
So I received your email as usual for the passwords and new calendars however when I go to use the password to try to access the calendars and such I am unable to. This has been going on for quite some time with me which is why I gave up last year. I’d really like to take up your blogilates again. Please get back to me and let me know what is going on.
Thanks,
Amorie Aguayo
Amorie_Aguayo@yahoo.com
As far as I can tell, the app hasn’t been updated to include 2.0 yet. I’m hoping it’ll happen soon. Until then, I guess I’ll have to use my phone’s web browser to access the new beginner’s calendar. :/
Hey guys
If i do this beginner calender and the 30 days challenge plus cycling 15 minutes per day, will that be enough to just be healthy?
If you are on a healthy diet,I think it is
i signed up for newsletter but im not getting a password! Cassy please help!
Well sometimes her emails end up in the junk mail section. The same thing happens for me I dont get notified when she sends an email because it automatically gets sent to another category. Hope i helped!
where can i find video for sits-up, burpee, plank etc..? i just finished day 1 ! amaing. i think its gonna be harder. tomorrow, im gonna do day2 but i dont know first moves. /sits up burpee..)
There are no videos for these, they are simple moves, you can just find out what they are on google 🙂
You can also check out some other videos from Cassey, she uses them quite often 🙂
Good luck !
If you’re referring to the moves at the start of everyday, I’m pretty sure by the time you get to them they will have been included in the videos from previous day’s.
That was the case with the first beginners calendar anyway 🙂
If that’s not true then Google is good option
hey I am going to complete my beginners calender after that what should I do?I have no idea about it please help 🙂
loveyouCassey
Well the goal is for you to be strong enough to do her regular monthly calendar but if you don’t feel comfortable enough to do so you could do the beginner one again or maybe taylor the regular one to what you able to do (Maybe half the videos or something like that.)
thans @Emilee
i can’t find monthly calender ? can u help? please send me link if possible
https://www.blogilates.com/blog/2014/12/31/janyouary-2015-workout-calendar-get-password-by-signing-up-for-my-newsletter/
That’s the monthly calendar for January. You have to sign up for the newsletter in order to get the password sent to you via email.
ok thanks .:) i’ve got it
I just downloaded the Blogilates app and I paid for the Beginners calendar but its show the old beginners calenders instead the new one.. when the calenders will be updated ??
I’m just started on the beginners calenders 2.0 and I love it ……..
thank you Cassey for making work out fun
Can anyone confirm that the beginners 2.0 calendar is in the blogilates app? It lists a beginners calendar available for purchase but I want to make sure it is this version! 🙂
Thanks!!
I really appreciate the links to the videos. Also, the Flat Abs calendar with the images on top that show what exactly the move is! One of the cons to online workouts vs an in-person class is it feels like more of a hassle trying to look up the move and do it correctly. The quick references you provide really make a difference!
Hi,
I am so excited about trying this new popster beginner workout program!
Thx
Thank you Cassey for a great day 1 work out. This video helped me tremendously with understanding proper pilates technique. Boy did I feel the burn the entire video!
I am starting off the New Year with my goal of exercising everyday for a new and healthier me. I just finished the workout for today and I feel great. Thanks Cassey for preparing this calendar 🙂
I must be really dumb, but I cannot find the videos corresponding to the calendar. I got the JanYOUary calendar. I got the email with the password. So I know the names of the videos for each day, but where are those videos? Do I have to search for them somewhere one by one? Is there a page which has a link to all the videos for each day? If so, I cannot find it.
Hey! You can find all the videos on youtube, or over the app. There are playlists on youtube for each day, and I think they’re all also on Cassie’s social network!
Hi Cassey! Please make a Swedish group or Scandinavian group on the app.
I just finished day 1 on the beginner’s calendar and feeling great doing the 30 day flat abs challenge too … does anyone know if it’ll work or do you have to follow the #JanYouary Calendar .. “/
Anyway feeling excited 2015 I’m so ready for my change, let’s see how I transform both body and mind 😀
I believe Cassey said in one of her most recent videos that the 30 day flat ab challenge can be done with either calendar 🙂
Cassey ! I love you so much ! I wanted to begin this calendar but i did before. So i didnt want to do same thing. Thanks for everything. I am really happy because of you. Sorry for my bad english, loves ! :)))
I’m new but where do you watch the videos for the beginner calendar?
Hey Cassey, i was perusing around your website because I wanted to see if I could find your treadmill workout plan. I would love to add that to my workout schedule; however, I cannot seem to find it. I know I am not crazy. Anyway, I guess my question is: Did you take it down?
Thank you and I love everything that you do,
Brittany
Hi guys, I just signed up to the newsletter but I have not received any password : / anyone know what I could do to get it?
What is this pop thing i just started and am so confused
Hi Cassie! I did Day 1 of Beginners 2.0, but I’m struggling with using my abs instead of straining my neck. A coach once told me to “glue” my tongue to the roof of my mouth when I do crunches which seemed to work but it didn’t work for rollups and leg lifts. Any tips on how to use my neck less or is it just because I have low core strength?
Completed Week 1,Day 1 of the beginner calendar. Yeah!! Love you Cassey!!
So I have a 4 month old and I’m ready to get in shape. I want to make a healthy change for 2015 but as hard as I try, I can’t do the roll ups on the 30day ab challenge. Is there a modification for this move?
I still see the old beginners calendar in the app. Is there a way to update it?
Hi! Today is my 9th day of old beginners calendar and I don’t know should I do 9th day or do 1st day of new calendar… HELP PLEASE!!!
I really don’t think it would hurt if you just started over, but what ever you feel is best!
I started following the beginner’s calendar too but now I’m just going to time it with the new 2.0 version. That said, it’s whatever works best for you 🙂
I saw start over! It’s a new year so start from the beginning again
Hey! Could anyone please help me find a BLACK AND WHITE version of this calendar? My printer doesn’t give colour prints! 🙁
Hi! I just printed mine in black in white (and my printer doesn’t give coulour prints like yours). When you are about to print the calendar, the printer will automaticaly set it in black and white! Or you can simply select the black and white option when you are about to print it out.
Your printer will automatically print black & white copies. If for some reason it doesn’t, click black & white in your printer settings.
Hey! Instead of trying to find a black and white version, change the settings in your printer to the “grayscale” option. Then it will still print in a way that you can still see it and the colour won’t look funny.
IF you only have black ink it should just come out black and white if you print it.
Hi, if ^ Doesn’t work out, you can always just photoshop it into being black and white. It’s really simple to do, instagram can do it in the filters, if you have a smart phone you can do it, and basically any editing app! Good luck!
Just print it and select Greyscale in the printing options
If you are printing from a computer when you go to file before you print the calendar there will be an option which you can check off it will say (B&W). i don’t know how else to though. maybe on an iPhone or other device it has the option also. hope this heped.
So I have a 4 month old and I’m ready to get in shape. I want to make a positive change for 2015 but as hard as I try I can’t do the roll ups on the 30day ab challenge. Is there a modification for this move?
Going to start next monday and I’m very excited to get super fit in 2015 !
I want to finish this challenge and I hope that I can start with the monthly challenges afterwards
I was already subscribed to your channel (which I love) and did a workout from time to time but now I really want to do the best I can and way more often !
I’m motivated right now and I really hope to keep that motivation, thank you Cassey !
xx
(oh and a happy new year everybody ! )
Hi! Thank you so much for the new Beginners Calendar! I was just wondering if the Blogilates app is on the Google Play Store. My phone isn’t Apple or Android, so I have to get my apps off of the Play Store.
Hi cassey! I have been following you for about a year, and you are completely amazing!! I have one question though. Have you ever thought of making a series for pregnant women? Cause I’m pregnant and I have tried keeping up with my exercising and it’s just to hard moves for me to make now to feel completely comfortable. And I want to keep up with my exercise, just with easier moves. It would mean so much for me if you would at least do one video with simple moves !!:)
Lots of hugs !! Rebekka
Hello Cassey!
Thanks for the update on the Beginners Calender. I was very ill in December, so I coundn’t finish the 8 week hot body challange. Because of my illness my muscules aren’t that stronge anymore, so I thought I start again with the new Beginners + the Ab Challenge + the Meal Plan from the 8 week hot body. 🙂
Hey Cassy! Thanks for the new calendar! I just finished day 1 and I’m super pumped!!!
I noticed that the app is still using the old beginners calendar, are you going to update it soon?
So excited to be starting the New Year with you, I only found your blog early last year an was suffering a broken foot for 5 months so I really need to get back into shape, I am so soft and flabby and have 10kgs to loose and I know I can do it with you.
It’s 1st here in Australia today but I am going to start tomorrow so I am on the same day as the USA….
I barely just bought the beginners workout on your app! Any way you can update it there ?
Hi Cassey. I have two weeks with the previous beginner calendar, the purple one. My question is what you recommend to me, should I change the calendar or they both are the same? Thanks
So, I’m about to start school again, but I’m also trying to be a bit healthier. I want to have something better for me than the prepackaged cookies and processed junk, but my wonderful mom also makes my lunches, so I don’t want to make it hard for her. Does anyone have any ideas for cheep healthier alternatives to traditional school lunches?
I had just started the previous beginners workout and they were all older videos, and I actually thought, ‘I wish Cassey would make an updated version.’ and you did. YAY!
Cassey?
If I stabilize my legs/feet ( using my bed frame or the couch,etc) is this a cheat or even effective for my abs? particularly in the roll-ups or crunch. please I hope you response before tomorrow, as I will be starting the ab challenge and beginners challenge in the AM.
thanks so much!
Hi, I am a newbie at this too.
I think if you use techniques such as that it reduces the effort and strain you put on your body. The point of pilates is to put strain on your muscles to help them grow, and also it is to teach your body balance.
Personally, I can’t get the perfect form yet either. And I have to take A LOT of breaks in-between so I pause the video. But, I still give it my full effort even with my bad form >.<
Anyways whatever way you do it I think it is the effort to try and maintain your new exercise routine that is important.
No just don’t rely on your feet you can put then there just use your abs more
Thank you for making an updated version of the beginner’s calender! I have a question about the content in the beginner’s video. How do I keep the abs engaged during the whole entire video? Too often I forget even during the video so tips would be very much appreciated!
Hi Cassey!
I just wanted to say that i love you so much and you inspire me to keep going and follow my dreams.
Dont let anyone bring you down.
Ps: Plese come to Sweden and i hope 2015 will be an Amazing year xoxo <3
Yay!! This makes me so happy!
Aftermy sister got in a really bad accident and with helping my mom take care of her and all the craziness I just stopped…I tried to start again but I just lost all motivation and I couldn’t.
This new calender is a blessing from God I tell you! Aftermy sister got in a really bad accident and with helping my mom take care of her and all the craziness I just stopped…I tried to start again but I just lost all motivation and I couldn’t. Part of the reason why I lost so much motivation was cause I didn’t want to continue with the old calender cause I was so sick of it but I was just to unfit to do the regular one.
THANK YOU SO MUCH CASSEY!
oops- sorry for messing that up I was copying and pasting and I forgot to delete the top text!
Do we need to do any warm-ups/stretches before we do these exercises? I’m sorta still new to this… 🙂
You should warm up before any exercise. Just do some jumping jacks, high knees, etc.
And don’t forget to stretch after.
Yes you should! She recommends a dynamic stretch like these ones for before:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dku5R496Ino
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7BkjRlYq_UE
Cassey ive been trying to post this everywhere–will you please make tge forum on the app available to Googe+ users as well as facebook/twitter? I really want to connect with popsters but do not have an account with either nor plan to get one. Please!!
Cassey, can you update the beginners calendar in the Blogilates app to match this one? 🙂
I was doing really well with this a few months ago. I was eating healthy and doing the work outs every day, and I even made it to week three. Of course, then came NaNoWriMo and I just… Quit. I meant to start over again when it was done but I couldn’t find the motivation to do it. So this will be my new year’s resolution.
I know just how you feel! It wasn’t because of NaNoWriMo, but my sister got in a really bad accident and with helping my mom take care of her and all the craziness I just stopped…I tried to start again but I just lost all motivation and I couldn’t.
This new calender is a blessing from Go I tell you! I didn’t want to continue with the old one cause I was so sick of it but I was just to weak to do the regular one.
THANK YOU SO MUCH CASSEY!
Will this calendar be added to the app?
yes!
Happy, happy new year to you cassey 🙂 <3
thank you so much for 2014! You motivate me every day. I'm looking forward to every workout and I'm sweating like a beast 😀
It's not always easy but I try my best you keep me going 🙂
I wish you all the best and that all your dreams come true in 2015!
love from austria
How to Do a Headstand in the Beginner’s calendar on week 1 is slightly scary, though. But overall, I really love it.
One of the things I also wish to see in your calendars are the recommended warmup/cooldown videos in combination with the workouts for the day. Otherwise, I usually do stretching for flexibility and fun cardio warmup (with the boots).
New year’s resolution: Stick to the calendars! 🙂 Happy New Year Popsters and Cassey!
I just started the first beginners workout calendar! Is there anywhere I can still find that and the videos??
HELP PLEASE! I really wanna start off the New Years right and continue working out but this isn’t helping.
Hey Elyse, I’m not sure if this is too late but I still have the old beginners calendar. If you want to give me your email I can send it to you! The videos are still posted and can be found by a youtube search.
It’s like the exact same thing as the beginner’s 1? Is it just for me it’s like that?
Oh, never mind. Haha
THANK YOU SO MUCH !!!
Ooh, I’m excited about this! Yay!
Hey cassey, you should do an Athlete’s Series where everything is super intense and it’ll challenge even the fittest popsters out there!
I haven’t been able to find the app in my app store. Does anyone know if there’s a link on the website to get it
Thank you loves!
Just printet it out, im so excited! This is going to be a great start on the new year, hugs from me
Hey, I haven’t got the password for the 30 Day Flat Abs Challenge in my newsletter. I have signed up for the newsletter for passwords before and I’ve had to use multiple emails for each time, I just wondered whether I was being silly and missing something haha, hope to hear back when possible:-)
Rebecca x
Sorry only just seen that you don’t need one, SORRY! I was just being silly.
I am SO HAPPY to see this, I tried the Decemburn calendar and sort of gave up half way because it was too hard, but the beginner’s calendar was getting boring to me. YAYYYY ! Thank yoooouuuu! You are the bestestestest!
It would be really great if you could format this so that it prints on ONE page. Maybe a pdf? Or just a slightly smaller image file. I can never get them to print on only one page!
you could always just click on where it says enlarge to print and then copy and paste to a word document that way you can adjust it how you want it and print out as one page..hope this helps
Thanks nadia – I ended up saving the image and printing from a photo editing program.
I agree! I always get the bottom date’s sign line on the next page!
When you print, there should be a “fit to page” option somewhere on the print dialog 🙂
Thanks nadia – I ended up saving the image and printing from a photo editing program.
Stephanie – not in Chrome!
Hi Cassie,
I haven’t been able to get the #janYOUary password yet and I was wondering if you could send it to me please?
from Sarah xx
I’ve already signed up for the newsletter since last month but as for this calendar I checked my email and and haven’t received any notice for this password
Are they being sent out later today or maybe its just a problem with my email?
You don’t need password for this calendar, it’s permanent, doesn’t change every month, password it’s for new calendars, you can start from here any time you want, good luck! 😀
OMG, I can hardly even type with a clear head right now, I kind of entered heaven after reading all of it… Love you and all of the work that you do for us, Cassey!!! I trust 2015 into your hands (just bought 2 copies of your 12 week journal to go healthy with my Mom this new year) and ahhh, I’m excited!! <3
Im a popster for almost 1,5years now. But because i had a bad injury i couldn’t do the last 2-3 monthly calenders. To get back to my level i’m going to start 2015 with the new beginners calender. I’m very excited. 🙂
I am subscribed to this channel but I still haven’t received password for January workout calendar,when I”m going to get it?
Sub the newsletter and I will send it to you 🙂
I didn’t get the password either… Will you send it to me? 😀 😀
Thanks Cassie,I’ve just printed the calendar 😀
Hi, Cassey!
I haven’t received my password for January. :,D Will you send it to me too?
Thank you and Happy New Year! :DD
I just started with the older calender and I didn’t start with the first day of the new I started from where I stopped. IS that an issue?
I wouldn’t say so. I’ve just finished the beginners calendar, and from what I can tell the new one has the same structure, but the older videos have been replaced with new, better quality ones. So you should be fine. 🙂 Good luck!