This is a coooool new workout I just shot a couple days ago with some awesome London POPsters. I am so happy you guys came out to do this and it was fabulous getting to know you and get our sweat on!
This vid was filmed in Hyde Park and man, there were a lot of bugs. I got bit around my ankles and am still so itchy!!
Anyway, I wanted to address something really quick.
I know that this video will probably be passed around the Tumblr thinspo with girls asking “how to get an inner thigh gap”.
So today’s video is all about toning up the inner thighs and helping you target that trouble zone. Thigh gaps may look desirable as many models have them, but may not be achievable by all women. It has something to do with the distance between your hips! So do not get disillusioned and work out just for vanity – do it for the right reasons – to get stronger and to get more skilled at Pilates as a craft. The results will follow if you put your heart and mind in the right place. Eating clean and cardio will also help you slim down all over! Just remember, it is a whole lifestyle change!!!! If you’re not sure where to start (newbie POPsters) – I have a great meal plan with the 90 Day Challenge.
Ok off to film a few more things before I leave London! Ahhhh, can’t believe these few weeks flew by SO FAST!!!! Ridiculous.
Will miss this lovely place and the new friends I made…
photo courtesy of Lomornaotoole.com
<3 Cassey
If i do this everyday, how long will it take till i see a difference?
I’m 12 years old and I have just recovered from a fractured tibia plateau. And I found u and I love it workouts and want to be just like u when I grow up
Hey, I was just wondering how many time a week I need to do this and how long until I spot a difference, also are there any diets you recommend to help maintain a healthy body shape. Thanks xx
I was wondering by doing this workout , how long will it take until you get that “Gap” between your thighs? And by doing this every single day.
Is it okay for a 16 year old girl to do this? And the monthly workout calendar? Or do yout hink I should tone it down a bit? Thank youu!
Well, I’m 15 and I’m doing it. Working out is always healthy, but know your limits. Sometimes dieting isn’t the best idea, and your body will naturally need more calories than are given in a diet, so be careful.
well I’m 12 and doing it+victoria secret abs+monthly workout so yeah :)
Im 14 and I have big thighs and short legs and I am not comfortable in shorts any more because over the summer i gained a lot of weight… Will this work even though I have big thighs? And will it also slim me down a little bit? Thank You.!
will this work for me i have really muscular legs so im scared if it’s going to make my thighs look more bulky
Your legs will not look bulky unless you are a man or take testosterone. Fact. Also, you need heavy weights and a lot of dedication to the gym to achieve bulk. Those men and woman work hard to achieve that. These particular exercises focus on long lean muscles.
Yeah, I agree as well – it’s just not the right name and unfortunately people who do have eating disorders do tend to get that look – which is really so unattractive. Our body shape is to a large degree determined by our genes, though we can of course change it within reason – hopefully though the right reason – ie to feel better and to have a healthier body – not because some magazines are saying its the look to have – its just a dangerous area as so many young girls ( and guys actually) are so easily affected by even the simplest of statements – especially during their childhood.
i have a question on how to get rid of the fat at the lower part of my stomach. i run consistently and eat healthy. i can’t seem to loose it there in that spot but instead right above so it looks as if I’m always sucking in. how do you suppose i get rid of that? its not bad but just annoying. I’ve tried the usual planks and crunches ect. what now?
when you do sit ups, instead of crunching forward, try to aim for the celing or sky, pushing your chest up instead of forward. this helps you get rid of your “pooch” as its called. :)
I really love this work out, it’s slow and relaxing, and burns all at the same time. Thanks so much!
I had a question on how to get rid of the fat right below my hips, and before my but starts. It kind of makes a dip on the side of my butt, and makes my butt look weird. Help? (:
Meee too! I hope she answers this..I did do one workout of hers that realllyyyyy worked it out though so I’m going to continue doing it. I can’t remember which video ( it’s the one of her talking about her swimsuit competition and it’s 29 minutes long), but she does the clamshell with a 3-5 lbs weight on the bend of your knee….and oh my gosh it burns!!!! I’m going to try to do 100 a day because I hate that part of my legs!
I have that too!!! And I have this bulge on my inner thighs it makes it 1000x harder to find jeans I actually look good in because the bulge make me look fat and my butt looks saggy when its just an illusion from that weird dip under m butt :( she needs to answer this!!!
I loved it! I just wish it would have went on a little longer…maybe one more workout. The frogger one was my favorite :) You should totally do one for your hamstrings. My thighs aren’t looking great under my butt! Thanks for everything you do!
This burns so good! The inner thigh is a tough place to target, and these moves are spot on! I had an inner thigh gap before, but I’m not necessarily looking to get it again. I just want to be strong! :)
I love this workout, its amazing! I can’t wait to get a thigh gap! And does anyone know how many calories this burns? Thanks x
All of my favorite recipes I have found on https://healthyrevelations.wordpress.com. There are a lot of amazing pre and post workout meals. Everything is very healthy and low calorie :)
Cassey is cool and she can name her workouts whatever she wants. Stop trying to manipulate her into changing her content just because of your distorted perspectives. She’s giving positive meanings to things. If you don’t want a thigh gap, or can’t have one, then get a life and go read something else.
Thank you T.I., I agree with you 101%!!!!
I noticed that this inner thigh workout says it is for beginners. You should add it to the beginner video section so it is easier to find. I only came across it because I was checking out the popular posts area.
I would love more beginner videos, or some longer ones :)
Love this site and all the videos, nothing else is good enough. I will only do Blogilates videos.
Thanks Cassey!!
OMG Cassey, I’m like in love with you! The minute I saw ur videos, I was HOOKED!! You are so so so so inspiring and encouraging and with you i lost over 35 lbs., using your diet and fitness plans! Omg I am so happy wiith my new body! I can go to the beach in a bikini!! Cassey Ho, Ur my Hero :D
YOURE AMAZING!!!!!! Thanks so much for free work outs!!! <3
I can’t find Fat Burning Cardio Warmup T.T
me neither!
I have a really fast metabolism so i can pretty much eat anything without gaining anything but i really want sexier legs. I slightly have a thigh gap but i also want wider hips. Also i want my thigh gap to be 3cm wider (is that too wide?)
You can’t make your hips wider, period.
So if you knew in the beginning that not all women could acheive a thigh gap, why did you title it that way?
I’m guessing it was an innocent post but distorted entirely by the thinspo community ie. different motivations. In any case, there’s no need to nitpick Casey because many people appreciate and benefit from the free work she puts out. As you may know, people make mistakes.
Casey you can name your post whatever you want. If people are getting upset with the names they need to remove themselves from your blog. I have big hips and love them,I’m also not looking for a gap between my thighs but the workouts help tone and burn the inner fat for me .
Great job Casey
So Im really small and thin, and I have small hips. Can I get a thigh gap even though my hips are really small and there not wide set?
hi i was just wondering if it would work for me if my hips measure between 34-35 inches?? cuz some models(like the victoria secret ones) have 34 inch hips and hey have thigh gaps so would it work for me??
I have really large hips Andy have a slight stomach also I’m a young teen is this workout healthy for someone like me to do?
It’s always healthy and beneficial to do workouts, regardless of age or body type. It’s great for your health and toning muscle groups :)
i really want an inner thigh gap because i’m really uncomfortable about the size of my thighs and i literally HATE when they touch. So, how do i know if it’s possible for me to have one? you guys say not everyone can get one and i was wondering how i could be able to tell. help!
You need to have slightly wider set hips (: but anything is achievable wit determination!
so you know how you said that thigh gaps may not be achievable for everyone? well if its not, is it still possible to get rid of inner thigh fat even though the thighs are still touching?
yea it actually is! my brothers trainer told me tht lunges help!
Absolutely! I find squats work really well.
How many times a week should I do this inner thigh gap workout and for how long? <3
I think I saw somewhere that you need to do this at least three times a week with stretches. Hope that helped! (:
My alltime favorite move is the ”Plie Squat Pulse”. I actually felt it BURNING doing that move. I really have to build muscle in the inner thigh area, it is so bulky and soft over there. I want nice legs, and I’m going to get them with you. Thanks Cassey!
I feel like sometimes you get criticism and flak because it seems like you are a bit obsessed with looking good. I know you say that it’s about being healthy, but it’s not like you make videos called “tone your obliques”. It’s muffintop meltdown. You know? It does seem like you are a bit into how you look, which is fine. It’s your job to look good and you do it in a healthy way. Just saying.
Cassey is just trying to make the workouts realistic. Muffin top is a common household name and it has been around for at least 8 years now. It just simply says this is an exercise to get rid of the Muffin top which is what each of us really wants anyway.
I agree with you, Missy. Cassey’s just really good at making all this fitness mumbo jumbo really relatable to the average person and I think that’s what makes her so amazing and her videos so addictive! But I guess someone’s going to complain no matter what.
Yay! This may be too much information, but I have a problem with chafing between my thighs. They rub together all of the time! I’m sure that it’s probably not physically possible for me to have a thigh gap, but I’m definitely looking to slim down my thighs so that they won’t rub as much. I get blisters. :(
Ugh, I hear ya girl! I have the exact same problem. But don’t give up! Keep watching the videos and doing the workouts, and one day I’m sure we’ll both get the legs we want! ;D
I loved this workout! I really love leg and butt workouts, so I am extra excited about every new one that comes out. I liked the inner thigh leg lifts (I hope I put the right name). The one where you lift your leg with your toe pointed down and your bottom leg is bent underneath you. I am so jealous of everybody that got to meet up!!! I bet that was so fun. Cassey you were hilarious in this video. I also don’t find butterflies to be an exception to bugs. I don’t like any bugs being near me, butterflies included, and nobody can understand it when I say they gross me out or when I freak out when they are touching me. And I appreciated the disclaimer because I am pretty tired of people accusing you of promoting an unhealthy lifestyle. It is just so ridiculous for anybody to think you would do something like that.
how many times a week should you do these and are there other videos i should do with it?
Hi Cassey,
I’m with those who are asking for a stretching/flexibility vids! I know you”ve made a couple already, but I did them a million times and I wish I hade some fresh inspiration…
Funny thing, a few years ago the unhealthy, unathletic but skinny me had a thigh gap due to a completely unhealthy, hunger diet. Nowadays I do eat healthy and as much as my athletic body needs, I run, I tone up with Bodyrock and Zuzka Lights workouts, I do pilates and yoga and my firm, toned up thighs have nearly no gap and look better than ever.
Just a hint to all the girls out there aiming for a thigh gap instead of a healthy lifestyle.
love this post, helps put things in perspective. yes, thanku
may we all aim for healthy! :)
oh Cassey I love that this was a beginner video! I like trying out all your videos, but sometimes I just can’t make it through an hour long workout because I get so pooped after 2 videos lol. BUT I love this one, and can’t wait to get strong enough to do your more advanced videos!
Also, you are such an inspiration to us! You have never promoted eating disorders or an unhealthy life style. Tons of girls, myself included, look for that inner thigh gap or whatever but we want it because well…we like it lol. You’re beautiful Cassey, and such a positive person. If someone bashes you, they just don’t know you :)
Oh Cassey I just loved this – it’s great you are in London. I would have loved to be a popster down there but I live in Scotland and too far away!!! I think trying to tone your thighs is no different to any other form of exercise and to suggest thereviba correlation between you demonstrating effective toning moves and eating disorders is nonsense!
Keep up the good work!!!
You guys look like you had a great time. Thanks for taking the time to make videos in London.
I had never heard of the inner thigh gap, hip dip, and back dips before the drama over the printout. I was totally confused and didn’t know what people were talking about. All I want is a good workout and to be healthier. And if I look better in the process that’s the extra.
My son (25 yo) is visiting from California and he said “I have more respect for her now.” He said you make it look effortless and he loves your voice! Great workout. You rock!
Cassey your great!!! I need some tips and recommendations on great starches before going for a run? I’m just now getting my groove back from giving birth to my second baby via c- section. And your videos are such a great help!! Thanku so much!!
Will we see a workout printable for this one?
Just checked out your tanks on Ogorgeous!
I love the style of the Train like a beast look like a beauty tanks, and I noticed the I <3 working out tanks are similar.
You should TOTALLY make a " I <3 Pilates" tank! I would eat that up. Because, to be honest, I hate working out….hate it. But you've made me love pilates. I'd wear that one with oodles of pride :) !!
Thanks Cassey! I love this workout! It is so cool how you used POPsters from London.
I am very envious of those with thigh gaps – although my boyfriend keeps telling me I do have one, I think he’s got some eye problems haha. I have friends who are bigger than me with bigger thigh gaps because that is just the way they are built. I love love this tumblr post regarding thigh gaps and the like. Maybe you could broadcast this?
http://fitspiration.tumblr.com/post/27726739556
I love this! I love how each one ends with ‘You’re beautiful no matter what.’ People aspire for the wrong things because they don’t know any better so it’s great to have someone like Cassey around who is promoting health and fitness above everything else. Keep up the good work!
I loved this! All I ever do for my inner thighs is the inner thigh raises and plie squats, so I really like that I can add the froggers now!
Hey cassey this is great, i’ve been wanting to target my inner thighs. i didnt want it to just be fat so thank you and dont worry i dont think your promoting those at all, in fact you and the popsters community have been so motivating to me. If i didnt go on your websites and see such inspirational pictures and stuff, i would probably have an eating disorder(so close). Not until you made me realize recently that eating healthy and being fit is the new skinny and is way better than wanting to starve yourself. Ever since i started eating healthier and feeling like i can do any exercise ive felt so energetic and great about myself for the first time. So thank you thank you! You never seem to run out of great videos to post. LOVE IT!
I love that you finally addressed how to get a thigh gap! I am the opposite of flexible and a baton twirler :( So i was wondering if you could do more videos on flexibility specifically? If anyone else has any advice on increasing flexibility it would be greatly appreciated as well! Thanks!
Yes some flexibility ones would be so useful!
Oh the coveted inner thigh gap! I’d really like one, but it’s just not it my genetic destiny. So, I’ve accepted and moved on.
I’m glad that you clarified that it isn’t actually possible for some women to achieve. But that doesn’t mean that you shouldn’t tone up those muscles, as the leg muscles are some of the largest and that increases your metabolism :)
Hey Cassey, I can’t wait to show this one to my mom-I’m trying to ease her into your workouts! Can’t wait to try the inner thigh side raise, looks like a good one, p.s. the inner thigh printable is one of my favorites! Are you still going to keep doing printables? Sometimes I like to unplug from the internet. I love that you are filming with other people-it shows that Pop Pilates/Blogilates is really accessible to everyone at every fitness level. I really wish people would stop giving you a hard time for promoting eating disorders-it really makes me mad when you are helping so many people lead a healthier lifestyle. I’m really thinking of trading in my gym membership for super full time Blogilates! Love you!
Loved the Inner Thigh Lift!
Your quick videos are my favorite way to add something extra at the end of the day, or on a rest day. I’m incredibly sore the next morning, but they don’t destroy me mentally (like TurboFire and Insanity can do sometimes). Thank you so much for these!!
Grat idea the inner thigh workout!! Cassey you are fab! And, 2nd great idea… printable! wow! xo, i
This is an awesome workout. Just a little over a year ago I realized one day that I didn’t work on targeting my thighs (yet I could complain about them like a…). So I did like most peeps and Googled thigh exercise. Your printout popped up. I then saved it to my phone as a reference and integrated with the rest of my workout throughout the week. I still use it today.
Now on to the hating/or haters (yep Cassey, you know there’s going to be some). If one Google’s thigh gap your going to find tumblrs,blogs, forums,etc…that contains pictures of models, stats, and even this printout. You can read about girls who at a normal to “GW” that can feel and see there ribs and have no thigh gap. That’s because once again, its about the distance between your hips. So Cassey, maybe your printout should read “How to Target Your Inner Thighs.” So the title doesn’t distract those from thinking they can achieve it by just doing this. Or those who think you have or are pro ed.
I agree! If it’s not possible for everyone to get an “inner thigh gap” then the workouts would be better off with a different title/name. It would be like naming a chest workout the “how to get bigger boobs” workout – fun name, but a bit misleading. That being said, Cassey – you’ve done more than enough letting people know that you’re just trying to help people be fit and healthy…not super skinny! So thank you for all you do for us :)
I agree. Cassey, those you are lucky enough to know you know exactly where you are coming from. Your heart is in in the right place. I appreciate your extra commentary on the “inner thigh gap”. To me, sadly, the term is tainted and there’s nothing that we can do about that. I avoid using it. Not only has it been glamorized over the years, but there’s tons of misinformation and lots women out there that hang on to every bit of it.
I feel that using the term and putting emphasis on it (even just as a workout catchphrase), keeps perpetuating that message. I don’t think that using the term CREATES a disorder of ANY kind, but I do think that it MAY give a conflicted message to those who are not well-verse in fitness or who are more vulnerable to body image issues… especially because I know it’s a message completely the opposite to what your stand for! So THANK YOU for taking the time to put that disclaimer out there. <3