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15 Minute Deep Stretch for Splits

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June 21, 2021

15 Minute Deep Stretch for Splits

Sweat Time: 15 mins

Equipment Needed: Yoga Mat

Workout Type: POP Pilates

Body Focus: Stretching

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12 years ago, I visited NYC for the first time in

12 years ago, I visited NYC for the first time in my life. Here’s what was going on:

It was 2009. I had just graduated with a Biology degree that I wanted nothing to do with, my parents absolutely disapproved of me following my passion (design), the recession made it hard to get hired anywhere, and I felt…so lost…so out of place…so defeated. Career wise.

Relationship wise, I had been with my new boyfriend @samlivits for a year at this point and we were madly in love. We didn’t have enough money to get a hotel, so we asked one of Sam’s friends if we could crash with him in his tiny East Village basement. We never took a single yellow cab (walking and subway only!), we mostly ate at food trucks and once in a while treated ourselves to a hole in the wall restaurant, and you know what? It was perfect. We loved the city so much but didn’t know how or when we could visit again.

Well, life has it’s funny ways if you keep pushing, keep believing, and keep being resilient in the face of failure.

Since 2009, Sam and I have flown to New York more than any other city in the world! And the best part? It’s for work…doing things I’m passionate about. The very things my parents told me I need to stop doing because I was “wasting my time”. From teaching Pilates in Times Square to ringing the bell at NASDAQ to appearing on multiple national live TV shows, I seriously cannot believe how far baby Sam and Cassey have come.

And you wanna know something funny? Today after I did my segment on @livekellyandryan teaching Pilates to @mariamenounos and @ryanseacrest using @popflex_active yoga mats and POPFLEX booty bands (omg!!!) we decided to celebrate by walking all the way from Times Square to Washington Park (12,000 steps for fun) and grabbing lunch at some hole in the wall. Then when it started raining a bit, I told Sam I wanted to take a cab back Uptown but he was adamant about taking the Subway. He thinks it’s “fun.” 🤔

Hey. Some things change and some things don’t.

I’m just so happy that today, in 2021, the confidence I have in myself, my business, and my relationship is stronger than ever. I am so grateful for this journey.

♥️Cassey

What’s cuter? A or B? You know what’s so funn

What’s cuter? A or B?

You know what’s so funny!??? I literally did not intend for this top to be reversible. Nope. It always was a high neck mesh crop top. Then one day I was browsing IG and then gasped because a customer wore the low V in the front! I was like OMG NOOOOO SHE’S WEARING IT WRONG!!! But then I was like WAIT.

IT WORKS.

🤯

(Just remember to remove the bra cups unless you’re going for Quasimodo then you do you boo)

I am always learning something new from you guys 😅

Anyway! Just dropped this new Marine Marble set on @popflex_active! The Lavender version sold out so quick last time that I wanted to bring this set back in an additional option for you! New color, same ButterSoft.

And seriously…thank you for your enthusiasm. Your love for POPFLEX gives me more confidence as a designer. I never went to school for fashion and sometimes get major imposter syndrome. Every time I see you wear the clothes and how it hugs your body just right, my heart fills with a bit more fullness. I’ll never stop learning in this school of life and I hope to keep making you cool things til I can’t draw anymore.

Omg eew why did this get so somber.

Go grab some Marble if you missed it last time! POPFLEXactive.com (bio link)

♥️Cassey

I did it. I got bangs. !!! (Felt like I needed a

I did it. I got bangs.

!!!

(Felt like I needed a change and this was perfect! Still working on length so I won’t be dying it lighter anytime soon.)

So today’s self timer tripod photoshoot theme: Bangs & Bottles!

Happy to announce that the giant @popflex_active bottles are back! Here’s my 64 Oz! As you can see, it’s bigger than my head 😜 I drink 2 a day to reach a full gallon. I fill it with ice and 🍋 slices and it stays cold all day. I take it EVERYWHERE with me like it’s a fashion accessory. I mean truly though - this bottle makes a statement about how serious you are about your hydration. 💧

It’s generally recommended for you to drink about half your weight (lbs) in fluid ounces. But if that’s too much calculation, try drinking til your pee is lime juice colored. Everyone’s hydration needs are different based on activity level and also climate etc.

My skin is looking clearer these days thanks to the hydration but also maybe thanks to a new skincare routine I’m exploring. I’m not wearing ANY foundation or concealer in these pics and there’s no filter. I’m only wearing tubing mascara (the best for lengthening) and brow powder.

What do you think? Do you like my bangs or are you still trying to get used to them like @samlivits 😅?

♥️Cassey

PS: Thanks @ginaatkinson for the bangs. LOVE.

It’s interesting how people ask when you’re go

It’s interesting how people ask when you’re gonna have kids as if it’s actually in your control.

I have multiple friends who have dealt with devastating infertility issues and miscarriages, and honestly I did not know how common these things were until social media gave women an easier place to openly share their stories. My mom had a miscarriage, lots of trouble getting pregnant and had to use Chinese herbs to help her conceive.

So even though right now I’m struggling with the whole “do I want to be a mother” thing - who’s to say that if and when both @samlivits and I decide yes, that I actually can???

I’m in my 30s, I have no idea about the quality or quantity of my eggs, my mom had infertility issues, and to be completely honest with you, my menstrual cycles are also longer than the average woman and they are irregular (they have been since high school when I was training intensely for tennis).

I’m thinking of visiting a clinic to get a check up on my fertility status. The more information the better. I’m very curious. But also…if I’m gonna do it, I say, Sam has to do it too!

What’s been your experience with trying? (I have so much to learn!!!)

♥️Cassey

Swipe to the end for the Squat Test in lime! As y

Swipe to the end for the Squat Test in lime!

As you can see the new ButterSoft Compress fabric from @popflex_active doesn’t become more transparent the lower I get into my squat, which is a common issue with active bottoms, especially in lighter colors. But be aware that it CAN still happen in black.

I taught a class once in cheap Forever 21 black leggings (no undies) and let’s just say I’m lucky Sam was there that day because he gave me his hoodie to wrap around…😬😬😬 WHO KNOWS HOW MANY TIMES I’VE WORN THAT LEGGING BEFORE AT THE GYM OMG.

Now of course don’t go around wearing thick lace panties in red with lighter colored leggings. Get yourself a seamless lasercut nude panty/thong or go totally commando which is what I usually do, plus it is way more comfortable! Try it!

Anyway I’m in love with these shots that @jackelynho took at the Tropicana shoot! Like howwww did my little sister become a literal fashion photog like it’s NBD. What. I still shoot using my iPhone pretty exclusively.

♥️Cassey

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