Cadillac Flashcards Update – August 24, 2022

Hey OPC fam, Brad here with another update on the printing and shipping of our long-awaited Cadillac flashcards.

  • Author: Brad
  • August 24, 2022

Cadillac Flashcards Update – August 24, 2022

PILATES CADILLAC FLASHCARDS UPDATE

Hey OPC fam, Brad here with another update on the printing and shipping of our long-awaited Cadillac flashcards.

I’m excited to show you a sneak peek into the cards being printed! We’ve got some videos below that you can see them going through the printing machines.

I’m not as excited to share that we’re still about two weeks away from shipping, which is two weeks longer than we originally anticipated.

Why is it taking so long?

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Partially cut Cadillac cards (notice the corners aren’t rounded yet)

There are two factors, both of which have to do with creating the boxes. The cards themselves have already begun printing.

Cadillac cards being printed.

The first has to do with supply chain issues for the chip board used in making the boxes, although I’m happy to share that our printing partner now has all the materials needed to make those boxes.

We’re now in line to have these boxes made, which brings us to the second factor.

Cadillac cards being printed.

Our printer has a few crazy machines that handle the printing of the cards (which you’re seeing in these videos,) but they were reliant on another company to create the boxes.

In an effort to have more control of the entire process, our printing partner has purchased their own gazillion-dollar machine to give them the option to create the boxes themselves! This required them to move their entire operation twenty minutes down the road, and to assemble this new machine in their new location.

These two steps have taken a bit longer than anticipated.

Cadillac cards being collated.

The good news is that they started their first test run of creating their first box with this new machine yesterday, and now we’re (finally) in line to have the Cadillac boxes created.

However, as I said earlier, it’s going to take them approximately a week to print, fold, glue, and dry the boxes. After that they’ll need to put the cards inside and then shrinkwrap everything together before they can begin fulfilling your order.

A GIFT FROM US TO YOU

Lesley and I, along with the entire OPC team, are SUPER GRATEFUL for your continued support and anticipation around these cards, but we’re also just as frustrated as you that it’s taking longer to ship than expected. So… we’ve got something for you!

We’d like to gift all of those who pre-ordered a Cadillac flashcard deck a free Legacy replay class from Lesley (valued at $40.)

You’ll be able to pick one of the following.

A CADILLAC WORKOUT (can still work for Tower too)

CADILLAC/TOWER WORKOUT

A SHORT/LONG BOX WORKOUT

A SPINE CORRECTOR WORKOUT

A WUNDA-FUL PILATINI® WORKOUT

ANOTHER WUNDA-FUL PILATINI® WORKOUT

A REFORMER WORKOUT

To get your coupon code, please chat to us or text us* at +1 (310) 905-5534 with the email address you used to order your Cadillac flashcards along with your choice of class from the list above, and we’ll send you back your coupon code!

Please note, this offer will be available for two weeks, until September 7, 2022 – so please let us know right away.

If you’re not sure which legacy classes you may already have, here’s how to check your account.

We’ll be reaching out to you again as soon as we have more info. Fingers crossed we can ship earlier than this!

brad

*Please note, message and data rates may apply from your carrier when texting us*

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    1. Hello Maha, we are going to release a “barrels” flashcard deck next year. We have one workout on the Spine Corrector which you can find on our site. When you purchase it you will have access to it for life. xx~LL

  1. Thanks Brad, cool deal!
    I am happy to say that I have them all because well, you know I’m a huge fan.
    Super excited to receive the Cadillac flashcards!
    Lori

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Teaser is probably one of the most photographed exercises in Pilates. Which makes people think it's a "peak pose." But, it's anything but! It's simply another layer to your Pilates practice. This week we will acknowledge how each exercise contributes to your ability to do Teaser (someday) and then how Teaser teaches you where to get curious in your practice.

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No props on the Reformer.

See you in class,

xx~LL

MAT EQUIPMENT NEEDED: Your awesome self, light weights and a Mat!

>> Wondering what mat I’m using? You can find out more here.

REFORMER EQUIPMENT NEEDED: Your awesome self and a Reformer!

>> Wondering what reformer I’m using? You can find out more here.

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ONLINE MAT, REFORMER, CADILLAC & WUNDA CHAIR PILATES CLASS DESCRIPTIONS:

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On the Cadillac/Tower we will work on how the top half of the body helps to support the bottom half and vice versa! Pilates allows us to use the whole body to help with strength from Top to Tail! Let's explore how the springs on the Cadillac/Tower make us connect to the whole body in each exercise.

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Online Mat & Reformer Pilates Class Descriptions:

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See you in class,

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MAT EQUIPMENT NEEDED: Your awesome self, a ball and a resistance band, or just a magic circle and a mat!

>> Wondering what mat I’m using? You can find out more here.

REFORMER EQUIPMENT NEEDED: Your awesome self, a ball and a resistance band, or just a magic circle and a reformer!

>> Wondering what reformer I’m using? You can find out more here.

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Online Mat & Reformer Pilates Class Descriptions:

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See ya in class,

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MAT EQUIPMENT NEEDED: Your awesome self, a squishy ball or stuffed toy and a mat!

>> Wondering what mat I’m using? You can find out more here.

REFORMER EQUIPMENT NEEDED: Your awesome self and a reformer!

>> Wondering what reformer I’m using? You can find out more here.

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Online Mat & Reformer Pilates Class Descriptions:

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See ya in class,

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MAT EQUIPMENT NEEDED: Your awesome self and a mat!

>> Wondering what mat I’m using? You can find out more here.

REFORMER EQUIPMENT NEEDED: Your awesome self and a reformer!

>> Wondering what reformer I’m using? You can find out more here.

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Online Mat & Reformer Pilates Class Descriptions:

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MAT EQUIPMENT NEEDED: Your awesome self and a mat!

>> Wondering what mat I’m using? You can find out more here.

REFORMER EQUIPMENT NEEDED: Your awesome self and a reformer!

>> Wondering what reformer I’m using? You can find out more here.

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Online Mat & Reformer Pilates Class Descriptions:

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Props: Mat, have light weights nearby

See ya in class,

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MAT EQUIPMENT NEEDED: Your awesome self, have light weights nearby and a mat!

>> Wondering what mat I’m using? You can find out more here.

REFORMER EQUIPMENT NEEDED: Your awesome self and a reformer!

>> Wondering what reformer I’m using? You can find out more here.

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Online Mat, Reformer, Cadillac & Wunda Chair Pilates Class Descriptions:

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See ya in class,

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ONLINE MAT, REFORMER, CADILLAC & WUNDA CHAIR PILATES CLASS DESCRIPTIONS:

Tops ‘N Tails (or Tops & Tails) is a wonderful expression I grew up with! It means being ready-to-go…from top to bottom, front to back, end to end! Isn’t that exactly what Pilates does for our minds and bodies? It encourages us to ready for any adventure that comes our way because our workouts use variety to engage the whole body, and to focus our minds.

This month’s Reformer workout will have us exploring Tops ‘N Tails by working from the ends of The Order. We’ll alternate exercises from the beginning and from the end of our usual routine for a challenging time! You’ll need your reformer box and pole.

On the Wunda Chair and Mat we'll be focusing on working from the top half or the tail half of our bodies! While every exercise requires the whole body. Setting ourselves up for success from the Top to the Tail makes the most difference!

On the Cadillac/Tower we will work on how the top half of the body helps to support the bottom half and vice versa! Pilates allows us to use the whole body to help with strength from Top to Tail! Let's explore how the springs on the Cadillac/Tower make us connect to the whole body in each exercise.

See ya in class,

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