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Reflecting On 2023 & Setting Goals For 2024 | Dean Pohlman | Better Man Podcast Ep. 076

The statistics around New Year’s Resolutions are startling: 23% of people give up on their New Year’s Resolution by the end of the first week. By the end of January, 43% of people had already quit on their resolutions. And only 9% of people actually complete their resolutions by the end of the year.

Most people don’t understand how to properly reflect on the past year and set realistic, yet challenging goals for 2024. Even I have fallen into this trap in previous years, which is why I wanted to record this episode.

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Runner’s Lunge Twist for Beginners and Men | A Step-by-Step Tutorial

Add a rotational element to Runner’s lunge to mobilize your spine and build core and lower-body strength.

This posture builds strength and stability for hip and spine movements such as twisting and throwing, as well as contributes to quicker and more powerful change of direction. It even improves balance.

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How Trevor Used Man Flow Yoga To Recover From A Bulged Disc—Both Pre- & Post Surgery (Member Highlight: Trevor W.)

Trevor W., a 35-year-old therapist and Man Flow Yoga Member, had lower back pain that agonized him. After visiting his doctor, he found out that he had a bulged disc in his lower back.

Before scheduling surgery, his doctor recommended physical therapy to see if he could fix his herniated disc without surgery. So Trevor found a physical therapist, and then he also went the extra mile: Trevor knew that yoga and physical therapy, while different, are similar, so he also joined a few studio yoga classes. But the yoga classes were never a great fit. He was often the only man in the classes. The instructor taught yoga for women’s more flexible bodies, which meant he always struggled with certain poses. He never felt fully comfortable in the classes: They felt exclusive and clique-y. And scheduling time in the yoga studio became impossible with his heavy workout.

That’s when he decided to search for another way to do yoga—and discovered Man Flow Yoga.

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Subtract; Don’t Add (Creating Space to Create Change for 2024) | Dean Pohlman | Better Man Podcast Ep. 075

Modern society, social media, and other outside forces convince us that we’re not living up to the best version of ourselves. So, despite already maxing out our willpower, we continue to try to add more and more habits to reach this idealized version of ourselves. But here’s the thing…

The fastest and most effective way to create positive change in your life is by subtracting habits that no longer serve you, instead of just letting them pile up.

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Sphinx Pose for Beginners and Men | A Step-by-Step Tutorial

This is a great posture to strengthen the back while stretching the abs, making it the perfect exercise to counter a rounded spinal position, whether from sitting at a desk, deadlifting, or other fitness activities. Although Sphinx is an active pose, you can use it for restoration after a workout or sitting all day.

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How Analyzing Movement Can Uncover Your True Self | Andrew Daniel | Better Man Podcast Ep. 074

Two weeks ago, I invited Andrew Daniel onto the Better Man Podcast. In that episode, he revealed the booby trap of the self-help industry which keeps millions of people stuck and miserable.

We also briefly discussed his groundbreaking Cinesomatics methodology. Well, in today’s episode he guides me through a sample Cinesomatics session—so you can see how it works in real life.

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Why Practicing Gratitude Will Boost Your Happiness (And How To Start) | Dean Pohlman | Better Man Podcast Ep. 073

Humans are hardwired to focus on the negative. This “biological glitch” saved us from tiger attacks in the past—but it causes unnecessary suffering today. It’s unnatural to focus on the good things, which is why practicing gratitude is both so difficult and rewarding.

But you know what? The more you practice gratitude, the easier it becomes. And the easier it becomes, the more your quality of life skyrockets. 

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Happy Baby Pose for Beginners and Men | A Step-by-Step Tutorial

This is a great stretch for your groin to help relieve lower-back pain. Use Happy baby before a yoga workout to help warm up, or after a workout session to release muscle tension and speed up recovery. This posture is also perfect for when you want to move but don’t feel like exercising.

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The Booby Trap of Self-Help (And How To Actually Improve Your Life) | Andrew Daniel | Better Man Podcast Ep. 072

SThe self-help industry is a massive industry. And for good reason: Self-help can teach you how to be the cause in your life rather than the effect. It shows you that you can change your life’s direction and outlook.

But what if self-help doesn’t work for you? What if you’ve read all the books, and still find yourself stuck?

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Trusting In The Process Even When You’re Not Seeing Results | Dean Pohlman | Better Man Podcast Ep. 071

When we start something new—whether a new financial plan, fitness regimen, or diet protocol—there’s a period that happens a few weeks in when we haven't seen results, and start doubting ourselves.

In fact, this is the #1 reason many people give up on new plans too soon. They let their doubts consume them, and convince them to switch to another new plan, only to repeat the cycle again in a few weeks.

Well, first you need to understand that following a new plan without seeing results sucks. But it’s a crucial part of the process. 

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