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Why You Should Start Small (Instead of Big) When It Comes to Fitness Goals | Dean Pohlman | Better Man Podcast Ep. 057

When our motivation levels fall, we give up on big elaborate goals completely. The good news is there’s a better way to set goals and actually achieve them:

Start small.

When you start small, you tap into your own human psychology of being lazy, you don’t have to rely on motivation, and you build confidence and consistency with each day that passes.

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How Man Flow Yoga Helps Robert, A First Responder, Respond to Emergencies Faster (Member Highlight: Robert A.)

Robert A., a first responder, first joined Man Flow Yoga about two years ago. At the time, he needed a change to his workouts. His job requires his body to go from cold to 200 miles an hour at the snap of a finger and he often has to lift heavy things when responding to emergencies. 

He knew that yoga could help his joints feel better and help him slim down, so he could be better at his job and enjoy his hobbies more. But he’s also the type of guy who didn’t feel comfortable going to a yoga class. Not only are in-person yoga classes dominated by women, but Robert even built a gym in his basement so he wouldn't have to go to the gym…

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Figuring Out Your True Goals vs. Society’s Success Metrics | Mike Bledsoe | Better Man Podcast Ep. 056

Mike Bledsoe, former CEO of Barbell Shrugged and today’s guest, had everything from the outside looking in. His business made millions. He was a world-renowned strongman and Olympic lifting coach. He had what seemed like a successful marriage. And he hit all of society’s most common metrics for success.

There was only one problem…

Mike was deeply troubled. He wasn’t living the life he wanted because his life wasn’t in alignment with his true self and purpose in life.

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Pigeon Pose for Beginners and Men

Pigeon stretches your glutes for faster muscle recovery, releases the lower back, and improves hip mobility. This stretch is one of the most important you can do for your back and your hips, leading to better jumps, sprints, and squats, and helping your back feel great throughout the day.

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My 7 Best Strategies to Getting in Shape & Working Toward Your Fitness Goals | Dean Pohlman | Better Man Podcast Ep. 055

Do you struggle with getting in shape and working towards your fitness goals? Well, I have good and bad news.

The bad news? We each have certain “fitness glitches” that prevent us from getting in shape and moving closer towards your ideal body. Things like relying on motivation to start, having an entitled mentality, and avoiding emotional vulnerability are prime examples of these “glitches.”

The good news? In this episode, I reveal some of my most effective ways to overcome these fitness glitches and limiting beliefs, so you can get in shape faster with less frustration on your journey.

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How Man Flow Yoga Helped James Run The Fastest Mile of his Life (Member Highlight: James B.)

Before James discovered Man Flow Yoga, he had a unique yoga class he attended: He did yoga with a group of other guys in his female yoga instructor’s basement. And this gave James his first taste of why men need to approach yoga differently than women do. Men, on average, aren’t as flexible as women—and trying to mimic a female yoga instructor can actually cause injuries for men (instead of helping them avoid them, as yoga should do).

James went to his yoga weekly with a few other guys, where they followed a more male-centric yoga program. But then, after about a year of this routine, the group broke up and James felt lost. And so, the sudden end to his yoga sessions with other men left him lost. Well, that’s when he started searching for other men-centric yoga classes and discovered Man Flow Yoga…

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How Men Can Improve Their Relationships With Their Partners | Emilio Palafox | Better Man Podcast Ep. 054

The quality of your relationships is the single most important thing for your health and happiness. Relationships are more important than exercise, nutrition, sleep, and even your genetics.

But there are many men silently struggling with their relationships.

That’s why I invited Emilio Palafox, the founder of Relationship Renegades, onto the Better Man Podcast. After hitting rock bottom, Emilio recognized that he didn’t love himself, and went on a journey to restore his self-love.

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Forward Fold Pose for Beginners and Men

This pose actively stretches your hamstrings to release tension in your spine and back. Focus on engaging the correct muscles to stretch the hamstrings, and don’t worry about whether you can touch your hands to the floor. This posture is great after a workout or long walk.

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Fix Your Sleep: Best Practices to Sleep Great EVERY Night | Dean Pohlman | Better Man Podcast Ep. 053

Sleep is one of the most important activities you do. In fact, getting high-quality, deep, and REM sleep may be the most important thing you do for your overall health and wellbeing.

Yet many of us struggle falling asleep and get poor sleep, which leads to feeling groggy and exhausted the next day. Lack of sleep also causes weight gain, leads us to make poor nutrition and exercise decisions, saps motivation, and negatively impacts every aspect of our lives.

So, why do so many people struggle with sleep?

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Man Flow Yoga Made Lee, A Wildlife and Landscape Photographer, More Flexible At 54 Than He’s Ever Been (Member Highlight: Lee H.)

Lee works as a wildlife and landscape photographer, so his livelihood requires him to get into awkward positions to capture the perfect, most breathtaking pictures. And so, he thought that adding a yoga routine to his fitness regimen would help him stay injury-free and flexible enough to do his job.

Lee’s never been particularly limber. After long days of shooting, the stiffness and tightness he felt in his muscles drove him crazy. So when his wife became a certified yoga instructor, it was natural that he started doing more yoga.

Man Flow Yoga was the perfect type of yoga for his specific goals! 

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