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Why is losing fat so hard? The psychological hurdles of weight loss | Dr. Anthony Balduzzi | Better Man Podcast Ep. 046

Everyone knows what they need to do to lose weight: eat healthier, get better sleep, and exercise more often. Yet despite this, many people still struggle with losing weight. Why?

Well, knowing the right things to do and actually doing them are two entirely different things. And our emotions often circumvent our decision making. Stress, worry, fear, overwhelm, and other emotions make weight loss harder and can even sabotage your weight loss journey.

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Yoga for Bloating | Backed Up? Try These 10 Yoga Poses To Stop and Prevent Bloating

Bloating is a feeling of tightness and pressure in the belly, ranging from merely uncomfortable to downright painful.

Bloating and constipation are linked, but constipation is more the result of bloating than a standalone condition. You want to avoid both, of course, and yoga combined with nutrition and lifestyle changes can prevent this uncomfortable, embarrassing situation from arising.

If you’re bloated, performing a few yoga moves like the ones below will provide immediate relief. But think of bloating prevention as another benefit of a regular yoga regimen.

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9 Personal Strategies for Making Time for Self-Care | Dean Pohlman | Better Man Podcast Ep. 045

Many people think that self-care is selfish. When you have a million different things pulling you in a million different directions, taking time for self-care seems like it’s a direct attack to your loved ones and career.

This is a mistake. Not only is self-care selfless, but it also helps you show up better to the important people in your life. Self-care unlocks patience, improves your mood, and helps you better serve your family.

So, how do you make more time for self-care (especially when your schedule is chaotic)?

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How Man Flow Yoga’s “Isometric Yoga” Unlocks More Strength, Balance, and Fluidity – Even if you’re in your 70s (Member Highlight: Richard B.)

Richard, B., a 72-year-old Man Flow Yoga Member joined Man Flow Yoga because he had an anterior pelvic tilt, and his physical therapist recommended yoga. But Richard didn’t start his yoga journey with Man Flow Yoga. Instead, he started with a standard studio yoga class. In fact, he discovered Man Flow Yoga by complete accident.

Richard took a hot yoga class in studio and was sweating like a pig. So he figured he’d buy yoga-specific shorts instead of the basketball shorts he’d been wearing. Well, guess what popped up on Google when he searched for yoga shorts: Man Flow Yoga.

Curious, Richard decided to look more into Man Flow Yoga, and instantly realized it was a completely different type of yoga than he’d done in the studio.

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The Ultimate Guide to Pelvic Floor Strength and Sexual Wellness | Dr. Lance Frank | Better Man Podcast Ep. 044

Your pelvic floor is one of the most important (and most neglected) muscle groups in your body.

Why? Well, your pelvic floor helps you optimize your sexual wellness, last longer in bed, and you use it every time you go to the bathroom - or “hold” yourself from going to the bathroom.

In this episode, Dr. Lance Frank, DPT, MPH reveals the ultimate guide to strengthening your pelvic floor, problems caused by an underactive and overactive pelvic floor, and how you can get stronger erections and better enjoy your lives - both sexually and non-sexually.

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Why Man Flow Yoga Isn’t Anything Like Basic Yoga – Hint: It Will Give You Noticeable Results (Member Highlight: Jason A.)

Jason A., a Man Flow Yoga Member for over 2 years, initially joined Man Flow Yoga because he had body imbalances from years of being a banga—Bollywood’s more intense version of Zumba—fitness instructor. And he wanted to prevent injuring himself. 

Like many of our Members, he started with the 7-Day Beginner’s Yoga for Men Challenge, and was instantly hooked. Despite being an active guy before Man Flow Yoga, including having years of yoga experience, Man Flow Yoga proved to be the superior method of working out for Jason. 

Why?

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The 3 Essential Components of Morning Routines | Dean Pohlman | Better Man Podcast Ep. 043

The most effective morning routines “prime” you physically, mentally, and emotionally to conquer your day. While the least effective morning routines leave you burnt out, fatigued, and defeated before your day begins.

In this episode, I reveal the 3 essential components of the most effective morning routines, common mistakes to avoid when building your morning routine, and how to build a new morning routine that unlocks the most “juice” for the rest of your day.

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Optimizing Your Body For Functionality | Kelly Starrett | Better Man Podcast Ep. 042

Movement is medicine: It reduces your pain and risk of injury. It makes you happier and more confident.

And we’re not just talking about working out – There are millions of people who work out for an hour a day, but are actually LESS healthy than people who simply walk more. So where’s the disconnect? How are we “fit” but not healthy?

That’s what Kelly Starrett, New York Times bestselling author and the inventor of modern day mobility, and I talk about today.

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How Man Flow Yoga Helped One Woman Restore Strength In Her Leg After A Nasty Blood Clot (Member Highlight: Inger-Marie)

Despite our name—and the fact that most of our customers are men—a big misconception about Man Flow Yoga is that it’s only designed for men. While most of our content, courses, and yoga videos are designed with men in mind, we also have several female Members who have gone through life-changing transformations through Man Flow Yoga, like Inger-Marie.

Inger-Marie proves that anyone can improve their strength, mobility, and flexibility from Man Flow Yoga. She’s not the only female Member we have, and she won’t be the last.  In fact, she even spreads the Man Flow Yoga gospel to everyone she knows — both male and female. According to her, if everybody used Man Flow Yoga, she thinks only 10%—at most—of people who suffer from knee pain, back pain, leg pain, or any other kind of bodily pain.

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3 Practices to Strengthen Your Relationship (from Personal Experience) | Dean Pohlman | Better Man Podcast Ep. 041

When most guys want to become happier, their first instinct is to improve their fitness, their finances, or level up in their career. I’ve fallen into this trap myself. But these 3 things don’t make you nearly as happy as focusing on another aspect many guys tend to overlook: Your relationships!

In fact, according to Jonathan Haidt, social psychologist and author of Happiness Hypothesis, the best way to improve your overall happiness is by improving your relationships.

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