Dean Pohlman's Blog, page 33

Spinal Decompression At Home

Are you looking for stretches for spinal decompression to help alleviate back pain? Maybe you spend most of your day sitting at a desk, driving, or otherwise inactive. Or, maybe you did a workout yesterday that has left your back feeling tight and overly sore.

Whatever the case, this blog will give you the most effective exercises for decompressing your spine, relieving back pain, and getting you back to feeling great - or at the very least, better than you were!

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FREE MFY Guyoga DVD & Challenge (Starts April 15)

I’m writing this quick blog to let you know about two things:

The Man Flow Yoga Guyoga Program is now available, and you can get it for FREE this wee!
The Man Flow Yoga Guyoga CHALLENGE starts on April 15. You can register for free, and all you need to participate is the Man Flow Yoga Guyoga workouts.

More info inside!

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What is your “Why”? (And how is it holding you back?)

Do you know your Why? Taking a step back, do you know what a “why” is? Here’s why knowing this will be helpful for you: In addition to having an endless source of intrinsic motivation – think of the rush you can get from a good caffeine shot; wouldn’t it be nice to have that ... Read More

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My Bulking Blog: Habits, Diet, Exercise, Sleep, & Overall Takeaways

A Comprehensive Account of My 3-Month Bulking Experience & The Results.

It’s been just over 1 month since my "bulking” officially ended, but I feel like I’ve been able to fully digest the bulking process, and I’m ready to share what I hope to be an informative and useful account of my bulking experience with you.

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Restorative & Recovery-Focused Fitness

Many of us believe that in order for a workout to be effective that it has to be challenging, intense, and make us sweat. But there is another side of fitness that helps you increase strength, prevent injury, and improve your overall wellness. I'm referring to restorative exercise, which is quite often an overlooked, but quite necessary aspect of fitness that will take your fitness to the next level - especially if you're not already doing it. Not to mention, it will make your workouts and your overall fitness endeavors a whole lot more enjoyable.

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How to Improve Your Yoga Practice (More Advanced Postures & Workouts)

Looking to deepen your yoga practice? You need to go deeper into technique (also known as asana, or the third limb of yoga). Most yoga doesn’t go too far into this aspect of yoga because it’s not what most people want.

At a yoga studio, there is an expectation that you can show up, go through the motions, and leave with a sense of satisfaction that you did something good for yourself, while also relieving stress. Too much instruction is a turn off for many, so most yoga instructors, out of fear of alienating this group of attendees, tend to keep instruction to a minimum.

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Establish Your Routine – A New Year’s Challenge

For New Year's this year, I have one simple goal for you: to make living a healthy lifestyle part of your daily routine.

The Man Flow Yoga New Years Challenge: Establishing a Healthy Routine, kicks off on Monday, January 7. This is a 6-Week Challenge to help you establish a habit of daily exercise and movement, make healthier decisions, and establish a lifestyle in which healthy and wellness is a priority.

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Flexibility, Mobility & Recovery to Complement Training for Athletes

Do you pay attention to the latest training trends? If so, you’ll know at this point that yoga is not considered an esoteric practice. Athletes in professional and collegiate sports do yoga to support mobility and recovery training. Endurance athletes use it to prevent injury and correct imbalances. And weight lifters & functional fitness athletes ... Read More

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Introducing… the Body by Yoga Cork Yoga Mat!

(Made by Dean Pohlman, Founder of Man Flow Yoga)

A luxury, soft, no-slip cork yoga mat that’s thicker, wider, and longer than traditional mats; a heavy duty, long-lasting yoga mat made from premium, sustainably-sourced cork and rubber, and featuring an optional built-in alignment system for perfect alignment in every posture.

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Weekend Warriors: Smart Fitness Training for High-Impact Injury Prevention & Flexiblity Training

You know who you are! Weekend Warriors work hard and play hard. On the weekend you’re hiking, working out, running, and doing spartan races. Whatever it is, you’re up for the challenge. But during the week, life gets in the way. Work, family and other obligations make it impossible to go to regular group fitness classes. During the week, you want to make sure you stay strong and do what you can do prevent injury for your weekend workouts, but your time is limited. You also may have this idea that the only type of fitness worth doing is high-impact, intense exercise, when really it’s just one part of exercise.

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