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Firefighter Reveals How Men in Their 30s and Early 40s Should Take Care of Themselves | Bob M. | Better Man Podcast Ep. 106

Today’s guest, firefighter Bob M., routinely puts his body in precarious positions—crawling positions, in positions where his hands are above his head, and flexing his legs into bizarre positions—to save lives. Literally.

Yet, despite being a firefighter, he’s never had an injury on the job. In fact, he’s kept his injury-free streak alive for the past five years thanks to Man Flow Yoga.

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How Man Flow Yoga Helped Scott’s Spinal Stenosis More Than His Physical Therapist Did (Member Highlight: Scott T.)

Around eight years ago, Scott T. developed lower back pain. Since he sits at a desk for work and enjoys walking in his local city park, this lower back pain started to worry Scott. And so, he did what most men in a similar situation would do: He scheduled several visits with doctors, chiropractors, and physical therapists. 

After getting a spinal stenosis diagnosis, Scott started going to a physical therapist once a week. His physical therapist was an immense help because movement was the only thing that made his back feel better. But then, covid shut down the world.

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How to Extend Your Running Life with Yoga | Kyle R. | Better Man Podcast Ep. 105

For the past 17 years, today’s guest, Kyle R., has been committed to distance running. But this came with a steep toll to his joints: Shin splints, aching knees, and compromised ankle mobility threatened Kyle’s running life.

Kyle didn’t want to give up running, but his body was betraying him. Until he started doing yoga more often. Not only did yoga extend his running life, but it’s also made significant improvements to his mental and overall health.

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3 Health Tips From a 73 Year Old Who Doesn’t Feel A Day Older Than 50 | Richard B. | Better Man Podcast Ep. 104

Before discovering Man Flow Yoga, Richard B. (today’s Better Man Podcast guest) developed intense hip pain from his job. His pain was so strong that he actually thought he developed a kidney stone!

As he started doing physical therapy for his pain, he was reminded of how similar physical therapy and yoga are. Unlike most Man Flow Yoga Members, yoga played a large role in Richard’s fitness regimen for most of his life.

While he preferred doing yoga in a yoga studio with others, he quickly changed his tune after his first Man Flow Yoga session.

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Standing Backbend for Beginners and Men | A Step-by-Step Tutorial for 2024

This posture is extremely effective for strengthening the core and spine, and for improving spinal mobility. Use it in the morning to wake up with an energy boost. Standing backbend is also great before a workout to activate your core and warm up your spine.

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From 300 Pounds to 215: How Anthony Started his Fitness Journey | Anthony O. | Better Man Podcast Ep. 103

During covid, Anthony, today’s Better Man Podcast guest, was furloughed from his job and spent his days doing nothing other than playing video games.

Despite never having a formal fitness regimen, Anthony started walking. Then he found Man Flow Yoga. To date, he’s lost 75 pounds and actually looks forward to his next workout.

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How Adam Restored His Health After Turning 50 | Adam S. | Better Man Podcast Ep. 102

Adam’s dad died when he was only 49 years old. But when Adam turned 50, instead of using his father’s passing to inspire him, it almost made him give up on life.

Adam wasn’t happy with his life, his fitness, or in his marriage. But then he made a realization: He didn’t have to spend the rest of his life miserable and lonely.

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How Kyle Uses Man Flow Yoga to Improve Running, Speed Up Recovery, & Stay Injury-Free (Member Highlight: Kyle R.)

Kyle R., a 52 year old Man Flow Yoga Member, first discovered Man Flow Yoga because he enjoys running, but the constant stress it caused on his joints was starting to take its toll. Particularly on his knees and ankles, but Kyle was also concerned about preventing common running-related injuries like runner’s knee, shin splints, and stress fractures. 

So, after a brutal training period which caused immense stress on his joints, he decided to complement his running routine with yoga. That’s how he found Man Flow Yoga.

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13 Important Lessons for Sustainable Health & Fitness Success | Dean Pohlman | Better Man Podcast Ep. 101

After taking a summer hiatus, the Better Man Podcast returns—with a brand-new format. 

This season looks at real-life examples from men of various ages. These conversations focus on understanding the fitness journeys of men of all ages as we age.

We’ll discuss their “Oh Shit” moment when they realized they needed to make a change, what helped them get started after their “Oh Shit” moment, and what keeps them going after the initial motivation “high” wears off.

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Side Angle Pose for Beginners and Men | A Step-by-Step Tutorial for 2024

This side stretch and lunge strengthens your core, hips, and back, while making your spine, shoulders, and hips more mobile. It’s useful for improving your posture, increasing power and range of motion for twisting or swinging motions, and helping prevent back pain and injury by strengthening the entire core.

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