Dean Pohlman's Blog, page 54

Why you shouldn’t always stick to your workout plan

I’m writing this blog to talk about why always sticking to your workout plan isn’t a great idea, and how by not listening to your body, always pushing through no matter what, and not responding to day-to-day realities can ultimately be detrimental to your long-term fitness goals. Last night, I went to bed with the ... Read More

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How to Get a Bigger Chest

Not only does it give you the strength for handstands, more push-ups, a better bench press, and a stronger overall upper body – it also gives you a larger presence, makes you feel more confident, and helps your shoulders feel great. It also helps with sagging chest, shoulder pain, poor posture, and man boobs. Most ... Read More

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The Ketogenic Diet – is it right for you?

There are fewer trends in today’s fitness world hotter than the ketogenic diet – Turn your body into a fat-burning machine! Heightened awareness, a lean, sexy body, and more! What’s not to like? That being said, ketogenic diets are not appropriate for everyone. Read the following to for my recommendations on whether or not the ... Read More

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80% of What I Do is Yoga

I’m writing this blog to answer the most commonly asked questions I receive: The answer is short, but that needs explaining. When I say that 80% of what I do is yoga, it means that 80% of the time that I spend exercising is doing yoga. For every 1 hour I do something else, there ... Read More

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5 Best Yoga Postures for Strength as Equestrians

There are many ways to get stronger as an equestrian, but some movements and postures are more effective than others. I’ve created this list to give you 5 of the most relevant postures for strengthening your body as an equestrian.

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5 Best Warm-up Yoga Postures for Equestrians

We all know that we should warm-up before a workout. But not all of us know what that warm-up should look like. I’ve worked with equestrians on a very close basis for the last 3 years, and my experience has taught me that the most effective warm-ups for equestrians combine muscle activation, mobility, and balancing postures.

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5 Best Post-Ride Stretches for Equestrians

Many of the injuries experienced by equestrians do not occur during the ride itself. They actually occur as a result of not stretching once you are finished with your ride. Being upright on a horse is a killer workout! It taxes your upper-body, hips, core, and your spine. There are many stretches you can do ... Read More

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Yoga for Lacrosse – Best Poses to Improve Your Athletic Performance

The blog below lists the 5 best yoga postures to help lacrosse players improve their athletic performance. Yup, even Paul Rabil does yoga. So if the best lacrosse players are doing yoga to improve their athletic performance as laxers… shouldn’t you? I started doing yoga as a Senior lacrosse player for the University of Wisconsin. ... Read More

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Yoga for Lacrosse – Best Stretches for Preventing Injury & Faster Recovery

The following blog shows you the 5 best stretches lacrosse players should do after their practice, workout, or game, in order to help them prevent injury, recovery more quickly, and get back to field sooner with less soreness. We all want to play our best and perform at the highest level possible as often as ... Read More

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Yoga for When You’re Sick (Best Stretches and Easy Yoga Session)

Being sick sucks, but it doesn’t mean you have to avoid exercise altogether. Try out these stretches to help preserve mobility, recover more quickly, and sleep better. Even if you aren’t sick, these postures are great for winding down from the day, as well! Remember, if you’re feeling light-headed or nauseous, stop what you’re doing! ... Read More

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