Dean Pohlman's Blog, page 60

What’s the difference between flexibility and mobility?

Have you ever wondered about the difference between mobility and flexibility? The two terms seem to be used interchangeably, yet actually have different meanings. Fortunately, there is a simple explanation. Flexibility refers to the ability of your soft tissue (muscles) to stretch. Mobility, on the other hand, is an umbrella term for the many elements ... Read More

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Off the Mat: Competition (Yes, it’s good for you.)

I am PUMPED because this week is the Paleo f(x) conference. Last year I went because it was located 5 minutes away from where I lived and they were featuring two of my favorite podcasters, Ben Greenfield and Bulletproof’s Dave Asprey. This year I’m going because I made so many connections last year that it’s ... Read More

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Cincinnati Workshop – Saturday, August 13, 2016

I’ll be in Cincinnati to conduct a workshop at Florence Strength & Conditioning on Saturday, August 13 at 12:00 PM. This 90-minute workshop focuses on yoga for strength training. Read on for more details and to sign up! This Man Flow Yoga workshop focuses on how you can use yoga to address the gaps your traditional ... Read More

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Member Spotlight: Ralph

This month’s Member of the Month is Ralph, from upstate New York. Read on to learn more about Ralph, and be sure to connect with him in the Man Flow Yoga Community Facebook group! What is your current favorite pose? Warrior 3. It’s elegant and challenging, once you get the hang of it. It’s one of ... Read More

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Manbassador Spotlight: LeStryet

July’s Manbassador of the Month is LeStryet Yow, of Birmingham, Alabama, residing in Hoover, Alabama. LeStryet has been instrumental in the behind-the-scenes action of Man Flow Yoga and we are grateful for all that he has done to help the members of the community and Man Flow Yoga. Read on to learn more about LeStryet. ... Read More

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5 Pre-Yoga Practices for a Great Yoga Session

Regardless of what your goals are when you do yoga,  there are a few practices that I recommend you try doing before your yoga session in order to help you get the maximum benefits out of your workout. These practices will prepare your body and your mind for the workout to follow. Watch this quick ... Read More

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Mobility: You Can’t Afford to Ignore it

This blog is to inform you about mobility – what all it includes, why it’s important for you, and why I became interested in mobility in the first place. If you haven’t heard me talking about Mobility, than you haven’t been online lately. On April 15th of this year we released the Mobility Project. The ... Read More

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2 Ways to Reduce Clicking in Your Shoulders

This is a question I get asked a lot: “I hear a lot of clicking and popping noises in my shoulders when I work out. What can I do to fix this?” It’s a very simple answer. This is the shortest blog you’ll ever read. The clicking and popping noises you hear is tendon rubbing ... Read More

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7 Common Squat Weaknesses

When it comes to exercise, many of us avoid squats like the plague. That’s because for many of us, squats simply hurt. They are uncomfortable. They hurt your knees or your back. The reasons that squats hurt is linked to some common weaknesses, mostly stemming from (1) a sedentary lifestyle, (2) a lack of flexibility, ... Read More

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Member Spotlight: Angelino

This month’s Member of the Month is Angelino, who has been with the Man Flow Yoga Community since it started with the Members Area back in late-December 2015. Angelino is one our international members, as he is based in Belgium. Read on to learn more about Angelino, and be sure to connect with him in ... Read More

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