The Better Man Podcast

Russ first discovered Man Flow Yoga like many other men do:    His back ached, he was out-of-shape and carrying a few too many pounds on his person, and he has long known he needed to exercise. But the traditional approach to fitness never interested him.    He needs to be active in his career, so being sore from lifting wasn’t an option for him. But as the years passed by, the weight tacked on, and he started paying the ultimate sacrifice: bodily pain that made life just a little bit harder each day.    Well, after discovering the Man Flow Yoga YouTube channel, Russ experienced a snowball effect that completely transformed his life—one small step at a time.    First, he reversed the physical problems he had: He eliminated his pain, improved his posture, and shed a few pounds of fat.    But then, as he became more and more consistent, he unlocked his awareness and uncovered an inner sense of calm.    His life transformed from a ball of stress into a peaceful oasis.    From there, he had realized the root problem of all of his troubles: He let his life pass him by without even realizing it!   But everything changed when he found Man Flow Yoga…    Not only did he take back complete control of his life, but he’s a healthier and all-around better man because of one small step he took three years ago.    In today’s show, Russ shares all sorts of brilliant insights like:   Why smaller, less significant changes actually produce bigger and better results long-term What actually happens in your life as a result of consistent exercise  How to get started right now instead of procrastinating    And so much more.    Other highlights from this show include:    Why yoga is the superior form of exercise if you’re nagged by aches and pains all day (2:14)  The “small steps” secret for becoming more fit in your 50s than you were in your 30s (2:34)  Why gentle intensity, like you find in Man Flow Yoga workouts, fundamentally improves your muscles and posture (without making you too sore to move the following day) (3:27)  How to trick your brain into wanting to work out when you’re exhausted after work (4:59) Can yoga make you more productive at work? Here’s why this chemistry teacher says so (10:49)  Why physical activity is so wildly effective for calming emotional energy (even if high-stress situations) (11:04)  The most effective way to boost your confidence—with almost no risk of injury—if you’re overweight and out-of-shape (14:08)  How simply cutting low-fat foods can reduce your appetite and make weight loss less frustrating (19:01) The “Macro Mentality” for weight loss for eating healthier without starving yourself (28:00)    Listen now!   Quotes from this episode’s guest:    (2:15) So I got onto Man Flow Yoga and I thought, “This is amazing - the changes were like literally instant, the day after, two days later, I felt so much better. And I thought, wow, this is really, really good.”  (3:52) The gentle approach of yoga really surprised me with how intense it could be. And I thought, ‘This is brilliant and exactly what I want.’ Something that's making a change, I can feel the difference in my muscles, I can feel the difference in my posture and things like that. (5:05) What is it that makes you want to do it? And it's that feeling afterwards. That really has been a game changer for me. If I get home from work and I'm tired, I think, ‘oh, I've got to do some yoga. It's like, yeah, but you know damn well you'll feel better after you've done it.’  (9:17) If you want to improve, you've got to do something consistently.  (12:29) In terms of physical stuff from doing yoga, my posture’s better. I stand taller. I ache less. I move better. I’m much more flexible than I used to be.  (13:59) I have some definition in my muscles. Again, not a massive amount, but I could see it. As a guy that’s always been overweight and a little bit self-conscious about how I look, yoga’s been a really big confidence boost.  (14:54) Smaller, less significant changes actually produce bigger, better results long-term because it's more sustainable.  (33:28) Your life can be gone so quick. And I think we just need to slow down, chill the F out.  Other important links:    Want to unlock more flexibility and strength, reduce your risk of injury, and feel your absolute best over the next 7 days? Then join the FREE 7-Day Beginner’s Yoga for Men Challenge here: https://shrtlnk.co/pTVc7    Tired of doing a form of yoga that causes more injuries than it helps prevent? The cold, hard truth is men need yoga specifically designed for them. Well, here's some good news: You can start your 7-day free trial to Man Flow Yoga by visiting https://shrtlnk.co/kP8M7   

A few short years ago, Jerome’s life was completely different: He was obese, he never worked out, his stress levels were sky high, and his lower back was in constant pain.    But then his best friend suffered a sudden heart attack and passed away. And Jerome realized that if he didn’t start exercising, his life would also be at stake.    And so, he completely upended his life, one facet at a time.    Despite never being able to stick to fitness programs before, after discovering Man Flow Yoga (and specifically, the Absolute Beginners Challenge), he cracked the code to consistency—even at age 66.    Within a month, his back pain vanished—and never returned. Within a couple of months, he lost 20 pounds, improved his mental health, and restored his self-image.    Today, Jerome is chock-full of wisdom about improving your mental health, your physical fitness, and becoming more consistent.    And he shares a wealth of knowledge in this episode, like:    Why taking personality test can finally make you consistent  How men over 60 can improve their sleep and stop relying on caffeine  The definitive way to address and improve your mental health    And more!    Other highlights from this show include:    The weird way Jerome found consistency with his fitness by taking the Big Five personality test (4:08)  3 reasons Jerome was able to finish the Absolute Beginners Challenge when he’s never been able to finish any other fitness program before (8:29)  Why something as simple and obvious as changing the time you exercise can unlock your longest streak of consistency in your adult life (12:39)  The admittedly bizarre, yet effective “Cork Mat Consistency Secret” that makes you look forward to doing yoga (15:53)  How to eliminate all of your back pain in the next 30 days—for good (17:09) Why consistently doing yoga can replace your reliance on coffee and energy drinks for energy (19:59)  The most overlooked Man Flow Yoga program for reducing your stress at work (25:24) The “4 Quadrants” mental exercise for improving your mental health in a hurry (31:11)  How to improve your sleep hygiene and quality—especially if you’re in your 60s or 70s (32:08)  The “third person” technique from journaling that instantly obliterates any negative self-talk (38:46)    Listen now!   Quotes from this episode’s guest:    (3:59) My best friend passing made me think about trying to focus on fitness because my life literally was at stake. (7:38) But I realized my problem was that since I'm so low in conscientiousness I really had a problem in persevering and sticking to a program until I found Man Flow Yoga.  (12:47) Well, the first thing I have to say is I adjusted the time that I was doing yoga because as you know, motivation is a finite resource. So during the day, the less physical energy you have, the less mental energy you have to tackle a challenge.  (14:18) Shifting to the morning gave me a lot more motivation.  (17:09) By the end of my first month, all my back pain went away.  (18:27) If anybody has been to one of your programs knows that the real problem, for example, with back pain is due to the back, but the support structure of the core that supports the back. (20:52) And now I'm at the point that even for my regular workdays, I don't drink coffee in the morning. I don't need to because I have so much energy.     Other important links:    Want to unlock more flexibility and strength, reduce your risk of injury, and feel your absolute best over the next 7 days? Then join the FREE 7-Day Beginner’s Yoga for Men Challenge here: https://shrtlnk.co/pTVc7    Tired of doing a form of yoga that causes more injuries than it helps prevent? The cold, hard truth is men need yoga specifically designed for them. Well, here's some good news: You can start your 7-day free trial to Man Flow Yoga by visiting https://shrtlnk.co/kP8M7   

If you’re reading this, there’s a good chance you already know Jesse Lee, Man Flow Yoga’s Community Manager. But it wasn’t all that long ago that Jesse lived a completely different life.    In 2016, after tragically losing his best friend, Jesse soothed himself like many guys do. With booze and food.    He quickly ballooned up to 330 lbs, strained his relationship with his wife and kids, and found himself in a world of self-hate, regret, and shame. Jesse wanted to change the trajectory of his life, but didn’t know where to start. And he didn’t want to run the risk of injury that came attached with weight lifting and running—especially at his size. (He wasn’t just 330 lbs, he’s also a giant who stands at 6'7”.)    But then he discovered an old Man Flow Yoga DVD. And the rest is history.    Jesse lost 60 pounds and became a model. He quit drinking (and has been sober for 7 years). He attended my Be The Better You retreat and started working for Man Flow Yoga. And he’s even gotten his own yoga certification!   Despite the gigantic (pardon the pun) improvements he made, he started small. He stayed consistent. And he proved that any man—no matter how big or out-of-shape—can achieve life-changing results by making one small decision today.    In this episode, Jesse shares:    How to be happier in your own skin (even if you’re consumed with self-hate, regret, and shame right now)  Jesse’s secret for staying motivated enough to workout that he wakes up at 5 am  How to start your fitness journey right now    And more!    Other highlights from this show include:    How Man Flow Yoga turned a 330 lb version of Jesse into a model (and saved him from a deep bout of depression) (1:08)  Why yoga is the superior way to exercise if you’ve been inactive for as long as you can remember (6:01)  This ancient, even somewhat cheesy Taoism maxim can fill even the emptiest motivational tank (7:08)  The “Find Your Why” motivation technique for starting your fitness journey today (and sticking with it tomorrow too) (8:33)  How to trick your brian into working out on days when you have zero motivation (13:09)  What to do if self-hate, regret, and shame overwhelm you (22:45)  The “Share Your Struggles” secret for feeling less alone and isolated (27:56)  How to improve your mental health, reduce your stress, and boost your productivity by doing absolutely nothing (34:55)     Listen now!   Quotes from this episode’s guest:    (6:12) I did what everyone else does: I googled “yoga for men.” I wanted to just start something simple because I knew that if I started running or lifting weights that I would probably overdo it. And so I decided to start slow. (17:09) When it comes to fitness, you have to start small because if you start big, you end up getting overwhelmed or burning out or hurting yourself.  (21:20) My head benefits better from yoga more than my body. (22:03) More people should be doing yoga. At least give it a try.  (22:45) I want people to be happier in their own skin. That's it. And, for me, when I was at 330 pounds, there was a lot of self-hate, a lot of regret, a lot of shame. And the yoga helped me be okay with that and know that it's a stepping stone towards a better self. But it's hard to start that journey without a little bit of self-love.  (25:43) This journey is really hard. The beginning is really hard, especially when you're not happy. But it gets better.  (26:57) Different versions of community will give you different forms of support.  (37:52) Do it now. Like right now. Because you're not to be this young again. (39:09) If you make excuses now, you're going to make excuses later. There's always going to be an excuse.  (41:55) Dean, what you created helped me through some of the roughest times of my life.  Other important links:    Want to unlock more flexibility and strength, reduce your risk of injury, and feel your absolute best over the next 7 days? Then join the FREE 7-Day Beginner’s Yoga for Men Challenge here: https://shrtlnk.co/pTVc7    Tired of doing a form of yoga that causes more injuries than it helps prevent? The cold, hard truth is men need yoga specifically designed for them. Well, here's some good news: You can start your 7-day free trial to Man Flow Yoga by visiting https://shrtlnk.co/kP8M7   

Plenty of men turn to yoga when the aging process catches up with them and causes a world of pain. Today’s guest, Steve G., a 67-year-old Man Flow Yoga Member is no different.    A few years ago, Steve noticed a pain radiating from his neck into shoulders that he described as oppressively bad. And during his evaluation, his X-rays showed that he had been dealing with an advanced version of osteoarthritis in his C spine (the top seven vertebrae in the spine, located in the neck and connecting to the thoracic spine).    Since Steve’s been lifting weights since his 40s, he thought that it was the beginning of the end. The aging process had finally caught up with him. Father Time is undefeated after all.    But that’s where Steve’s story takes an interesting turn…    After his diagnosis, he scheduled a massage with his massage therapist, who also happened to be a yoga instructor. So Steve asked him if yoga could help, and his massage therapist gave an enthusiastic yes.    Shortly after, Steve found Man Flow Yoga and started following the Strength Foundations Challenge.    And you know what?    His massage therapist was shocked by how much Steve’s condition improved the next time they saw each other (which was only two months later)!   Since eliminating his pain, Steve’s been consistently following Man Flow Yoga programs. He’s added weight lifting back into the mix too.    And today, Steve’s stronger, more flexible, and in less pain at 67 than he was two years ago.    In this episode, Steve shares…    How adding yoga to your weight lifting routine protects you from injuries (especially after you hit your 60s)  Steve’s “obvious” way of tracking his progress in his yoga workouts that keeps him consistent  How to know when to ask for help (and how to be okay with asking for help)    And more!    Other highlights from this show include:    How Steve got blindsided by advanced osteoarthritis in his neck (without showing any symptoms) (2:20)  The story about how Steve, after being diagnosed with cervical radiculopathy, shocked his yogi massage therapist after completing the Strength Foundations Challenge (6:14)  The best way to avoid weightlifting injuries (18:35)  Why repeating tough Man Flow Yoga workouts demonstrates how much progress you’ve made (20:09)  How to unlock a deep sense of energetic, focused calm that makes you more productive and fulfilled (21:57)  Why simply having fun when working out is the best way to become more consistent (32:07)    Listen now!   Quotes from this episode’s guest:    (2:28) I had plain X-rays of my cervical spine, which to my great surprise, showed pretty advanced osteoarthritis in my C spine, which I've had no symptoms from, and it was very worrisome to me because I was 65 at the time, and I'm thinking, “wow, this is like the beginning of the end.” (5:10) Having a program to follow is like having a personal trainer.  (9:29) My muscular awareness now is so much better. Just going back to deadlifts, I really understand how to engage the muscles and how to really push into the floor through my feet. (37:50) I just love being a part of this community, Dean. I've just gotten so much out of your program. It's become such a positive habit. I stumbled upon it, nobody had recommended it. And I'm just a huge supporter and really super grateful I found Man Flow Yoga. Other important links:    Want to unlock more flexibility and strength, reduce your risk of injury, and feel your absolute best over the next 7 days? Then join the FREE 7-Day Beginner’s Yoga for Men Challenge here: https://shrtlnk.co/pTVc7    Tired of doing a form of yoga that causes more injuries than it helps prevent? The cold, hard truth is men need yoga specifically designed for them. Well, here's some good news: You can start your 7-day free trial to Man Flow Yoga by visiting https://shrtlnk.co/kP8M7   

Cody, today’s Better Man Podcast guest, has been obese for most of his life. Even as a kid, Cody was always bigger than the other kids. But after graduating nursing school in 2014, he realized he had to lose weight.  And so, he lost 70 pounds in short order.    But there was one problem: He didn’t do it in a sustainable way—and so the weight returned.    Cody had another “oh shit” moment after he became a dad. He wanted to not only be around for his kids, but he wanted them to admire him. He wanted to watch them grow. And he wanted to meet (and play with) his grandchildren one day.    But as he started getting back into fitness, the pandemic hit. All the gyms were closed, and he was worried about losing the spark of motivation he had after becoming a dad.   That’s when Cody joined Man Flow Yoga—and the rest is history. Well, kinda…    Even though Cody consistently followed his Man Flow Yoga workouts, having another kid rocked his world, and his routine fell by the wayside. He yo-yoed again with his fitness, but this time around, he developed a mindset that allowed him to not fall off the wagon so hard. Or take so long to get back onto it.    And in this episode, Cody shares…    How to become more consistent with exercise (even after life gets in the way) The single most important mindset shift that empowered Cody to not give up completely after falling off the wagon Why addressing his mental health first made fitness and weight loss easier And more!    Other highlights from this show include:    How to overcome lifelong obesity (even if you still yo-yo with your diet and fitness) (2:35)  The dark side of shedding 70 lbs of fat that most men ignore (3:01)  The insidious “happy fat” trap young men fall into (and how to prevent it) (3:17)  Why this nurse practitioner recommends exercise and weight loss to help avoid lifeline medications and chronic pain (5:40)  Do you have too much inflammation in your body? Here’s why your food might be to blame… (12:29)  Why addressing any lingering signs of anxiety and depression makes weight loss easier (16:16)  How changing one word in your vocabulary makes you actually look forward to working out (22:12)  The single most deadly “pandemic” that only affects men (37:53)    Listen now!   Quotes from this episode’s guest:    (2:57) When I first graduated nursing school in 2014, I realized that I needed to make a change. And I lost 70 pounds at that point, but I didn't do it in a way that was sustainable. (3:17) I went from 270 down to 190 and I thought I was invincible. And then something happened in my very young adult life that I wasn't prepared for: I met my wife. I got happy. I got what I call “happy fat,” like many of us do. (16:34) It finally clicked that if I did not address my anxiety and my depression, that I would never make any permanent long-term success in my weight loss and my health and wellness would continue to deteriorate. (21:08) But after that first workout, I felt stronger. I remember feeling sore - in a good way. Like I got a good pump.  (28:16) Doing anything is better than doing nothing. (37:05) When I first started on my fitness journey, I joined a few men's like weightlifting and weight loss Facebook groups and they were good. They were really good. But I remember when I joined the Man Flow Yoga Community, I've never experienced an outpouring of support and of guidance like that.    Related Article:   How Man Flow Yoga Unlocks PRs In Running, Weight Lifting, and even Mental Health (Member Highlight: Cody Sliger)   Other important links:    Want to unlock more flexibility and strength, reduce your risk of injury, and feel your absolute best over the next 7 days? Then join the FREE 7-Day Beginner’s Yoga for Men Challenge here: https://shrtlnk.co/pTVc7    Tired of doing a form of yoga that causes more injuries than it helps prevent? The cold, hard truth is men need yoga specifically designed for them. Well, here's some good news: You can start your 7-day free trial to Man Flow Yoga by visiting https://shrtlnk.co/kP8M7   

While nobody likes to acknowledge it, falling is one of the most dangerous things that can happen once you turn 60.    Even minor falls can cause severe quality-of-life-destroying injuries. And then there’s the unfortunate fact that the primary cause of injury-related deaths among adults 65 and older is falling.    Why does falling suddenly become so dangerous?    Well, after turning 60, your flexibility and balance starts to slip. And if you don’t focus on these key areas of longevity, one wrong step can leave you bedridden for weeks. Or worse.    Today’s guest, Brian, first realized his flexibility and balance were deteriorating after he lost his balance on a log and fell into the water when he was hiking. Despite being fit, once he turned 60, he realized his body just couldn’t do what it used to be able to do.    Luckily, a colleague recommended yoga. But even though he’s the only man where he works, yoga classes full of young women made him feel deeply uncomfortable.    That’s when he discovered the Man Flow Yoga YouTube channel—and shocked himself by how much he enjoyed yoga made for men.   Within weeks, he felt stronger, more flexible, and more capable of physical activities. Within a few months, he went from running 4 to 5 miles to running 9 miles without gradually building up or experiencing any setbacks!   Best part?   At 62, he’s more flexible, has more balance, and deals with fewer pains than he did two years ago!   In this episode, Brian shares…    His single biggest motivation secret that keeps him active and healthy  How to overcome a fitness plateau without giving up  Why men benefit more from Man Flow Yoga than any other type of yoga program And more!    Other highlights from this show include:    The biggest problem men encounter when they follow along to yoga workouts on YouTube that can actually hurt their flexibility (3:43)  How turning 60 causes your flexibility and balance to slip (even if you’re fit and active) (4:51)  Why do men get more benefit from Man Flow Yoga than any other type of yoga? (11:06)  The "Activities of Daily Life” motivator for exercising when you’re not energized or in the mood (11:50)  How to jump from running 4 to 5 miles up to 9 miles—without gradually building up or experiencing any kind of physical setback (17:03)  Why working out in a group instead of by yourself helps you reach your fitness goals faster (and how to find a workout group) (23:46)  The insidious “Fixed Daze Phase” in fitness that can sabotage your progress, undermine your motivation, and even convince you to give up (24:38)  How to burn more fat even when you’re sedentary (30:06)    Listen now!   Quotes from this episode’s guest:    (2:54) “A work colleague had always suggested that I do yoga, and she used to go to open classes. I was always very conscious about the fact that the majority of classes are women, and although I work with women constantly—I’m basically the only man where I work—so I’m used to that. But I just didn’t feel comfortable going to a class full of women.”  (3:46) “I just started going onto YouTube to look at yoga to see what classes were available and did a couple. And there it was the side of yoga that I've never been that bothered about: the spiritual side and everything else. And really, also not explaining stuff, to tell you the truth. And also they're being over-over-flexible, and you just think, ‘Whoa, that's way beyond what I can ever achieve.’” (5:11) “I would call myself fairly fit by running and hiking regularly and doing different activities. But my yoga journey was more about my flexibility. My flexibility was really deteriorating and what I could once do, I couldn't anymore. And my balance was deteriorating too.” (11:06) “I surprised myself how much I was enjoying the benefits of Man Flow Yoga. And I do think it's down to the way you explain things and go through things. You really go through which parts of the body you're meant to feel at that point and be tensing up or whatever. I just think the other ones I'd looked at really weren't explained very well—about how you're meant to be feeling or what you're meant to be doing.”  (12:10) “One of my biggest motivations is that I want to feel as fit as I can for as long as I can, you know, and enjoy life and be able to do things and be active for as long as I can. I see, because I work in healthcare, a lot of people who are a similar age to me who just can't do a lot of activities of daily life. And I didn’t want that to happen to me.” (16:10) “I used to hate the forward folds, absolutely detest forward folds. And now, yeah, I'm okay with them. They're not my favorite, but I'm okay with them now.”  (17:23) “I could go from just doing 4 to 5 miles up to 9 miles without increasing gradually. I just went from 4 to 5 miles to 9 without a problem.” Related Article: Member Highlight: Joe, Rhode Island Other important links:  Want to improve your sexual wellness, get stronger erections, and last longer in bed? Then join the FREE 7-Day Sexual Wellness Challenge here: https://shrtlnk.co/uA27H  Want to unlock more flexibility and strength, reduce your risk of injury, and feel your absolute best over the next 7 days? Then join the FREE 7-Day Beginner’s Yoga for Men Challenge here: https://shrtlnk.co/pTVc7  Tired of doing a form of yoga that causes more injuries than it helps prevent? The cold, hard truth is men need yoga specifically designed for them. Well, here's some good news: You can start your 7-day free trial to Man Flow Yoga by visiting https://shrtlnk.co/kP8M7   

If you’re active in the Man Flow Yoga Facebook Group, then there’s a good chance you know today’s guest, Joe. Joe is one of the most motivating and inspiring people to other Man Flow Yoga Members—he even inspires me at times.    But the truth is that Joe wasn’t always jacked and healthy. In fact, after his first daughter was born, Joe didn’t exercise for 15 to 20 years!    One day just four years ago, Joe didn’t like how he looked, how he felt, or the example of aging he was setting for his daughters. And so, he stumbled into a gym for the first time in decades.    Shortly after, COVID closed the world down—but Joe didn’t use this as an excuse to give up. Instead, he started doing yoga and went on to become one of the best examples for how men over 50 can use yoga to become jacked and healthy. If you need a dose of inspiration, a new mindset tweak, or just want to see what’s possible when you dedicate yourself to yoga, tune into this episode.    Joe reveals a bunch of helpful tricks and secrets like:   How to get back into fitness even if it’s been 20 years since your last workout  Why you don’t need to rely on willpower to workout when you build this first  How to use your children to become healthier when you’re in your 50s than you’ve been in your 30s or 40s And more!    Other highlights from this show include:    How being chained to your desk for work erodes your flexibility faster than almost anything else (2:45)  How Joe avoided medications for his intense, radiating neck pain after his doctor suggested it (3:53)  A father’s motivation secret for becoming jacked and healthy for your family (4:53)  Why it’s easier and more enjoyable to stick with yoga than any other style of exercise (especially if you’re over 50) (10:34)  How Joe got back into fitness after a 15-20 year hiatus to raise his kids (11:56)  Why yoga and strength training have the perfect, symbiotic relationship (even if most men think yoga’s too feminine) (19:13)  How making one tiny tweak to your workout regimen can restore your declining motivational tank (26:35)    Listen now!   Quotes from this episode’s guest:    (4:13) As I was turning 50, I was just kind of unhappy. I didn't like the way I looked. I didn't like the way that I felt. And I knew I needed to make a course correction. (5:57) My daughters are just amazing to me. And as their father, who had been a role model for them their whole life, I sat there thinking, “I need to do better for them. I need to show them a good example of aging with you know fitness and health in mind.” (6:22) At some point in our lives, we're all going to have to rely on others to help us. (10:34) The best thing about it is, and you allude to this sometimes, is that with yoga it's really kind of easy to see progress. If you are dedicated to it, you'll see the difference. And I saw it fairly quickly. And so it sort of became self -fulfilling: The more I did it, the more I wanted to do more. (11:04) I mentioned earlier that I couldn't even get my hands past my knees, you know, and I think around the two month mark, I was able to get my hands back to the floor.  (19:15) The combination of yoga and lifting has really sustained me a lot. They're very symbiotic: The flexibility and mobility has helped me build strength and vice versa. (29:15) The Man Flow Yoga community is just incredible. I mean, I belong to a couple of other groups online as well. And there's definitely something special and unique about the Man Flow Yoga group. I've never seen anything where people are more supportive than that than that group (33:21) Just do it and build the habit. Then, it all falls in place.   Follow Joe on Instagram at @yoga.joe.ri   Related Article:   Member Highlight: Joe, Rhode Island   Other important links:    Want to improve your sexual wellness, get stronger erections, and last longer in bed? Then join the FREE 7-Day Sexual Wellness Challenge here: https://shrtlnk.co/uA27H    Want to unlock more flexibility and strength, reduce your risk of injury, and feel your absolute best over the next 7 days? Then join the FREE 7-Day Beginner’s Yoga for Men Challenge here: https://shrtlnk.co/pTVc7    Tired of doing a form of yoga that causes more injuries than it helps prevent? The cold, hard truth is men need yoga specifically designed for them. Well, here's some good news: You can start your 7-day free trial to Man Flow Yoga by visiting https://shrtlnk.co/kP8M7   

Today’s guest, Barry, is a recently-retired pharmacist who has learned first-hand from his extensive experience in the healthcare industry just how important movement and strength are for preventing serious chronic diseases.  Barry saw how diabetes, heart disease, strokes, and even arthritis wrecked people’s lives and caused all sorts of life-threatening complications. And he also realized that simple advice that most people overlook, like moving and strengthening your body, are the best antidotes to these life-crushing problems.  If you have a desire to avoid being reliant on medications long-term to maintain your health, perhaps nothing is more important than figuring out how to remain active and build strength—especially as you age.    That’s what Barry and I discuss in today’s episode, including…  Why exercise alone can stave off chronic diseases and pain  How starting small lets you build momentum so you barely recognize yourself by this time next year A few simple steps to actually get off medications so you’re not reliant on them  And more!    Other highlights from this show include:  Is yoga the best way to clear up plantar fasciitis? A pharmacist with personal experience weighs in at (1:01)  What to do after your physical therapy exercises become so dull you can’t do them anymore (4:36)  How sitting too much after turning 50 unleashes random aches & pains on your legs and lower back (8:29)  3 simple ways to shed 20 pounds of fat in a few months (without working out 2 hours per day or starving yourself) (10:53)  How to find ironclad motivation to exercise—even in retirement where many guys take their foot off the gas (26:17)  The Pharmacist’s secret for preventing diabetes, heart disease, and chronic pain that most people overlook (29:37)    Listen now!   Quotes from this episode’s guest:  (1:09) I previously had plantar fasciitis, and was able to clear that up largely through yoga. (4:36) And to be honest, I much preferred doing the yoga routines because physiotherapy exercises tend to be kind of dull and boring.  (8:35) The leg pain was mostly, if I was sitting for a period of time, my right leg in particular would start to ache. And as I started doing more Man Flow Yoga, it became less and less noticeable. And I rarely have an issue with it now. (12:14) Any little extra step that I have to do to exercise is a big obstacle, I find. So if I have to leave the house, it makes it harder. If I have to drive somewhere to work out, it makes it harder. But if I can just go down into our basement and work out in our little gym area, then that's really easy. (29:51) There's a lot that you can do by remaining active and trying to strengthen your body that will help to prevent diabetes, heart disease, and chronic pain that I think people overlook   Related Article: How Man Flow Yoga Helped Barry Eliminate His Back & Hip Pain Entirely (Member Highlight: Barry P.)    Other important links:  Want to improve your sexual wellness, get stronger erections, and last longer in bed? Then join the FREE 7-Day Sexual Wellness Challenge here: https://shrtlnk.co/uA27H    Want to unlock more flexibility and strength, reduce your risk of injury, and feel your absolute best over the next 7 days? Then join the FREE 7-Day Beginner’s Yoga for Men Challenge here: https://shrtlnk.co/pTVc7    Tired of doing a form of yoga that causes more injuries than it helps prevent? The cold, hard truth is men need yoga specifically designed for them. Well, here's some good news: You can start your 7-day free trial to Man Flow Yoga by visiting https://shrtlnk.co/kP8M7   

About 12 years ago, today’s guest, Chad, pulled his back out like never before. He was bedridden for four days. He couldn’t walk properly for weeks. And when he went to his doctor, his doctor told him: He had the back of an 80-year-old man at only 42!  In fact, his L4 & L5 vertebrae were deteriorating so much that they were starting to fuse together.  His doctor immediately recommended back surgery. But Chad knew that one back surgery can quickly turn into several back surgeries. Rarely do you get just one back surgery.  Determined to avoid surgery, Chad started to focus on specific exercises that could improve his back like in-person yoga classes, physical therapy, and watching random YouTube videos.  But no matter what he tried, he just couldn’t stay consistent. He did enough to avoid surgery, but he was still terrified that one wrong move could confine him back to his bed.  Whether you’re also looking to avoid back surgery or you struggle with consistency, Chad might be able to help…  Here’s what he covers in today’s show:  The 2 best exercises to prevent back surgery  How to stop feeling guilty when you miss a workout  The neglected way to improve your mental health  And more!  Other highlights from this show include:  How to avoid back surgery after your doctor tells you that you have an 80-year-old back in your 40s (2:00)  The simplest (and often overlooked) way to prevent overwhelm, stress, and frustration when working out (4:01)  The “10-Minute Unwind” trick that makes it easier to get out of bed in the morning (even if you have excruciating back pain) (7:53)  The counterintuitive reason having a schedule stops you from feeling guilty after missing a workout (12:18)  Here’s what your poor mental health is trying to tell you… (15:25)  2 mental exercises to try after falling off the wagon that helps you get back on faster (24:02)  How to better take care of yourself and your wellness—especically if you typically fit into the caregiver & fixer archetype (36:59)  Listen now! Quotes from this episode’s guest:  (1:58) I had the back, as a doctor said, of an 80-year-old at the age of 42.  (2:29) We all know people who have had back surgery—and you don't just do one back surgery, you do multiple back surgeries. (6:04) I didn't have a plan. It was quite frustrating actually because I would do it. Then I would fall off the wagon, punish myself for falling off the wagon then try to get back on the wagon, feel good for a while. And then fall off again.  (7:58) Every night before I go to bed I do the 10-minute unwind because I know it's much easier to get out of bed in the morning because it just gives my back that relief.  (12:16) I never made a schedule, and so I always felt guilty when I didn't work out. (15:30) There's a very direct correlation to your physical activity and your mental health.  Other important links:  Want to improve your sexual wellness, get stronger erections, and last longer in bed? Then join the FREE 7-Day Sexual Wellness Challenge here: https://shrtlnk.co/uA27H  Want to unlock more flexibility and strength, reduce your risk of injury, and feel your absolute best over the next 7 days? Then join the FREE 7-Day Beginner’s Yoga for Men Challenge here: https://shrtlnk.co/pTVc7  Tired of doing a form of yoga that causes more injuries than it helps prevent? The cold, hard truth is men need yoga specifically designed for them. Well, here's some good news: You can start your 7-day free trial to Man Flow Yoga by visiting https://shrtlnk.co/kP8M7 

Lee H., a 56-year-old wildlife photographer, hasn’t always been a bastion of health. After a shocking divorce, Lee ballooned up to almost 300 pounds even though he only stands 5’7” tall! To make matters worse… Not only does Lee’s career make him put his body into bizarre positions—sometmes for hours at a time—but Lee also suffers from multiple familial lipoma syndrome: A rare, genetic skin condition that causes him to have 200-300 tumors on his body at any given time.  And you know what? Thanks to Man Flow Yoga, Lee lost 50+ pounds, extended his photography career, and used it as a starting point for dialing in his diet.  Today, Lee’s happier, healthier, and more energetic in his mid-50s than he ever was in his 30s or 40s. And he has a ton of wisdom to help you live your healthiest life too, including… How to better prioritize your life to make fitness a breeze  How to bounce back after falling off your fitness journey Why yoga will make a bigger impact in your overall life than any other form of exercise (even if you laugh at the idea of yoga today) And more!  Highlights from this episode include:  Why yoga is one of the best ways to fight against multiple familial lipoma syndrome (5:10)  How to go from a complete, inflexible beginner to being able to do several yoga poses by just following a few Man Flow Yoga programs (8:19)  The weird way yoga makes you a better husband, lover, and father (9:09)  How to make radical lifestyle changes and unlock the healthiest version of yourself regardless of your age with the simple “consequences over comfort” mindset tweak (16:31)  How Lee lost 50 pounds in 3 months by mixing Man Flow Yoga with keto (28:15)  The “Lion Lifestyle” secret Lee uses to become healthier and more flexible in his 50s than most men ever achieve (34:06)  2 forgotten ways anyone can do to instantly melt stress from your shoulders (43:36)  Listen now! Quotes from this episode’s guest:  (5:16) I got to a point where because of my weight, because of my tumors that I'm almost always in constant pain from a tumor somewhere. Man Flow Yoga prevents me from being wheelchair-ridden.  (6:14) When you look at most yoga pictures, it's thin young women in poses that would break my bones. And to be honest, four or five years ago, if you'd brought up yoga to me, I would have made fun of it.  (8:10) If I knew about Man Flow Yoga as a teenager, I probably would have won state as a wrestler. I would have been a much better running back. I would have been a much better husband. I'd have been a much better father. I'd have been a much better lover.  (11:40) I may not be your typical guy doing yoga, but the reality is, Man Flow Yoga is for every guy out there. Related Article:  Man Flow Yoga Made Lee, A Wildlife and Landscape Photographer, More Flexible At 54 Than He’s Ever Been (Member Highlight: Lee H.) Other important links:  Want to improve your sexual wellness, get stronger erections, and last longer in bed? Then join the FREE 7-Day Sexual Wellness Challenge here: https://shrtlnk.co/uA27H  Want to unlock more flexibility and strength, reduce your risk of injury, and feel your absolute best over the next 7 days? Then join the FREE 7-Day Beginner’s Yoga for Men Challenge here: https://shrtlnk.co/pTVc7  Tired of doing a form of yoga that causes more injuries than it helps prevent? The cold, hard truth is men need yoga specifically designed for them. Well, here's some good news: You can start your 7-day free trial to Man Flow Yoga by visiting https://shrtlnk.co/kP8M7