The Better Man Podcast

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   

BMP-Ep107: Why Implementing Change Slowly Unlocks Superior Results (Steve T.)  While Steve has been a long-time hiker, he never really thought about exercise until he reached his mid-50s and noticed his body was starting to break down. Steve spent his career working a typical desk job where he hunched over a computer. And this caused immense knee and shoulder pain.  Since he wanted to continue to hike as he aged, Steve knew he needed to do some form of exercise to keep his body free from pain. He thought yoga could keep his body in “hiking shape,” but the one hot yoga class he attended made him feel uncomfortable. Not only was the class hot, but he was the only guy in the class too.  That’s when he searched for “yoga for men,” and became a Man Flow Yoga Member. This happened six years ago.  While Steve still does yoga today, he went through a complete transformation that makes him feel better today, in his 60s, than perhaps he’s ever felt.  What’s Steve’s secret?  Focusing on the journey. Taking his health one manageable baby step at a time. And refusing to beat himself up if he misses a day or two.  Steve’s chock-full of helpful mindsets, strategies, and tips that can help any man kickstart his fitness journey, including…  The biggest mistake men make which sabotages their fitness journey  The very first step to take to kickstart your fitness journey  How to continue adding and tweaking your regimen to grow healthier as you age  And more!  Highlights from this episode include:  Why strength-training becomes more important as you get older (3:03)  How Steve can bend over and squat without knee pain today—when his knee pain tormented him for several years (8:25)  The "smidge better” secret for exercising so consistently you no longer need willpower or motivation (12:26)  How to radically improve your body composition (even if you don’t lose a single pound on the scale) (17:01)  Why implementing change slowly leads to better long-term health outcomes than forcing yourself to do everything at once (22:29)   6 benefits of strength training—and how you can start without pumping iron like Arnold Schwarzenegger (27:41)  3 health perspectives to focus on that will make you healthier, happier, and more fit by this time next year (36:06)  Listen now! Quotes from this episode’s guest:  (2:38) The first thing I did was I started to incorporate walking and hiking. And that was a game changer because it got me started on my fitness journey.  (3:21) Strength training is important, especially as we get older.  (4:32) I didn’t know that yoga for men was a thing, I just knew that going to a hot yoga class with all women was just not what I was looking for.  (12:32) My motivation for being consistent was that every day I felt a smidge bit better. (16:28) Motion is lotion.  (22:57) Don't get bogged down in all the minutiae of detail with these programs. Implement change slowly. Take it as a journey, and don't force yourself to do this all at one time. (32:57) My trainer told me, “Your training that you've had with yoga has enabled you to incorporate the proper positions when you're doing your strength and resistance.”  Related Article:  How Man Flow Yoga Helped Steve Hike Longer – Without Getting Sore or Winded (Member Highlight: Steve T.) 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, 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.  Best part? While his lack of injuries is great, the bizarre positions he puts his body into caused immense lower back and shoulder pain. But after doing yoga consistently for only 6 weeks, Bob freed himself of pain! In this episode, Bob shares his best advice for men trying to become healthier and more fit, including…  Why men in their 30s and early 40s should start focusing on longevity now The 2 simple (and free) things any guy can do to instantly become healthier  How Man Flow Yoga made him a better firefighter  And more!  Other highlights from this episode include:  2 of the most important longevity traits to cultivate (4:51)  Why one firefighter thinks Man Flow Yoga is the most value-packed online fitness program available today (5:40)  The single biggest culprit of lower back pain that most guys overlook (7:36)  How to eliminate your pain completely—in as little as 6 weeks (even if you’ve dislocated your shoulder or have had lower back pain for most of your adult life) (8:49)  Why Bob hasn’t missed a firefighting shift since joining Man Flow Yoga (15:05)  How to reprogram your mitochondria so your body uses more oxygen (and why pushing yourself as hard as you can when exercising prevents this) (17:05)  The weird “breathing into your muscles” yoga trick that makes you a better parent (20:30)  Why things that don’t seem “manly” often help men the most (34:48)  Listen now! Quotes from this episode’s guest:  (5:18) I wanted the benefits from yoga without the “Ohm.”  (4:44) We've all purchased online programs… but since day one, Man Flow Yoga over-over-over delivered on content that improves you.  (8:19) The poses that suck the most are probably the ones you need the most.  (14:20) As a firefighter, I made a smart choice to join Man Flow Yoga a few years ago—and I haven't had, knock on wood, any major orthopedic injury since.  (39:11) When you sit still, you die. Related Article:  Fireman Uses Man Flow Yoga To Enhance His Firefighting Abilities (Member Highlight: Bob M.) 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