118: How To Be A Doer Instead Of A Sayer with Mark

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Today’s guest, Mark, is a bit different than past guests—and not just because of his accent.

Mark only joined Man Flow Yoga about three months ago. But he’s made a lot of progress in those three short months:

He’s consistently doing between four and six sessions a week (after being a self-described “start-stop” person who has always struggled with inconsistency).

He’s more flexible, mobile, and doesn’t have as many random aches from his job as a cabby..

And he even shocked his chiropractor in a recent appointment at the stark improvements he made.

Best part?

As I alluded to, Mark has always struggled with consistency. He even struggled being consistent with Man Flow Yoga at the beginning—but he’s found his stride and offers hope if you’re in a similar situation.

In this episode, Mark shares:

How to crack the code of consistency (after being inconsistent for your entire life)
Simple ways to shift your mindset to get through a workout when you’re not feeling up to it
What Mark did to build consistency after failing to complete the Strength Foundations Challenge

And more, including…

The trick for not letting your days of missed workouts pile up so much it becomes overwhelming (3:09)
Why being too hard on yourself after missing a workout or two backfires and makes it harder to restart (and what to do instead) (4:28)
Does yoga really make you taller? Well, not exactly, but it does THIS (5:29)
The #1 most helpful Man Flow Yoga Program for turning yoga into a habit (6:29)
How this simple “better than” mindset shift prevents you from beating yourself up (10:04)
How Mark shocked his chiropractor after only 3 months of Man Flow Yoga (14:16)
Addicted to your morning cup of coffee? Here’s the weird way Man Flow Yoga might help… (18:07)

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Quotes from this episode’s guest:

(3:06) I suppose I'd done about three and a half weeks of the Strength Foundations Challenge. And then I started slipping back into the well, “I can miss today, then I can miss tomorrow.” And then I was sitting at home and beating myself up about it and then I thought you know what, I keep saying to my partner don't be a sayer be a doer, don’t keep saying tomorrow or the next time and just do it.
(4:39) I told myself, you haven't got to do it every day. If you could do it three times a week, four times, maybe more. And now I’m averaging between four and six sessions a week instead of zero.
(10:14) Don't be too hard on yourself if you can't make too many sessions. Don't beat yourself up because you're the one suffering. If you can do two, that's better than none. If you could do three, that’s better than one or two.
(11:54) Don't be a sayer, be a doer.
(18:07) Since Man Flow Yoga, I’m drinking a lot more water as well. In the morning, I don't put the coffee on. I've got two pints of water. And again, that's something else I feel so much better for. Why drink coffee in the morning to wake up when I’m awake?

118: How To Be A Doer Instead Of A Sayer with Mark

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published about a year ago

MP3•Episode home

Today’s guest, Mark, is a bit different than past guests—and not just because of his accent.

Mark only joined Man Flow Yoga about three months ago. But he’s made a lot of progress in those three short months:

He’s consistently doing between four and six sessions a week (after being a self-described “start-stop” person who has always struggled with inconsistency).

He’s more flexible, mobile, and doesn’t have as many random aches from his job as a cabby..

And he even shocked his chiropractor in a recent appointment at the stark improvements he made.

Best part?

In this episode, Mark shares:

How to crack the code of consistency (after being inconsistent for your entire life)
Simple ways to shift your mindset to get through a workout when you’re not feeling up to it
What Mark did to build consistency after failing to complete the Strength Foundations Challenge

And more, including…

The trick for not letting your days of missed workouts pile up so much it becomes overwhelming (3:09)
Why being too hard on yourself after missing a workout or two backfires and makes it harder to restart (and what to do instead) (4:28)
Does yoga really make you taller? Well, not exactly, but it does THIS (5:29)
The #1 most helpful Man Flow Yoga Program for turning yoga into a habit (6:29)
How this simple “better than” mindset shift prevents you from beating yourself up (10:04)
How Mark shocked his chiropractor after only 3 months of Man Flow Yoga (14:16)
Addicted to your morning cup of coffee? Here’s the weird way Man Flow Yoga might help… (18:07)

Listen now!

Quotes from this episode’s guest:

(3:06) I suppose I'd done about three and a half weeks of the Strength Foundations Challenge. And then I started slipping back into the well, “I can miss today, then I can miss tomorrow.” And then I was sitting at home and beating myself up about it and then I thought you know what, I keep saying to my partner don't be a sayer be a doer, don’t keep saying tomorrow or the next time and just do it.
(4:39) I told myself, you haven't got to do it every day. If you could do it three times a week, four times, maybe more. And now I’m averaging between four and six sessions a week instead of zero.
(10:14) Don't be too hard on yourself if you can't make too many sessions. Don't beat yourself up because you're the one suffering. If you can do two, that's better than none. If you could do three, that’s better than one or two.
(11:54) Don't be a sayer, be a doer.
(18:07) Since Man Flow Yoga, I’m drinking a lot more water as well. In the morning, I don't put the coffee on. I've got two pints of water. And again, that's something else I feel so much better for. Why drink coffee in the morning to wake up when I’m awake?

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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…

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110: The Pharmacist’s Secret for Preventing Diabetes, Heart Disease, & Chronic Pain 44:04

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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…

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