Move Better, Hurt Less with Dean Pohlman

Mobility, your ability to move a joint through its range using your own strength, matters more for men over 40 than passive flexibility, and rebuilding it is what lets you keep squatting, lifting, and moving through daily life without pain. In this episode I talk with Dean Pohlman, founder of Man Flow Yoga and author of Yoga Fitness for Men, about why sitting all day leaves most of us with mobility deficits that gym work alone won't fix. We get into the real difference between flexibility and mobility, why knee pain usually starts at the hips, core, and ankles, and the simple daily habits that keep you moving well as you age.

Time Stamps:

03:59 Why yoga feels time-intensive

07:42 Why men feel out of place in yoga classes

09:51 Flexibility vs. mobility explained

12:15 The everyday movements that need mobility

13:33 Why mobility work is essential, not a bonus

14:41 Benefits beyond mobility: breathing, balance, pain relief

17:39 What makes Man Flow Yoga different

21:02 Why you shouldn't quit squats at 40

23:38 Knee pain starts at the hips, core, and ankles

25:30 Allan's ankle injuries and the mobility fix

27:16 Building yoga and strength into a weekly routine

29:33 Dean's 3 wellness strategies: mobility, mindfulness, connection

Links:

Dean Pohlman on YouTube (Man Flow Yoga): https://www.youtube.com/user/ManFlowYoga

Man Flow Yoga app and membership: https://manflowyoga.com/join

Better Man Podcast on Instagram: @bettermanpodcast

Dean's book, Yoga Fitness for Men: https://amzn.to/4hJuZz5

Coach Allan's daily wellness tips newsletter: https://40plusfitness.com/tips

The Wellness Roadmap (Coach Allan's book): https://amzn.to/3U1xEdn