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