055: My 7 Best Strategies to Getting in Shape & Working Toward Your Fitness Goals

Do you struggle with getting in shape and working towards your fitness goals? Well, I have good and bad news. 

The bad news? 

We each have certain “fitness glitches” that prevent us from getting in shape and moving closer towards your ideal body. Things like relying on motivation to start, having an entitled mentality, and avoiding emotional vulnerability are prime examples of these “glitches.” 

The good news? 

In this episode, I reveal some of my most effective ways to overcome these fitness glitches and limiting beliefs, so you can get in shape faster with less frustration on your journey. 

We also cover: 

• My 7 best strategies to getting in shape and reaching your fitness goals 
• How to become more consistent with your exercise routine 
• Common misconceptions men have that derails their fitness goals 

And more!

Listen now, and reach your fitness goals with fewer progress-wrecking obstacles getting in your way. 

Show highlights include: 

• Why relying on motivation to work out always fails (and how to exercise even when you have zero motivation) (1:56) 
• The counterintuitive reason taking action leads to motivation—and not the other way around (2:02) 
• How to understand the difference between “I don’t feel like exercising today” and “my body can’t physically exercise today” (This makes developing a consistent workout routine a breeze!) (4:18) 
• Why something as simple as planning your workouts in advance makes your brain committed to do them (6:22) 
• How comparing your current workout to previous workouts skyrockets your risk of injury and disappointment (and what to do instead) (9:15) 
• The “longevity” mindset shift for your exercise regimen that plummets your risk of injury (without sacrificing your gains) (11:53) 
• The 6 aspects of fitness that have nothing to do with your physical health that create dramatic improvements in your exercise routine (14:41) 
• The weird way emotional vulnerability makes your workouts more consistent, fulfilling, and fruitful (16:29) 
• The insidious “entitled mentality” trap that tricks you into believing you can't get healthy or become more fit (and how to overcome it) (17:18) 

Resources mentioned in this episode: 

1. The 7 Why’s - My #1 Motivation Strategy: Discover the best strategy for developing personal motivation, and unlock more significant results in less time: https://manflowyoga.tv/programs/mfyl-gss-the-7-whys (Exclusive for Man Flow Yoga Members) 

2. Birddogs: Need a new pair of the most comfortable shorts in the world? Try Birddogs shorts using our link, and get a free tumbler with your purchase: http://manflowyoga.com/birddogs  

3. The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck: A Counterintuitive Approach to Living a Good Life by Mark Manson: Available on Amazon here: https://www.amazon.com/Subtle-Art-Not-Giving-Counterintuitive/dp/0062457713 

Related Episodes: 

Ep 48: Mobility, Flexibility, and Meditation: The 3 Secrets To Longevity | Shane Dowd, Founder of GotROM 

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