Yoga For Men: Build Strength, Improve Performance by Dean Pohlman - Health & Fitness - Paperback

Details
Condition: New
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9780241336977
Publisher: DK (Dorling Kindersley)

Overview
Yoga For Men: Build Strength, Improve Performance, Increase Flexibility is a results-driven fitness guide that strips yoga back to its practical, functional core for men who train hard. Written by Man Flow Yoga founder Dean Pohlman, it swaps mysticism for measurable outcomes: better mobility, stronger cores, fewer injuries, and improved performance in the gym or on the pitch. Clear photography and step-by-step instruction make every posture approachable, whether you are a beginner or a seasoned athlete plugging a gap in your training.

About the Book
This paperback guide treats yoga as a training tool, not a lifestyle change. Dean Pohlman, a former athlete and conditioning coach turned certified yoga instructor, breaks down over 50 key postures with full-colour photographs and precise, no-nonsense coaching cues aimed squarely at the male body and typical male tightness patterns - hips, hamstrings, shoulders, and lower backs. Beyond individual poses, the book delivers more than 20 complete workout routines, each engineered around a specific performance goal: explosive power, muscular endurance, recovery after heavy lifting, or improved running mechanics. The structure allows readers to dip in for a five-minute mobility fix before training or commit to a full 30-45 minute flow on a rest day. Pohlman explains the biomechanics behind each movement so readers understand why a stretch works, not just how to perform it, building genuine long-term habit rather than a one-off attempt at "trying yoga." Because the book was developed specifically for athletes, gym-goers, and team-sport players, it slots naturally alongside an existing strength or conditioning plan. Modifications are given throughout so tight, inflexible beginners are never left behind, while advanced variations keep experienced practitioners challenged.

• 50+ postures shown with full-colour, step-by-step photography.
• 20+ targeted workouts for strength, power, endurance and recovery.
• Injury-prevention focus aimed at common problem areas for active men.
• Modifications and progressions for every fitness level, beginner to advanced.
• No spiritual jargon - a practical, results-first approach to yoga.

About the Author
Dean Pohlman is the founder and CEO of Man Flow Yoga, an online platform built to bring the functional benefits of yoga to men. A former lacrosse conditioning coach, he began teaching yoga in 2011 after seeing first-hand how it improved athletic recovery and performance, founding Man Flow Yoga in 2013. He is a certified 200-hour Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT) through Yoga Alliance and is based in Austin, Texas. His work has been featured in Men's Health, Muscle & Fitness, and on The Ben Greenfield Podcast.

Why You'll Love This Book
Straightforward, jargon-free coaching turns yoga into a genuine performance tool rather than an intimidating practice, making it easy for gym-goers, athletes, and complete beginners to build strength and flexibility together.

Please Note: Cover design may vary slightly from the image shown; this is the UK edition with UK ISBN 9780241336977.