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YOGABODY | Lucas Rockwood

@yogabody

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Join the healthiest 5%: strong, long, and lean for life. Find my teaching schedule in the link below.

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The best way to start is to start… change something in your daily routine so you can make space for something new.

My mission has always been to help people move better, reduce pain, and build strength through evidence-based yoga practice.

Ready to join my global community? Explore upcoming classes and courses via the link in bio or yogabody.com by @yogabody

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4 months ago

Got Back Pain? Try these exercises…

Up to 80% of adults will experience back pain at some point. The biggest contributors to that pain are weak core and hip muscles. Relieve it by strengthening the muscles that support your back with these exercises:

✔️ Superman: 5 x 5 sets (1 breath at each lift)
✔️ Crawl Kicks: 5 x 3 sets (each leg)
✔️ Swimmers: 5 breaths x 5 sets (each leg)

Think of slow and controlled movements for each repetition. You don’t want to rush this! by @yogabody

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2 years ago

Now Recruiting Future Yoga Teachers

Turn your love of yoga into practical skills you can get paid to teach.

My 200-hour online Yoga Teacher Training prepares you to:

Lead classes focused on strength, mobility, and relaxation.

Teach private clients and groups with confidence.

Pursue teaching opportunities in gyms, online, and corporate settings.

I’ve been training teachers for over 20 years. At YOGABODY, we focus on real-world teaching skills you can put to work in your own community.

Ready to get certified and start teaching in the next two to three months?

Link in bio OR visit: YOGABODY.com by @yogabody

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a month ago

Love Breathwork? Get Certified.
(28 Sept - 9 Oct)

Become a certified Breath Coach and help people reduce stress, improve sleep, regulate their nervous system, and better manage their emotions.

This training combines ancient pranayama with modern respiratory physiology, including breathing rate, ratios, CO2 tolerance, the vagus nerve, and heart rate variability.

Use these tools with private clients, groups, or in corporate settings.

Applications are now open for our online certification. Link in bio or visit YOGABODY.com taken in Barcelona, Cataluña, España by @yogabody

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You’ve probably heard that VO2 max is one of the strongest predictors of health span and longevity. While your heart plays a central role, VO2 max also depends on your lungs, blood, muscles, and the strength and endurance of your breathing muscles.

The best way to improve VO2 max is through regular aerobic exercise, especially vigorous exercise. But if you’re unable to train hard, or you simply want to strengthen your breathing muscles, inspiratory muscle training can be a useful supplement.

There are many resistance breathing devices on the market, but they need to be cleaned carefully because moisture can allow bacteria and mold to grow. That’s why I like using a simple aluminum straw. It’s inexpensive, easy to disinfect, and can provide breathing resistance without the maintenance challenges of more complex devices.

Want to learn more about breathing? by @yogabody

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2 months ago

When Should You Exercise After an Injury?

The answer is: not today, but also not too long.

For most minor injuries, you want to get back to movement once the initial inflammation settles and you have a better idea of what you’re dealing with.

As a general rule, if discomfort is around 4/10 or less, careful movement is often appropriate:

Walking
Gentle strengthening
Controlled stretching

Movement during recovery can help restore function and provide the mechanical loading that supports collagen remodeling and better tissue organization as you heal. 💪

The goal isn’t to push through pain. It’s to get moving again without waiting until you feel 100%. by @yogabody

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2 months ago

Is longevity a big lie?

The idea is simple: eat well, exercise, manage your stress, have good relationships... and you’ll live to 100.

The problem is, that’s not what the data show.

The New England Centenarian Study, one of the best studies we have on people who actually make it to 100, found that exceptional longevity is largely genetic. You really do need to win the genetic lottery.

What’s even weirder is that plenty of centenarians smoked, drank, never exercised, and lived pretty normal lives. They don’t avoid heart disease, cancer, or dementia. They just tend to get them later than everyone else. Their genes seem to buy them another decade.

That’s why I think the longevity movement is a little misleading.

What we’re really talking about is healthspan.

Exercise, good nutrition, sleep, and stress management probably won’t turn you into a centenarian. But they can absolutely help you stay stronger, healthier, and more independent for the years you do have. by @yogabody

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2 months ago

Why Are Peptides Everywhere?

1 - Cloud cover for steroids

Many influencers need cloud cover for anabolic steroid use. Peptides give them something else to point to when people ask, “How did you get that physique?”

2 - Pre-approval weight loss drugs

Retatrutide is not currently approved for sale, but it’s maybe the most effective weight loss drug in history, so the gray market is exploding.

3 - Money

All those “links in bio” send affiliate commissions to creators online. Many are small time, but there are 8 and even 9-figure companies selling gray market compounds.

I think adults should take whatever they want to take… but I also think you should know what you’re taking. by @yogabody

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3 months ago

Strength Training: Best or Worst Trend?

Strength training is crucial for aging well. It’s crucial for bone health, metabolic balance, hormones and even brain health.

But there’s a catch.

Many people focus only on strength while neglecting cardio and mobility. That’s a mistake.

Our data also shows that most students over 40 have at least two sedentary days every week (less than 5K steps).

That’s not good.

You don’t need to become a hybrid athlete or spend hours training every day. You just need a balanced routine that includes three essentials: strength, cardio, and mobility. by @yogabody

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3 months ago

Become a Spine Reform™ Certified Coach 💪

Help people use movement as medicine to recover from back pain and reduce the risk of future injuries.

I’m now accepting applications for my upcoming online certification program, where you’ll learn a practical system for corrective exercise using strength, mobility, balance, and breathing.

Over the past decade, I’ve helped more than 80,000 people improve their backs with home based corrective exercise programs. What I’ve learned is that many people want something more: personalized, one on one guidance from a knowledgeable coach they can trust.

That’s why I created the Spine Reform™ Coach Certification.

Whether you’re an experienced yoga teacher, Pilates instructor, personal trainer, or you’re looking to start a new career in movement, this program will give you the knowledge and tools to confidently coach clients with back pain.

Apply now. Link in bio or visit www.yogabody.com. by @yogabody

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3 months ago

Good news if you’re out of shape right now.

Some of the biggest health benefits happen when you go from doing nothing to just 1.5 hours of exercise per week.

By benefits, I mean:

* Better cardiovascular fitness
* More lean muscle
* Stronger bones
* Better metabolic health
* Lower risk of all-cause mortality

The research is clear: you don’t need to optimize everything to make meaningful progress.

A big reason you see so many ridiculous biohacks, obsessive meal plans, and complicated workouts is that they’re often aimed at people who are already in great shape and chasing tiny improvements.

If you’re starting from zero, the opportunity is much bigger. A relatively small amount of consistent exercise can make a meaningful difference.

If you need help getting started, join us at Five for Life. We do short, 15-minute strength and stretch classes every day with thousands of people just like you.

Click the link in bio to learn more. by @yogabody

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