1742: Improve Your Life & Overcome Pain With Movement Featuring Aaron Alexander

In this episode, Sal, Adam & Justin interview Aaron Alexander. The current state of Aaron. (2:12) The reality of becoming the shape of the place you spend a lot of time in. (6:03) Defining the outcomes you prefer to achieve, and reverse engineering your lifestyle back from that point. (8:31) How much of an improvement can you make in your movement as an adult? (11:48) Practical advice for the average person looking to make improvements in their daily lives. (14:52) Why structured workouts don’t matter much if you haven’t addressed your fundamental lifestyle conditions. (21:55) The driving force behind his latest book. (26:36) The staple movements he loves to put the body in and why. (27:44) Why do we breathe the way that we breathe? (31:54) The practices he has for his clients to help with anxiety and depression. (41:15) Why he left Los Angeles. (50:21) Do not be afraid to ask more questions. (53:50) Why the worst thing to happen is nothing at all. (59:10) The value in building strong mental patterns. (1:03:55) What is pain? (1:09:55) Does he see a renewed interest in people wanting to improve their health and fitness? (1:17:32) Related Links/Products Mentioned February Promotion: MAPS Performance and MAPS Aesthetic 50% off!! **Promo code “FEB50” at checkout** Visit Super Coffee for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code “MINDPUMP” at checkout** African hunter-gatherers prefer squatting to sitting — and this may explain why they’re healthier Shoulder Pain? The Solution & Prevention, Revised & Expanded – Book by John M. Kirsch M.D. Association of Grip Strength With Risk of All-Cause Mortality, Cardiovascular Diseases, and Cancer in Community-Dwelling Populations: A Meta-analysis of Prospective Cohort Studies Align Podcast: Bruce Lipton: Why Your Consciousness Creates your Biology Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art – Book by James Nestor Shut Your Mouth and Save Your Life: The Dangers of Mouth Breathing and Why Nose or Nasal Breathing is Preferred, Based on the Native American Experience – Book by George Catlin The Oxygen Advantage: The Simple, Scientifically Proven Breathing Techniques for a Healthier, Slimmer, Faster, and Fitter You – Book by Patrick McKeown Amy Cuddy: Your body language may shape who you are | TED Talk Good posture is important for physical and mental health Mind Pump #1490: How To Improve Your Posture Average undesired weight gain reported by adults in the United States since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic as of Feb. 2021, by demographic Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources Featured Guest/People Mentioned Aaron Alexander (@alignpodcast)  Instagram Aaron Alexander Website Dr. John Kirsch Bruce H. Lipton, PhD Pavel Tsatsouline (@strongfirst)  Instagram Patrick McKeown (@buteykoclinic)  Instagram Wim Hof (@iceman_hof)  Instagram Steven Lin (@drstevenlin)  Instagram Andrew Huberman, Ph.D. (@hubermanlab)  Instagram Dr. John Sarno