Mastering Posture, Pain & Performance in 4 Minutes a Day with Egoscue – #429
In this fascinating conversation with Dave, Brian explains what makes this exercise method so effective, why head position is key to proper alignment and overall spine health, why sitting is a sport, and the best way to sit on an airplane or in a car to keep pain away.
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Brian Bradley, the VP and voice of the Egoscue Method of exercise, is completely changing the workout game, one 4-minute session at a time. An international speaker on the topics of improving posture, minimizing pain, and enhancing performance, Brian has trained some of the top athletes in professional sports, as well as Tony Robbins, another Egoscue enthusiast. In this fascinating conversation with Dave, Brian explains what makes this exercise method so effective, why head position is key to proper alignment and overall spine health, why sitting is a sport, and the best way to sit on an airplane or in a car to keep pain away. You’ll learn what to do while you’re lying on your back to increase energy all day, and about a type of breath work called east-west breathing, which can make a huge difference in your posture. And finally, Brian shares with Dave how Bulletproof Coffee has truly changed his life – and his reading habits!
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Resources/Links for Brian Bradley
- Egoscue Website: www.egoscue.com
- Egoscue University Website: www.egoscueuniversity.com
- Egoscue Clinic Locations: egoscue.com/locations
- “Pain Free: A Revolutionary Method for Stopping Chronic Pain” by Pete Egoscue
- “Pain Free” book: YouTube discussion
- Egoscue Anywhere Video on YouTube, which features the exercises Brian does on the stage at Tony Robbins’ events
- Email address Brian mentioned on the show: PainFree@Egoscue.com *Brian offered that anyone who emails him about the Egoscue EAST-WEST Breathing Course will get it as a gift from Dave. It goes into detail the reasoning behind breathing yourself well, and why the diaphragm can’t be overlooked in rehab/training. Additional Info: Breathing is essential for life, and utilizing the correct musculature can make all the difference in your life – structurally. The breathing patterns we develop have more to do with our physical health than we realize. Once aware of our current patterns, we can use or even change them, to influence postural change and overall system efficiency. Many cultures have known the importance and effect of the mechanics of breathing on all aspects of human health. This class is a video series demonstrating the principles of East-West breathing.
Social Media
- Brian on Instagram: TheMovementNerd50
- Brian on Twitter: @themovementnerd
- Brian on Facebook: TheBrian Bradley
- The Egoscue Method Twitter Page: @EgoscueMethod
- The Egoscue Method Facebook Page: @EgoscueMethod
- The Egoscue University Instagram Page: @egoscueuniversity1
- The Egoscue University Twitter Page: @EgoscueUniverse
- The Egoscue University Facebook Page: @EgoscueUniversity
- Tickets for the 5th Annual Bulletproof Biohacking Conference are now on sale! Not only will you hear from the world’s leading experts, there will also be tons of gadgets to play with in our tech hall, a total biohacking wonderland. Join us October 13th – 15th in Pasadena, CA. Go to BulletproofConference.com for tickets and info
- Why you want to listen to today’s entire episode until the end…what you’ll learn
- Cool Fact of the Day: DNA might end up in your new sunscreen…Dave explains how this new technology works
- Check out our Bulletproof Coffee Pods (compatible with K-cup coffeemakers)
- If you like today’s episode, check us out on iTunes at Bulletproof.com/iTunes and leave us a positive review
- Dave introduces Brian Bradley, VP of Therapy Protocol for Egoscue, and a human movement/pain/recovery/athletic performance expert
- If you want to watch video of this episode, go to Bulletproof.com/youtube
- Brian shares the history and background of the Egoscue Method, created by Pete Egoscue + Dave talks about his experience with it
- Brian discusses his goals for his clients, and the breakdown of who it’s most appropriate for
- Postural misalignment vs. inflammation – what’s really happening in our bodies?
- Brian gives key tips on what you can do when you are flying or spending a lot of time in the car to minimize the damage to your alignment – sitting is a sport!
- Why your head position is so important, how it can impact the perceived stress on your spine, and how this affects professional athletes
- How head position is linked to the cerebrospinal fluid in our brain, which impacts cognitive performance
- Why Tony Robbins is a fan of the Egoscue Method
- How Bulletproof Coffee has changed Brian’s life – and reading habits!
- Why lying on your back, being conscious of your posture and being in the right alignment can make you bigger, faster and stronger
- How the lymphatic system is connected to weight loss, and why lying on your back is key
- Brian equates this concept to childbirth; Dave mentions The Better Baby Book
- Brian mentions the Egoscue Anywhere video on YouTube, which includes a balance test and exercises
- How spending just 4 minutes a day on Egoscue exercises can be a game-changer
- What is East-West Breathing, and how do you do it? Brian explains…and encourages listeners to contact him at PainFree@Egoscue.com for more information
- Dave mentions The Art of Living breathing exercises and courses
- The importance of fascia, a type of connective tissue primarily made of collagen
- Brian and Dave talk about the Bulletproof Vanilla No Coffee Latte, and what Tony Robbins thinks of it
- Brian explains why we need to deal with the cause of pain, and not just the symptoms
- Brian’s three most important pieces of advice for performing better and being your best self in all aspects of life
- Brian repeats the email address for requests about the East-West Breathing Courses mentioned on the show: PainFree@Egoscue.com
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