#322: A Stronger Body, Sharper Mind, and Stress-Proof Life with Aaron Alexander

Aaron Alexander is a manual therapist and movement coach who has helped the world’s best athletes, celebrities and everyone in between to relieve pain, increase strength and optimize their movement.   He hosts the top-rated Align Podcast which features the world’s thought leaders on all things movement and wellness.   He’s also the founder of the Align Method™, an integrated approach of functional movement and self-care that has helped thousands of people to remove pain and move optimally in daily life.   If you want to learn how to move, perform and feel better than ever, listen as we discuss: Why Aaron has been obsessed with body dysmorphia since a young age.  [2:48] When it comes to your health, is it more important to focus on things people can’t see?  [6:00] How the change in the environment led to change in his life. [8:01] Why is LA convenient for the health of a podcaster?  [12:06] How to make travel more enjoyable and less stressful.  [13:53] What is good posture and how do you achieve it? [19:01] The 5 Movement Principles for a stronger body, sharper mind, and stress-proof life.  Spend time on the ground! [26:38] What practices can you do at home if you work in an office all day? [32:26] The benefits of hanging. [37:51] The importance of hip hinging [45:48] Take a walk! [50:26] Invest in companies that give a sh*t! [54:43] Is nasal breathing the key to overall health?  [58:42] This episode is brought to you by Cured Nutrition.  Cured Rise is a caffeine-free daytime CBD nootropic supplement.  Infused with 9mg of Broad Spectrum CBD extract, it encourages sustained wakefulness and focus and promotes stress resilience.  Cured Zen is a CBD sleep supplement that encourages relaxation, helps you ease away the stress of the day with all-natural ingredients and improves sleep quality.  Go to www.jasonferruggia.com/cured to get yours today and use the coupon code, “Renegade” for a 15% discount. This episode is also brought to you by Renegade Strong.  If you’re over 40 and want to feel amazing while getting lean, jacked and strong, Renegade Strong workouts will be perfect for you.   Go to www.RenegadeStrong.com to join the thousands of people who’ve built the body of their dreams without turning their life upside down to get it.   This episode is also brought to you by BiOptimizers.  MassZymes is the most powerful protein-digesting enzyme on the market.  The formula contains 100,000 HUTs of protease per capsule which increases absorption of key amino acids and optimizes the effectiveness of the protein you’re eating.  Go to www.MassZymes.com/Renegade15 for your special offer as a listener of the Renegade Radio Podcast.