10 Minute Upper Body & Core Yoga Flow to TOOL - 10,000 Days (Wings Pt 2) @TOOLmusic​

Published December 25, 2023 · by Michael Baker · 11m 14s · 25,159 views

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This video is part of the Get Up Earlier video library by Michael Baker, an ISSA Certified Personal Trainer, ISSA Certified Running Coach, IIN Integrative Nutrition Health Coach, Yoga Alliance RYT 200 who works exclusively with adults 40 and older. Latest marathon: Hartford 2026, 3:18 at 7:34/mi, a Boston qualifying time at age 51. Next goal: 3:10 at the NYC Marathon in 2027. Every video on this channel is filmed from his real coaching practice in Orange, Connecticut. New strength, nutrition, and marathon-training videos are published weekly, and they are designed to give the over-40 lifter and runner the practical, no-fluff context that generic YouTube fitness content almost never bothers to include.

10-minute yoga flow sequence set to TOOL's "10,000 Days (Wings Pt 2)". Focused on strengthening and stretching the upper body and core, this flow is perfect for those looking to enhance their physical fitness and mental focus.

TOOL @TOOLmusic is great accompanying music for deep powerful yoga and workout sessions.

Key Moments:

00:00:00 - Opening and Breathing: Initiate the class at the back of your mat, engaging in a mindful 5-second breathing pattern.

00:00:14 - Neck and Arm Warm-Up: Start with circular head and neck movements, progressing to arm exercises and a forward bend for hamstring engagement.

00:00:53 - Tabletop to Leg Stretches: Transition into tabletop pose, alternating leg extensions to warm up the body.

00:01:31 - Core and Balance: Introduce coordinated arm and leg movements to activate the core and improve balance.

00:02:02 - Dynamic Plank Series: Engage in a series of plank variations, awakening the core and upper body muscles.

00:03:00 - High Plank Challenges: Experiment with lifting one foot at a time in high plank, enhancing balance and strength.

00:03:11 - Child's Pose for Relaxation: Briefly enter child's pose to release tension and relax the upper body.

00:03:23 - Side Core Strengthening: Perform side planks for deep core engagement and side muscle strengthening.

00:04:23 - Hip Flexibility: Focus on stretches that target the hips for improved flexibility.

00:04:25 - High Plank and Knee-to-Elbow: Incorporate core-strengthening knee-to-elbow movements in a high plank position.

00:05:02 - Push-Up and Plank Flow: Alternate between push-ups and plank, with a focus on controlled movements.

00:06:00 - Superman Pose: Activate the back muscles with the Superman pose, crucial for a strong upper body.

00:07:02 - Shoulder Stretching: Engage in dynamic shoulder stretches, essential for upper body flexibility.

00:07:29 - Down Dog and Plank Transitions: Seamlessly move between down dog and plank, focusing on smooth transitions.

00:08:26 - Forearm Down Dog: Prepare for handstand practice with forearm down dog, activating the shoulders.

00:09:45 - Relaxation and Reflection: Transition to lying on your back, embracing relaxation and acknowledging the intensity of the workout.

00:10:24 - Core and Shoulder Engagement: Perform arm circles and core exercises to maintain joint mobility and strength.

00:11:15 - Savasana: Conclude the session in savasana, focusing on deep, rhythmic breathing for relaxation.

Michael Baker

RYT Yoga Teacher, CHC, CPT

www.GetUpEarlier.com

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Topics

workout · nutrition · strength

Key takeaways for adults 40+

  • Why this concept matters more after age 40, when recovery, joint integrity, and hormonal context are different than in your twenties.
  • How Michael actually applies it with his own coaching clients (not just theory from a textbook).
  • The most common mistake that derails progress on this exact topic, and how to avoid it.
  • How it connects to the bigger Get Up Earlier system: strength, running, nutrition, and accountability coaching built specifically for adults 40+.

About this video

10 Minute Upper Body & Core Yoga Flow to TOOL - 10,000 Days (Wings Pt 2) @TOOLmusic​ was published December 25, 2023 on the Get Up Earlier YouTube channel and ships with a 386-word description full of practical context for adults 40+ who want to train smarter, run longer, and eat cleaner. If you want to go deeper on this topic, check out certified marathon and running coaching, browse the rest of Michael's blog for related articles, or contact Michael directly to talk about 1-on-1 coaching - in person in Orange and Milford, CT, or virtually from anywhere in the country.

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