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Dan Go

@CoachDanGo

May 30, 2023 • 11 tweets • 4 min read • Read on X

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This 3 minute neck drill will change your life:

The neck is one of the most important parts of your body.

It moves & protects your head while improving overall mobility but it gets stiff after sitting for long periods of time.

This mobility sequence is only 3 minutes.

Do this consistently & it can change your life:

Looking left & right

Push the shoulder blades back then rotate the neck from side to side.

Try to turn your neck until it feels uncomfortable in a stretching type of way.

Do not turn the head so far that the neck snaps or hurts.

Do this for 15 seconds.

Looking up and down

Place two hands on the chest to focus on your neck.

Then, lift your head up to isolate the muscles & ligaments in the neck.

Next, look down.

Do this for 15 seconds.

Lateral neck stretches

Keep your hands on the chest to isolate the neck, then tilt your head by reaching your ear up.

Return the neck to a neutral position & do the same thing on the other side.

Do this for 15 seconds.

Cell phone stretch

Start by sucking in the chin back to make a double chin.

Then move the neck forward again.

Keep doing this motion to increase the forward & backward mobility of the neck.

Do this for 15 seconds.

Janet Jacksons

Start by keeping the eyes looking straight then slide the neck from side to side while keeping your head level.

Use a mirror to see how far you can slide the neck from side to side with the head level.

Do this for 15 seconds.

3 minute healthy neck mobility flow

1) Looking left & right
2) Looking up & down
3) Lateral neck stretch
4) Cell phone stretch
5) Janet jackson

While doing these keep your tongue at the roof of the mouth for proper posture.

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One of the most under looked parts of your body that doesn't get enough attention is your neck.

Use these stretches to keep it healthy & pain free.

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Here's another stretch that might help:

The Neck Car (controlled articular rotation)

Stand with a tall spine. Rotate the sides of your neck using the instructions in the video.

Start with 3 reps per side.

Your neck & posture will thank you for doing this.

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Dan Go

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Jun 9

8 walking cheat codes I know at 46 that I wish I knew at 26:

1. Japanese Interval Walking

Alternate 3 min brisk / 3 min slow × 30 min. This HIIT-style walk reduces blood pressure, stroke risk, and boosts VO₂ max while burning fat and improving heart health.

2. Walk on an Incline

Incline walking activates more glutes, hamstrings & core, boosting calorie burn by 50–100% vs flat walking.

Bonus: Uphill is easier on your knees, making it a safe way to strengthen legs & shred fat.

3. Weighted Vest or Rucksack

Adding 5–15% of your bodyweight increases calorie burn 10–30% while building bone density, posture, & core stability.

Studies show weighted walks reduce fat mass faster than bodyweight alone.

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Dan Go

@CoachDanGo

Jun 7

Your doctor says your bloodwork is "normal" but that word has probably cost more years of healthy life than any disease.

Normal doesn't mean optimal.

Here are 8 blood markers that predict your future better than your waistline (most doctors don't track #2):

1. HbA1c

This measures your average blood sugar over 2 to 3 months.

Your doctor says under 5.7% is fine. Longevity research says under 5.3%.

Fix it: Cut refined carbs, walk after meals, lift 3x/week, sleep 7 to 9 hours, optional: berberine 500mg 2 to 3x daily.

2. Fasting Insulin

The test most doctors never order.

Normal glucose with high insulin means your pancreas is compensating. You want under 7.

Fix it: 8 to 10 hour eating window, cut liquid calories, 30g+ fiber daily, magnesium before bed.

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Dan Go

@CoachDanGo

May 27

I'm 46.

These are 5 stretches I do every day to feel like I'm 26:

#1 - Couch stretch

The couch stretch is the king of all desk stretches.

It unfucks your tight hips and improves your posture while helping you relieve lower back pain.

It's simple, effective, and hurts so good.

#2 - 90/90s

These are like giving lube to your creaky joints.

They improve lower body flexibility and internal & external rotation while increasing the range of motion in your hips.

A great bonus is that it helps prevent muscle imbalances caused by sitting for too damn long.

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Dan Go

@CoachDanGo

May 10

You've been lied to.

They said hamburgers was junk food, but the truth is they are one of the healthiest foods on the planet.

You only need 5 key ingredients.

Here's how to make it:

1. The Bun

Sourdough is the healthiest bread on the planet.

The fermentation process breaks down gluten and phytic acid for easier digestion while lowering the glycemic index, unlocking more nutrients and minerals for your body to absorb.

2. The Pattie

Grass fed beef is a superfood.

It's rich in heart-healthy Omega-3s, antioxidants like Vitamin E, CLA (which is a cancer-fighting fat), and key nutrients like iron, zinc, and B vitamins.

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Dan Go

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May 7

There's a diet proven to cut visceral fat by 14%, even if you don't lose a single pound on the scale.

It's not keto. It's not carnivore. And it's not counting calories.

It's called the Optimized Mediterranean Diet. Here's how to do it:

Visceral fat is the fat you can't pinch. It wraps around your liver, pancreas, and intestines, pumping inflammatory compounds into your bloodstream 24/7.

People in the top quartile have 10x higher odds of hypertension, 6x higher odds of diabetes, and 81% higher all-cause mortality.

The scary part is midlife belly fat predicts Alzheimer's markers 20 years before symptoms appear.

Higher visceral fat correlates with poorer executive function independent of total body fat. Your brain is paying the price before you notice anything wrong.

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Dan Go

@CoachDanGo

May 2

These supplements have had the biggest effect on my health:

1. Creatine
2. Glycine
3. Psyllium husk
4. Magnesium glycinate

Here's why 👇

1. Creatine

Most people think it's a steroid, but it's not. It's a natural compound found.

- 5 g helps you build muscle and recover faster.
- 10 to 15 g helps your brain work better.

Also been shown to reduce depression & protect against Alzheimer's.

2. Glycine

It helps your body make collagen, produce antioxidants & improve deep sleep by cooling your body.

Also supports joints, gut & liver.

I take 5g before bed. I fall asleep faster & wake up more recovered.

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