Dai Manuel

Owner CrossFit BC 🏋️‍♂️ | Life Coach | Dating My Wife 💕 | Fit Dad of 2 Girls | TEDx Speaker | Championing Change in Health, Mindset & Community

[Dai Manuel @daimanuel]

“The Sickness-Wellness-Fitness Continuum: Where Do You Sit?”

Read it on CrossFit BC →
https://t.co/epU0HvD31s #CrossFitBC #VancouverFitness

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Unpopular opinion:
Most people know exactly what to do…
they just don’t want to do it.

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Honored for this collaboration and partnership! Onward and upward as we continue to support our communities with massive health, fitness and mindset shifts… Unity Nutrition is another tool in the tool box to help!

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Big news 💥 Unity Nutrition is now fueling the athletes of @CrossFitBC — led by renowned athlete & coach @DaiManuel.

NSF Certified for Sport performance meets elite training in downtown Vancouver.

Full announcement: https://t.co/9KxGqZZAyX
#CrossFitBC #HYROX #VancouverFitness

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🔥 Men, it’s time to move, connect, and level up. Join the MENtorship Meetup this Friday — no egos, no BS. RSVP 👉 https://t.co/1WhdID3892

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Vancouver will host the World Series of Fitness Racing this year 🏋️‍♀️
https://t.co/28SXV5Fbu4

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Struggling with imposter syndrome or self-worth? 💭

This powerful reminder from an interview I did on my podcast, Men Are Forged, encourages self-reflection from @daimanuel:

"Ask yourself: 'Who do I need to surround myself with to help me accomplish these changes I wanna make?'"

Surround yourself with the right people to ignite your growth! 🔥

Listen to the full interview: https://t.co/68RE2Kytdu

Watch the full quote: https://t.co/AyvsNjvpXj

#SelfWorth #PersonalGrowth #MenAreForged

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Something’s been brewing behind the scenes…
Quietly. Intentionally. With a whole lotta heart.

Tomorrow, we go public.
You’re gonna want to see this.

#ChangeIsComing #MooseOnAMission #StayTuned #BigMoves #CrossFitLife

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Canada: one of the most desirable places to live… but when it comes to voting, it feels like lining up for Space Mountain on a long weekend.

Can we get a FastPass for democracy already?

#OhCanada

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"The longer you exercise, the better" — Quality over quantity often gets ignored. Excessive exercise can spike stress hormones, compromise recovery, and lead to diminishing returns. Strategic, focused training beats marathon gym sessions.

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I know someone out there may just need to hear this today. I know I did. 🙏 @rodneydnorman thank you.

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"You need supplements to see results."

The supplement industry profits from making people feel inadequate. Most supplements are unnecessary with a balanced diet. Focus on whole foods first — supplements should complement, not replace, good nutrition.

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"No pain, no gain — you need to be sore after every workout."

This dangerous mindset leads to overtraining, injury, and burnout. Progressive overload isn't about constant suffering. Effective workouts should leave you feeling energized, not destroyed.

[Dai Manuel @daimanuel]

Watched a trainer spend 45 mins fixing squat form while the client couldn't touch their toes 🤦‍♂️

Stop building on quicksand.

Master the basics first:
✅ Assess movement patterns
✅ Fix mobility
✅ Build fundamental strength

THEN progress to complex lifts. Agree?

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Serious question: When is a joke a “dad joke”?

When it’s apparent.

#dadjoke

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15 years ago, I said “enough.”
Enough hiding.
Enough numbing.
Enough pretending I was fine when I wasn’t.

It wasn’t about alcohol. It was about facing the pain I was trying to bury. That moment became my turning point.

[Dai Manuel @daimanuel]

This might be the greatest longevity meme of all time.

On one side: $10 million yearly, 100 supplements, no fun.

On the other: espresso, grappa, sea breeze, and vibes. 🤌

What is the moral of the story?

Maybe it’s not about living longer—it’s about living better…

[Dai Manuel @daimanuel]

FITNESS FOR ALL: A Call for Fitness Sales Tax Exemption in Canada - Sign the Petition! https://t.co/F2kpEhdwih via @CdnChange

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Most annoying thing in the world? Sitting beside someone in @Starbucks who decides to use their phone on speaker mode....

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A little mindfulness reminder.... just keep breathing. #namaste

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Ready to level up? Our members went from nervous speakers to confident leaders! Experience the transformation yourself at our FREE Open House on Feb 24th. Network with entrepreneurs who've been there and done that! Register now https://t.co/bokkOzfOAp