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The Best Push-Pull Workouts for Muscle Growth
You've probably heard of the term "push-pull" at some point in your fitness life. Let me tell you, if you learn to harness it, you'll grow stronger muscles,
http://www.daimanuel.com/2017/03/22/the-best-push-pull-workouts-for-muscle-growth
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The Best Home Workout You Can Do When Watching TV
Fitting in time to exercise is challenging, we're busy people, right? So here's some body weight exercises you can do during your next Netflix binge.
http://www.daimanuel.com/2017/03/16/the-best-home-workout-you-can-do-when-watching-tv
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3 Life Lessons Learned from Sailing with the Blind
"Can you see the wind?", our blind skipper asked us. Truthfully, I wasn't sure how to respond. I can certainly feel the wind, but see it?
http://www.daimanuel.com/2016/12/09/3-life-lessons-learned-from-sailing-with-the-blind
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5 things NOT TO DO before running your first Marathon
I came to Israel, I saw Jerusalem, I ran my first half marathon (sort of) and I have the medal to prove it. AND, I learned these are the 5 things NOT TO DO...
http://www.daimanuel.com/2016/12/19/5-things-not-to-do-before-running-your-first-marathon
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The Trump vs Clinton Election Day Workout #Election2016WOD
Tensions are running high as the world tunes their attention to the spectacular spectacle known as the 2016 Presidential Election. But exercise offers a simple and fun way to deal with the stress of it all.
http://www.daimanuel.com/2016/11/07/the-trump-vs-clinton-election-day-workout-election2016wod
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A Stress Free Holiday Party with Bulletproof Nutrition
I know I'm all about planning. But sometimes, it can be hard. This month we want to get you prepped to have a stress free holiday.
http://www.daimanuel.com/2016/11/17/a-stress-free-holiday-party-with-bulletproof-nutrition
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How plyometric training will make you fast, fit and healthy
There are tons of benefits with plyometric training if you take advantage of them. They'll improve your speed, fitness and health quickly... start here...
http://www.daimanuel.com/2016/06/23/plyometric-training-and-why-you-need-it
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World Fitness Expo is in Toronto Canada - see you there?
On August 10th, health and fitness professionals will descend on Toronto, Canada to attend the Canada's largest fitness expo and conference. #worldfitnessexpo
http://www.daimanuel.com/2016/08/05/the-world-fitness-expo-is-in-toronto-canada-see-you-there
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An Exercise guide for people with limited mobility
What forms of exercise, then, are appropriate for people with limited mobility? Here's an infographic - An Exercise guide for people with limited mobility.
http://www.daimanuel.com/2016/03/17/an-exercise-guide-for-people-with-limited-mobility-infographic
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Have TRX, will travel and workout anywhere at anytime
"When I go traveling I get fat." As a trainer, I've heard this a million times - but no more! Here's a workout you can do with or without a TRX while traveling
http://www.daimanuel.com/2016/06/13/trx-workouts-for-when-you-are-traveling
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Little White Lies Personal Trainers Like to Tell
I've never been a very good personal trainer. As a trainer there were a few lies I never told my clients... and so, the whole life fitness manifesto was born.
http://www.daimanuel.com/2016/03/07/little-white-lies-personal-trainers-like-to-tell
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Goals that are only skin-deep will not make you happy
Creating a life by design. Interesting concept isn't it? Well, it isn't just an idea any more.
http://www.daimanuel.com/2016/03/10/if-your-health-goals-are-only-skin-deep-will-you-ever-be-happy
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Smash the Bathroom Scale: Take a Stand Against Eating Disorders
Eating Disorder Awareness Week returns - and with it, Smash_ED. Held February 5th, participants were invited to bring their bathroom scales and smash them!
http://www.daimanuel.com/2016/02/11/smash-your-bathroom-scale-and-take-a-stand-against-eating-disorders
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5 Quick Tips For CrossFit Workout Recovery
As you go about your CrossFit workout sessions, paying close attention to the recovery process will be pivotal to your long-term success. Here's 5 tips to help.
http://www.daimanuel.com/2015/11/18/5-quick-tips-for-crossfit-workout-recovery
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5 Ways a Tater-Hater Convinced Women to Lift Weights
Potato, potatoes, tomato, tomatoes. All women should life weights if they want to be healthy... but what's the connection with potatoes? Read on and find out...
http://www.daimanuel.com/2015/10/22/5-ways-a-tater-hater-convinced-women-to-lift-weights
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The #DadBod Phenomenon: "Beer, Pizza, Apathy, oh my!"
Well, the internet is broken again. This time, online communities everywhere hopped on the #DadBod train and it's instilling a notion of mediocrity and complacency
http://www.daimanuel.com/2015/08/03/the-dadbod-phenomenon-beer-pizza-apathy-oh-my
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My Interview on the Vancouver Real Podcast was a lesson in FUN
Recently I had the honor to connect with the Zaremba brothers, Mike and Andy, on their podcast Vancouver Real. This was a lesson in FUN! Have a watch here...
http://www.daimanuel.com/2015/08/02/my-interview-on-the-vancouver-real-podcast-was-a-lesson-in-fun
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50 Ways to Get out of Bed for a Morning Workout
Working out in the morning may seem unappealing at first, but once you get yourself into the routine, you won’t want to break the habit! Here's 50 tips to help
http://www.daimanuel.com/2015/05/27/50-ways-to-get-out-of-bed-for-a-morning-workout
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Time to get up off your keister and Hike for BC Kids
The Grind for Kids, now in its 6th year, has raised a staggering $672,000 to date and this season, without a doubt, will surely surpass the $1,000,000 million
http://www.daimanuel.com/2015/04/27/time-to-get-up-off-your-keister-and-start-hiking-for-bc-kids
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6 ways to start running without a program, coach or plan!
Running is tough, and if you are reading this - there's a good chance that you think running sucks. But here's 6 ways to make running and cross-training fun...
http://www.daimanuel.com/2015/04/06/6-ways-to-start-running-without-a-program-coach-or-plan
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Fit Tech Friday Review: The Daily Burn is "Fitness Evolved"
Online training is big business. In this post I review the Daily Burn, which offers a host of useful features that will help you lose weight and get fit...
http://www.daimanuel.com/2015/03/20/fit-tech-friday-review-the-daily-burn-is-fitness-evolved
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After the CrossFit Open: The Downs and Ups of Competing
The CrossFit Open is a challenge. It’s something we train for, focus on, re-arrange our lives for and can come out the other side having overcome some of our previous limits.
http://www.daimanuel.com/2015/03/30/after-the-crossfit-open-the-downs-and-ups-of-competing
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Live Life Unfiltered: Seeing through the #NoFilter lense
Living a #NoFilter life is easy in theory today. But the #Filtered lenses of today's cultures, shows us a reality built on avatars and status updates...
http://www.daimanuel.com/2015/03/17/live-life-unfiltered-seeing-a-world-with-nofilter
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Don't be a Wimp, it's Time to Lift Like Grandma
What makes up a well-rounded exercise program for young and old people alike? Well, let’s explore the 3 Primary Components of a baseline strength program...
http://www.daimanuel.com/2015/03/18/dont-be-a-wimp-its-time-to-lift-like-grandma