I’m consistently impressed by Alayna’s athleticism. So freaking cool.

Anyone else sing along with Alayna for the Vitally Important Producers part in the same tone and everything?

@Luna-zq1ej

8 ай бұрын

Everytime 😂

@aaailicec

8 ай бұрын

Yeaaap

@monesquely

8 ай бұрын

every single time!

@Lolajoy27

8 ай бұрын

Yes😂😂 every time 😂

"Have you done a deadlift?" "Once" *proceeds to deadlift with better form than most people at the gym* lol

@DaiManuel

7 ай бұрын

Agreed! She's a natural... can tell she has fantastic body awareness and control.

@Styrak

7 ай бұрын

*deadlifts almost her weight*

Your trainer, best trainer. So positive no judgement, we need more guys like that everywhere.

@DaiManuel

7 ай бұрын

So kind of you to say... I was morbidly obese as a teenager before discovering health and fitness. I know how hard it can be -- and intimidating!

As someone who is into fitness but would also be super intimidated by Crossfit, well done Alayna for giving it a go! The enthusiasm of you both was amazing and infectious!

@DaiManuel

7 ай бұрын

if you're ever in Vancouver, hit me up... happy to help you have your first CrossFit experience... trust me, It will be fun!!

I think this type of content fits with your vibe 100%, we need a queer person representing in the fitness space, it removes a lot of the male gaze that there is on the fitness industry and focuses on making the space accessible for everyone

@joojoobeez

7 ай бұрын

That’s awesome, I know she’s said she enjoys making this kind of content even though it doesn’t typically fit with her feed, so I hope she sees this. I’m not someone who’s really into fitness but I always learn a lot from these types of videos that I wouldn’t otherwise

Well now I understand what you said in that one episode of the podcast. He's such a Golden Retriver of a human and all the positive reinforcement and the f*cking handstand... I understand... **major blush blooming** (14:44) I mean are you kidding me? 🥺

@savannahking544

8 ай бұрын

I came to the comments to see if anyone else remembered her mentioning him 😂😂😂

@DaiManuel

7 ай бұрын

Squirrel!!!!

Alayna woke up that day to do crossfit with a straight muscle mountain in her tightest climbing shorts possible, to assert dominance! 🤣😳

@DaiManuel

7 ай бұрын

lol!!!!! I've never been called that before... but I'll take it! haha

@2nd3rd1st

7 ай бұрын

@@DaiManuel Then people must not be as superficial as me, and see you for the person you truly are underneath all that hot bulging muscle mass! 🤗

@DaiManuel

7 ай бұрын

@@2nd3rd1st hahaha! You had me at superfluous... I think we're from the same cloth. Life is all about connection and having fun - and you strike me as someone that is definitely intune with that! Appreciate the commentary and the smile you brought to my face this morning. Thnak you.

@2nd3rd1st

7 ай бұрын

@@DaiManuel I meant superficial lol

@DaiManuel

7 ай бұрын

ah ha... lol... @@2nd3rd1st ;-)

Excuse me? Dai was adorable.

@DaiManuel

7 ай бұрын

Very kind of you to say... I have my partner and 2 daughters to thank for my attitudes...and of course, my mom who raised me... I give them all the credit! ;-)

The way he explained CrossFit makes sense for regular training. It's normal everyday movements done as cardio.

@DaiManuel

7 ай бұрын

hahah! pretty much... how else can we turn fitness into a sport? plus it's kind of fun.

@ireallyreallyhategoogle

7 ай бұрын

@@DaiManuel I've seen videos of people who do CrossFit, but you're the first one to explain it that clearly and simply. btw, do you know Ali Spagnola? She's one of the KZreadrs i follow that's into fitness and CrossFit.

@DaiManuel

7 ай бұрын

I don't know her@@ireallyreallyhategoogle. But I'm definitely going to look her up. Thanks for the suggestion. And I know there are so many different terms, acronyms and ideologies. I'm all about making it so it's both inclusive and easy to understand. Funny how we get caught up on the 'language' side of things -- it gets in the way of great communication sometimes. lol

If you thought climbing was a cult…giiiirl…lol 😂

aw, dai seems great. i find gyms intimidating but would feel more comfortable with someone like him around

@DaiManuel

7 ай бұрын

100% I used to find gyms so intimidating. I was an obese teen - so the idea of going into a room full of steel and mirrors?!! no thank you. Now I always look to the community first, equipment second. And it makes the difference

When I saw the thumbnail, I thought maybe Alayna had a big giant brother who does crossfit 😂 they have the same smile

@DaiManuel

7 ай бұрын

We definitely compliment each other's energy... so much fun shooting this with her!

wait this guy was such an excellent trainer!! so kind and excited and encouraging lol

@DaiManuel

7 ай бұрын

haha! I try. ;-)

As someone who has been doing CrossFit for five years I clicked on this so fast so many worlds colliding!!

@DaiManuel

7 ай бұрын

How's your CF journey been so far?

oh my god dai seems like a DELIGHT of a human. (and totally understand what you meant on the podcast bc like what a lovely human, "oh dear uhh please help me with my form again" lololol) and also this is delightful bc i can just use this as inspiration for working out on my own at home, so i don't have to fully get into it. these are all movements and skills i learned in high school PE (shout out to my very enthusiastic and competent teacher who was the reason i took it all four years; my squat & weightlifting forms are pitch perfect despite my incredible crooked pelvis) so it's a nice kind of guide for what to do on my own. start with a 20-15-10-5 kind of thing for a number of minutes, and just listen to my body for what works best & growing from there. bc haha hEDS and other chronic health issues said "oh you deeply enjoyed cardio kickboxing for several years? how about Not Anymore :)" so i gotta do what i can...lol

@DaiManuel

7 ай бұрын

If I can help with your home workouts let me know... I know what it's like to work out on your own - but that doesn't mean you have to be alone. ;-)

DAI seems like a fun gym buddy ..now I am suddenly interested in CrossFit cz of Alayna even tho I have never stepped foot inside one of those

@DaiManuel

7 ай бұрын

Happy to host you! Let me know if you are ever in Vancouverr and want to come by for a free trial.

Xfit definitely IS an intimidating pool to dip your toes into, but the water is genuinely nice once you're in there. I'm sure it varies from gym to gym, but I've only ever met the most encouraging and supportive people at mine. If you do decide to do it long-term, you're gonna have a helluva good time, and whatever people say about your forearms now is gonna be nothing in the future... plus you'll get that xfit trademark: Shoulders For Days 💪

Alayna, I'm loving these athletic challenge videos!! You know why? Because I can see how much fun you are having!! I have always loooved a lot of sports (like dancing, gymnastics, soccer, fitness, yoga...) but was never that great at it due to my chronic pain and hypermobility issues (I later in life found out that I have Fibromyalgia and hypermobility). I've learned over the years though that I can still do a lot, as long as I have the right form and listen to my body's boundaries. Moving your body is healthy, whether you have chronic pain issues or not. You just have to do it correctly and listen to what you're body is telling you, and having someone to explain proper form etc is also extremely helpful. I love the way Dai was showing you this too, he seemed just as enthusiastic as you and your interactions seemed super respectful and positive, which I loved as well. Seeing you enjoy these challenges makes me remember how glad I am that I am still able to do so much athletic things, even though my body has its limitations. Is so important to keep moving in a way that feels good both physically and mentally, excites you, but also challenges you. Keep up the great work bey-biii! Living for this❤

@alanahviola

7 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing. I also have hypermobility and chronic pain. Good to know I'm not alone.

I’d love to see more videos like this! I always like to see when Alayna tries new things

Ahh this was so fun to watch as someone who is scared of CrossFit (for similar reasons you expressed) but also an athletic person who wants to challenge myself more. My palms were fully sweating with the handstand part. I'm scared to try it but feel more encouraged after watching this. I love these videos- thanks for sharing!

@DaiManuel

7 ай бұрын

Come in for a visit anytime... I'll help melt away that fear!

@monesquely

7 ай бұрын

@@DaiManuelthanks, Dai! I will next time I'm in Vancouver!

@DaiManuel

7 ай бұрын

I look forward to it, @monosquely

I don't know how you manage it but you make me enjoy videos about working out !

OMG - YAAAS! Jump Rope For Heart! Did that. I didn't know it was across Canada (I'm in Ontario). It was also like the 80s for me, I didn't realize it was still a thing in the 90s and 2000s. Very cool!

@jessicam9048

7 ай бұрын

It was also a thing in the states in 2000’s

@HeyAmandaR

7 ай бұрын

@@jessicam9048 was it? Wow! They really did it up. That's cool.

@finlayrussel2609

7 ай бұрын

It made it to New Zealand in the 2000’s when I was in school!!

@HeyAmandaR

7 ай бұрын

NO WAY! That's wild, eh? WHo knew? @@finlayrussel2609

Alayna is a BEAST!!!

@DaiManuel

7 ай бұрын

I'll 2nd that.

I'm here for Alayna's sneaky dirty jokes

@DaiManuel

7 ай бұрын

She's a cheeky one isn't she? lol

Omg im so excited for this! I’m a CrossFit athlete and into climbing as well so I’ve been waiting for this!! Let’s gooo!

Jump Rope for Heart!! Yess I was on a team in high school, just about the only sport I did in school 😂

This was so fun to watch! You are so strong and did amazinggg 💖

I think this is a perfect representation of CrossFit. I started CrossFit earlier this year and was just as scared and intimidated to start but the people at my gym were just as friendly and helpful. I hope you continue to do CrossFit!

Can you please show him climbing in a Vid, he's so funny:D

@DaiManuel

7 ай бұрын

I'm in! when we going Alayna!!!

I love how she’s nervous we won’t wanna watch her do stuff 😂 ❤

Oooohlove the inspo

Dang alayna !!! You did really good for your first time!!!!

I was hoping for this one 🥰

Parkour next at Origins in Vancouver, BC! :D

Hi Alayna!! I love your videos!!

This should be called : ”Are Lesbians Athletic” Series

very natural !! you rock !

I’m a climber and I think you sold me on trying CrossFit lol

jump rope for heart unlocking childhood memories for me today XD

Alayna you have the cutest smile 😊

Alayna happy at how well she did. And it was impressive. But I want to see the "48 hours later" video... so I know I made the right choice NOT doing things like this. 🤣🙃

@DaiManuel

7 ай бұрын

lol!!! now that would be fun to watch... especially stairs after all the squats!

Welcome to the CrossFit world!

Alayna did very well - climbing helps so much! Some of crossfit seems fine but when you're doing things like the toe to bars, why not do a slow controlled movement without the kipping? The aim just seems to be to get as many reps as possible rather than doing fewer reps of a version that's less likely to injure people

@DaiManuel

7 ай бұрын

we agreed to do a cross-section of the movements just to introduce them... but normally I wouldn't have people do any kipping until they have the core and joint stability (and strength) to do a static pull-up... but the kip is very useful when we translate the movement to Olympic lifting and gymnastics...

Good job Alayna! I was tired just watching you.

she forgot to cough other than that flipping awesome vid!!!

Leaving a comment for the algorithm

Love the cheer squad camera woman. Alayna, of course you can do CrossFit, you're in great shape.

Fun

WOD AMRAP 💪

lmao.. 90 percent of my family lives in Vancouver and from the thumbnail i thought you were going to be taking lessons from my cousin because this guy looks a lot like him haha.. its not.. but that was a weird couple mins lol

@DaiManuel

7 ай бұрын

I wonder if I know your cousin?! Doppelgangers unite!

Second 💕

@alantbaird

8 ай бұрын

Good Job!

WOD AMRAP

Chosen family viewers watching you flirt with this man like 😏

Note for anyone interested in trying CrossFit: some locations/coaches are better than others!! If you have a not-so-great class, try another with a different coach or an entirely different location!

@DaiManuel

7 ай бұрын

Excellent advice!

Ooo We love a good lesbian related activity...!

Alayna, at this point you could say you make videos mostly reacting to queer content, but sometimes you try things. ;-)

It looked like you could dead lift more than the weight he put on the bars; I wonder if you might have been able to lift your body weight.

@DaiManuel

7 ай бұрын

she could have done a lot more for sure...

Hi i have question for you over lgbt .Can i be bisexual but not fancy another gender just only men and women and Their need be flag for just fancying both boys and girls no else Their 3 big problems 1 my mum isnt homophobic but she isn't fan of lesbians . 2 my dad in heaven no way i tell my mum she will ask me will i kiss a girl it will same as boy would it 3 i have austim.

First heehee

@alantbaird

8 ай бұрын

Well done!

Crossfit may be less efficient and healthy than more professional, science based training methods, but it sure looks like fun. ;-)

@DaiManuel

7 ай бұрын

Appreciate your thoughts. WAs curious, are you familiar with the scientific studies around HIIT training etc? It's pretty much what CF is... as well, the sport has evolved and matured... I can attest that mid 2000's no one really knew what they were getting themselves into. haha

@jamielondon6436

7 ай бұрын

@@DaiManuel Not the particular studies, just the general gist of it. From what I read, the Crossfit methodology wasn't in high repute among professional coaches, because it was based on doing as hard a workout as possible, which might feel like one did well, but isn't the best approach scientifically. Needless to say it also apparently caused a lot of injuries, namely 'rhabdo'. Would be great if things changed, of course. :-)

@DaiManuel

7 ай бұрын

@@jamielondon6436 ah yes! Totally appreciate that perspective. That certainly was Crossfit of old.... In the last 16 years, I've been around the community, there have been massive shifts and many studies/certifications etc put in place to help continue to evolve the sport. (But in the early days... lol... it was a bit of a 💩 show)

I notice you wear a gold band on your left thumb. Are you married?

Alayna, your crush is visible