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CrossFit Vancouver
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CrossFit BC Coach
aka "Bubbles"
Co-Owner · Coach · Operations Director · Community Builder
Christie Kennedy Manuel is the operational heartbeat of CrossFit BC and the reason the gym feels like home the moment you walk through the door.
A lifelong athlete, Christie was a competitive swimmer and long-distance trail runner in high school before earning a scholarship to play collegiate volleyball at university. She continued to compete in beach volleyball for years, and these days leans into playing in the sun purely for the joy of moving with friends.
Alongside Dai, she served a community of 800+ people at their weekly Sunday Funday group workouts for five years. That was the proving ground where the Manuels honed their mentorship and coaching, and the catalyst for Dai's Whole Life Fitness Manifesto, which is truly the Manuel family's philosophy.
"Christie Kennedy Manuel is the operational heartbeat of CrossFit BC and the reason the gym feels like home the moment you walk through the door. A lifelong athlete, Christie was a competitive swimmer and long-distance trail runner in high school before earning a scholarship to play collegiate volleyball at university. She continued to compete in beach volleyball for years, and these days leans into playing in the sun purely for the joy of moving with friends. Alongside Dai, she served a community of 800+ people at their weekly Sunday Funday group workouts for five years. That was the proving ground where the Manuels honed their mentorship and coaching, and the catalyst for Dai's Whole Life Fitness Manifesto, which is truly the Manuel family's philosophy."
Coaching Style
Warm, encouraging, and deeply human. The thing that sets Christie apart is her ability to truly see you: to connect, make you feel like the only person in the room, and meet you with empathy and a little Tinge-O-Ginge energy. She's the biggest cheerleader anyone could be lucky enough to have in their corner, whether it's your first class or your thousandth.
Outside the Gym
Christie's favourite title, above all others, is Mom. Together with Dai, she has coached and mentored hundreds of people through their first obstacle course races: Tough Mudders, Spartan Races, and every muddy adventure in between, all in the name of having fun with fitness and friends. She's also earned her own CrossFit Level 1 and HYROX Foundations certifications, and continues to sharpen her craft as she leans deeper into longevity and helping people prioritise healthspan over lifespan.
The Honest Version
What I used to get wrong
"Five years of Sunday Funday workouts with 800+ people taught me that the loudest coach in the room rarely reaches the person who needs it most."
How I coach now
I coach by seeing the room first: who's new, who's quiet, who needs a check-in. Real connection is the operating system, the workout is just what's on the screen.
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Certifications & Experience
Programs & Classes
Based on Christie's certifications and specialties. Check the schedule for exact class times.
Required intro program for CrossFit beginners at CrossFit BC Vancouver. Choose 3-day or 5-day options to learn the movements safely.
Learn moreConstantly varied functional movements, scaled to every level. The core training experience at CrossFit BC in Olympic Village, Vancouver.
Learn morePremium 4-week on-ramp for HYROX beginners in Vancouver. Includes PFT, DEXA, nutrition consult, and 10 drop-ins to build race readiness.
Learn moreChristie hasn't shared any recipes yet, but our full library is packed with high-protein, macro-friendly meals our coaches love.
Recipes from Christie are on the way. In the meantime, explore the full collection from our coaching team.
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Personal Match
Answer a few quick questions and we'll confirm whether Christie is your best match, or pair you with the coach and program that fits your goals. Takes 4 to 6 minutes.
Reviewed personally by our coaching leadership. No pressure, just a thoughtful next step.
Linda K.
Google Review
The fastest way to meet Christie is to show up. Try 3 classes free, no commitment, no pressure.
