Videos by Michael Canas Performance in St. Helier. Bespoke online coaching for business leaders and busy professionals
Change your life with these 4 daily habits: Move ๐โโ๏ธ Learn ๐ Fuel ๐ Inspire ๐ก Tangible daily actions that you can incorporate towards your personal growth #DailyHabits #Transformation #PersonalGrowth
Hereโs what I mean ๐ At the end of the day, YOU choose your hard. You can choose the hard of being overweight, or you can choose the hard of taking action towards your goals. The choice is yours #FitOver40 #MensFattLossTips #MensWeightLoss #MensFitness #FitOver50
Snacks That Are Sabotaging Your Strength and Progress All of the below are very easy to overeat, and eliminating them made huge improvements to my performance. 1. Crisps (or chips for my 'murican brothers): High in unhealthy fats, salt, and empty calories, contributing to bodyfat gain. 2. Chocolate: Packed with sugar, lacking nutrients, and promoting fat accumulation. 3. Processed Cheese Snacks: Often high in unhealthy fats and artificial additives, contributing to poor digestion and excess calories. DM 'Strong' for my free Ebook on foods to eat to build strength. #strengthtraining #fitness #strength #workout #gym #fitnessmotivation #bodybuilding #fit #strengthtips
I've been in the fitness industry for nearly 15 years. I want to share with my clients the benefits it has given me. Not just in terms of performance But also confidence, knowledge, awareness, and general health. Today I aim to empower others to harness it as a tool for self-improvement. Turning my past struggles into lessons I can pass on to help others sidestep them I've made the mistakes so you don't have to The blueprint is yours if you're ready to work Simply message 'SIDESTEP' below
Hereโs my step-by-step strategy for faster fat loss ๐๐ป Just to give you some context: I've always hated running, but that's not why I'm telling you this. Because I do still actually run a bit (badly). But I've seen so many overweight people torture themselves with running while carrying a lot of bodyfat. Battering their joints, feeling terrible and having a wholly miserable experience. Hereโs why lifting weights, especially with compound movements, will give you far more bang for your buck. 1. You are forced to be aware of nutrition: Your body repairs and builds muscle with protein, which increases your overall muscle mass. Protein is not only thermogenic but also the most satiating macronutrient. 2. Burn More Calories: More muscle means your body burns more calories, even at rest. 3. Boost Testosterone: Strength training prompts the release of more testosterone, which enhances muscle growth and calorie burning. Several studies have looked into which is superior out of three main exercise groups: strength training only, cardio only, and a combination of both. Despite controlling for nutrition, the groups that did only strength training lost the most fat across these tests. (DM for the specific studies) So, if fat loss is your goal, consider stepping off the treadmill and picking up some weights. #FitOver40 #MensWeightLoss #MensFatLoss #WeightLossTips #MensFitness #FitOver50 #StrengthTraining #FatLoss #MuscleBuilding #FitnessJourney #HealthyAging
5 foods to watch out for These foods are often hailed as healthy but are also very calorie-dense, making it tricky to stick to your calorie deficit if youโre not careful with portion sizes. 1. Nut Butters ๐ฅ๐ง Peanut butter, almond butter, and similar options are high in nutrients but also high fats. Very easy to overeat which makes them dangerous. (take note my American friends ;) ) 2. Avocados ๐ฅ Avocados are often touted as 'healthy fats' but these healthy fats have just the same calories as any other fats - the word healthy doesn't diminish the caloric value. An average avocado contains about 260 calories and 23 grams of fat. 3. Granola ๐ฅฃ Often marketed as a โhealthyโ breakfast, granola is frequently high in sugar and calories due to concentrated sugars and fats. 4. Coffee โ๏ธ Beware of the โfancyโ coffee drinks. While americanos and espressos are lower in calories, cappuccinos and lattes with full-fat milk, or frappes, can add up quickly. For example, a regular latte from Starbucks has about 190 calories! 5. Nuts ๐ฅ These can be considered healthy snacks, but theyโre also calorie-dense and VERY easy to overeat - if you look at the recommended portion size on the label and then weigh that our you'll be shocked how few nuts that is. This is because they are so calorific. If youโre eating any of these foods, just be mindful and check their calorie content to stay on track with your goal. Bonus tip: If you add 'healthy' in front of any of these foods it won't stop the excess calories from making you fat. Remember that #FitOver40 #HealthyEating #NutritionTips #CalorieAwareness #FoodChoices #HealthyHabits #FitOver50
It's down to you I'm not interested in staying stagnant, and neither should you Once you take responsibility for your situation, you are then able to change it #Introspection #responsbility #nobodyiscomingtosaveyou #CareerDevelopment
Three Things you should stop doing in your 40s to ensure better results (I did all of them) 1. Stopped Chasing Looks: I know this sounds strange but when you train for performance and health, the aesthetics will come anyway. Bro splits where I was focusing on arm days or shoulder days got subbed out for more functional workouts. 2. Stopped Chasing Fads: letting go of trendy workouts and stuck to the basics. Getting really good and strong on the fundamentals will give you more of a return than silly gimmicks. Embracing more free weights and compound movements gave me a much better return. 3. Stopped Spending All Day in the Gym: Learning that consistency and intensity matter far more than duration. My clients and I likely get far more results in 45 minutes than most guys who spend 2+ hours in the gym #FitnessJourney #ConsistencyIsKey #TrainSmart #StrengthTraining #MentalHealth #TheFitOver40Man #FitOver40
Men over 40, did you know you can lose about 8% of muscle mass each decade? ๐ฒ This impacts your health by reducing lean body mass and causing fat cells to expand while muscle fibers shrink. ๐๏ธโโ๏ธ But donโt worry, you can still build strength as you age! ๐ช Hereโs how: **Focus on** - Protein ๐ - Strength Training ๐๏ธ - Quality Sleep ๐ค Cut back on alcohol and excuses! ๐ซ๐ป #FitOver40 #StrengthInYour40s #AgeIsJustANumber #MidlifeFitness #HealthyAging #StrongAt40 #FitnessMotivation #MuscleMaintenance #MensHealth #StayActive #TheFitOver40Man
Sorry, but it's just not going to happen ๐ You can put in all the effort you want, but exercise and nutrition are equally important. To achieve the results youโre aiming for, you need to focus on both. Neglecting one will hinder your progress. Consistency in both your workout routine and your diet is crucial for success. If you want to make a real change, remember that balance and commitment are key. #FitOver40 #FitOver50 #MensFitness #MensWeightLoss #WeightLossTips #Muscle #MuscleTips #GymTips #WorkoutTips
๐๐ ๐๐ก๐ซ๐ข๐ฌ๐ญ๐ฆ๐๐ฌ ๐ ๐๐ญ ๐๐จ๐ฌ๐ฌ ๐๐๐ฅ๐-๐๐๐๐๐ง๐๐๐ ๐โฃโฃโฃ ๐๐จ๐ฅ. ๐โฃ โฃโฃโฃ โ ๏ธ๐๐ข๐ณ๐ฏ๐ช๐ฏ๐จโ ๏ธ: Christmas overeaters can be relentlessโฃ โฃโฃ They need your helpโฃ โฃโฃโฃ ๐๐ง ๐ต๐ฉ๐ฆ๐บ ๐ค๐ข๐ฏ'๐ต ๐ธ๐ข๐ญ๐ฌ, ๐ต๐ฉ๐ฆ๐บ ๐ค๐ข๐ฏ'๐ต ๐ฆ๐ข๐ตโฃ โฃโฃ
๐๐ ๐๐ก๐ซ๐ข๐ฌ๐ญ๐ฆ๐๐ฌ ๐ ๐๐ญ ๐๐จ๐ฌ๐ฌ ๐๐๐ฅ๐-๐๐๐๐๐ง๐๐๐ ๐โฃ ๐๐จ๐ฅ. ๐โฃ โฃ Save your friends from the mince pies ๐ฅงโฃ โฃ They will thank you for it.โฃ โฃ Any questions on avoiding fat gain over Christmas, DM us
๐๐๐ซ๐'๐ฌ ๐ฐ๐ก๐๐ญ ๐๐ข๐ฆ๐ฆ๐ฒ ๐ก๐๐ ๐ญ๐จ ๐ฌ๐๐ฒ ๐โฃ โฃ In 120 days police officer Jimmy went from:โฃ โฃ ๐๐๐ค๐ ๐ฌ๐ญ๐ซ๐๐ฌ๐ฌ๐๐ ๐๐ง๐ ๐จ๐ฏ๐๐ซ๐ฐ๐๐ข๐ ๐ก๐ญโฃ โฃ Toโฃ โฃ ๐๐๐ค๐ ๐ฅ๐๐๐ง, ๐ฉ๐จ๐ฐ๐๐ซ๐๐ฎ๐ฅ ๐๐ง๐ ๐๐จ๐ง๐๐ข๐๐๐ง๐ญโฃ โฃ โฌ๏ธ๐๐ข๐ฆ๐ ๐ฆ๐๐ง๐๐ ๐๐ฆ๐๐ง๐ญ๐ฅโฃ โฌ๏ธ๐๐ฎ๐ฌ๐๐ฅ๐ ๐ฆ๐๐ฌ๐ฌ๐ฅโฃ โฌ๏ธ๐๐จ๐ง๐๐ข๐๐๐ง๐๐โฃ ๐ฅ โฌ๏ธ๐๐ง๐จ๐ฐ๐ฅ๐๐๐ ๐๐ฅโฃ โฌ๏ธ๐๐ญ๐ซ๐๐ง๐ ๐ญ๐ก๐ฅโฃ โฌ๏ธ๐ ๐๐ญ ๐ฅ๐จ๐ฌ๐ฌ๐ฅโฃ โฌ๏ธ๐๐ฅ๐๐๐ฉ๐ฅโฃ โฃ He's now taken up BJJ and signed up to a bodybuilding show based on the results, confidence and knowledge he's gainedโฃ โฃ Check out what he had to say about what can be achieved with the right guidanceโฃ โฃ If that sounds like something you wantโฃ โฃ DM me "๐'๐ฎ ๐๐ฏ" โฃ #testimonial #results #knowledge #experience #upgrade #structure #support #coaching โฃ
๐ฝ๐ฌ ๐ช๐๐๐ค ๐๐๐ซ๐จ ๐ข๐ฌ ๐ง๐จ๐ฐ ๐๐๐๐ ๐ฌ๐ฝโฃ โฃ Obviously this is coming out a bit late but things got hectic in the last week before the showโฃ, sorry ๐ฌ โฃ Video is now up on YouTube and it details some meal prep, an upper workout and a visit to @bondstreethealth where Kit hooked me up to his InBody to get a reading of 3.9% bodyfat ๐ฐโฃ โฃ Click the link in Bio for full videoโฃ โฃ #like #and #subscribe