On this episode of the Academy of Lions Podcast Brian Cauley and Dhani Oks

interviews Paul Oh. Paul is Academy's new performance coach and someone

dedicated to helping athletes move and train as optimally as possible

In this episode Brian, Dhani and Paul discuss:

* Injuries and strength training

* Indicators of performance blockages

* The pain to performance continuum.

On this episode of the Academy of Lions Podcast Dhani Oks interviews Brian

Cauley about what he's been up to for the past year. Brian has been working

on a web series called The Peakbaggers where he and a team will climb to

the highest point in every Canadian province and territory.

Brian and Dhani discuss how the project started and where things are now,

including :

* Following-through on goals

* Working on the small-stuff every day

* Facing your fears and moving forward

* Challenging and adapting your workout routines.

On this episode of the Academy of Lions Podcast Brian Cauley and Dhani Oks

discuss what it's like to own a CrossFit gym. First, Brian plays an

interview recorded with CrossFit Orange Beach (that's in Alabama)

co-owners/coaches Amanda Manjone and Brian Hamlin. After, Dhani reflects on

what co-owning Academy of Lions has been like for him.

Brian and Dhani also discuss the most surprising realizations and

learnings, including:

* CrossFit owners are often the ones working out the least

* How co-owning a business can effect your relationship

* Strategies to make time for yourself

On this episode of the Academy of Lions Podcast Brian Cauley and Dhani Oks

listen to an interview done during one of the "Off the Grid" weekend

retreats. The interview is between Dhani and land owner, free thinker,

retreat centre operator Mike Bradley.

On this episode of the Academy of Lions Podcast Brian Cauley and Dhani Oks sit down with Academy member and CrossFit L1 Coach Rachel Hill. Rachel Hill is a long-standing member of the Academy and a recovering alcoholic. In this episode Brian and Dhani talk to Rachel about how CrossFit has helped her difficult journey, how she stays focused, and how she's helping others with her story. The three also discuss: The anxiety of starting something new Taking time for yourself Listening to your body Staying motivated Stay tuned as Rachel will be starting a new CrossFit program for people in recovery in partnership with Academy of Lions and Amadayoh Jamez. We also want to hear from you on how to make this Podast better. Comment below, Tweet, message on Facebook or email Dhani. Thanks to our sponsors and everyone who made this possible: Bikes on Wheels Town Barber Arts & Crafts

On this episode of the Academy of Lions Podcast Brian Cauley and Dhani Oks get back in to the swing of things. After 9 months working on other projects, the two co-hosts catch each-other and the audience up on their activites.

In this episode Brian and Dhani go over the workouts for the first week of a new cycle. This week focuses on lifting with tempo. This week is also a preparation week for Lions League 4. After a run-through of the workouts Brian and Dhani review each WOD and examine the reasoning behind the programming and what each movement means to your personal fitness. At the end we break-down the Mean 17 and the new levelling system. Also, stay-tuned for a discussion on the PRs seen last week, why we're programming tempo work, and more.

On this episode of the Academy of Lions Podcast Brian Cauley and Dhani Oks feature another #LionShare - stories from the gym. This story comes from Lindsay Prajza, a CrossFitter who entered the Open in 2014 on the advice of a friend and learned a lot more about her abilities than she expected...

On this episode of the Academy of Lions Podcast Brian Cauley and Dhani Oks play the story of how Agatsu Coach and former guest Shawn Mozen found his gymnastics coach. In this story Sean discusses why finding the right coach is important, the ridiculous tests he was put through, and the benefits of being in a community of dedicated athletes.

In this episode Brian and Dhani go over the workouts for the sixth and last week of the current cycle. This week focuses on two rep maxes, full Olympic lifts, and revisiting some workouts from the third week of this cycle.