Synopsis
This weekly Podcast deals with CrossFit, Paleo, Oly Lifting, and Living optimally. Every Thursday Hosts Brian & Dhani discuss one essential element in Human Optimization and how it relates to CrossFit, Fitness, Nutrition and daily living. Every Sunday/Monday is the This Week at Academy episode where youll get an update on all the WODs, News, and Events happening at the Academy. Subscribe and listen - get stronger / faster / better
Episodes
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Ep. 38 - Carry That Weight - How small steps lead to big gains
24/10/2014On this episode of the Academy of Lions Podcast Brian Cauley and Dhani Oks talk about goal setting, strength training, and how doing small work regularly makes big gains.
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This Week at Academy Podcast | WODs, News, Events | Oct 20 - 26
20/10/2014In this episode Brian and Dhani go over the workouts for the fifth week of the current cycle. This week focuses on two rep maxes, power Olympic lifts, and revisiting some workouts from the second week of this cycle.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. Stay-tuned until the end for announcements at the Academy of Lions including a HUGE list of certifications coming up. Subscribe in iTunes or Stitcher.**Let us know your questions by tweeting or reaching us on Facebook.**Episode TimelineMonday -2:22Tuesday - 4:08Wednesday - 5:49Thursday - 7:39Friday - 9:56Saturday - 11:52Sunday - 13:02WOD analysis - 14:56Academy Announcements - 39:34Academy of Lions Reading ListHere are some books we love that we think you'd enjoy too: Thanks to our sponsors and everyone who made this possible:Bikes on
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THROWBACK THURSDAY - Ep 15 - Legends of Weightlifting with Ivan Abadjiev, Alex, Irena, and Niki Varbanov a
16/10/2014A conversation about Olympic Weightlifting with Ivan Abadjiev, Alex, Irena, and Niki Varbanov.
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This Week at Academy Podcast | WODs, News, Events | Oct 13 - 19
12/10/2014In this episode Brian and Dhani go over the workouts for the fourth week of the current cycle. This week focuses on heavier lifting, full Olympic lifts, and revisiting some workouts from the first week of this cycle.
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Ep. 37 - Nutrition - The Good, The Bad and the Fatty - with Nathalie Niddam
09/10/2014 Duration: 47minOn this episode of the Academy of Lions Podcast Brian Cauley and Dhani Oks talk with the Nutritionist Nathalie Niddam. Nathalie practices Holistic Nutrition, focusing on whole, nutrient dense foods to help people become stronger, healthier and happier.
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This Week at Academy Podcast | WODs, News, Events | Oct 6 - 12
06/10/2014In this episode Brian and Dhani go over the workouts for the third week of the current cycle. This week focuses on heavier lifting, full Olympic lifts, and some dynamic pushing and pulling. Listen to the episode to get insight into the workouts to help you train smart and get stronger faster.
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Ep. 36 - Why Sensory Deprivation is so good - with Float Toronto
02/10/2014On this episode of the Academy of Lions Podcast Brian Cauley and Dhani Oks talk with the founders of Float Toronto - a sensory deprivation tank centre on Queen St. W. Floating has many benefits for the body and mind - sitting in a tank of water filled with 850lbs of epsom salts will do that!
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This Week at Academy Podcast | WODs, News, Events | Sep 29 - Oct 5
29/09/2014A discussion on the Workouts and Announcements at Academy of Lions for Sep 29 - Oct 5. From single-leg skipping to Indian Clubs, all the gruelling workouts are discussed, analyzed, and broken down to help make you train smarter and better.
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THROWBACK THURSDAY - Ep. 12 - Kevin Drew of Broken Social Scene
25/09/2014This week, we're re-posting an episode we did with our buddy, the unofficial Mayor of Toronto, Kevin Drew. Kevin is the leader and co-founder of Broken Social Scene, the seminal Toronto band who's members include Feist, Emily Haines of Metric, Amy Millan of Stars, Charles Spearin of Do Make Say Think, Brendan Canning and many more. He is also co-founder of the multi-Juno award winning label, Arts & Crafts and is releasing his second solo album.
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This Week at Academy Podcast | WODs, News, Events | Sep 22 - 28
22/09/2014In this episode Brian and Dhani go over the first week of a new cycle. After last week's Mean 17 this week features a lot of lifting at high percentages of your maxes and some very specific workouts. Expect to do a lot of pushing and pulling at some very slow, controlled paces.
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Podcast Ep. 35 - Making the Uncomfortable Comfortable
18/09/2014Brian and Dhani discuss approaching the uncertain and unknown and why it is essential to being an athlete.
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This Week at Academy Podcast | WODs, News, Events | Sep 15 - 21
15/09/2014Brian and Dhani go over the 17 crucial bench-marks that will be covered this week at Academy of Lions, or as we call them "The Mean 17".
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Podcast Ep. 34 - Seek The Stress, Kids
11/09/2014On this episode of Academy of Lions Radio Brian Cauley and Dhani Oks talk about stress and pressure. Whether its in the gym or daily life, everyone deals with stress. Brian and Dhani go over tips on how to handle stress and why working out at high intensity is so good for stress management.
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This Week at Academy Podcast | WODs, News, Events | Sep 8 - 14
08/09/2014Get the latest insights on the Workouts of The Week. Plus we make some announcements that you might want to know about....cliffhanger...
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Podcast Ep. 33 - Fail Better, Faster
04/09/2014Pursuing challenges worth doing will surely place you face to face with failure. Well, that's where the real work begins & the great lessons of life take place. Fail fearlessly and find the lessons.