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Jay's 8 Minutes Challenge

Jay’s 8 Minutes Challenge

Give this one a shot.  It’s only 8 minutes….can’t be that bad right?
8 Minutes, complete as many rounds as possible of:
4 Handstand Pushups
8 Kettlebell/Dumbbell Swings, 70lbs
12 Situps
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Jay Rhodes and The 27 Minutes of Pure Pain

Jay Rhodes and The 27 Minutes of Pure Pain

Do not try this one at home…

Jay Rhodes Does CrossFit's "Kelly"[video]

Jay Rhodes Does CrossFit’s “Kelly”[video]

CrossFit’s “Kelly”

Stop Being a Healthcare Burden!

Stop Being a Healthcare Burden!

I recently read an article in the Globe and Mail that discussed the costs of health care to the Federal Government for the up and coming fiscal year.  After reading about the gigantic cost of maintaining a publicly funded healthcare system, I decided to do my own case study.
The case study was very simple.  I [...]

Spooning With Ginger: Healthy Quesadillas

Spooning With Ginger: Healthy Quesadillas

It’s just about three weeks into the New Year, just about the time when people begin neglecting their New Years Resolution diets and turning to their favourite comfort foods to get them through the Winter chill. Running around trying to find time to cook something healthy and delicious can seem impossible when your juggling school, work, and [...]

Crossfit Challenge of the Week: 01.15.10

Crossfit Challenge of the Week: 01.15.10

Want to try a new way to train? Try Crossfit. See if you can hang in there!

Spooning With Ginger: Maple Glazed & Citrus Herb Salmon

Spooning With Ginger: Maple Glazed & Citrus Herb Salmon

Check out some simple yet glorious salmon recipe’s from our latest addition! Ginger Rose will be sharing her cooking savvy with us every Wednesday!

LDU and Spartan Nutrition's New Years Resolution Sale!!!

LDU and Spartan Nutrition’s New Years Resolution Sale!!!

The Lion’s Den University has grown immensely over the 2009 year.  We give credit to all of our viewers who frequent the site on a regular basis.  As a way of saying thanks, we have  partnered with London’s very own Spartan Nutrition to provide our viewers with a discount on all Spartan Nutritional products.
For the month [...]

Crossfit: Train Harder Than Ever Before.

Crossfit: Train Harder Than Ever Before.

Do you think you’re in great shape?… I dare you to try out crossfit.  This revolutionary style of training is popping up all over the place.  It combines explosiveness, strength, and endurance.. Oh, and did I forget to mention it will make you want to pass out and vomit your first time trying it?  Crossfit will humble [...]

Nite Runner to Kite Runner

Nite Runner to Kite Runner

Running alone at night is a key ingredient to rape, it also tells any nearby would-be rapists that you’re an all you can rape buffet.

Chug A Beer, Race Everyone!!

Chug A Beer, Race Everyone!!

This article was first published in the Globe and Mail and seems to closely fit the LDU’s beliefs on athleticism.  You will likely want to change your workout routine after reading this. 
A beer before a run? Some serious runners say yes!
 Competitive distance runners, unlike hockey or rugby players, are better known as boy scouts than [...]

Sexercise!!!

Sexercise!!!

One’s sexual performance is something that is often thought about, yet rarely spoken about.  It seems that in many circumstances the topic doesn’t come up in conversation until it is too late.  In your time you have probably heard such comments: “…it was like having sex with a corpse.”; “…he was done after 6-15 pumps”; [...]

Are you in “Special Forces” Shape?

Are you in “Special Forces” Shape?

The Canadian Forces Joint Task Force 2 (JTF 2) is one of the world’s most elite fighting forces.  JTF 2 is considered to be a Tier 1 fighting force, which places it on par with the British SAS, US Navy Seals, Russian Spetnaz, and Australian SAS.  It is a high readiness force that is capable of going [...]

Drunk Yoga - The New Fad?

Drunk Yoga – The New Fad?

Yoga has been immensely popular over the last few years and it’s no surprise that many folks have created studios marketing “specific” types of yoga.  The most popular form, “moksha”, was always one of the best places to meet young, fit women (and old, fit women for that matter) in a setting outside of the [...]

Welcome to Health, Fitness & Training

Welcome to Health, Fitness & Training

Welcome to our newest section of the Lion’s Den University, where you can Chug a protein shake, have safe sex with a pre-selected group of individuals who have recently been tested for STI’s.
This area is still in the works, but check back frequently for updates.
Also, if you have any questions or there is something you [...]