We came here for a group event this past Sunday and were immediately placed in the capable hands of Jenny and Brian. The quality of instruction was spot on. They were welcoming, encouraging, and clearly accomplished athletes in their own right. Previous to Academy of Lions, I had never tried crossfit in any form and wasn't quite sure what to expect. I'm not sure if anyone else was in the same boat, but I came in with a bit of a iffy opinion of the sport after hearing my fair share of crossfit injury stories. Jenny and Brian really put my fears to rest as soon as we started the workout they designed for us. There was a lot of emphasis on mobility, proper form, and variations to take for different fitness levels. Our instructors were also awesome about being proactive with coaching - not an easy thing to do with our large group of 20+!
Our workout of the day included a warm up of skipping, mobility, and animal moves; an activation of active hangs and hollow rocks; circuit training that included kettlebells and ring rows; a fun cash out of a partner leg toss; and finally, an awesome yoga-focused cool down. We finished off with some of the Academy's impeccable bulletproof coffee and left all smiles with an awesome endorphin rush.