Mike has owned and operated CrossFit Malibu since he opened it in 2009. He is a ’92 graduate of the Pepperdine University sports medicine program, where he also ran cross country and played club soccer. A credentialed teacher with experience teaching in the classroom and on the playing field, he also has masters degrees in outdoor education and public health. Mike learned the Olympic lifts from a colleague when working at Pepperdine while he was the coordinator and an instructor in the physical education department from 2001-2005. The joys of mixing heavy lifting with bodyweight movements and other skills via CrossFit began in 2008. He eats ice cream and loves spending time with his wife and twins. Exclusive to WODcast listeners, Whoop: The ultimate performance tool that is changing the way people track their fitness and optimize their training. Get personalized daily insight into your body's recovery, daily stress, and sleep performance. Go to WHOOP.com and use code WODCAST for $30 off your order. Alpha Wolf Nutrition: Visit https://alphawolfnutrition.com/ and use WODCAST15 for 15% off your order. Tiger Balm: Pain happens...but suffering is optional. Start using Tiger Balm Active today! Click here to find your nearest retail location: http://bit.ly/2RMiwux.