In this episode of the Champion Living Podcast, we sit down with Casey Kramer – former NFL strength and conditioning coach turned professional farrier – to uncover what it really takes to build elite athletes.

Casey shares game-changing insights on:

• Strength training principles for NFL players and how they apply to rodeo athletes
• Injury prevention and the best corrective exercises for staying healthy
• Building foundational strength that translates into arena success
• Mental toughness and strategies to outlast the competition
• His journey from the NFL to becoming a farrier, and how physical conditioning plays a role

Whether you're a rodeo athlete, coach, or anyone serious about performance, this conversation will change how you approach training and recovery.

Timestamps:
00:00 – Intro & Guest Overview
00:53 – Parenting Challenges and Newborn Stories
02:45 – Casey Kramer’s Background & Career Journey
05:24 – Strength and Conditioning Insights
07:01 – Rodeo and Athletic Training
14:36 – Injury Prevention and Rehab
29:05 – Youth Sports & Training Philosophy
34:04 – Hormone Replacement & Performance
35:01 – The Importance of Proper Training
37:15 – Transitioning to Professional Sports
41:31 – Training Techniques & Injury Prevention
49:42 – Becoming a Farrier
55:12 – Physical Demands for Farriers
1:00:47 – Outlasting the Competition
1:02:53 – Final Thoughts

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In this episode of the Champion Living Podcast, we dive deep into the mental game of rodeo and how elite athletes stay tough when it matters most. From self-talk strategies and mindset shifts to recovering from injury, this conversation is packed with real-world tips you can use to stay sharp and resilient — inside and outside the arena.

We break down:

The role of protein and clean snacks in keeping your performance dialed in

How tools like the Yuka app help evaluate food quality on the road

What your internal dialogue says about your mindset

How to bounce back from injuries and setbacks with purpose

Why discipline, not motivation, is the real game-changer

Insights from the current rodeo season and upcoming events

Whether you're chasing gold buckles or just trying to level up your training, this episode brings the fire you need to build a tougher, more focused version of you.

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In this episode of the Champion Living Podcast, Doug sits down with Champion Living’s premier female coach, Megan Walker, to talk all things barrel racing, breakaway roping, and the role of fitness for female rodeo athletes. From growing up on a cattle ranch in Saskatchewan to managing a Peruvian horse ranch and now coaching elite rodeo athletes, Megan’s story is one every competitor should hear.

They cover:

• Why strength training is a non-negotiable for rodeo performance
• The difference between a good rider and a great one
• How fitness impacts your horse’s performance
• Smart nutrition, staying fit on the road, and building confidence
• What it means to train for longevity in rodeo—not just wins

This one’s for every barrel racer, breakaway roper, or female athlete who wants to level up—physically, mentally, and competitively.