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.

Step behind the scenes with us as we share lessons from the rodeo trail and beyond.

In this episode:

· We kick things off with classic podcasting mishaps and throwback internet memories.

· Chat about family, farm life, and fishing tales that keep us grounded.

· Relive unforgettable rodeo moments — from riding bareback broncs to judging arenas and setting up the grounds.

· Hear our best advice for staying fit on the road and balancing a cowboy’s hectic schedule.

· Dive deep into the mental game: self-doubt, fundamentals, handling failure, and how a winning mindset separates the good from the great.

Whether you rope calves, ride broncs, or just want to train and live like a champion — this conversation will fire you up.

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Show Notes:
00:00 Podcast Memories
05:25 Rodeo Highlights and Judging Stories
15:46 Balancing Workouts and Busy Schedules
18:29 Advice for Aspiring Rodeo Athletes
29:19 The Journey of Young Rodeo Competitors
30:39 Overcoming Self-Doubt and Building Confidence
32:41 The Importance of Fundamentals
34:49 Mental Strategies for Performance
39:29 Learning from Failure and Moving Forward
47:00 Training and Fitness Regimens
59:19 Summer Rodeo Plans and Final Thoughts

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Doug and the team break down the real work it takes to become a top-tier rodeo athlete.

You’ll hear:
✅ How elite athletes train during the summer run
✅ The truth about recovery, mindset, and mobility
✅ What it’s like training with NFR-level athletes
✅ How Red Bull is shaking up the rodeo game
✅ The biomechanics of bull riding — and how to use them to WIN

It’s real, unfiltered, and field-tested insight from inside the Bull Riding- Optimal Performance Academy (OPA) — plus life lessons every champion needs.

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00:00 – Welcome to the Champion Living Podcast
01:16 – Behind the Scenes at Our Latest OPA Event
05:24 – What We Learned from Chase Doherty
08:19 – The Mobility Workout Fail
10:21 – Bull Riding Mechanics and How Pros Train
17:42 – Vault Testing and What It Reveals
32:03 – How PRCA & PBR Actually Support Athletes
39:39 – Summer Training Secrets for Rodeo Athletes
45:58 – Mental Strength, Recovery, and Staying Ready
01:06:01 – Red Bull Rancher Strong: The Future of Rodeo

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The Champion Living Crew dives deep into the future of rodeo athlete performance.

We’re bringing you inside the upcoming OPA Bull Riding event, where the PBR’s top athlete development team will be testing mobility, strength, and power like never before—giving rodeo athletes hard data on what it takes to compete at the highest level.

We also talk:

· Eccentric vs concentric training (and why eccentric is king)

· Isometrics and how to train strength without weights

· Testing ideas that could shape the future of rodeo prep

· BP-157 peptides and what’s really helping athletes recover fast

· Driving while doing neck isometrics (yep, it’s a thing)

· Why training with data is the new standard for elite rodeo performance

PLUS: You’ll hear the hilarious story of Logan getting wrecked by a bucking machine, and what it means to quiet that inner voice and go again.

This episode is packed with stories, science, and strategies that will help you stay in the game longer and perform when it counts.

Show Notes:

0:00 Intro & The Mustache Energy
2:10 OPA Bull Riding Athlete Testing Preview
9:45 Why Rodeo Training Needs More Data
15:20 Eccentric vs. Concentric Strength
22:30 Spur Board Testing Concepts
30:15 Overcoming Isometrics (and How to Use Them Anywhere)
41:50 BP-157 Peptide for Pain Relief & Recovery
54:15 Whoop Longevity Tracking (Tyler’s Shocking Results)
1:10:05 New Functional Medicine Partnership
1:17:20 The Truth About Rest, Rehab & Real Training

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In this episode, the crew dives into game-changing updates in rodeo gear, athlete training, and in-season performance strategies. The latest from Beast Master including new spurs and stock contractor gear and share insights from the Montana Rodeo School and recent rodeo travels.

You'll hear practical in-season training and nutrition tips for rodeo athletes on the road, plus real talk about staying hungry (literally and figuratively), continuous learning, and evolving your approach. From high GI carb studies to interval training results, this one’s packed with takeaways you can use today.

Show Notes:

00:29 – Beast Master Event Recap: Behind the Scenes
11:32 – Travel Struggles & the Joy of Coming Home
14:20 – Why High-GI Carbs Might Keep You Hungry
19:17 – Insights from Interval Training Studies
26:39 – Real Challenges in Coaching Today’s Athletes
27:40 – New Testing Protocols & What the Data Says
34:31 – How to Train During Rodeo Season
41:10 – Educating, Coaching & Keeping Athletes Bought-In
46:59 – Upcoming Events, Webinars & Summer Challenges
51:28 – Final Reflections & Motivation

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Your mind is lying to you. And it’s costing you performance, confidence, and consistency.

In this episode, the Champion Living team breaks down the invisible mental patterns that sabotage athletes from target panic in archery to hesitation in the arena.

We dive into:
• The shocking biomechanics behind bareback riding (30+ Gs of force)
• How archery exposes the exact mindset flaws rodeo athletes struggle with
• The real definition of rodeo shape and why gym strength isn’t enough
• How a 61-year-old cowboy completely rewrote his story with consistent action

Whether you’re a professional competitor, weekend warrior, or trying to win in life this episode will challenge the way you think, train, and show up.

Show Notes:

02:23 Training and Biomechanics in Rodeo

10:38 Optimal Performance Academy Preparations

16:22 Bow Hunting and Target Panic

21:28 The Importance of Basics and Equipment

32:19 The Importance of Process

32:41 Follow Through for Accuracy

34:35 The Discipline of Consistency

36:52 Balancing Passion and Relaxation

40:12 The Role of Energy in Daily Life

42:36 Morning Routines and Intentionality

49:05 The Power of Consistency in Fitness

58:47 Preparing for Physical Challenges

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