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Champion Living with Doug Champion — 295 episodes

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Why You Keep Falling Off Track (And How to Fix It)

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"Most Rodeo Athlete's Wont Admit It" | JR Vezain | Rodeo Athlete Podcast

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Houston Rodeo Champ Holden Meyers| Steer Wrestling Prep, Athletic Development & a Faith-Driven Mental Game

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Mind Over Matter | Doug Champion

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What Most Rodeo Athletes Get Wrong About Gear & Discipline

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Why You Keep Sabotaging Your Own Success & What To Do About It...

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The Work No One Sees... And, The Lies You've Been Living By

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JC Bird| From Youth to Pro Development, Program Design for Athletes & What Makes A Good Coach

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Rewiring the Rodeo Athlete's Brain | Neurofeedback, Concussions & Self-Talk with Becky Lauridsen

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When Athletes Buy In, Everything Changes.

11

Why Rodeo Is Producing Tough Athletes — But Not Prepared Ones

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The Rodeo Athlete Development Gap (Why Tough Isn't Enough Anymore)

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Wisdom Beyond His Years | Kincade Henry | Calf Roping, Pro Rodeo,and Life

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Chancey Williams & Wade Sankey: What Most People Don't Understand About Rodeo, Music & the Western World

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Jake Lees | NFR Round 6 2025 | Choosing the Right Path in Pro Rodeo

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What It Takes to Last in Pro Rodeo | Caleb Bennett & Sam Peterson

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The Next Generation & The Man You Become After Rodeo | Jerrod Johnston

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Jordan Jo Hollobaugh: Mindset, Pressure & Building a Career Beyond the Arena

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Inside the New Hooey Fit App + NFR Week Preview

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Peptides, NAD & LactiGo for Real-World Recovery (w/ Dr. Willie Villarreal)

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You Won't Believe How These Athletes Are Maximizing Off-Season Training | Rodeo Athlete

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Revolutionizing Rodeo Equipment Forever with Beastmaster Rodeo: Tim Tippman

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Test Don't Guess: Functional Medicine for Rodeo & Ranch Life (w/ Dr. Victor Carsrud, Breather Mae)

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Recovery Fundamentals: Sleep, Nutrition & Stress Management for Rodeo Athletes

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Finding Balance, Building Resilience, and Coming Back Strong: HOW TO DO ALL OF IT!

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You Want To Be A Bull Fighter? Do You Have WHAT IT TAKES?

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Do You Have Parasites?

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Why You're Not Winning Yet (Discipline, Mindset & Rookie Mistakes)

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266: Rodeo Athlete Workouts for Busy Schedules (No More Excuses)

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NFL to Rodeo: Strength & Mindset Tips You Need

31

264. Mental Toughness, Injury Recovery & Rodeo Mindset

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#263 - Coaching, Confidence, and Barrel Racing: Megan Walker's Rodeo Journey

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262. Inside the Arena: Training Routines & The Champion's Mindset

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261. Train Like a Pro: What Top Bull riders Do That You Don't

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260. This Changes Everything for Rodeo Athletes | OPA Testing, Injury Recovery, and the Future of Performance

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259. Optimizing Rodeo Performance On the Road: Gear, Nutrition & Training

37

258. Performance, Pressure, and the Truth About Mental Mastery

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257. Overtrained, Under focused, and Falling Behind? Here's the Fix...

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256. How High-Level Performers Create Momentum…

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255. Breathe Better, Perform Better: The Secret Weapon Nobody Talks About w/ Adam Ludwin

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254. Fixing Youth Rodeo Athlete Development

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253. Balancing Fitness & Real Life Is Hard… Here's What Actually Works!

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252. Train Like a Pro: Rodeo Performance Hacks You Need

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251. Storms, Supplements & Scoring Controversies at Rodeo Houston.

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250. Mastering Rodeo Performance: Insights from Strength & Conditioning Coach Mike Kicia

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249. The Path to Rodeo Success (Nobody talks about this)

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248. They Said He'd Never Walk again: Braxten Nielson's Journey

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247. Transforming Bull Riding: Inside PBR's Athlete Development with Joe Ernst

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246. The Ultimate Rodeo Athlete Guide: Strength, Nutrition & Mindset

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245. Revolutionizing Rodeo Safety: Nic Lica & The Licabell

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244. From Knockouts to Comebacks: UFC Icon Travis Browne Tells All

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243. From Bull Riding to Rodeo Announcing: The Journey of Skip Ransom

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242. Cody Johnson Unfiltered: The Untold Story

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241. Building Relationships with Turtle Box Audio's Sloane Brown & Bull Frog Creative's Heidi Foy

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240. Behind the Scenes with Powder River Rodeo: Inside the World of Professional Rodeo Stock Contracting

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239. Mental Performance Coaching with Paige Lawrence

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238. Road to the Gold Buckle with 2024 Bull Riding Champion Josh Frost

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237. Navigating NFR w/ Richmond Champion: Veteran Wisdom and Rookie Challenges in Rodeo

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236. The Next Chapter for the 10X NFR Qualifier: Caleb Bennett

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235. Stepping into History: The Legacy of Fenoglio Boots

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234. Unlocking Lower Back Pain with Strength For Athletes

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233. Inside the Optimal Performance Academy: Transforming Rodeo Athletes

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232. Behind the Scenes with Champion Living Fitness: Rodeo Training, Injuries, and New Bullfighter Program

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231. Busting Fitness Myths for Rodeo Athletes

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230. From Dreams to Reality: Paul's Journey From Rodeo Athlete To Coaching

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229. Mastering Discipline and Performance for Professional Athletes.

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228. Optimizing Your Rodeo Off-Season for Longevity and Success...

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227. Redefining Success in Bull Riding: Cooper Davis' Bold Move

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226. Winning Rides and Healthy Vibes: Nutrition Hacks for Rodeo Professionals

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225. Navigating Professional Rodeo: Training, Strategy, and Mental Fortitude with Mason Clements

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224. Mastering Mental Strategies for High-Pressure Situations in Rodeo and Life

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223. Lower Body Strength for Peak Rodeo Performance

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222. Maximizing Performance: The Key to Effective Training & Recovery

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221. Eccentric and Isometric Training: Enhancing Performance For Athletes

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220. The Importance of Rehabilitation and Support in Rodeo Recovery

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219. Why Cutting Calories and Adding Cardio Isn't Always The Answer | Weight Loss Guide

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218. The Importance of Tracking and Adjusting Your Training Routine

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217. Strength, Speed, and Success: How Power Training Can Change Rodeo

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216. How to achieve Peak Performance & Durability for Rodeo Athletes

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215. Embracing Fitness, Nature, and Mindset

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214. Training Troubles and Triumphs: What Every Rodeo Athlete Needs to Know

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213. Inside the Mind of Tim O'Connell: 3 Time Bareback Riding World Champion

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212. Mastering the Core: Workouts for Elite Performance

84

211. Mastering Balance: Rodeo Athletes' Ultimate Guide to Stability and Strength

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210. Bull Riding Masterclass: Josh Frost's Game Plan for Success

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209. Unpacking Performance: The Truth About Supplements and Recovery

87

208. Young and Fearless: How Wacey Schalla is Dominating the Rodeo Scene

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207. Winning Nutrition Strategies for Rodeo Athletes

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206. Behind the Mic: Matt West's Journey to PBR Fame and the Future of Western Sports

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205. The Ultimate Rodeo Game Plan: Fitness, Strategy, and Hustle

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204. Managing Stress for Rodeo Athletes: Tips & Techniques

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203. How Mobility and Consistency Fuel Success

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202. Creating Elite Rodeo Athletes: Physical vs. Mental Training for Success

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201. Inside the Optimal Performance Academy: Transformations and Takeaways

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200. Breaking Free from Self-Sabotage in Rodeo and Life

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199. Training Through Injury: Maintaining Fitness and Mental Resilience During Recovery

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198. Redefining Rodeo Events and Expanding Athlete Opportunities

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197. RodeoNow App Revelation: Game-Changing Conversations with Courtney Morehead

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196. Unlocking Your Training Potential: Understanding Strength Standards and Training Age

100

195. Breaking Barriers: Overcoming Fitness Plateaus with Effective Training Methods

101

194. In-Season Training Strategies for Rodeo Competitors

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193. Discipline and Determination: Jesse Brown's Shift from Football to Full-time Rodeo

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192. BULL RIDERS LISTEN UP! Luck is Made Scholarship Opportunity by Beastmaster

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191. Rodeo Athlete's Guide to Building Power & Agility

105

190. Overcoming the Fear of Injury While Strength Training

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189. Building the Frost Legacy W/ 5X NFR Qualifier Joe Frost

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188. Champion Tactics: Re-evaluating Your Professional Rodeo Goals

108

187. Syncing Fitness Goals with On-the-Road Lifestyle: Exercises for Maximum Results in Minimal Time

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186. Building Rodeo Athletes with the Right Foundation

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185. On-the-Go Training Strategies for Professional Rodeo Competitors

111

184. Why Your Current Approach to Training May Not Be Working

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183. Kyle Jones: Blending Tradition and Technology in Rodeo Success

113

182. From Rodeo to Business: Ryan Gray's Journey to Success

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181. Maximizing Your Competitive Edge: Pre & Post Routine Tips

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180. JR Vezain's Quest for Greatness: Overcoming Paralysis to Pursue New Dreams

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179. Hard Work vs. Natural Talent: Winning the Rodeo Mindset

117

178. Performance Eating: The Strategies for Enhanced Energy

118

177. Creating an Impact: Bailey Dombroski's Guide to Personal Branding

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176. Kaycee Feild: Building a Champion's Legacy

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175. Mastering Weight Selection for Effective Progress

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174. Rethinking Rodeo: Expanding Horizons and Athletes Taking Control

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173. The Road to College Rodeo: Connecting Rodeo Athletes to College Opportunities with Heidi Foy

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172. Summer Run Prep: Essential Training and Conditioning for Success

124

171. From the Arena to Life: The Essential Guide to Mental Toughness

125

170. The Ultimate Guide to a Stronger Core

126

169. Behind Elite Athletes: Discovering the 5 Key Traits for Success

127

168. Bounce Back Stronger: Recovery Strategies for Rodeo Athletes

128

167. Preparing Kids for the Rodeo Arena and Life's Challenges

129

166. Gains on Go: Tips For a Healthy Life on The Road

130

165. Going Beyond Cardio: Maximizing Strength Training for Women

131

164. Mind Over Matter with Matt Scharping - Phenom Genetics

132

163. Optimizing Rodeo Skills: Advanced Training for Aspiring Champions

133

162. Juggling Studies, Rodeo, Gym, and Friends: The Ultimate Guide for College Athlete

134

161. A New Way Forward for Bull Riders

135

160. Starting Strong: Your First Steps into Strength Training

136

159. Inner-Circle Influence: Surround Yourself with Winners

137

158. Australian Optimal Performance Academy

138

157. Afraid You Won't Hit Your 2024 Goals? Here's How to Make Sure You Do.

139

156. Behind the Scenes of BFO + Advancement for the Future of Rodeo with Danny Sharp

140

155. Round 9 NFR Wrap Up: Training Your Energy System + Making Connections at NFR

141

154. Tailored Training, Concussion Protocols, and Mindset Mastery with Madi Walker & Mike Berger

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153. The 3 Step Formula to Luke Ballard's Speedy Success

143

152. Defying the Odds: Resilient Underdog Story of Competitive Bullfighter, Andrez Gonzalez

144

151. NFR Kickoff in Vegas

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150. Protein and Calorie Calculations for Muscular Gains and Fat Loss

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149. Fitness 101: How to Take Charge of Your Health

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148. 30 Minutes or Less: How to Get a Good Workout in Less Time

148

147. King of the Cowboys | Ty Murray

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146. Oxygen Advantage: Breathing Techniques for Optimal Performance with Patrick McKeown

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145. Building a Strong Foundation: Offseason Training Tips for Rodeo Athletes

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144. Navigating the Holidays: Tips and Strategies for a Successful and Healthy Season

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143. 5 Keys to Building Muscle

153

142. Optimal Performance Academy: Impacting Lives and Fueling Success in Rodeo

154

141. The Impact of PBR Teams on the Future of Rodeo Sports with Chase Dougherty

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140. #1 Key to a Winner's Mindset that will Set You Apart

156

139. Embracing the Wild: Hunting Memories and the Thrill of Rodeo with Devan Reilly

157

138. The Beef Industry's New Frontier: Colorado Craft Beef's Innovations and Partnerships

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137. Are You Working Out Too Much?

159

136. The Champion's Journey: Navigating Parenthood, Conquering Injuries, and Thriving in the Rodeo World

160

135. The Power of Training Frequency: Achieve Your Goals with Smart Workout Scheduling

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134. The Power of Priorities: Balancing Training Goals and Life's Demands for Optimal Results

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133. Breaking the Mold: Unconventional Approaches to Strength and Conditioning for Rodeo Athletes

163

132. SMART Goals: Your Path to Success Next Year

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131. Rodeo's Fourth-Quarter: How NFR Hopefuls Strive for Late Season Success

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130. Ultimate Cowboy: Living a Multi-faceted Cowboy Life with Guest Cody Brewer

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129. Pressure is a Privilege: How Detours to the Road Less Traveled Lead to Fulfillment

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128. Cultivating a Growth Mindset: 13 Tips to Unlock Your Potential

168

127. Lighting the Way to Athletic Excellence: XTi's Breakthrough Light Therapy with Jason Suntych

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126. Unveiling Isometrics: Pulling Back the Curtain on the What, When, and Why of Isometric Training

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125. The Building Blocks of an Elite Level Bull Rider with guest Jesse Petri

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124. Outlasting the Late-Season Blues: A Rodeo Athlete's Guide to Endurance

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123. Rodeo Realities: Riding the Rollercoaster of Pro Rodeo 2023

173

122. Strength Training: Add Years to Your Life, and Life to Your Years

174

121. Sleep for Success: Mastering Recovery, Performance, and Fitness in Rodeo

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120. Ultimate Bull Rider: Paving the way for Future Rodeo Stars with guest Bonner Bolton

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119. 5 Benefits to Having a Personal Trainer

177

118. Road-Trip Stiffness: 3 Tips to Beat Neck and Back Pain While on the Road

178

117. Life, Fatherhood, and Rodeo Grit: A Candid Conversation with Dr. Andy Wolfe

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116. Adapt, Overcome, and Unplanned Conversations: Inside the Minds of Fitness & Rodeo Enthusiasts

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115. Peak Performance: 5 Indicators of a Productive Work Out

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114. Rising Stars of Rodeo: How the Next Generation Elevates the Game

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113. The Game-Changing Rodeo Warm-Up for Injury Prevention and Peak Performance

183

112. Busting the Bulky Myth: How Lifting Weights Tones Your Body

184

111. Rethinking Cardio: The Best Approach to Weight Loss for Rodeo Athletes

185

110. Overcoming Challenges in Building Muscle

186

109. 4 Ways to Fit in Exercise When You're Short on Time

187

108. How to Maintain a High Protein Diet During the Summer

188

107. How to Lose Fat and Keep the Muscle

189

106. 3 Fitness Secrets that Nobody Will Tell You

190

105. Routine Maintenance for the Summer Run

191

104. How to Create a Winning Mindset

192

103. Home(Gym) is Where You Make It

193

102. OnlyBands: Getting the BEST Workout with Resistance Bands

194

101. Average is the Enemy w/ Tyson Durfey

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100. Celebrating Milestones

196

99. Make Rodeo Great Again

197

98. How to Be a Cowboy

198

97. Understanding What Makes an Elite Rodeo Athlete w/ LeeAnne Gullett

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96. 3 Keys for a Stronger Core

200

95. Nutrition Tips for Road Trips

201

94. Skip Isolation Exercises and Improve Your Strength

202

93. Mental Preparation for ProRodeo Summer Run w/ Jordan Jo Hollabaugh and Caleb Bennett

203

92. Three Ways to Advance Your Exercise to Improve Your Mood + Soul

204

91. 5 Steps to Weightloss for Busy Parents

205

90. 5 Simple Ways to Break Through Plateaus

206

89. You're NOT Resting Long Enough

207

88. Scientific Benefits of Visualization for Athletes

208

87. Keys to Training for Success Now and Later in Life

209

86. How 10x NFR Qualifier, Caleb Bennett, Stays in Shape Year Round

210

85. Carbs Are Our Friend

211

84. Overcoming the Fear of Going to a Gym

212

83. The Importance of Community Support in Fitness

213

82. How to Gain Muscle while Working Out From HOME

214

81. Three Warm Up Strategies Our Athletes Use for Better Performance

215

80. This Is Why the 1% Succeed

216

79. When Life Hands You Lemons with Beau Cooper

217

78. Learning and Continuing Proper Fundamentals in Fitness and Rodeo

218

77. Go Be Great with Sam Petersen

219

76. Is Form More Important than Weight?

220

75. Stretching vs. Strength Training

221

74. Are Supplements Worth The Money?

222

73. Hard to Kill w/ Devan Reilly

223

72. The Most Underrated Muscle Groups for Rodeo

224

71. The Best Methods to Recover from Training

225

70. Program-Hopping is Ruining Your Progress

226

69. How to Get a Killer Workout without Going to the Gym

227

68. How to Crush Your Weightloss Goals in 2023

228

67. You're Only as Good as Your Equipment with Nic Lica

229

66. The Evolution of Rodeo Athlete Development

230

65. Caffeine, Creatine, Living the Dream… 4 Supplements That Can Make a Difference in Your Performance

231

64. How to Find the Best Rodeo Clinic for You

232

63. Reap What You Sow w/ Josh Frost

233

62. Resolutions are Bull Sh*t

234

61. Undisputed w/ Zeke Thurston

235

60. American Made with Weston and Jodi Clark

236

59. Living Rent Free… w/ Rocker Steiner

237

58. Use These Systems to Crush Your Goals

238

57. Resistance Training For Young Athletes

239

56. Is Nutrition Necessary for Success in the Arena, Should Roughstock Riders Build Muscle, What's the Best form of Cardio, and more!

240

55. Live Like a Champion with Richie Champion

241

54. Level Up Your Friends in 2023

242

53. The Ultimate Guide to Cardio for Rodeo Athletes

243

52. Growth Doesn't Happen in the Comfort Zone with Caleb Bennett and Jamie Howlett

244

51. How Accountability Opens the Door for Positive Change in Life and Business

245

50. How to Minimize Soreness Between Events, Training for Rodeo vs. Traditional Sports, What Motivates Us as Coaches, and More

246

49. Ultimate Free Resource for Rodeo Athletes w/ Aubrey O'Quin of Western Sports Foundation

247

48. 3 Things You Need to do to Lose Weight

248

47. "Offseason" Training: How to Make the Most of Rodeo's Downtime

249

46. How to Scientifically Improve Your Performance in the Rodeo Arena with Dr. Andy Wolfe

250

45. What They Don't Tell You About Mental Health

251

44. How to Eat Better on the Road, Best Exercises to Strengthen Your Core, How to Get Started in Rodeo

252

43. How to Set Goals You'll Actually Achieve

253

42. The Importance of Mobility and Resistance Training As You Age

254

41. Effects of Nutrient Deficiencies, Are Supplements Worth the Money, How to Overcome Daily Challenges, and More!

255

40. LIVE @ Cheyenne Frontier Days

256

39. Dr. Marc Morris

257

38. How to Become Mentally Tough

258

37. 3 Things You Need to do to Build Muscle

259

36. Should Rodeo Athletes Workout During the Summer Run?

260

35. Alcohol

261

34. How to Balance Training and Competition, Importance of Mobility, Pre/Postride Routines (Listener Questions Answered)

262

33. PBR Teams, Training for Hypertrophy vs. Strength

263

32. Anthony Lucia: "There's No Better Time To Be A Cowboy"

264

31. PRCA JUDGE - Dusty Whidden

265

30. Rookie Challenge and How To Look For The Right Personal Trainer.

266

29. John Franzen: How physical fitness has improved the life of a stock contractor.

267

28. Rodeo Hall of Fame, Chronic Pain and Visualization

268

27. Sage Kimzey: The Chemistry of a 7x World Champion

269

26. Dr. Willie Villareal (Hormone Replacement Therapy Specialist)

270

25. Hormones: What is Testosterone? And Why You Need It, and Ways To Increase Your Numbers, For Both Woman and Men!

271

24. Training Consistency During the Busy Rodeo Season + Should I Avoid Weightlifting Exercises with Lower Back Pain + Info on Personal Trainers Providing Nutrition Plans

272

23. Metabolic Adaptation & Mental Toughness

273

22. Why Calories Matter & The Correlation Between What You Eat And Inflammation

274

21. Alanna Hellman 1st Phorm HQ

275

20. Will Lifting Weights Make Women Bulky?/Top 3 Mistakes Women Make When Trying to Lose Weight/ Mindset: When Things Are Not Going Well, How Do you Stay Confident?

276

19. Planning and Budgeting on the Road/Exercises Everyone Should Be Doing/ Tempo: What is it & Why Do it. Resistance Training For Beginners.

277

18. "Early-Season Training", The Best Workout Routine for Anyone Who Wants to Gain Muscle

278

17. The Importance Of Choosing The Right Traveling Partner For Rodeo Athletes/ Why Do We Need Protein? And, What The Best Nutrition Plan is for People Who Have A Hard Time Putting On Muscle

279

16. What does "Offseason" Training look like for Rodeo Atheltes? Is HIIT really an effective way to lose fat? And, Concussions, what you need to know about brain injuries and sports.

280

15. Macronutrients: What are they?/Travel Tips For Optimal Performance/The Effects Of Caffeine On Recovery

281

14. Jeff Smith: Colorado Craft Beef

282

13. Why YOU NEED SLEEP!!! With bits of Static vs Dynamic Stretching/Supplementation/Pre&Post Nutrition

283

12. Jordan Jo Fabrizio: Professional Rodeo Cowgirl & NFR Qualifier

284

11. What To Look For When Choosing A College Rodeo Program & Mobility (why its important and ways to improve )

285

10.Caleb Bennett: Professional Bareback Rider

286

9. How Old is Old Enough to Start Working Out? & Why Gut Health is Important!

287

8. Fitness and Nutrition Tips for Getting Back into the Routine After Having a Baby

288

7. How To Set Yourself Up For Financial Success with Jeremy Melancon

289

6. How Intensity, Frequency, And Duration Lead To A Proper Fitness Plan/ How To Combat That FEAR, Thats Holding You Back!

290

5. College Athletes: How to Balance Class, Rodeo, Gym and Social Life, How to Lose Fat and Gain Muscle, and the Correlation Between Exercise and Mental Health

291

4. How to Get More Cheeks in Seats at Rodeo, Stability vs Strength and How to Unlock Your Own "Growth Mindset"

292

3. Rodeo: America's Sport, Workouts on the Road and Eliminating Distractions

293

2. How to Start Your Fitness Journey and the Power of Consistency

294

1. Rodeo: Where Does it Stand Today, Resistance Training vs. Skill Training and Keys to a "Winner's Mentality"

295

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