Champion Living with Doug Champion

Doug Champion
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Welcome to the Champion Living Podcast – where world-class athletes, rodeo champions, elite coaches, and high performers break down what it really takes to win in life, fitness, and the arena.Hosted by Doug Champion, CSCS, CEO of Champion Living Fitness, alongside Logan Corbett, CSCS and Paul Lloyd, this show delivers real talk, proven strategies, and behind-the-scenes insights from the rodeo world, fitness industry, and beyond. Whether you're a rodeo athlete, everyday competitor, coach, or entrepreneur looking to elevate your game, you'll get the mindset, movement, and motivation to help you unlock your full potential. New episodes weekly on training, nutrition, recovery, discipline, and living like a champion.

  1. 3d ago

    You're Working Hard. But Are You Getting Better?

    Champion Living with Doug Champion

  2. Oct 14

    THIS Could Be Why You're Not Getting Better | Rodeo Offseason Training

    Your rodeo season is over. How much time should you actually take off before getting back into the gym? Doug, Logan, Paul and Megan break down how rodeo athletes should approach offseason recovery, deloading, and returning to strength training after months of competition, travel, and accumulated fatigue. They cover why 2–3 weeks of lighter activity can be beneficial, how to recognize hidden fatigue, what active recovery should look like, and how to start rebuilding strength without immediately piling on more work. We also discuss how training needs change for PRCA athletes, high school and college competitors, and barrel racers who compete year-round. Plus, our Bareback Riding and Barrel Racing Masterclasses, HooeyFIT training programs, and Champion Lemonade from Squatch Juice. Episode Chapters 00:00 Welcome to the Show 01:16 Offseason Training Philosophy 02:02 Why Rest Matters 09:17 Hidden Fatigue & CNS Recovery 12:44 Active Recovery Methods 19:20 Returning to Training 26:01 High School & College Rodeo 35:13 Masterclass Showcase 47:16 Electrolytes & Sponsors FREE RODEO ATHLETE PERFORMANCE AUDIT Not sure what actually held you back this season? Download our FREE Rodeo Athlete Performance Audit and evaluate your training, recovery, mindset, lifestyle, and performance to identify what needs your attention this offseason. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1GJnItXH8wOqN3utLwUn606-_f_fQXRt_/view?usp=drive_link TRAIN WITH CHAMPION LIVING Individualized Rodeo Coaching Ready for a training plan built around your goals, schedule, and rodeo event? Apply for a FREE consultation with a Champion Living coach. https://championlivingfitness.com/ Champion Living x Hooey Merchandise Shop the Champion Living x Hooey collection. https://championlivingfitness.com/merchandise Champion Lemonade x Squatch Juice Built for rodeo, training, travel, and long days in the heat. 1,000mg Sodium | 200mg Potassium | 60mg Magnesium https://www.squatchjuice.com/pages/champion-living-lemonade THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS Barstow Pro Rodeo Equipment Use code BARSTOWCHAMP26 when you order. https://www.barstowprorodeo.com Rodeo Now App Follow rodeo events, results, standings, and more with the FREE Rodeo Now App. https://www.rodeonow.com

  3. Oct 7

    Didn't Achieve Your Goal? Dont Make The Same Mistakes, Do This Before Your Offseason

    Your rodeo season didn't go the way you wanted. Before you forget about it and start chasing next year, figure out why. Doug breaks down how to honestly review your season, identify patterns in your training, recovery, nutrition, preparation and mindset, separate what you could control from what you couldn't, and turn those lessons into a purposeful offseason. Plus, a September hunting recap, the launch of Champion Lemonade x Squatch Juice, Champion Living updates, and what's coming next. Click the link to find out more! FREE RODEO ATHLETE PERFORMANCE AUDIT Not sure what actually held you back this season? Download our FREE Rodeo Athlete Performance Audit and work through your training, recovery, mindset, lifestyle, and performance to identify what needs your attention this offseason. [Get Your  AUDIT Here] Thanks to Barstow Pro Rodeo Equipment — use code BARSTOWCHAMP26 — and the free Rodeo Now App for supporting the Champion Living Podcast.

  4. Sep 7

    How Rodeo Athletes Should Be Training | Speed, Strength & Mindset

    Doug, Logan, and Paul reunite to talk about what's happening in rodeo and what athletes should be doing to stay prepared through the season. The guys break down Bryce Eck and Toby Dudney's recent performances, in-season sprint and power training, balancing the gym with getting on practice stock, and how young rodeo athletes should build their physical foundation. They also get into slumps, confidence, discipline, gratitude, realistic expectations, and why sometimes you need to talk to yourself instead of listening to yourself. Plus OPA Bozeman, HooeyFIT, new Champion Living products, and plenty of catching up after months apart. THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS Barstow Pro Rodeo Equipment Proud sponsor of the Champion Living Podcast. Use code BARSTOWCHAMP26 when you order. Rodeo Now Keep up with the rodeo world, events, results and more with the Rodeo Now App. RODEO NOW LINK Champion Living x Hooey Check out the Champion Living x Hooey collaboration and rep the Rodeo Athlete collection. Get Your CLF & Hooey Here COMING SEPTEMBER 15 — CHAMPION LEMONADE x SQUATCH JUICE Our new electrolyte formula built for the demands of rodeo, training, travel, and the heat. 1,000mg Sodium | 200mg Potassium | 60mg Magnesium Champion Lemonade officially drops September 15. SQUATCH JUICE LINK Chapters 00:00 Reuniting on the Pod 01:34 Rodeo Standings Shakeup 02:10 Bryce Eck Breakout 04:30 Toby Dudney's Surge 06:12 Summer Speed Training 08:55 Why Rodeo Athletes Need Sprinting 10:58 Bull Riders: In-Season Training 14:54 Getting On vs. Getting Fit 17:15 Youth Rodeo & Multi-Sport Development 27:48 Resetting After a Slump 33:45 Risk vs. Reward 34:08 When Confidence Slips 36:20 Talk to Yourself, Don't Listen to Yourself 39:08 Consistency Wins 46:28 Do It Tired 48:48 Tomorrow Isn't Promised 51:15 Hunting, Gratitude & Being Present 54:16 OPA + HooeyFIT Updates 58:46 Swag, Shoutouts & Wrap-Up

  5. Aug 24

    Building Better Rodeo Athletes: Confidence, Culture & Coaching the Next Generation

    Doug and Paul are back together after weeks on the road coaching rodeo athletes. Paul recaps the Next Gen PBR youth camp in Florida and shares what he learned working with bull riders ages 7–17, including developing fundamentals early, choosing appropriate stock, preventing bad habits, managing athletes through growth years, and rebuilding confidence through progressive exposure. Then the conversation moves to Odessa College Rodeo and why great programs are built on more than talent. They discuss discipline, mindset, recruiting for character, developing "culture creators," faith, perspective, and learning to perform even when the environment around you isn't ideal. Plus, an update from Champion Living and a first look at the new Champions Lemonade electrolyte formula. This episode is about building better rodeo athletes from the ground up—physically, mentally, and personally.

  6. Aug 17

    Confidence Is a Receipt: Stop Waiting to Feel Ready

    Confidence isn't something you wait around to feel. It's something you build. In Part Two of You Don't Have to Believe Everything You Think, Doug breaks down why real confidence comes from evidence—the training you completed, the promises you kept, the reps you stacked, and the work you've actually put in. We dig into the research behind self-efficacy and performance, why athletes try to "borrow" confidence they haven't earned, and a simple 7-Day Evidence Stack you can use to start building trust in yourself. We also tackle one of the biggest problems in rodeo: unrealistic timelines. Maybe you're not behind. Maybe you're three years into something that takes eight or ten years to become great at. Stop putting a three-year deadline on a ten-year goal. Act first. Keep the promise. Collect the receipt. Repeat. 00:00 Mindset Part Two Intro 00:21 Sponsor Shoutouts 01:54 Confidence Is Evidence 03:48 Self-Efficacy Research 06:08 Stop Borrowing Confidence 08:41 Stack Reps Everywhere 11:07 7-Day Evidence Stack 12:24 Maybe You're Not Behind 15:01 Deliberate Practice & Timeline 18:25 If-Then Game Plan 20:11 Wrap Up Thank You To Our Sponsors A huge thank you to the companies helping us continue to educate and serve rodeo athletes around the world. Barstow Pro Rodeo Equipment: Built by rodeo athletes, for rodeo athletes. 🌐 https://www.barstowprorodeo.com Use code BARSTOWCHAMP26 to save on your next order. RodeoNow App: Study rides, review stock, and become a smarter competitor with the RodeoNow App. 🌐 https://www.rodeonow.com Squatch Juice: Premium hydration built for people who work hard. https://www.squatchjuice.com/Championliving Champion Living x Hooey Collection: The newest Champion Living x Hooey apparel collection is officially live. 🛒 Shop here: https://championlivingfitness.com/collections/hooey New Masterclasses Available Ready to become a better competitor? Our Bareback Riding Masterclass with Logan Corbett and Barrel Racing Masterclass with Megan Walker are now available inside HOOEYFIT. Learn directly from professional athletes and coaches through step-by-step instruction, drills, and event-specific training designed to help you compete with confidence. https://www.championlivingfitness.com/bareback-masrterclass Learn more: 👉 https://championlivingfitness.com/ If you're ready for a personalized training plan built specifically for rodeo athletes, apply for a FREE Performance Consultation today. 👉 https://championlivingfitness.com/ Follow Champion Living Fitness Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/champion.living Website: https://www.championlivingfitness.com Listen to the Champion Living Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts.

  7. Aug 8

    You Don't Have to Believe Everything You Think: How to Take Back Control

    In this episode, I break down the four-step process we use with our Champion Living athletes to handle the mental side of competition: Catch it. Check it. Change it. Prove it. Negative thoughts are going to happen. The goal isn't to pretend they don't exist. It's learning to catch them, figure out what's actually true, reframe the thought, and then back it up with action. If you've ever let your own head get in the way of your performance, this episode is for you. Timestamps: 00:00 Weekend Intro 00:52 Sponsors & Updates 03:22 Mental Game Setup 04:13 Negative Thoughts Never End 05:22 Rodeo Draw Example 06:16 Brain Survival Mode 06:54 The 4-Step Framework 07:07 Catch & Check 08:32 Change & Prove It 10:02 Practice Builds Identity 11:40 Weekly Challenge Thank You To Our Sponsors A huge thank you to the companies helping us continue to educate and serve rodeo athletes around the world. Barstow Pro Rodeo Equipment: Built by rodeo athletes, for rodeo athletes. 🌐 https://www.barstowprorodeo.com Use code BARSTOWCHAMP26 to save on your next order. RodeoNow App: Study rides, review stock, and become a smarter competitor with the RodeoNow App. 🌐 https://www.rodeonow.com Squatch Juice: Premium hydration built for people who work hard. https://www.squatchjuice.com/Championliving Champion Living x Hooey Collection: The newest Champion Living x Hooey apparel collection is officially live. 🛒 Shop here: https://championlivingfitness.com/collections/hooey New Masterclasses Available Ready to become a better competitor? Our Bareback Riding Masterclass with Logan Corbett and Barrel Racing Masterclass with Megan Walker are now available inside HOOEYFIT. Learn directly from professional athletes and coaches through step-by-step instruction, drills, and event-specific training designed to help you compete with confidence. Learn more: 👉 https://championlivingfitness.com/ If you're ready for a personalized training plan built specifically for rodeo athletes, apply for a FREE Performance Consultation today. 👉 https://championlivingfitness.com/ Follow Champion Living Fitness Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/champion.living Website: https://www.championlivingfitness.com Listen to the Champion Living Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts.

  8. Aug 1

    16,000 Miles on Horseback: The Untold Story of Filipe Masetti Leite

    What would possess someone to ride a horse from Alaska to Argentina? In this episode of the Champion Living Podcast, Doug Champion sits down with Filipe Masetti Leite, internationally known as The Long Rider, to unpack one of the greatest horseback adventures of the modern era. Over the course of eight years and more than 16,000 miles (27,000 kilometers), Filipe crossed North, Central, and South America on horseback. Along the way, he survived grizzly bears, jaguars, severe storms, dangerous roads, illegal border crossings, cartel territory, armed encounters, devastating injuries, and the emotional highs and lows that come with living alone in the wilderness for years. But this conversation isn't just about adventure. It's about discipline. Purpose. Mental toughness. Faith. Leadership. And what it takes to keep moving forward when every reason says you should quit. Doug and Filipe also discuss the future of rodeo athlete development, why modern bucking stock requires a smarter approach to training, how young athletes can progress safely, and why developing the person is just as important as developing the competitor. Whether you're a rodeo athlete, horseman, outdoorsman, entrepreneur, or simply someone chasing a dream that feels impossible, this episode will challenge the way you think about resilience and what's possible when you commit to a purpose. Thank You To Our Sponsors A huge thank you to the companies helping us continue to educate and serve rodeo athletes around the world. Barstow Pro Rodeo Equipment Built by rodeo athletes, for rodeo athletes. 🌐 https://www.barstowprorodeo.com Use code BARSTOWCHAMP26 to save on your next order. RodeoNow App Study rides, review stock, and become a smarter competitor with the RodeoNow App. 🌐 https://www.rodeonow.com Squatch Juice Premium hydration built for people who work hard. https://www.squatchjuice.com/Championliving Champion Living x Hooey Collection The newest Champion Living x Hooey apparel collection is officially live. 🛒 Shop here: https://championlivingfitness.com/collections/hooey New Masterclasses Available Ready to become a better competitor? Our Bareback Riding Masterclass with Logan Corbett and Barrel Racing Masterclass with Megan Walker are now available inside HOOEYFIT. Learn directly from professional athletes and coaches through step-by-step instruction, drills, and event-specific training designed to help you compete with confidence. Learn more: 👉 https://championlivingfitness.com/ If you're ready for a personalized training plan built specifically for rodeo athletes, apply for a FREE Performance Consultation today. 👉 https://championlivingfitness.com/ Follow Champion Living Fitness Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/champion.living Website: https://www.championlivingfitness.com Listen to the Champion Living Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts.

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Welcome to the Champion Living Podcast – where world-class athletes, rodeo champions, elite coaches, and high performers break down what it really takes to win in life, fitness, and the arena.Hosted by Doug Champion, CSCS, CEO of Champion Living Fitness, alongside Logan Corbett, CSCS and Paul Lloyd, this show delivers real talk, proven strategies, and behind-the-scenes insights from the rodeo world, fitness industry, and beyond. Whether you're a rodeo athlete, everyday competitor, coach, or entrepreneur looking to elevate your game, you'll get the mindset, movement, and motivation to help you unlock your full potential. New episodes weekly on training, nutrition, recovery, discipline, and living like a champion.

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