Champion Living with Doug Champion

In this episode of the Champion Living Podcast, Doug and his coaches catch up on recent coaching adventures, highlight NFR qualifiers, and answer questions submitted by listeners! If you enjoy this episode, please leave us a review. This helps us to be discovered by more folks that could benefit from these topics. This episode is brought to you by: Red Dirt Hat Company- For simple designs that mak...

In this episode of the Champion Living Podcast, Doug and his coaches chat with Aubrey O'Quin, Executive Director of the Western Sports Foundation. If you enjoy this episode, please leave us a review. This helps us to be discovered by more folks that could benefit from these topics. This episode is brought to you by: Red Dirt Hat Company- For simple designs that make a statement, from back porch po...

In this episode of the Champion Living Podcast, Doug and his coaches talk about 3 simple steps to start a weight loss journey! If you enjoy this episode, please leave us a review. This helps us to be discovered by more folks that could benefit from these topics.   This episode is brought to you by: Red Dirt Hat Company- For simple designs that make a statement, from back porch poets to the musicia...

In this episode of the Champion Living Podcast, Doug and his coaches discuss how to optimize the slow period of rodeo and prepare for the circuit finals and the NFR. If you enjoy this episode, please leave us a review. This helps us to be discovered by more folks that could benefit from these topics.   This episode is brought to you by: Red Dirt Hat Company- For simple designs that make a statemen...

In this episode of the Champion Living Podcast, Doug and his coaches sit down with Dr. Andy Wolfe. He's a researcher at Tarleton's School of Kinesiology and owner of Wolfe & Sons Performance. His rodeo specific research will prove invaluable in the progress of the sport we all love. If you enjoy this episode, please leave us a review. This helps us to be discovered by more folks that could benefit...

In this episode of the Champion Living Podcast, Doug and his coaches talk about mental health and how it pertains to western sports athletes. This isn't a subject rodeo folks usually talk about. If you're someone who's struggled with mental health or are currently, we hope this sheds some light on the topic. If you enjoy this episode, please leave us a review. This helps us to be discovered by mor...

In this episode of the Champion Living Podcast, Doug and his coaches answer questions from YOU, the listener! If you enjoy this episode, please leave us a review. This helps us to be discovered by more folks that could benefit from these topics.   This episode is brought to you by: Red Dirt Hat Company- For simple designs that make a statement, from back porch poets to the musicians, to oil field...

In this episode of the Champion Living Podcast, Doug and his coaches give you the exact steps to take if you want to actually achieve your goals. No need to wait until January for your resolution. These action steps that you can take today, will get you on the path to living your dream. If you enjoy this episode, please leave us a review. This helps us to be discovered by more folks that could ben...

In this episode of the Champion Living Podcast, Doug and his coaches go deep on the importance of maintaining a healthy lifestyle as you age. You don't need to search for the Fountain of Youth to delay the aging process. Listen to find out some simple steps you can take to make the rest of your life the best of your life. If you enjoy this episode, please leave us a review. This helps us to be dis...

In this episode of the Champion Living Podcast, Doug and his coaches cover a wide variety of topics. They discuss the in-person training camps they've recently completed. They cover the excitement of the recent PBR Teams event, introduce the Optimal Performance Academy, and answer some questions from you, the listener! If you enjoy this episode, please leave us a review. This helps us to be discov...

In this episode of the Champion Living Podcast, Doug and his coaches sit down with several athletes as they prepare to compete in the semi-finals at the Daddy of em All. If you enjoy this episode, please leave us a review. This helps us to be discovered by more folks that could benefit from these topics.   This episode is brought to you by: Red Dirt Hat Company- For simple designs that make a stat...

In this episode of the Champion Living Podcast, Doug and his coaches sit down with Dr. Marc Morris. Dr. Marc has his PHD in Human Nutrition and helps nutrition coaches build profitable and impactful businesses. If you enjoy this episode, please leave us a review. This helps us to be discovered by more folks that could benefit from these topics.   This episode is brought to you by: Red Dirt Hat Com...

In this episode of the Champion Living Podcast, Doug and his coaches discuss the ACTION steps to develop mental toughness. Struggle with your mental attitude? You're not alone. This episode is for YOU! If you enjoy this episode, please leave us a review. This helps us to be discovered by more folks that could benefit from these topics. This episode is brought to you by: Red Dirt Hat Company- For s...

In this episode of the Champion Living Podcast, Doug and his coaches break down the steps to building muscle, especially if you're someone who struggles putting on muscle. If you enjoy this episode, please leave us a review. This helps us to be discovered by more folks that could benefit from these topics.   This episode is brought to you by: Red Dirt Hat Company- For simple designs that make a st...

In this episode of the Champion Living Podcast, Doug and his coaches discuss whether or not athletes should train year round. They talk about the differences between common injuries that rodeo cowboys and cowgirls experience as well as how to manage and prevent them. If you enjoy this episode, please leave us a review. This helps us to be discovered by more folks that could benefit from these topi...

In the most requested episode of the Champion Living Podcast, Doug and his coaches talk all about ALCOHOL. What is it, how does it effect our performance, nutrition, sleep? Is there a time and place for alcohol for rodeo athletes? This episode is brought to you by: Red Dirt Hat Company- For simple designs that make a statement, from back porch poets to the musicians, to oil field workers and rodeo...

In this episode of the Champion Living Podcast, Doug and his coaches answer questions from YOU, the listener. These are questions the Champion Living team get often and so they answer them in this episode. Question 1: How do I balance my training with practice pen and competition schedule? Question 2: Does stretching improve my mobility? Are there any disadvantages to mobility training? Question 3...

In this episode of the Champion Living Podcast, Doug and his coaches share a recap of the PBR teams draft and a preview of what the new series might look like. Then they dive deep into differences of Strength and Hypertrophy training. They cover the benefits of both, tips for achieving either of these goals and how to get the most out of your training program.  This episode is brought to you by: R...

On today's episode, Doug and his coaches catch up with the man of many hats, the one and only, Anthony Lucia! Anthony has been involved in rodeo his entire life and is one of our favorite announcers going down the road right now! Listen in to find about Anthony's life growing up, how he became an announcer, and his personal journey with fitness, nutrition and Champion Living Fitness! (This was an...

On today's episode, Doug and his coaches got to catch up with PRCA Judge Dusty Whidden. They start off the convo with Dusty's background and what made him want to become a PRCA Judge. In addition, Doug asks about what it takes to become a PRCA Judge, where to find judging seminars and what the typical day looks like during a rodeo for every Judge. Literally anything you could want to know about be...

On today's episode, Doug and his coaches fire off the episode catching up on the Inaugural Resistol Rookie Challenge that took place in Ft Worth, Tx, which is huge for Pro Rodeo. "Do you have to have a personal Trainer to build muscle? How do I choose a trainer?" the question the CLF Team hears all the time, find out what the guys have to say about it, and get some tips for when youre choosing you...

On today's episode Doug and his coaches sit down with powder River Pro Rodeo's very own, John Franzen! John is a PRCA Stock Contractor, Cowboy, Outdoorsman and a hell of a good dude! Listen in to find out about the in's and out's of being a stock contractor and growing up in a rodeo family! Also, John shares his own journey with fitness and nutrition and how it has exponentially changed his life!...

On today's episode Doug and his coaches kick of the show talking about the new class being inducted into the PRCA Rodeo Hall of Fame this year, which is filled with extremely talented cowboys, cowgirls and livestock! Next they dive into an epidemic of sorts in our society and thats living with "chronic pain", can it be improved? if so, how? Listen in to find out! And lastly, the conversation wraps...

On today's episode, Doug and his coaches get the opportunity to sit down and talk with the 7x World Champion Bull rider, and also CLF Client, Sage Kimzey! They dive right into the conversation getting caught up on Sage's life as a new Dad and what his schedule has looked like since the new addition! Doug asks about: Sage's rodeo career up until now, How he started and progressed to where he is tod...

On today's episode, Doug and his coaches welcome a long time friend of Doug's to the show, Dr. Willie Villareal. Willie is a Family Nurse Practitioner and Doctor of Nursing Practice with over 28 years of experience in the medical field. He is currently the owner of Core Sports Health where he specializes in Primary Care, Functional/Integrative Medicine, and Longevity. He also specialize in Sports...