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
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