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- How Many Rodeo Athletes Do You Work with During The Year?
- What’s A Normal Workout Program like?
- What Muscles Are Focused on and Why?
- Does The Workout Routine Change Closer to An Event?
- What Common Misconceptions Do People Have About Rodeo Athletes?
- What Do You Think Would Surprise People About How Rodeo Athletes Train?
I work with anywhere between one to four rodeo athletes per year. I also speak at rodeo schools and 4-H groups during the year instructing them on exercise, flexibility training and basic nutrition.
Most rodeo athletes need a lot of core work so much of the focus is on that. Following some general strengthening, most of the training is geared towards speed and power as most rodeo events require this type of exercise.
Again, core strength (abdominals and lower back) is very important. There needs to be a very strong connection between the upper and lower body to allow the athletes to stay on and control their bodies as the animals move. In addition, groin strength and upper body strength (biceps, back, rotator cuff) are also very important.
Yes. I try to prioritize their programs starting with basic strength and then moving to more speed and power-based movements closer to when they are getting ready for the season.
I asked a bull rider once if he was nuts and he said, ‘Do you ski? Do you go 40-50km/hr downhill on skis?’ I said, ‘Ya, all the time’. He said, ‘I think YOU’RE nuts. I would never do that’. So I think it’s just what you’re used to. If you grow up riding sheep, horses, cows, etc., that’s just what normal is for you. And if you like it, and can make ...
How unique some of the exercises are. We try to mimic or make the exercises as specific as possible to the event they compete in. They would look completely different than anything else you would see somebody doing in a gym. I’m sure they’d get some funny looks.
Services. We make it our priority to be as flexible as possible when it comes to prescribing conditioning programs to athletes. If you do not see something which would fit your needs, please contact Mark Barrett to discuss other options.
Mark Barrett, MKin, CEP, CSCS Director, Strong Cowboy Strength and Conditioning. Mark has over10 years experience working in the fitness industry. He holds a Honors Bachelor and Master's degree in Kinesiology and is certified with the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) as a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS).
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Mark Barrett. Counsel. 647.252.3552 416.360.0146 [email protected] Assistant Info. Adriana Raso [email protected] ... Calgary . 850-355 4th Avenue SW. Calgary, Alberta.
