Rodeo

We are team of specialists who are

EXPERTS IN STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING PROVIDING 1-1, SEMI PRIVATE AND TEAM TRAINING.

Due to Rodeo’s unique sport, growing competitiveness, overall physical demands and crazy travel schedule, training is starting to gain more recognition to help this population of athletes. At Acumen we strive to help athletes become aware of their body through thorough evaluations prior to training and programming to help reduce the risk of injury and help tailor fitness goals for each individual.

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If you are a rodeo athlete, our team of professionals will design a customized training program that is specific to your rodeo event and tailored to your individual needs. Our team includes Private Orthopedic Surgeons, Athletic Therapists (Two being a proud member of the Canadian Pro Rodeo Sports Medicine Team) and Strength and Conditioning Coaches. Combined, we have many years of experience and knowledge with not only rodeo athletes, but a multitude of different sports from the amateur to professional level.

At Acumen we have options:

In person training sessions at Acumen Sport and Shoulder Clinic/ Acumen Performance in either Edmonton or Calgary location

Virtual assessment and training via Push Pro training app.

Our remote training app gives the rodeo athlete the unique ability to have their programs delivered to them no matter where they are, and having the program tailored to their specific needs for the situation they are in week by week. We are aware of the ever changing rodeo schedule, time commitments, and injuries that can arise. We are adaptable on the go with programming as needed.

1-on-1 Training Sessions: Strength and Conditioning with Certified Athletic Therapists and Strength Coaches

Personalized Physical Evaluation and assessment

Also available: Nutritional counseling, dietary analysis and Sport Psychology

Rodeo is a very hard sport to train for, in that its rare to have a whole week off without competing as well as difficult to build training/taper blocks of time leading up to events. LeeAnne has worked with me to create In-season programs that I can fit in when I have two or three days off without riding or whatever the situation may be. This allows me to maintain, and even gain, during riding weeks. When I look back on the past 6 months, I believe this training has transitioned me into riding the best I ever have. I feel stronger, faster and lighter, which is the name of the game in Bareback riding.

Bareback riding is an inherently dangerous and rough sport; it’s a short career and can definitely take its toll on the body. Since making the change to a phased training program, I actually feel better than I did when I was 18 and just starting to ride! My mentality has shifted to a “work hard but smart” thought process and I listen to my body both in the arena and in the gym.

My sport has evolved a lot in the last ten years and especially in the last 5. It used to be a purely grit and talent sport and that was it. Now, everyone is involving some kind of workout routine into their training. With that said, I think a sport specific phased program is the best way to train. I know what it has done for me and my career, and I can easily say it is the best investment I have ever made. Thanks LeeAnne!