10/27/2026
This is why I have a love/hate relationship with the Facebook Bettys…
These are legitimate things I’ve seen on posts asking for fitness recommendations for barrel racers. So let’s talk through these…
1️⃣ Yes, having a strong core is important, but there are so many other key muscle groups that are equally important for making us better athletes in the saddle - hips, legs, posterior chain, traps, fast-twitch muscle fibers… just to name a few.
2️⃣ PLEASE DO NOT FOLLOW THIS ADVICE! As an active adult, you need more than 1200 calories for your body to even function! I could write a novel on this one, but if you’re struggling with nutrition guidance, let me help you in this round of Gold Buckle Bootcamp (open enrollment starts MONDAY).
3️⃣ While any exercise is better than no exercise at all from a health perspective, that’s just not the case when you’re trying to improve in the saddle. Sport specific training is a thing & you should be implemented it if you actually want to become a more athletic & competitive barrel racer.
4️⃣ Again… PLEASE DONT LISTEN TO THIS ADVICE! Right now is actually the absolute best time to build so that you can actually be more competitive at the rodeos & jackpots after the New Year as a better athlete.
With everyone and their mom thinking they’re an expert on this topic, my last recommendation is to work with a coach/program that is actually proven to get you the results you’ve been desperately searching for in the saddle.
I’ve spent the last 8 years helping more than 1,500 barrel racers become better, faster, stronger athletes so they can run faster times & win more in the arena. I can help you do the same.
Let’s finish out the year strong together 💪🏼