May 14, 2018
Don Saladino, owner of Drive 495 Club in NYC and the go to personal
trainer for super heroes joins us today to talk about his recent
Muscle & Fitness cover, what it takes to build a super hero
physique and how to become a great coach. Ben and Don discuss
flexibility in coaching, all the skills a trainer needs to learn
post certification and running successful training businesses. This
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order and a free shipping for a month! 3:20- Don’s beginnings in
personal training, gym ownership and training pro golfers. 5:50-
Bridging the gap between being a good trainer and a good coach.
8:20- How to build a cover-worthy body. The process and dedication
Don put in to get ready to be on the cover of Muscle and Fitness.
12:20- The steps Don takes help actors build super hero physiques.
14:15- Why successful trainers need to help their clients develop a
sustainable lifestyle rather than a perfect one. 19:40- Don’s
favorite needle movers to jumpstart his prep including kettlebell
work, ice hockey and HIIT. 24:50- Why Don uses the minimal
effective dose to change his clients habits. 31:50- Living in the
fitness space in the day of social media. Becoming a good role
model in fitness. 34:18- Ways to use reflection to regroup and stay
out of the “darkness”