Muscle for Life with Mike Matthews

Ep. #1185: Don Saladino on How Celebrities and Busy Professionals Train


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How do Hollywood stars transform their physiques for the big screen? Are Hollywood transformations really achievable without performance enhancers? Can you achieve your fitness goals with limited time and imperfect nutrition?

In this episode, I sit down with Don Saladino, an acclaimed celebrity trainer, to discuss his proven strategies for helping high-achievers stay fit. From Ryan Reynolds to Wall Street executives, Don has guided clients to success with personalized fitness, nutrition, and recovery plans tailored to their intense lifestyles.

With over 25 years of experience and more than 40,000 one-on-one coaching sessions, Don Saladino has earned a reputation as the go-to trainer for Hollywood stars, professional athletes, and busy professionals.

In this interview, you’ll learn . . .

How Don trains Hollywood actors and business professionals with limited time.
The truth about celebrity transformations and the role of lighting, angles, and discipline.
How to design a flexible, sustainable fitness and nutrition plan.
Why recovery tools like cold plunges and saunas can improve performance.
Practical advice for gaining weight or building muscle while eating nutritious foods.
How to balance high-stress lifestyles with optimal health.

And more . . .

So, if you want to learn how to tailor fitness to your busy life, uncover the real stories behind Hollywood bodies, click play and join the conversation.

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Timestamps:

(00:00) Intro

(07:52) Busy-life programming

(17:59) Custom fitness

(20:08) Weight gain tips

(26:41) Client go-to foods

(38:08) Actors & steroids

(44:28) Steroids in Hollywood

(51:03) Lighting tricks

(55:41) Cutting water

(01:01:18) Sauna, plunge, and red light

(01:07:07) Don’s supplement stack

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