Don Saladino is a well-known fitness entrepreneur and personal trainer. He is the owner and founder of Drive495, a high-end gym in New York City, and has trained a number of high-profile clients, including actors and professional athletes. He is also known for his appearances in various media outlets, including Men's Health and Men's Fitness, and for his regular contributions to fitness-related publications.
What you'll learn from this episode:
The importance of proper form for injury prevention, and why you should be doing an active warm-up to focus on areas that may need a little mobility work.
The biggest reasons alcohol can sabotage your fitness goals and how to minimize the adverse effects by eating at least 220 calories of protein and fat before drinking.
How to overhaul your diet and life in a sustainable way by making one change per month. Start with something small, like drinking half your weight in ounces of water per day, and build your next habit the following month.
What reverse dieting is, and why you might need to slowly increase calories if you’ve been in an extreme deficit for a while.
Hacks for eating the foods you love in moderation without allowing them to blow your fitness and weight loss goals, including drinking a protein shake before going out to eat, and creating barriers around snacks and treats (e.g., don’t keep them in the house).
And so much more!
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Resources from this episode:
How Long Does It Take to Build Muscle? | Healthline
Why Do You Need to Activate Your Glutes? | Popsugar Fitness
Front Squat vs. Back Squat: 14 Benefits, Form Tips, Weights, and More | Healthline
Alcohol and Sleep | Sleep Foundation
Is Testosterone Replacement Therapy Right for You? | WebMD
Reverse Dieting, Benefits and Risks | Health
Can You Be Healthy at Any Size? | Scientific American
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