How Actors Get Insanely Fit on Command with Don Saladino

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Staying fit and building a ''superhero'' body requires tremendous discipline and a can-do mindset. So what does it take to stay on track with your fitness goals and sculpt a ''superhero'' body even when the going gets tough? In this episode, we're joined by Don Saladino. Don is a health entrepreneur and fitness coach who's trained some of the biggest names in Hollywood for the big screen, including Ryan Reynolds, Emily Blunt, and Hugh Jackman. Don shares his journey into fitness, which began at a young age, overcoming a stutter and hearing problem. His passion for helping people achieve their fitness goals is remarkable. Don discusses his unique approach to coaching, focusing on building discipline through consistency, adaptability, and simple yet effective strategies. Tune in for a mind-blowing conversation. In this episode, you'll discover: - How to adopt a holistic approach to fitness. - How to stay disciplined and maintain a consistent workout schedule. - Insights into what it takes to become an effective fitness coach. - The importance of authenticity and reputation in the fitness industry. - How some of Hollywood's biggest stars get in shape for major roles. 0:00 - Introduction 1:17 - How Don's fitness journey started 5:44 - Why reputation matters in the fitness industry 8:21 - Thoughts on Deadpool 3 and behind-the-scenes insights 9:42 - What separated elite performers from everyday athletes 13:25 - Practical tips on how to cultivate discipline 17:26 - Avoiding the one-size-fits-all approach to fitness 23:17 - High-level recommendations for fitness 28:49 - Coaching styles and becoming an effective fitness coach 36:26 - Preparing Hollywood stars for major roles 40:33 - Creating authentic fitness content and maintaining professionalism 47:21 - Training Ryan Reynolds for the Deadpool movies 51:22 - Future Don's advice to his younger self 53:35 - Wrapping up Connect with Don: Website: https://donsaladino.com/ Instagram: @donsaladino Check out my FREE reading list: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://insidetheinspired.com/reading⁠⁠⁠⁠ For all of the courses, podcasts, blogs, contact, and merch, check out our website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://insidetheinspired.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Listen on Apple Podcasts: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠ Listen on Spotify: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/1FV1VqP⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Jonathan on Instagram: @jonathanzcohen Rate, review, and subscribe to our podcast on your favorite platform! Your feedback helps us bring you the best possible content and grow our community.