

Fitness Expert Don Saladino: Cutting Calories Isn’t the Answer to Losing Weight | Ep 5
6 snips Jan 7, 2025
Don Saladino, a celebrity fitness trainer known for transforming Hollywood stars, shares his journey from financial struggles to building a successful fitness empire. He discusses the importance of resilience, personal accountability, and understanding individual needs in fitness. Don emphasizes that cutting calories isn't the key to weight loss; rather, it’s about energy balance and nutrition. He also explores the emotional challenges of leadership and the necessity of kindness in business, reflecting on how community and mentorship play vital roles in personal growth.
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Muscle and Fitness Covers
- Don Saladino owned his Muscle and Fitness covers at a conference.
- He highlighted the role of luck and relationships in his success.
Gym Ownership Struggles
- Don Saladino discussed the financial struggles of owning two gyms in NYC.
- High overhead and changing market conditions led to near-constant financial strain.
Tough Love
- Evy Poumpouras' father taught her valuable life lessons about resilience and self-advocacy.
- He emphasized standing up for oneself and not letting others break you.