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In Episode 029 of the D&D Fitness Radio Podcast, Don and Derek talk about getting into a routine for the Fall after coming off a relatively active or inactive summer break. While we always say that it is easier to stay in shape rather then get back into shape, life can get in the way and disrupt our regular, healthy routines. We also touch on the challenges of professional athletes who – particularly as they age – have more difficulty getting ready for the long regular season. Both the mental and physical challenges can impair the ability to attain a level of performance previously attained by an athlete. How do you stay at the top of your game whether you are a recreational athlete, professional athlete or corporate performer? These and other questions are discussed in depth in this week’s episode.The D&D Fitness Radio podcast is available at the following locations for downloadable audio, including: iTunes – https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/d-d-fitness-radio-podcast/id1331724217https://www.i

We welcome veteran actor, Liev Schreiber, in Episode 028 of the D&D Fitness Radio Podcast to discuss his approach to life, work, parenting, health and fitness. Although Liev was not an early adopter of a consistent physical fitness regime when he was a young actor, he has been committed to regular intense training over the last 10 years. In addition to a comprehensive strength routine, Liev is dedicated to the sport of boxing and the bumps and bruises that accompany that lifestyle. In 2016, Liev played Chuck Wepner in the film “Chuck,” the real life boxer who fought Muhammad Ali and inspired the “Rocky” movies. He shares some fantastic stories on how he worked closely with the stunt professionals to make fight scenes look as realistic as possible. As Liev describes, "There’s always mishaps.”With Liev’s demanding schedule shooting the critically acclaimed series, “Ray Donovan,” he works hard to fit in his parenting responsibilities along with his personal fitness objectives. Sometimes these two tasks

In Episode 027 of the D&D Fitness Radio Podcast, we speak with former NBA star and current New York Knicks television color analyst, Wally Szczerbiak, about his development as a young athlete, his college career, his NBA experiences and staying healthy and active beyond professional basketball. Wally discusses the impact his father had on his development as a young basketball talent and how it influenced his career moving into both the college and professional ranks. The combination of honed basketball skill and hard physical training paid off for Szczerbiak during his time at the University of Miami-Ohio and made him into one of the top prospects entering the NBA Draft. Wally played for a number of NBA teams over 10 years, but also shared the court with Kevin Garnett at the beginning of his career and Lebron James near the end of his career. He also had the opportunity to battle Michael Jordan on frequent occasions, and we hear about those experiences.We also hear about Wally’s current commitment to

Episode 026 of the D&D Fitness Radio Podcast welcomes Sport Performance Strategist and Consultant, Brandon Marcello. Brandon has worked in the performance enhancement industry for over 20 years, providing service for Olympic, NCAA and professional athletes, as well as military organizations. His areas of expertise include injury prevention, recovery, technology integration, athlete assessment and performance team development. Marcello served as the Director of Sport Performance at Stanford University for a number of years, overseeing the training, athletic development and recovery of athletes from 36 different intercollegiate teams, many of which were National Champions. Since then, he has made his services available to a broad range of organizations looking to enhance performance and overall health and well-being.We speak to Brandon about all aspects of training, nutrition, recovery and human behavior. Our discussion stretches from the highest levels of human performance in the sporting realm to the

In Episode 025 of the D&D Fitness Radio Podcast, we are excited to speak with bodybuilding sensation Calum Von Moger on training, competing, acting and rehabilitation. Calum was born in Victoria, Australia in 1990 and eventually started bodybuilding at the age of 14 years. By the time he was 21 years old, he was winning championships and, eventually, won a professional Mr. Universe title in 2015 at the World Fitness Federation Universe event. Since then, Calum has made the jump to movies portraying one of his biggest bodybuilding influences, Arnold Scharzenegger, in the biopic, “Bigger,” about the lives of Ben and Joe Weider. In 2017, Calum also starred in the film, 'Generation Iron 2' on Netflix. We also discuss a few physical setbacks experienced by Calum in recent years that have been consuming much of his time as he works to get his body back to full health. Currently residing in Los Angeles, California, Calum is overseeing his clothing, supplement and on-line training businesses, while perform

Episode 024 of the D&D Fitness Radio Podcast welcomes Ben Pakulski – former top IFBB pro and Canadian Champion bodybuilder to discuss training, nutrition and the mindset that goes into optimizing the process of building your body and maximizing overall health and fitness. Ben discusses his rise from weightlifting enthusiast to top IFBB professional and identifies the things that ultimately brought value to his career and life. His passion for nutrition and diet is apparent throughout the podcast as Ben discusses the key elements of diet and exercise required for optimal function. Specifically, Ben identifies appropriate use of a ketogenic approach, while incorporating effective protocols for integration of carbohydrates. He also discusses the impact of ageing on the human body and the importance of adapting your exercise and diet to promote health and mitigate the chronic day-to-day stress and anxiety being experienced by individuals in today’s society.Ben’s MI40 gym is located in Tampa, Florida and h

In Episode 023, we tackle the fitness questions in house with a rapid-fire look at the latest headlines in health and fitness with our very own Don Saladino. Don answers questions about summer vacation fitness, basic equipment for setting up your own home gym, political correctness around body composition and weight, and getting washboard abs. We tackle all of the relevant issues around health, fitness and performance as we enjoy the warmer weather and some time off from the hustle and bustle of the work week. The D&D Fitness Radio podcast is available at the following locations for downloadable audio, including: iTunes – https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/d-d-fitness-radio-podcast/id1331724217https://www.iheart.com/podcast/dd-fitness-radio-28797988/Spreaker.com – https://www.spreaker.com/show/d-and-d-fitness-radios-showYou can reach both Don and Derek at the following locations: Don Saladino: http://www.DonSaladino.com Twitter and Instagram - @DonSaladino YouTube - http://www.youtube.com/donsaladino

In Episode 022 of the D&D Fitness Radio Podcast, we discuss the serious topics of opioid addiction and abuse with veteran DEA Special Agent, John Callery. In 2016, there were at least 64,000 deaths attributed to drug overdoses in the United States. This is a 19% increase over 2015 numbers, with the states of Maryland, Florida, Pennsylvania, Maine and Ohio having some of the largest increases in overdose deaths in 2016. Special Agent Callery outlines the details of why the number of fatalities is increasing. The presence of fentanyl in counterfeit prescription opioids and other street drugs has increased significantly in recent years, contributing to the spike in overdoses. Some of these drugs are so toxic and powerful that even relatively small doses – the equivalent of a few grains of salt – can kill unsuspecting victims very quickly. Exposure to these drugs is also extremely dangerous for emergency responders and law enforcement officers who patrol the streets and encounter drug users.The DEA is c

Episode 021 of the D&D Fitness Radio Podcast welcomes Dana Santas – known as the Mobility Maker – to talk about mobility, breathing and mind-body issues with both athletes and recreational fitness enthusiasts. Specializing in training athletes in MLB, NHL, NBA, NFL, MLS, PGA, WTA & WWE, Dana is currently a coach/consultant for the Orlando Magic, Tampa Bay Rays, Philadelphia Phillies, Atlanta Braves, Toronto Blue Jays, Houston Texans, Tampa Bay Lightning & World Wrestling Entertainment, and has experience consulting/training with more than 40 teams and hundreds of pro athletes worldwide. She also proudly works with U.S. military and veterans and previously served as exclusive yoga trainer for the Boston Fire Department.For more information on Dana Santas, you can follower her via the links below:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mobilitymakerFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/mobilitymakerTwitter: https://twitter.com/mobilitymakerYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/ dsantas2The D&D F

In Episode 020 of the D&D Fitness Radio Podcast we speak with Hollywood Tactical and Technical Consultant, Chic Daniel, about the transition from his career with the Los Angeles Police Department to his role in advising producers, directors, cinematographers, stunt coordinators and actors on everything tactical and law-enforcement related. Chic worked for over 25 years for the LAPD, including a number of years for the department’s SWAT unit. For some of those years, he took on acting roles for television and film productions, including movies with action star, Steven Seagal. When Chic retired from policing, he transitioned into a full-time tactical and technical consultant for Hollywood productions. His handiwork can be seen in films such as Traffic, Swordfish, The Fast and the Furious, Oceans Eleven, Collateral, Miami Vice, 21 Jump Street, Straight Outta Compton and Sicario 2.Chic is exceptionally adept at instructing actors on the safe and effective use of firearms. He is meticulous with all aspect

In Episode 019 of the D&D Fitness Radio Podcast, we speak with Carl Valle on the topic of technology in fitness. Carl has an extensive background on technologies used in sport, but also can speak to the innovations that have trickled down to the average consumer. We discuss the value of wearable technology and whether or not it is improving the health and fitness of users, but also improving the overall user experience. While some technologies can be useful, other forms of technology can get in the way of a good fitness experience. In an age where we consider technology to be the answer to all of our problems, time and care must be taken to make sure we understand how a specific technology can improve our situation, without further complicating our lives.Carl Valle has extensive experience in the realm of sport technology, working with University programs, professional teams and Olympic organizations that are looking to improve their monitoring of athlete training and performance, and ultimately the o

Episode 018 of the D&D Fitness Radio Podcast welcomes powerlifting guru, Mark Bell. Mark has been involved in a multitude of projects around strength training and powerlifting. He was in the feature film documentary, “Bigger, Stronger, Faster” and is a top powerlifting athlete with totals of 1,080 lbs in the squat, 854 lbs in the bench press and 766 lbs in the deadlift. He is an editor for Power Magazine and also the inventor of the Sling Shot device for improving bench pressing performance and general upper body strength, while supporting the shoulder. Mark also operates a highly successful gym in Sacramento, CA known as the “Super Training Gym.” The gym is free for all members and is considered one of the most successful facilities in the country.We speak with Mark about all things strength and power, including his business. He discusses his career in powerlifting and the impact it has on his approach to life. Mark embraces all projects with the same enthusiasm and motivation that he applies to

In Episode 017 of the D&D Fitness Radio Podcast, we speak candidly with Lyle McDonald about his new book: The Women’s Book: Volume 1 – A Guide to Nutrition, Fat Loss and Weight Gain. The book has been the culmination of over three years of research and work into the physiology of women. The 438-page book contains over 850 scientific references and covers virtually every possible topic relevant to women’s nutrition, diet, fat loss or muscle gain in detail. Background physiology on fuel use, fat storage and loss, stress, menstrual cycle function and more are all examined in detail. Many of these topics are discussed within the context of how women and men differ physiologically. Our podcast interview with Lyle examines some of the key myths around women’s fitness and nutrition topics, as well as general themes relating to training, nutrition and general health. The podcast was also graced by the spontaneous appearance of one of Don’s clients and actress, Blake Lively, as she offered her thoughts on

This week, in Episode 016 of the D&D Fitness Radio Podcast, we pepper Don Saladino with questions about recent headlines in the health and fitness industry. Unfortunately, the headlines are often the front lines of the fitness news and people may take this information at face value. Don is quick to point out the pros and cons of each topic we discuss and gives his perspective based on his personal experience working with clients and tending to his own personal fitness needs. Whether it’s group fitness trends, 2-week fitness makeovers or having sex with your Fitbit, we have it covered in this episode! The D&D Fitness Radio podcast is available at the following locations for downloadable audio, including: iTunes – https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/d-d-fitness-radio-podcast/id1331724217https://www.iheart.com/podcast/dd-fitness-radio-28797988/Spreaker.com – https://www.spreaker.com/show/d-and-d-fitness-radios-showYou can reach both Don and Derek at the following locations: Don Saladino: http://www.D

The D&D Fitness Radio Podcast welcomes Dr. Lynn Saladino (no relation to Don) in Episode 015 to speak about managing behaviours around fitness and nutrition. Dr. Saladino discusses some of the key issues around facilitating changes in behavior with her clients, whether it has to do with weight loss, eating habits, exercise engagement or general mental health and wellness. She takes a holistic approach to addressing the needs of her clients, assisting them with transitioning into a new exercise program or a different approach to dieting, as well as exploring the motivations behind these life changes. Dr. Saladino emphasizes that these types of changes are not easy, and clients often need to appreciate the time and energy required to effect and sustain change over the long term.Dr. Saladino’s practice is based in New York City, working with clients on relationships, weight management, fitness, stress, anxiety and general health. After earning a BA with honors in Psychology from Fairfield University, Dr.

In Episode 014 of the D&D Fitness Radio Podcast, Don and Derek hold one of their periodic debrief sessions to talk about the quality of information on fitness available on various social media channels. The “Wild West” mentality is front and center on social media, with everyone posting all sorts of information on exercises, training techniques and other health and wellness issues. For the average fitness consumer, it can be pretty overwhelming, as there is no “user’s guide” to selecting the right “expert” to follow. As Don points out, there is a certain “fluffy” quality to the majority of the fitness-oriented content being posted on social media. While there is a need to entertain followers to some degree, the content must also adhere to scientific principles and universally accepted truths on health, wellness, exercise and sport performance. What can the typical consumer do to choose the best content to follow? If a fitness personality looks good, does it mean that they truly know how to help othe

In Episode 013 of the D&D Fitness Radio Podcast, we speak with Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach of the Kansas City Chiefs, Ryan Reynolds. When not being mistaken for a Hollywood actor, Ryan works on a daily basis with some of the top athletes in the NFL including Travis Kelce, Justin Houston, Tyreek Hill, Eric Barry and Kareem Hunt. We speak directly with Ryan about the details around working with ultra-talented athletes – some of whom train extremely hard throughout the year, while others may simply be thriving and surviving on superior genetics and talent. There are also many constraints involved with working in professional sports as a Strength and Conditioning coach including the limited contact time with the athletes in the off-season. At the same time, strength coaches experience significant scrutiny by management, the coaching staff and the general public because of the physical nature of the game of football.Ryan previously worked as a strength coach at UCLA football, Arizona State

In Episode 012 of the D&D Fitness Radio Podcast, we speak with Dr. Nikos Apostolopoulos on his recovery-based concept of MicroStretching. Working out of Toronto, Canada, Nikos has been providing sport performance focused recovery and regeneration services for over 30 years with his unique brand of therapeutic stretching. The MicroStretching technique makes use of extremely low-tension but precise stretching exercises to reduce inflammation, manage muscle tone and promote the natural recovery processes of the body. Dr. Apostolopoulos’ research has been focused on examining key biomarkers associated with application of MicroStretching across numerous populations. Anecdotally, Nikos’ methods have been met with exceptional results throughout the high-performance sporting world including the NBA, NHL and MLS. Some of his high profile clients have included Ray Allen, Sam Cassell and Dennis Scott of the NBA.More information on Nikos’ MicroStretching technique can be found at:http://www.microstretching.comY

Episode 011 of the D&D Fitness Radio Podcast introduces you to Miami-based Strength and Fitness professional, Marc Megna. Marc brings a level of passion and enthusiasm for coaching and training that motivates clients and drives him to be a leader in the profession. We discuss Marc’s transition from being a professional football player in the NFL and CFL to becoming an influential strength and fitness coach for goal-oriented clients, celebrities and professional athletes. While Marc is up to speed on all of the necessary techniques for maximizing strength, endurance, power and general health, he is also cognizant of the importance of gaining the trust of clients and developing long-term relationships with the people he trains and guides. His facility is designed to not only accomplish training goals, but also bring people together and foster a sense of community. Marc prides himself on being a mentor, educator and life-long student of coaching and personal development.Marc was Drafted by the New York

In Episode 010 of the D&D Fitness Radio Podcast, we are thrilled to have “Gotham” actor, Drew Powell, on board. Drew has been training with Don Saladino at Drive495 for the past year, making changes to both his body and his attitudes around diet and exercise. We talk about Drew’s integration into the Drive family and how he looks forward to the training sessions that focus on all aspects of strength, power and general fitness. Drew has certainly developed a love for training and has changed the way he prepares for roles both physically and mentally. Drew Powell has been involved in the entertainment business through acting, singing and creating since his college days. His television acting career started with “Malcolm in the Middle” in 2000-2001, followed by a role in the “Bonanza” prequel “Ponderosa”, playing a young “Hoss” Cartright. Drew's feature films include Starship Troopers 2, The Marine, Mexican Sunrise and 1408 with John Cusack and Samuel L. Jackson. In between, he has done several nation