D&D Fitness Radio Podcast

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...

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, fi...

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 ov...

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 Brave...

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 nu...

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 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 M...

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...

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...

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 appr...

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...

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 worki...

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...

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 fitn...

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 streng...

In Episode 009, we record our session directly from the 2018 NFL Combine in Indianapolis, Indiana. All 32 of the NFL's teams are in Indianapolis to assess and evaluate potential draft picks for the 2018 season. Not only are teams looking at the physical abilities of athletes, but also their cognitive abilities, overall health, psychological profiles and their ability to handle the pressure of bein...

Episode 008 of the D&D Fitness Radio Podcast speaks with social media sensation and tech entrepreneur, Jeremy Jauncey, about his inspired work with Beautiful Destinations. Jeremy was a high-speed, world-class rugby star who eventually found his way into the fast-paced world of technology, data analytics and, ultimately, international travel. He discusses the importance of well-managed fitness, hea...

In Episode 007, we speak with Dr. Gabrielle Lyon about the issues around nutrition and your metabolism. While everyone is searching for the most effective ways to lose weight and look better, there are key fundamentals that apply to each individual to ensure that you are eating right for your body, but also your gut and brain health. We discuss diet and exercise, intermittent fasting, alleged food...

Episode 006 of the D&D Fitness Radio Podcast covers the very sensitive topic of male hormones and the influence of diet, fitness and other factors related to the lifestyles of men. Our guest, Ali Gilbert, discusses the approach she has taken in her presentations to and consultations with male golfers on the subject of managing their health and fitness through a greater understanding of their uniqu...

In Episode 005 of the D&D Fitness Radio Podcast, we speak with Jeff Krahel, CEO and Co-Founder of Playbook Technologies Inc. Jeff outlines the features of Playbook, a smartphone app designed to bring creators in the fitness, health and wellness industry together with a community of users that want fresh, innovating and high quality advice to improve their performance and quality of life. Trainers,...

In Episode 004 of the D&D Fitness Radio podcast, we sit down with Brett Bartholomew – coach and author of the book, “Conscious Coaching.” Although Brett’s book primarily deals with his experiences in working in the physical preparation and sport performance field with college and professional athletes, he covers a variety of subjects that readily apply to everyday aspects of relationships, organiz...

Continuing along the theme of exploring the basics and developing foundational qualities for performance, health, fitness and wellness, Don Saladino and Derek Hansen sit down with Dr. Belisa Vranich to discuss the importance of and the biomechanics of proper breathing. While some people may consider breathing a natural activity that we shouldn't have to learn, Dr. Belisa identifies the key element...

In Episode 002, Don and Derek sit down with Jeff Zeilstra of Fatigue Science to discuss the importance of sleep and how individuals can better manage their sleep in the modern world. Jeff works closely with professional sports teams on how to manage sleep and optimize both health and performance throughout the year. Fatigue Science's technology is based on decades of research developed by the US m...

Our very first podcast involves a discussion around setting fitness and performance goals for 2018. Don Saladino and Derek Hansen discuss not only their own professional experiences with clients and athletes, but also their own fitness goals and challenges heading into 2018. Whether Don is working with Hollywood's top actors or Derek is advising an NFL team or player, many of the same concepts and...