Ultramarathon runner David Kilgore joins Don to talk about what it really takes to become a better runner, and keep running for the long haul. David brings a practical perspective to running that goes far beyond pace and mileage. He and Don discuss building a strong foundation, avoiding the common mistake of doing too much too soon, incorporating strength and strides into your training, and learning to listen to your body. They also explore why community can be one of the most powerful tools for staying consistent, how run clubs are helping bring more people into the sport, and why running should ultimately add to your life rather than take it over. ----------------------------- Sponsored By: Timeline / Mitopure: Get 20% off Mitopure to Target Age-Related Cellular Decline and Promote Anti-Aging and Health Longevity. Use code STRONGER at checkout for 20% off. Go to http://timeline.com/stronger ----------------------------- Got a question for Don? Call 1-855-348-3546 Please direct business inquires to: [email protected] Music Credits: Adam Arcuragi at The Moon Recording Company —----------------------------- 🔔 Subscribe for more episodes of Stronger 📲 Follow Don Saladino on Instagram: www.instagram.com/donsaladino Follow [guest] on Instagram 💪 For coaching, programs, and more USE CODE YOUTUBE15 FOR 15% OFF: https://donsaladino.com/gym-programs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In Part 2 of Don’s conversation with the hosts of the Mind Pump podcast, Sal Di Stefano, Adam Schafer, and Justin Andrews, the discussion shifts from fitness to something even bigger: what it actually takes to build lasting success. The group explores the unseen sacrifices behind growing one of the world's most influential fitness podcasts, the role of ego in leadership, and why building a successful partnership requires humility, trust, and a shared mission. They also discuss purpose versus profit, defining success beyond money, and the moments that reminded them why they started in the first place. ----------------------------- Sponsored By: Timeline / Mitopure: Get 20% off Mitopure to Target Age-Related Cellular Decline and Promote Anti-Aging and Health Longevity. Use code STRONGER at checkout for 20% off. Go to http://timeline.com/stronger David Protein: Buy 4 Cartons of David Protein Bars, Get 1 Free. Use code STRONGER at checkout. Go to https://davidprotein.com/stronger ----------------------------- Got a question for Don? Call 1-855-348-3546 Please direct business inquires to: [email protected] Music Credits: Adam Arcuragi at The Moon Recording Company —----------------------------- 🔔 Subscribe for more episodes of Stronger 📲 Follow Don Saladino on Instagram: www.instagram.com/donsaladino Follow [guest] on Instagram 💪 For coaching, programs, and more USE CODE YOUTUBE15 FOR 15% OFF: https://donsaladino.com/gym-programs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Christle Guevarra is a board-certified family medicine physician dedicated to helping people take a proactive approach to lifelong health. In this episode, Don and Dr. Christle explore what preventive medicine really means, and why some of the most important decisions you make for your health happen long before you're ever diagnosed with a disease. Dr. Guevarra explains how patients can build stronger relationships with their physicians, prepare for doctor's visits more effectively, and take ownership of their long-term well-being. The conversation covers annual physicals, preventive screenings, nutrition, exercise, sleep, stress, behavior change, and the importance of consistency over perfection. Dr. Guevarra also shares why celebrating small wins, and letting go of an all-or-nothing mindset, is one of the most powerful ways to create lasting health. ----------------------------- Sponsored By: Timeline / Mitopure: Get 20% off Mitopure to Target Age-Related Cellular Decline and Promote Anti-Aging and Health Longevity. Use code STRONGER at checkout for 20% off. Go to http://timeline.com/stronger David Protein: Buy 4 Cartons of David Protein Bars, Get 1 Free. Use code STRONGER at checkout. Go to https://davidprotein.com/stronger ----------------------------- Got a question for Don? Call 1-855-348-3546 Please direct business inquires to: [email protected] Music Credits: Adam Arcuragi at The Moon Recording Company —----------------------------- 🔔 Subscribe for more episodes of Stronger 📲 Follow Don Saladino on Instagram: www.instagram.com/donsaladino Follow [guest] on Instagram 💪 For coaching, programs, and more USE CODE YOUTUBE15 FOR 15% OFF: https://donsaladino.com/gym-programs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Australian actor and entrepreneur Luke Cook joins Don for a conversation about balancing ambition with family, developing confidence, aging, and what it really means to pursue meaningful work Best known for his roles in Chilling Adventures of Sabrina, Good Cop/Bad Cop, and his wildly popular comedy sketches on social media, Luke has built a career by blending sharp humor with fearless honesty. Behind the laughs is someone who's navigated rejection, reinvention, fatherhood, and the constant challenge of staying creative in a competitive industry. Along the way, Luke shares stories from Hollywood, reflects on his Australian upbringing, and explains why he's become more interested in building a fulfilling life than chasing outside validation. ----------------------------- Sponsored By: Timeline / Mitopure: Get 20% off Mitopure to Target Age-Related Cellular Decline and Promote Anti-Aging and Health Longevity. Use code STRONGER at checkout for 20% off. Go to http://timeline.com/stronger David Protein: Buy 4 Cartons of David Protein Bars, Get 1 Free. Use code STRONGER at checkout. Go to https://davidprotein.com/stronger ----------------------------- Got a question for Don? Call 1-855-348-3546 Please direct business inquires to: [email protected] Music Credits: Adam Arcuragi at The Moon Recording Company —----------------------------- 🔔 Subscribe for more episodes of Stronger 📲 Follow Don Saladino on Instagram: www.instagram.com/donsaladino Follow [guest] on Instagram 💪 For coaching, programs, and more USE CODE YOUTUBE15 FOR 15% OFF: https://donsaladino.com/gym-programs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With decades of experience coaching elite athletes, celebrities, and everyday people, Gunnar Peterson, Jen Widerstrom, and Adam Bornstein join Don to reflect on how their philosophies have evolved, and what they now believe matters most. From strength training and nutrition to recovery, mindset, and longevity, they share the lessons that only come from years of coaching, making mistakes, and continually refining their approach. The conversation explores fitness myths that refuse to die, trends that have come and gone, how social media has changed the industry, and why the fundamentals continue to outperform flashy shortcuts. Along the way, the panel discusses motivation, consistency, aging well, and the habits that create lasting results. ----------------------------- Sponsored By: Timeline / Mitopure: Get 20% off Mitopure to Target Age-Related Cellular Decline and Promote Anti-Aging and Health Longevity. Use code STRONGER at checkout for 20% off. Go to http://timeline.com/stronger Superpower: Take control of your health with Superpower. For a limited time, our listeners get $20 off to unlock their new health intelligence. Head over to Superpower.com and use code STRONGER for $20 off your $199 Superpower membership.  MasterClass: Get an additional 15% off any annual membership at http://masterclass.com/stronger - with MasterClass you can learn from the best to become your best. With plans starting at $10 a month, billed annually, you get unlimited access to over 200+ classes taught by the world’s best business leaders, writers, chefs, and more. ----------------------------- Got a question for Don? Call 1-855-348-3546 Please direct business inquires to: [email protected] Music Credits: Adam Arcuragi at The Moon Recording Company —----------------------------- 🔔 Subscribe for more episodes of Stronger 📲 Follow Don Saladino on Instagram: www.instagram.com/donsaladino Follow [guest] on Instagram 💪 For coaching, programs, and more USE CODE YOUTUBE15 FOR 15% OFF: https://donsaladino.com/gym-programs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dr. Mike Nelson is an exercise physiologist, educator, and researcher known for translating complex science into practical strategies for health, performance, and longevity. Dr. Nelson has spent years studying metabolism, recovery, physiology, and human performance, helping everyone from elite athletes to everyday people better understand how the body adapts to stress. Don and Dr. Nelson break down one of the most misunderstood topics in health and fitness: metabolism. They explore what metabolism actually is, why it's much more than simply "burning calories," and how factors like muscle mass, movement, nutrition, sleep, recovery, and stress all influence the body's ability to create and use energy efficiently. The conversation also covers metabolic rate, metabolic flexibility, fat loss, strength training, aging, recovery strategies, and why improving your metabolism isn't about finding shortcuts, it's about creating a body that's resilient, adaptable, and capable of meeting the demands of everyday life. ----------------------------- Sponsored By: Timeline / Mitopure: Get 20% off Mitopure to Target Age-Related Cellular Decline and Promote Anti-Aging and Health Longevity. Use code STRONGER at checkout for 20% off. Go to http://timeline.com/stronger ----------------------------- Got a question for Don? Call 1-855-348-3546 Please direct business inquires to: [email protected] Music Credits: Adam Arcuragi at The Moon Recording Company —----------------------------- 🔔 Subscribe for more episodes of Stronger 📲 Follow Don Saladino on Instagram: www.instagram.com/donsaladino Follow [guest] on Instagram 💪 For coaching, programs, and more USE CODE YOUTUBE15 FOR 15% OFF: https://donsaladino.com/gym-programs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Don brings on three leaders in performance training and human movement: Derek Hansen, Veronica Zuccala, and Andrew Hauser. Together, they tackle a question that every coach and fitness enthusiast eventually faces: what does an ideal training system actually look like? The conversation explores sprinting, movement competency, general physical preparedness, skill acquisition, program design, and why the best coaches often prioritize consistency and simplicity over novelty and optimization. Derek has spent decades working with elite athletes across the NFL, NBA, NHL, MLB, and Olympic sports, specializing in speed development and running mechanics. Veronica combines neuroscience, psychology, and performance coaching through her work with Pre-Script, while Andrew brings experience from professional sports organizations including the Los Angeles Dodgers and Atlanta Braves to his athlete and general population coaching practice. ----------------------------- Sponsored By: Timeline / Mitopure: Get 20% off Mitopure to Target Age-Related Cellular Decline and Promote Anti-Aging and Health Longevity. Use code STRONGER at checkout for 20% off. Go to http://timeline.com/stronger ----------------------------- Got a question for Don? Call 1-855-348-3546 Please direct business inquires to: [email protected] Music Credits: Adam Arcuragi at The Moon Recording Company —----------------------------- 🔔 Subscribe for more episodes of Stronger 📲 Follow Don Saladino on Instagram: www.instagram.com/donsaladino Follow [guest] on Instagram 💪 For coaching, programs, and more USE CODE YOUTUBE15 FOR 15% OFF: https://donsaladino.com/gym-programs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Over the past decade, Eb Samuel has helped shape how millions of people think about strength training, muscle building, movement, and performance through his work as Fitness Director at Men's Health.  Don and Eb explore why the fitness industry continues to overcomplicate health and performance, why the fundamentals never go out of style, and how strength training principles evolve as we age. They discuss exercise selection, movement quality, building muscle, training longevity, coaching philosophy, social media fitness culture, and the importance of developing a sustainable approach to health and performance. ----------------------------- Sponsored By: Cozy Earth: Luxury shouldn't be out of reach. Go to https://cozyearth.com/pages/stronger for up to 20% off CozyEarth’s best-selling temperature-regulating sheets, apparel, and more David Protein: Buy 4 Cartons of David Protein Bars, Get 1 Free. Use code STRONGER at checkout. Go to https://davidprotein.com/stronger ----------------------------- Got a question for Don? Call 1-855-348-3546 Please direct business inquires to: [email protected] Music Credits: Adam Arcuragi at The Moon Recording Company —----------------------------- 🔔 Subscribe for more episodes of Stronger 📲 Follow Don Saladino on Instagram: www.instagram.com/donsaladino Follow [guest] on Instagram 💪 For coaching, programs, and more USE CODE YOUTUBE15 FOR 15% OFF: https://donsaladino.com/gym-programs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of Stronger, Don speaks with legendary athletes Gabby Reece and Laird Hamilton about their recovery practices and the mindset required to continue growing and thriving through every stage of life. Gabby Reece is a former professional beach volleyball player, bestselling author, and host of the The Gabby Reece Show, while Laird Hamilton is widely regarded as one of the greatest big-wave surfers of all time and a pioneer in modern water sports and performance training. Together, they have spent decades at the forefront of health, fitness, and human performance. Don, Gabby, and Laird also explore how their approach to training, recovery, and performance has evolved over the years. They discuss injuries as teachers, the balance between experience and science, parenting, entrepreneurship, and why longevity is less about chasing extremes and more about developing sustainable habits. The episode also explores their recovery practices, and the mindset required to continue growing and thriving through every stage of life. ----------------------------- Sponsored By: MasterClass: Get an additional 15% off any annual membership at http://masterclass.com/stronger - with MasterClass you can learn from the best to become your best. With plans starting at $10 a month, billed annually, you get unlimited access to over 200+ classes taught by the world’s best business leaders, writers, chefs, and more. Cash App: New Cash App customers can earn $10 if they use code SECURE10 in their profile at signup and send $5 to a friend within 14 days. Terms apply.  ----------------------------- Got a question for Don? Call 1-855-348-3546 Please direct business inquires to: [email protected] Music Credits: Adam Arcuragi at The Moon Recording Company —----------------------------- 🔔 Subscribe for more episodes of Stronger 📲 Follow Don Saladino on Instagram: www.instagram.com/donsaladino Follow [guest] on Instagram 💪 For coaching, programs, and more USE CODE YOUTUBE15 FOR 15% OFF: https://donsaladino.com/gym-programs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Don sits down with longtime friend, coach, and fitness educator Kelsey Heenan, who shares her journey from developing an eating disorder in college to rebuilding a healthier relationship with food, fitness, and her body. She opens up about perfectionism, body image, consistency, and how her experiences shaped the way she now coaches thousands of people around the world. Don and Kelsey also discuss training philosophy, the importance of strength training for women, intuitive fitness, mindset, and how to create a sustainable approach to health that actually lasts. ----------------------------- Sponsored By: Timeline: Get 20% off Mitopure to Target Age-Related Cellular Decline and Promote Anti-Aging and Health Longevity. Use code STRONGER at checkout for 20% off. Go to http://timeline.com/stronger ----------------------------- Got a question for Don? Call 1-855-348-3546 Please direct business inquires to: [email protected] Music Credits: Adam Arcuragi at The Moon Recording Company —----------------------------- 🔔 Subscribe for more episodes of Stronger 📲 Follow Don Saladino on Instagram: www.instagram.com/donsaladino Follow [guest] on Instagram 💪 For coaching, programs, and more USE CODE YOUTUBE15 FOR 15% OFF: https://donsaladino.com/gym-programs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices