D&D Fitness Radio Podcast
166 episodes - English - Latest episode: 17 days ago - ★★★★★ - 41 ratingsThe D&D Fitness Radio podcast is the culmination of more than 50 years of elite coaching experience in sport, fitness and health by two individuals at the top of their professions: Don Saladino and Derek M. Hansen. Don and Derek speak with the world's top experts and performers to bring you the best information to enhance your health, wellness and human performance.
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Episodes
D&D Fitness Radio Podcast - Episode 016: This Week's Health and Fitness Headlines
April 25, 2018 17:19 - 1 hour - 57.7 MBThis 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 g...
D&D Fitness Radio Podcast - Episode 015 - Dr. Lynn Saladino: Managing Behaviours Around Fitness and Nutrition
April 19, 2018 02:02 - 48 minutes - 44.1 MBThe 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 exerc...
D&D Fitness Radio Podcast - Episode 014: Educating the Fitness Consumer in the Age of Social Media
April 12, 2018 01:18 - 55 minutes - 51 MBIn 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 th...
D&D Fitness Radio Podcast - Episode 013 - Ryan Reynolds: Training Some of the Best in the NFL
April 02, 2018 17:52 - 48 minutes - 44.7 MBIn 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 ...
D&D Fitness Radio Podcast - Episode 012 - Nikos Apostolopoulos: MicroStretching for Health, Performance and Recovery
March 21, 2018 19:50 - 41 minutes - 37.7 MBIn 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 recover...
D&D Fitness Radio Podcast - Episode 011 - Marc Megna - The Man Behind the Megna Method
March 13, 2018 15:20 - 47 minutes - 43.6 MBEpisode 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 t...
D&D Fitness Radio Podcast - Episode 010 - Drew Powell: Finding Your Fighting Weight
March 07, 2018 02:14 - 39 minutes - 36.4 MBIn 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 chang...
D&D Fitness Radio Podcast - Episode 009 - 2018 NFL Combine Edition
March 03, 2018 21:06 - 28 minutes - 26.3 MBIn 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 being in one of the most physically and mentally demanding sports in the world. It's an extremely...
D&D Fitness Radio Podcast - Episode 008 - Jeremy Jauncey: Beautiful Destinations for Mind, Body and Soul
February 21, 2018 08:41 - 43 minutes - 39.7 MBEpisode 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, health, wellness, nutrition and recovery for travellers and vacationers. The tourism industry is...
D&D Fitness Radio Podcast - Episode 007 - Dr. Gabrielle Lyon: Successfully Managing Nutrition and Metabolism
February 14, 2018 05:41 - 42 minutes - 39.2 MBIn 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 allergies and many other topics related to health and nutrition. Dr. Gabrielle Lyon is a fell...
D&D Fitness Radio Podcast - Episode 006 - Ali Gilbert: Up Close and Personal with Male Hormones
February 07, 2018 09:31 - 59 minutes - 54.8 MBEpisode 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 unique endocrinology. We cover topics such as blood testing, diet, sleep, exercise and many other i...
D&D Fitness Radio Podcast - Episode 005 - Jeff Krahel: Getting in the Game with Playbook
January 31, 2018 00:34 - 50 minutes - 46.5 MBIn 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, instructors, coaches, influencers and athletes can all provide content on Playbook and connect...
D&D Fitness Radio Podcast - Episode 004 - Brett Bartholomew: Finding Your Inner Conscious Coach
January 22, 2018 06:15 - 54 minutes - 50.2 MBIn 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, organizational behavior, education and mental health. We cover everything from achieving “buy-in” from...
D&D Fitness Radio Podcast - Episode 003 - Dr. Belisa Vranich: One Breath at a Time
January 16, 2018 16:44 - 1 hour - 60 MBContinuing 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 elements of breathing that may not be present in our daily routines. The stress of life has created a ...
D&D Fitness Radio Podcast - Episode 002 - Jeff Zeilstra: Are You Losing Sleep Over Your Sleep?
January 09, 2018 15:51 - 50 minutes - 46.2 MBIn 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 military, where poor sleep can be the difference between life and death. The same goes for industr...
D&D Fitness Radio Podcast - Episode 001 - Starting 2018 with the Right Resolutions
January 02, 2018 19:30 - 57 minutes - 53 MBOur 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 approaches apply. Listen in as Don and Derek debate the merits of setting realistic and achie...