DECEMBER Challenge
4 Weeks. 5 Day per Week. One Goal: Become Better!
This isn’t a competition. It’s a commitment.
My Monthly Challenges are about one thing: challenging yourself. Whether you’re pushing to improve body composition, better consistency, dialing in your nutrition, recovering smarter, or just showing up when you don’t feel like it—this is your time.
🏋️♀️ TRAINING SPLIT: coming soon
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Starts on Monday, December 1st.
What’s Included:
App, Desktop Access, eBook
4-Week Gym & Dumbbell Programs
Exercise Demonstration Videos
Weight Logging & Tracking
Performance Tracking
Private Group w/ Daily Communication
Weekly Live Zoom Calls
Nutrition Guide, Supplement Guide, & Macro Guide
Winner Receives $1000 in Prizes
Community & so much more!
About the December Challenge
The December Challenge Program info coming soon….
🛠️PROGRAM STRUCTURE
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To get familiar with the app, check out the How to Use the App video in the sidebar and the How to Use the App guide in the Resources section, located in the footer.
While logging your workout, tap the History Button ↺ (second icon in the footer), a pop-up screen will appear with your logging history for the exercise, tap Close in the upper left corner to return to logging.
You can change from pounds to kilograms by tapping Settings in the lower right of the footer, toggling the slider on for Metric, and tapping Save in the upper right corner.
Challenger Results
“Real results are built with Micro-Momentum. The idea that big, sustainable progress comes from the accumulation of small, manageable actions done consistently over time. It’s not about giant leaps. It’s about stacking small wins every single day. One workout, one healthy meal, one good night’s sleep… they add up. Focus on the little things consistently, and you’ll build real, lasting results that go far beyond quick fixes.”
— Don Saladino
CHALLENGE WINNERS
Every month, one Challenger is chosen as the Winner. It’s never just about who looks the leanest or lifts the heaviest. I choose our Monthly Winner based on dedication, consistency, and your personal journey. I want to hear the real story behind your effort:
Did you show up on the days you didn’t feel like it?
Did you push through setbacks?
Your transformation is about so much more than physical change. It’s about the mindset and commitment you bring every day.
The Winner will receive:
A private 30-minute Zoom call with me
$400 in Thorne Supplements
$100 credit to spend in my merch store
2025 CHALLENGE WINNERS
January: Wanda Watts, February: Stefanie Takacs, March: Jessica Girke, April: Alexandra Kekeris, May: Nicole Richard, June: Lyle Skillman, July: Addy Akhtar, August: Gaelle Knight, September: Cheyenne De neef, October: Desiree de Waal-Fronius, November: ?, December: ?
DON SALADINO
Coach & Health Entrepreneur
Saladino is a globally recognized coach and health entrepreneur known for transforming the way individuals, teams, and organizations approach fitness, performance, and longevity. Since launching his career in 1999, he has become one of the most trusted names in performance and transformation. He combines science-based training with practical strategies for sustainable success.
In 2005, He opened Drive495 in New York City, a performance club that redefined how athletes, executives, and professionals trained for life and sports through a model integrating strength, mobility, recovery, and nutrition. He later launched Drive443, a small-group training facility built around scalable performance systems.
His move to digital fitness began in 2011 when he co-founded Drive Apps, partnering with professional athletes to bring elite training to a wider audience. This venture marked his entry into the digital space and laid the foundation for his current global platform and app, which serves members in nearly 100 countries. The platform has built a thriving community centered on training, nutrition, recovery, and education.
In recent years, Saladino has pivoted beyond coaching to invest in and advise leading health and wellness companies, supporting product development, brand strategy, and community growth.
He lives in New York with his wife and business partner, Mel, their two children, Amelia and Donny Jr., and their dogs, Sambuca, Rigatoni, and Zeppole.
Challenge FAQs
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Yes! The Monthly Challenges are on the Don Saladino App.
Once you make a purchase, you’ll receive an email with instructions to download the app and your custom login credentials. You’ll then have access to your purchased challenge in the app.
Each Challenge also comes with a downloadable eBook, so you have lifetime access to your challenge program even after your app access period ends. The 2025 Monthly Challenges will remain in your app account until Monday, January 5th 2026!
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Only if you want to. Every program purchase includes app access, a downloadable eBook, and a desktop dashboard (just use the same login as your app account).
You can follow your workouts however works best for you, on your phone, on your computer, or straight from the PDF.
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Because I’m challenging you to do better, to be better. That might mean showing up more consistently for your workouts, making healthier food choices, improving your recovery habits, or all of the above.
But this isn’t a competition against anyone else. In fact, it’s the opposite. The other Challengers are your teammates. You're all in this together pushing, supporting, and holding each other accountable as a community.
4 Weeks. 5 Day per Week. One Goal: Become Better! -
All Challenges Start on Mondays!
January - January 6th
February - February 3rd
March - March 3rd
April - March 31
May - May 5th
June - June 2nd
July - June 30th
August - August 4th
September - September 1st
October - October 6th
November - November 3rd
December - December 1st
There are 4 Challenge “off-weeks” in 2025.
April 28 - May 2nd
July 28th - August 1st
September 29th - October 3rd
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I get this question all the time and the answer is simple: ACCESS.
My Monthly Challenges are the most immersive way to train with me.
Here’s what sets them apart:
+ Daily access to me in our private group, ask questions, get feedback, and stay accountable.
+ Weekly live Zoom calls - Live Q&As
+ Community energy - we all start and finish together, so you're supported every step of the way.
+ Real-time coaching experience - it's like having me in your pocket for 4 straight weeks.My standalone programs are amazing if you want to train at your own pace. But if the challenge start date works with your schedule, always choose the challenge. You’ll get the highest level of coaching and connection!
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You will receive a welcome email with a link to join a private Facebook group. The group provides, support, accountability, & motivation. Monday-Friday, I answer every question in the group. EVERY QUESTION!! The FB Group is optional. You don’t need to join to participate in the Challenge, but it is a great bonus.
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I host weekly Zoom calls for the challengers. Each week’s call starts with a focused topic. I will highlight industry topics that are generating buzz or confusion. There is a live Q&A after the topic is discussed.
Zoom Calls are optional with time zones & work schedules they won’t work for everyone. They are not recorded. -
In my opinion, the best part of the Challenge is the COMMUNITY! There are Challengers from over 80 countries & growing every day!
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My Challenges are for everyone! All skill levels are welcome & encouraged. Each Challenge includes a gym program & a dumbbell-only program. So you can grind it out at the gym or at home with a set of dumbbells.
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Due to the nature of digital products and immediate access, all sales are final and non-refundable. Please make sure you have reviewed all program details before purchasing.
Upon purchase, you receive immediate access to the Don Saladino App, your program, the nutrition guide, the supplement guide, and the macro guide. Because these materials are delivered digitally and available instantly, we are unable to offer refunds on any programs.
If you are unable to start or complete your program right away, you have flexibility. Your challenge program will remain in your app account for calendar year, so you can complete it on your own schedule.
If you have any questions about your program or need assistance with access, please contact our support team. We’re here to help you get the most out of your training experience.
Client Testimonials
RYAN REYNOLDS
“If there is one thing Don Saladino will get you… he will get you results. He knows what he is doing - that guy!”
BLAKE LIVELY
“Turns out you can’t lose the 61 pounds you gained during pregnancy by scrolling through IG & wondering why you don’t look like the bikini models. Thanks Don Saladino for kicking my A double S into shape. Feeling very proud.”
SEBASTIAN STAN
“I’ve been working with Don through years of self judgement & mental wars when it comes to fitness & life, & today I’m acknowledging the hard work we’ve done. Proud of what we’ve accomplished pal!
Love you.”