QUARTERLY CHALLENGE
OCTOBER CHALLENGE
WHAT’S INCLUDED:
6-Week Gym & Dumbbell-only Program
3 Zoom Calls for real-time Q&A with Don
Private Group w/ Daily Communication & direct access to Don
App Access, Online Web Portal & eBook Program
Exercise Demonstration Videos
Weight Logging & Performance Tracking
Winner Receives $1000 in Prizes
Community & so much more!
Starts on Monday, October 5th
THE MOST IMMERSIVE WAY TO TRAIN WITH ME
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STARTS OCTOBER 5
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THE MOST IMMERSIVE WAY TO TRAIN WITH ME ✘ STARTS OCTOBER 5 ✘
OCTOBER CHALLENGE
On the Don Saladino App
Information coming soon….
Gym or Dumbbell-Only Options
Train in a full gym or with minimal equipment. Both versions follow the same structure while allowing you to choose the setup that best fits your environment.
TRAINING SPLIT
Day 1.
Day 2.
Day 3.
Day 4.
Day 5.
PROGRAM STRUCTURE
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.
What The Challengers Are Saying
Results you can see. Confidence you can feel.
Prizes you can win!
HOW IT WORKS
Every Challenge, two people are chosen as the Winners. It’s never just about who looks the leanest or lifts the heaviest. I choose the Winners 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 Winners will receive:
A private 30-minute Zoom call with me
$500 in Thorne Supplements
$50 credit to spend in my merch store
OCTOBER Challenge starts in…
2026 CHALLENGE WINNERS
January: Adam B. & Chi F.
April: Nicole R. & Marcus J.
July:
October:
2025 Winners:
Erin Roser & Adil Akhtar
2024 Winners:
Fleur Summers & Kamran Jahanshahi
2023 Winners:
Desiree Sabo & Jonathan Mitchell
2022 Winners:
Robin Meiggs & Mike Sabo
2021 Winners:
Olivia DeTroyer & Chris Kirkconnell
2020 Winners:
Kyla Starinieri & Scott Robinson
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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Each Challenge includes a complete 6-week training program, with both Gym and Dumbbell-only versions. You'll get 3 live Zoom calls for real-time Q&A with Don, along with daily access to him and the group inside a private coaching community.
The winner receives $1,000 in prizes, but the real win is the support, structure, and community that come with training alongside Don and others working toward the same goal. -
A new 6-week Challenge every quarter. All Challenges start on a Monday.
Resolute Challenge, January 5th
April Challenge w/ Sebastian Stan, April 6th
July Challenge w/ Matt Bomer, July 6th
Barn Burner Challenge, October 5th -
No. The four quarterly challenges hosted throughout the year are separate from the DS Training Membership.
Standalone programs are great if you prefer to train on your own schedule, but if the quarterly start date works for you, the quarterly challenges gives you the highest level of guidance, support, and connection. -
Every purchase includes app access, a downloadable eBook, and Online Web Portal.
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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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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This is your time to connect with me face to face and ask me anything related to fitness, nutrition, or staying consistent.
These calls are a great opportunity to connect with the community, hear from others working toward similar goals, and gain motivation and accountability through shared experiences.
Each session is one hour long and not recorded, creating a comfortable space to speak openly and get real-time feedback.Zoom Calls are optional with time zones & work schedules they won’t work for everyone.
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All skill levels are welcome & encouraged.
Each Challenge includes a gym program & a dumbbell-only program. You can follow the program in a full gym or with a dumbbell setup at home. Everything is delivered through the Don Saladino App , the Online Web Portal, & you will also receive a downloadable eBook.
Have a question about the challenge?
Get in touch and we’ll get back to you with an answer shortly.

