Back To Basics with Men’s Health Fitness Director Eb Samuel
In this episode, Host Don Saladino sits down with Eb Samuel, Fitness Director at Men's Health, to talk about strength training, muscle building, movement, performance, and what it really takes to build a sustainable approach to fitness.
Over the past decade, Eb has helped shape how millions of people think about strength training and fitness through his work 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 should evolve as we age.
Together, they discuss exercise selection, movement quality, building muscle, training longevity, coaching philosophy, and the influence of social media fitness culture. They also break down why a sustainable approach to training doesn't need to be complicated—and why getting stronger, moving well, and staying consistent will always matter.
Whether you're looking to build muscle, improve your strength, or create a training approach that can last for decades, this episode offers a practical perspective on what really matters.
Topics Covered:
Strength training fundamentals
Building muscle and gaining strength
Exercise selection
Movement quality and performance
Training longevity and aging
How training should evolve as we age
The fitness industry's tendency to overcomplicate things
Coaching philosophy
Social media fitness culture
Sustainable training and health
The importance of mastering the fundamentals
Building a long-term approach to fitness
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