Paul Saladino Workout Routine And Diet Plan

Paul Saladino is currently one of the biggest names in alternative health and nutrition.

Residing in Costa Rica, surfing daily, and eating a carnivorous diet, Paul’s lifestyle has inspired many around the world who want to optimize their health.

But have you ever wondered exactly how Carnivore MD trains and what he eats to stay in such phenomenal shape? And are his methods really effective?

Today, I have the Paul Saladino workout routine and diet plan to help you obtain a lean, muscular, mobile physique.

Let’s dive in. 

Paul Saladino Current Bio and Stats

Paul Saladino, was born on June 30th, 1977. He obtained his MD from the University of Arizona.

Board-certified in psychiatry and as a Physician Nutrition Specialist, Paul has become known for his views on the carnivore diet. The diet consists of organic grass-fed beef, organs, dairy, and fruit.

Over many years, Paul has tried a variety of diets including raw vegan, which he believed to be unbalanced. He was also paleo for 12 years.

In 2018, Paul would make the switch to the carnivore diet, where he eats “everything from nose to tail,” which he found to improve energy levels, sleep and performance.

Paul is also an author, releasing his book The Carnivore Code in February 2020 to share his beliefs on how the carnivore diet can unlock optimal health.  

At the same time, Paul has built a loyal fan base of over 500K on Youtube and one million on Instagram, preaching and practicing his lifestyle.

He is also a big advocate of exercise and training for longevity, living in Costa Rica, surfing two to three hours per day, skating, and training.  

• Age: 46 Years Old
• Height: 6’ (183 cm)
• Weight: Unknown
• Birthday: 30th June, 1977
• Occupation: Doctor, Author, YouTuber, Podcaster
• Retired/Active: Active

Paul Saladino Workout Fundamentals

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Paul’s workout fundamentals are based on a variety of different forms of exercise including mobility training, surfing, resistance training, and martial arts.

To start each day, Paul gets up and heads straight outside to get some sun and ground himself by putting his feet in the grass.

He then performs an activation and mobility routine before heading in for some hydration.

After this, Paul heads out for his morning surf which he does for two to 2.5 hours everyday, before heading in for his first meal.

He works during the middle of the day before hitting a workout around 2:30 pm followed by a skate and sauna post-session before his evening meal. 

Paul’s trains around one to two times per week, usually when the surf isn’t up to scratch. His purpose is building strength for muscle, ligaments, and bones to improve his function and overall quality of life. 

He explains that, “I want to be the guy that surfs until I’m 90, or 95. I want to be the guy that has bulletproof knees and bulletproof shoulders and a very flexible back and hips, and that can do all these things long term.”

He follows up his weight session with a skate, sauna, and evening walk along the beach.

Paul Saladino Workout Routine

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Paul Saladino’s workout routine is a little different from your average as he emphasizes physical activity rather than strictly resistance training.

Below, we detail his resistance training workout routine complete with exercises, sets, reps, and sets times, plus a weekly schedule to organize your week just like Paul.   

Workout Split Weekly Schedule

Mon	Tues	Wed	Thurs	Fri	Sat	Sun
Ground, Activate, Surf, Skate, Sauna	Ground, Activate, Gym, Skate, Sauna	Ground, Activate, Surf, Skate, Sauna	Ground, Activate, Gym, Skate, Sauna	Ground, Activate, Surf, Skate, Sauna	Ground, Activate, Surf, Skate, Sauna	Ground, Activate, Surf, Skate, Sauna

Full Body Program (Duration 40 – 50 Minutes)

Exercise	Sets	Reps	Rest
Pull Ups + 1-3 Minute Ape Hang	1	10	45-60 secs
Overhead Squats (Slow and Controlled)	2-3	3-5	30-45 secs
Front Squats (Slow and Controlled)	2-3	3-5	30-45 secs
Hanging Leg Raises	1	10	30-45 secs
L-Sit + Dips	1	19	30-45 secs
Dumbbell Snatch	1	5	30-45 secs
Dumbbell Windmills	1	2-5	30-45 secs
Opposite and Equals	1	5	30-45 secs
Poliquin Step	1	10	30-45 secs
Knees Over Toes Split Squat	1	12	30-45 secs
Sissy Squat	1	10	30-45 secs
Reverse Nordics	1	10	30-45 secs
Squat to Alternating Knees to Floor	1	10	30-45 secs
Nordic Hamstring Curl	1	10	30-45 secs

Paul Saladino Dieting and Food Preferences

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Paul Saladino is widely known for his carnivore diet with a range of raw dairy and organic fruit.

Ninety percent of what Paul eats is 80/20 grass-fed ground beef as it is cheap and readily available in Costa Rica. 

He will eat a steak on occasion, typically rib eye, and a variety of organ meats and even testicles. 

Saladino avoids oats, wheat, and beans stating, “are inferior sources full of defense chemicals, digestive enzyme inhibitors, phytic acid that’s gonna bind nutrients and prevent their absorption.”

This combines to roughly 3,000 calories per day, with 200 grams of protein, 250 grams of carbohydrates, and between 150-160 grams of fat.

He believes that saturated fat and odd-chain fatty acids are incredibly healthy for humans. 

Meal	Food
Meal 1	Honey, Reverse Osmosis Water
Meal 2	Fresh Coconut Water
Meal 3	Raw Heart, Raw Liver, or Beef Organs, 1lbs of Grass-Fed Ground Beef, Raw Sour Cream, Fresh Papaya, Smoothie (Organic Mango, Dates, Fresh Passion Fruit Juice, 8-10 oz., Raw Cow’s Milk, Sea Salt)
Meal 4	Fresh Pineapple
Meal 5	Grass-Fed Rib Eye Steak, Organic Pineapple, Grilled Plantain, Raw Butter.

Paul Saladino Carnivore Diet

Now that we understand how Paul fuels his body, it’s time to create our own Paul Saladino diet plan.

Meal 1

• Organic Honey, Reverse Osmosis Water

Meal 2

• Fresh Coconut Water

Meal 3

• 1lbs of Grass-Fed Ground Beef Beef Burgers with Raw Butter and Sour Cream
• Raw Heart, Raw Liver
• Smoothie (Organic Mango, Dates, Fresh Passion Fruit Juice, 8-10 oz. Raw Cow’s Milk, Sea Salt)

Meal 4

• Pineapple
• Papaya

Meal 5

• Grass-Fed Rib Eye Steak, Organic Butter, and Sour Cream
• Organic Pineapple, 
• Grilled Plantain

Paul Saladino’s diet, while strictly carnivorous, still requires knowing a total calorie and macronutrient intake to ensure he is getting the fuel he needs to play and perform each day.

If you are considering trying Paul’s workout plan and lifestyle, we strongly recommend you do the same.

This will ensure that you are getting enough protein to build lean muscle, carbohydrates for fuel, and fats to absorb essential nutrients.

To do this, we recommend using our advanced calorie and macronutrient calculator.

Just punch in your age, gender, height, weight, and activity level to obtain a precise calorie and macro breakdown to help you optimize your health. 

Paul Saladino Supplement Preferences

Paul Saladino does not take supplements and does not recommend them. He believes that a carnivore diet complete with organic meats, organ meats, and fruit gives the body all it needs.

This is why he has created his own range of supplements made from 100% grass-fed and finished cattle, using regenerative agriculture from farms in New Zealand and the United States.  

These supplements contain kidneys, liver, testicles, blood, bone marrow, cartilage and all parts of the animal “nose-to-tail” to help you fill nutritional gaps.

Below is a list of Paul Saladino’s supplements.

Supplement	Key Nutrients	Purpose
Warrior: Heart & Liver	Creatine, L-Carnitine, Anserine, Carnosine, Taurine, CoQ10	Improves strength, recovery, performance, energy, libido
Beef Organs: Liver, Heart, Kidney, Pancreas, Spleen	Copper, Biotin, CoQ10, Riboflavin, Folate, B12, Vitamins A, D, E, K2	Improves nutrient absorption, energy, mood, strengthens bones
Fire Starter: Grass-Fed 7 Finished Suet, Perinephric Fat	Stearic acid, essential fatty acids, Vitamin E, K2	Improves weight loss, energy, mood, performance and insulin sensitivity
Whole Package: Grass fed & Finished testicle, liver, blood	Essential fatty acids, selenium, red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets	Improves reproductive health in men, blood flow, hormone health, strength and performance
Bone Marrow & Live: Grass fed and finished liver and bone marrow	Copper, Biotin, CoQ10, Vitamins A, D, E, K12, riboflavin, folate, B12	Improve bone and tissue health. Increases energy, libido

Final Thoughts 

There is no doubt that Paul Saladino’s approach to health and nutrition is unique. 

Whether you follow his principles or not, it is clear that the carnivore diet and plenty of physical activity power his ability to do what he loves day in and day out.

So, if you are considering following Carnivore MD’s workout program and diet plan, start slow and gradually work your way into this routine.

This will give your body the time to adjust and adapt, so you can maintain the change for long-term results. 

So, are you thinking of switching over the carnivore diet and training like Paul? What inspires you to make the change?

Let us know in the comments.

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