When it comes to reaching the pinnacle of your profession, stepping on the Olympia stage is the highest level besides actually winning it. For most bodybuilders, this is a dream that will never be realized regardless of the time put in, discipline, drive, or consistency. Some things in life are just not meant to be. The world of bodybuilding is harsh and not fair. It rewards hard work, but only to those who have a physical representation of it and when it comes to the Olympia, it's those who have the 1% gene. Because as much as we love saying "grind", "discipline", "no days off", etc. when it comes down to it, it takes a freak's genetics to stand on that stage.
For Donna Salib, a pro female bodybuilder from Louisville, Kentucky who had been training for years and years, even her fate wasn't certain. Just because you reach the pro level and top of the pro level doesn't mean the cards will fall into place. So many factors can keep you off the Olympia stage including show timing, your health, injuries, who else shows up, and who's judging. For her, those cards did finally fall into place for the 2022 Olympia.
On episode 195 of The Weight Room, Donna Salib visited the studio and talked with us about her journey into bodybuilding, the struggles she faced along the way, turning pro, and finally her goal to get to the Olympia. She talked about all the sacrifices necessary to reach that stage including personal and family sacrifices. She is a reserved person but the passion for what she does is in every word, it spills over and can be felt by anyone in the room.
She is a bodybuilder in the truest sense of the word. Dedicated, disciplined, and passionate. She keeps things simple but understands the intricacies of the sport and how to manage the variables. Donna Salib is the definition of what a bodybuilder should strive to be to represent themselves and the sport.
Episode 195 of The Weight Room with Donna Salib can be found on YouTube and anywhere else you find podcasts. Make sure to check her out on Instagram and keep up with her journey!
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