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About Salvage Health
What is Salvage Health?
Salvage Health is health and fitness education in plain English, from Bryan Dourado. The idea is simple: it's never too late to take your life back, and the way you do it is by understanding how this actually works, so you can build a plan that fits your life. It started with the book Fitness Without the Fear and is growing into articles, tools, coaching and programs.
Who is Bryan Dourado?
Bryan Dourado is the founder of Salvage Health and the author of Fitness Without the Fear. His road here ran through poverty, adoption and living on his own at a young age, then years as a working musician, a career in sales and marketing, and running restaurant kitchens as a chef. It also ran through addiction, alcoholism and failed relationships, until he got fed up enough to pick up the pieces and figure out how to do life. He studied what creates success in other people, in health, diet, income, support, friendship and relationships, and rebuilt from there, starting with his own health: he lost over 80 pounds. Today he shares the stories, the wins and the failures with anyone willing to listen, because second chances exist. In his case, so did the twentieth. Read his full story.
He's not a doctor, and nothing here is medical advice.
Is this for me if I'm older, heavier, or dealing with health problems?
Yes. You're never too old, too sick, too heavy or too thin to do something. Start where you are, and if you have a medical condition, bring your doctor into the loop before you change how you eat or train.
The book and the app
Where can I get Fitness Without the Fear?
The audiobook is on Spotify (included with Spotify Premium). The ebook is on Kindle. The full color paperback is on Amazon for $19.99. Everything is linked from salvagehealth.com/book.
What is the companion app?
A free tool at salvagehealth.com/companion that turns the book into your personal plan. Enter your stats and goal, and it calculates your calories, protein, fat and carbs and a realistic goal date. You can save your plan as a PDF or print the worksheet instead.
Does the app store my information?
No. Everything you enter stays on your own device. Nothing is sent to us or anyone else.
Do I need the book to use the app?
No, but they work best together. Each chapter explains the reasoning behind one section of your plan.
Coaching, supplements and medical care
Do you offer coaching?
Not yet, but it's coming. Follow Bryan on Instagram to hear first.
Do you sell supplements?
Not right now. If you're curious what's worth taking, start with Supplements: What's Worth It and What's Marketing.
Do I have to do 75 Hard?
No. It's a tool that changed Bryan's life, but it's intense and not for everyone. Read What 75 Hard Taught Me About Discipline to decide if it's right for you.
Does Salvage Health give medical advice or prescriptions?
No. Salvage Health is education only. For medical care, talk to your own doctor or another licensed provider. Bryan is also the founder of Velacore Health, a separate company that is not part of Salvage Health and is never required.
Disclosure: Bryan has an ownership interest in Velacore Health.