Giavanni Ruffin: The Athlete Who Takes No Days Off

You’ve probably heard of the mantra ‘Take No Days Off or even come across the man behind it, Giavanni Ruffin.

But what you might not know is how this viral fitness brand began not in a gym, but in a storm of personal struggle and relentless drive.

In this episode, we sit down with Giavanni Ruffin—former D1 athlete, NFL hopeful, and founder of Take No Days Off Gym.

Giavanni opens up about his turbulent upbringing, his transformation after a life-changing talk with his mother, and the wild journey from a Twitter hashtag to a seven-figure fitness empire.

Giavanni shares what it's really like to lead others while still growing yourself and how purpose, not profit, has always been his true north.

Plus, you’ll get to hear about the upcoming community event on July 4th at Wareing’s Gym featuring the legend himself and other community events planned down the pipeline.

🎧 We’re excited to share this one with you.

Key Takeaways

Intro (00:00)

Giavanni shares his background and training history (02:33)

Struggles with depression and breakthrough into fitness (06:21)

Business setbacks and discovering true passion (08:12)

Making millions selling shirts (10:34)

Childhood challenges and the turning point in high school (16:53)

Rise to football stardom and college recruitment (23:14)

Eric Thomas' video story and unexpected virality (27:01)

Training philosophies and community collaboration (31:59)

Upcoming community events (35:48)

Additional Resources

Giavanni Ruffin’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/giavanniruffin

TNDO Gym: https://www.instagram.com/tndogym

Eric Thomas Viral Motivational Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lsSC2vx7zFQ

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