Celebrity personal trainer Jono Castano has deliberately flirted with a potential social media ban by sharing a highly provocative image with his followers. The 34-year-old posted the photo to his Instagram on New Year's Eve, showing him sitting on a toilet with his trousers down, beaming at the camera while holding a smartphone to his ear.
A Shocking Admission and Celebrity Reactions
In the caption accompanying the image, Castano made a surprising revelation about his business habits, quipping: 'If you’re not taking calls on the toilet, are you even hustling?' He added, 'Talking s**t to all the haters because get ready, it's a big one next year.'
The post quickly drew reactions from his famous friends. His new girlfriend, Emily Ryder, joked: 'I feel sorry for whoever took that pic.' Meanwhile, Thomas Malucelli from The Bachelor commented: 'Stop it, you’re s**t talking.'
From Burnout to a Bold New Era
This audacious post comes after Castano recently opened up about the immense pressure behind building his wellness brand, ACERO. He admitted to Daily Mail that following his split with model Simone Holtznagel, he was 'not in a good headspace' and struggling with the relentless pace of growth.
He described a period of burnout that forced him to step back, travel overseas, and reassess. This reset was crucial for his mental health and the future direction of his business.
Fatherhood as a Driving Force and Major 2026 Expansion
Castano's motivation has now profoundly shifted. He stated, 'My daughter is my drive. Everything I do now is about building a better future for her.' This focus on fatherhood is fuelling his most ambitious plans yet.
Having built ACERO from scratch—once investing all his personal funds into a failed gym venture—he now oversees a full-scale wellness hub offering strength training, Reformer Pilates, kickboxing, physiotherapy, and advanced recovery.
Looking ahead to 2026, Castano is preparing for his boldest move. ACERO is set to expand further into the longevity and recovery market, with plans already in the pipeline for overseas hotel residencies and pop-up wellness hubs. He describes ACERO not just as a gym, but as a 'movement' and a 'community with purpose.'
