Dani Behr in Two-Piece Workout Gear Keeps Things Tight

Art

Danielle revealed to Playboy that she was “always really into art” starting in school. “I know it’s not like your typical school subject. I love sketch work. So in my free time, whenever I just have some time to myself or just want to call myself down, I’m always sketching that’s like what I love to do,” she said. “I do a lot of spiritual sketches. I draw a lot of tarot cards. I’m a reader myself. So I always kind of like to draw those. I draw a lot of butterflies, too.”

Self-Care

What makes Danielle happiest? “I would say just kind of being at peace with myself. I’m really big about my own happiness and—how do I say this? I really love to do things for myself. I really love being with my friends and family. I always say the small things in life make me the happiest. It doesn’t need to be anything extravagant, just hanging out with a friend at their house or cooking dinner with my friends,” she said.

Volleyball

Danielle enjoys playing volleyball. “Wanna play some beach volleyball?” she captioned an Instagram snap. According to one study, recreational volleyball played with fewer players on a smaller court can be an effective training modality to stimulate decrease in LDL cholesterol and resting HR.

Hot Tub Soaks

Danielle appreciates the health benefits of soaking in a hot tub. If you don’t have access to a hot tub, just take a bath. They have been linked to better sleep and even found helpful to minimize anxiety and depression. One recent study even found that they may even boast cardiovascular benefits.

Her Favorite Foods

Danielle’s guilty pleasure? Chocolate. “It can be chocolate ice cream or a chocolate bar. Literally anything. It’s always chocolate. Do you know the brand Dove? I really love that brand. But I can eat something like a Hershey’s bar and be satisfied too. That’s always something that never got old for me,” she told Playboy. She also loves making pasta from scratch. “I’m always making different recipes for my family to try. I just love pasta. That’s my favorite. I also really love making homemade chicken tenders. I’ll make my own sauce from scratch and then fry the chicken tenders myself,” she added.

Walking

Michelle makes sure to get her steps in. You can usually find her walking around Miami. One study published in JAMA Internal Medicine found that walking at a brisk pace for about 30 minutes a day led to a reduced risk of heart disease, cancer, dementia and death, compared with walking a similar number of steps but at a slower pace.

Motivation in the Mirror

What motivates Michelle? “I would say the mirror. There’s nothing more motivating than when you find a new vein! Am I crazy? Probably, but it’s true! Progress is what motivates me to keep pushing harder and not give up. Also it’s extremely motivating to have so many female fans,” she told Simply Shredded.

5 Hardcore Workouts Per Week

Here is what Michelle’s workout looks like, as she detailed it to Simply Shredded:

Monday: Back/Biceps

• Chin Ups (Wide Grip) 4×12
• Chin Ups (Normal Grip) 4×10
• Row Machine 4×12
• T-Bar Rows 4×12
• Dumbbell Curls 6×12
• EZ Bar Curls 4×12
• Straight Bar Cable Curls 4×12

Tuesday: Hamstrings/Calves

• Lying Leg Curls 4×12
• Seated Leg Curls 4×12
• Deadlifts 4×10-15
• Seated Calf Raises 8×20
• Standing Calf Raises (Smith Machine) 6×20

Wednesday: Triceps/Shoulders

• Standing Dumbbell Tricep Extensions 6×12
• Skull Crushers EZ Bar 4 X 12
• Rope Overhead Cable Extensions 4×12
• Military Press 4×10
• Dumbbell Shoulder Press 3×10
• Upright Rows with EZ Bar 4×12
• Side Lateral Raises 4×10

Thursday: Rest

• Off

Friday: Legs

• Lunges 4×12
• Good Mornings 6×20
• Leg Press (Single Leg) 4×15 (Each Leg)
• Squats 4×12

Saturday: Abs

• Hanging Knee Raises 4×12
• Crunches 4×20
• Crunch Machine 4×12
• Crunches On Ball 4×20

Sunday: Rest

• Off

Here Is What She Eats in a Day

Michelle shared a sample menu of what she eats in a day with Muscle & Fitness.

Breakfast: Protein pancake or chocolate peanut butter overnight oats

Snack 1: Stuffed avocado tacos or tuna tartar

Lunch: Cashew chicken lettuce wraps or noodles with creamy avocado pesto

Snack 2: Peruvian ceviche or yogurt protein cups

Dinner: Teriyaki ginger tilapia or coconut chicken curry

Cardio for Weight Loss

To “cut down” or lose weight, do lots of cardio, advises Michelle. “I just love to sweat like a maniac. So what ever I feel like: Stair Master, Rollerblading around South Beach Miami or Spinning classes. I keep the intensity high and make sure that I am always pushing my hardest,” she said.