Bodybuilder Danielle Rose in Two-Piece Workout Gear Does "Back Day"

Danielle Rose is breaking a sweat at the gym – in her two-piece exercise gear. In a new social media post the bodybuilder shows off her impressive physique during a back day workout. “Don’t forget the underhand grip👌,” she captioned the Instagram video. “Love it - working on your back to look more strong and beautiful,” commented one of her followers. “Looking huge,” added another. How does she approach diet, fitness, and self-care? Here is everything you need to know about her lifestyle habits.

1. Body Building

Danielle spends most of her time in the gym lifting heavy weights. You don’t have to be a bodybuilder to appreciate the many benefits of strength training. According to the Mayo Clinic, strength and weight training help reduce body fat, preserve and increase lean muscle mass, and burn calories more efficiently. Strength training may also help you:

• Develop strong bones
• Manage your weight
• Enhance your quality of life
• Manage chronic conditions
• Sharpen your thinking skills

2. Recovery

Danielle understands the importance of recovery. “Recharge to reload,” she captioned a post. Some of her go-to methods include cold plunges and saunas. There is limited research supporting the benefits of cold plunges, which may include easing sore muscles, bringing body temperature down, increased focus, improved sleep, and decreased inflammation, per the Cleveland Clinic. However, a 2021 study found that cold water immersion therapy promotes basic post-sport recovery. And, while some claim the health benefits of saunas are plentiful, including detoxification, increased metabolism, weight loss, increased blood circulation, pain reduction, antiaging, skin rejuvenation, improved cardiovascular function, improved immune function, improved sleep, stress management, and relaxation, there isn’t a lot of research backing up the claims.

3. Yoga

Danielle recently started doing yoga. “Sometimes you just need to get your mind out of the way 🧘‍♀️,” she captioned a post. “I’m so excited to bring some new things into my off season to not only help my body, posing, and presentation, but bring clarity to my mind to be in the best possible place before we start up again.” There is a laundry list of reasons to do yoga, explains Harvard Health. “Researchers found that people who practiced yoga for at least 30 minutes once a week for at least four years, gained less weight during middle adulthood,” they said. “People who were overweight actually lost weight. Overall, those who practiced yoga had lower body mass indexes (BMIs) compared with those who did not practice yoga. Researchers attributed this to mindfulness. Mindful eating can lead to a more positive relationship with food and eating.”

4. Breathing and Stretching

She also utilizes other body recovery methods. “It’s my breathing and stretching I’m working on,” she captioned a post. “Stretching keeps the muscles flexible, strong, and healthy, and we need that flexibility to maintain a range of motion in the joints,” says Harvard Health. “Without it, the muscles shorten and become tight. Then, when you call on the muscles for activity, they are weak and unable to extend all the way. That puts you at risk for joint pain, strains, and muscle damage.”

5. Walking

When Danielle is on vacation you can find her getting her steps in. Going for a daily walk can be a game changer in terms of exercise, especially at a brisk speed. 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.