Danielle Peazer has 1 million followers on Instagram and a community of people passionate about health, wellness, beauty, fashion, and more, including motherhood. “Possibly the most exposing video for me and a far cry from any other fitness content I’ve ever shared. I’ve always been so in control of my body, from what it looks like to how it functions - I pushed it to its limit when I was a dancer and when I became pregnant I struggled massively with letting go of that control and letting it grow and change how it needed to for my baby,” she said on Instagram. “Now I’m in my post partum stage, I’m ready to find that control again, not only for my mental state, but I also want to look a certain way, and that’s ok to admit. I was severely humbled when I started working out after my 6 week check up, I’ve lost pretty much all my abdominal strength and am having to be patient whilst I get it back gradually and in a healthy way. I’m sharing this for anyone who feels like they’re not where they want to be, whether it be in relation to fitness or not. Keep going, know that things can and will get better, it might take a lot of hard work but it will be so worth it to feel your best again 🙌🏼 #postpartum #postpartumfitness #fitnessmotivation.” Here’s what Danielle does to stay in great shape.
1. She wants to motivate others
She works hard to keep herself in great shape, and wants to lead others down the same path, inspiring them to work towards their health and fitness goals. “My goal is to help motivate and inspire you to find joy in your daily routine and reach your goals,” she said on her website.
2. She spends time outside
She enjoys spending time outside, soaking up every minute of summer. “Summer will always be my favourite season ✨ The perfect evening watching the sunset on a rooftop with @theouai & friends 🌅,” she said on Instagram. According to UC Davis, “being outdoors can also have relaxing effects on our minds. Nature can provide a mental break by allowing us to temporarily escape the demands of everyday life. It can also boost your creativity and problem-solving abilities.”
3. She does yoga
She factors yoga into her routine. “Being a new mum is a bit like when you’re younger and join a new after school club. You’re excited to try something different but nervous in case you don’t fit in and you hope to meet likeminded people and make friends. That’s how I felt going to this mum & baby yoga. I wanted to walk out when Mia wouldn’t stop crying, all the other babies were quiet and sleeping and she was having a meltdown over a god knows what. But I did my best to comfort her and eventually managed to fit in at least one downward dog in the hour long session,” she said on Instagram.
4. She loves a quick workout
She works out, even if she’s a little short on time. “A new session has just dropped on Pause, it’s perfect if you’re short on time or don’t want to spend ages doing your workout but still want to feel it in your muscles,” she said on Instagram. “I’ve never been one for spending hours in the gym or overthinking a workout. And in the lead up to Christmas, we’re all a little bit more limited with time but it’s still so important to find moments during the day to focus on yourself. Your workout can be over before you know it and you can carry on with the rest of your day knowing you’ve done something for yourself in as little as 10 minutes.”
5. She does pilates
She includes pilates in her workout routine. “Reformer Pilates is one of the only workouts I do outside of the app - it’s nice to not have to listen to my own voice telling me what to do every so often! I’m also lucky to have a studio nearby that I can visit weekly and one thing I’ve discovered since going to regular classes is that most of the work I do during the session can be recreated without the reformer bed, enabling me to gain the maximum from each move and help me feel the same burn with a quick session at home if I want to,” she said on Instagram.
