Softball Player Danielle Lawrie in Two-Piece Workout Gear is "Trying to show the youngsters what’s up"

Danielle Lawrie, a celebrated softball player, is as dedicated to her fitness routine as she was to dominating the field. Recently, she gave fans a glimpse into her training regimen, sharing a social media post where she showcased her strength training in two-piece workout gear. "Trying to show the youngsters what’s up," she captioned it. "Dark winter months are for heavy grind time." Danielle’s approach to fitness isn’t just about staying active—it’s a lifestyle that includes a thoughtful balance of diet, hydration, and self-care. Here’s how Danielle stays strong and motivated year-round.

1. Protein

Danielle focuses her diet around protein after she recently reformulated it. “The biggest difference in my eating has definitely been a high protein intake, but I’ve worked more on 1 big meal a day (which is usually lunch) and then a small breakfast & dinner. •If I’m hungrier than normal, I’m having a protein shake or protein bar in the mix as well,” she says. For breakfast she might have grass-fed butter, English muffin, two eggs, parmesan cheese, egg whites, and feta.

2. Coffee with Collagen Peptides and Creatine

“I also have collagen peptides and creatine in my coffee in the AM, as well as a good chunk of different vitamins (multivitamins, vitamin C, vitamin D, biotin, omega, collagen),” she says. “I only have 1 cup of coffee, and I RARELY buy it anymore.” Instead, she makes it with her Nespresso machine.

3. Hydration

Danielle makes sure to hydrate, drinking lots of water. “The goal is to refill my 40 oz water 3X and drink @drinklmnt a day,” she writes.

4. No Counting Calories

Danielle intuitively eats. “I don’t count calories, or macros, or protein intake… I try to have higher protein foods. I’ve always found that when I’m constantly measuring food on a scale with how busy the sports grind is, it turns me off from wanting to do it. I’ve found a good routine and rhythm with it, and I’m proud of myself for the consistency,” she writes.

5. Exercise

In another post Danielle discusses her approach to exercise. “Movement is medicine. I don’t workout to lose weight or try and get skinny. I admire the challenge, I crave the routine, and I dig the HARD. It’s been engrained in me at a young age. Someone always wants what you want, what are you willing to do to get it? Im out of playing competitively, but I challenge myself daily with the grind. Im 5’7, I walk around right now anywhere from 183-185 lbs. My body fat is 23% (which is high at every doctors appointment) here is what I do in a week of workouts,” she says.

💜Monday - F45 Cardio - 45 minutes (HIIT) style with weights .. then I go lift upper body (45 minutes)

💜Tuesday I lift lower body usually takes an hour, and then I follow it up with flushing legs in some type of cardio .. 20-30 minutes (running)

💜Wednesday- hardest cardio of week at F45 (45 minute HIIT) followed up with me lifting for 30/40 minutes of upper body.

💜Thursday - F45 Lift (45 minute) + my own at the gym.

💜Friday - F45 Lift/cardio mix and will either lift after this or one more time on weekend.