Danielle Lloyd is hitting the gym and getting strong. In a new social media post the English model pumps iron during a rigorous sweat session. “8 weeks of real consistency and dedication from @missdlloyd is really starting to pay off and we are seeing some huge results ✂️Smashing it,” her trainer, Craig Steele, captioned the Instagram video. How does the 40-year-old approach diet and fitness? Here is everything you need to know about her lifestyle habits.
As can be evidenced in her post, Danielle trains hard at the gym. “I lift heavy weights, so I look more toned,” she told Closer. 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
Danielle maintains a balanced diet”I also saw a nutritionist and now eat a certain amount of carbs, protein and veg. I even weigh the amount of oil I use – it really does work,” she told Closer. For breakfast, “before the gym I’ll have a protein shake and afterwards a couple of Warbutons thins with a scraping of butter,” she says, A snack might be Proper Popcorn and a Fibre One bar. For lunch, she enjoys grilled chicken with broccoli, and dinner, a piece of salmon with jacket potato and green veg. “Before bed I’ll have an apple and six squares of dark chocolate,” she adds.
Danielle is a golfer. “Showing the boys how it’s done,” she captioned a photo from Top Golf Dubai. A comprehensive review published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine found that golf’s health benefits are extensive, including mind, body, and even lifespan. Benefits include improved longevity, decreased risk of developing heart disease or suffering a stroke, good mental health, and improved strength and balance.
Danielle also enjoys jet skiing when she is on vacation. Health Fitness Revolution claims that the average 150-pound rider will burn a surprising 238 calories during a half-hour ride. The sport is also great for cardiovascular endurance.
Danielle prioritizes her mental health. “People say, ‘You’re on the telly, how can you have anxiety?’ – they haven’t got a clue. We all have the same worries. It’s hard to know what the trigger is, but I’m a shy person and life can be hectic. Earlier, I had so much anxiety, my heart was beating out of my chest at what felt like a million times an hour. I was breathing heavily and felt sick. I’ve learned it’s better to leave the house, see people and talk about it, as that’s therapy in itself. I’ve also started doing breathing exercises at home, too,” she told Closer.