Danni Levy is one of Britain’s most celebrated media health figures. Her career began as a British television host on multiple high profile SKY shows, before becoming a renowned author under Penguin publishing house and establishing a career as a respected editor. In addition to her journalism work, Danni appears on magazine covers and supports health and fitness campaigns worldwide, having earned the crown for the most consistently lean woman in the British media.
Danni’s ability to retain a shredded physique catapulted into the international press when she became mother of a little boy who is now two years old displaying her “stage ready” body at 9 months pregnant as she lifted weights and ran for miles with her baby bump in tow. Danni has now launched SuperMum, a fitness plan designed exclusively for pregnant women and mums to enable them to continue enjoying training during and after pregnancy without fear or shame, and knowing their body is fully supported nutritionally and that exercise when done right will not harm their baby or their body.
Danni’s body was in optimal shape just one week after giving birth. She was hill running 8 km up mountains the day before she gave birth. She really wants to quash the stigma surrounding pregnancy and exercise. She also wants to support new mums who may be struggling with diet and exercise with babies and toddlers because she appreciates it’s an uphill battle, especially with sleepless nights.
Women Fitness President Ms. Namita Nayyar catches up with Danni Levy – an exceptionally talented and accomplished Fitness Trainer, Writer and Journalist. Here she talks about her fitness routine, her diet, prenatal & postnatal health and her success story.
Namita Nayyar:
Your fitness routines are widely admired. Could you walk us through your current personal exercise regimen and how it’s evolved over your career?
Danni Levy:
Thank you, that’s so kind of you. I’ve never been a fan of long workouts and I’ve always preferred training first thing in the morning. I usually have breakfast (I never train fasted) and then either do a 40 minute mountainous run, or head to the gym for a weights session.
I train supersets and normally pack two body parts into 45-minutes in the gym. I used to do cardio post-weights, but now, I either run or lift. Running such an arduous route has definitely taken my results up a notch and there’s nothing like it for mental clarity.
Weights wise, I lift lighter than I used to. People often ask how much I lift for shoulders because aesthetically, they’re one of my strongest areas, but I only use 4kgs for flies!
Namita Nayyar:
How do you balance functional fitness, strength training, and mental wellness in your workouts?
Danni Levy:
Strength training for aesthetics and running for mental wellness. Being a hybrid athlete naturally ensures you’re functionally fit. I’m not someone who can sit and meditate. Running is my meditation. I never train with music, not even in the gym. When I’m training, I’m in the zone and that’s when my brain churns out ideas at 1000 miles an hour.
Namita Nayyar:
What are the most common misconceptions about prenatal exercise, and how do you address them in your programs?
Danni Levy:
I always presumed that if and when I fell pregnant, I’d have to entirely change my workout program or worse still, stop training altogether. Of course, every woman is different and for some, running or lifting during the second and third trimester can be challenging due to excess water retention, weight on the joints or a supersized bump (which I didn’t have).
I was so lucky in that I was able to continue exactly the same routine, save for some small but fundamental adaptations to ensure all movements were safe for my baby.
I ran four times a week (8km up mountains) and right up until the day before I gave birth! I also continued to lift in the gym and was able to enjoy pretty much the same range of movement I had pre-pregnancy. Yes, I was “lucky,” but also, the reason this was possible was because each and every day I was consistent and my body adapted slowly to enable it to evolve with my the biological changes it was experiencing. The human body is an incredible thing, you just have to look after it, and that doesn’t mean sitting on the couch all day- even if you are carrying a baby.
Namita Nayyar:
How do you adapt workouts for postpartum recovery while ensuring safety and effectiveness?
Danni Levy:
Postpartum it can be really tempting to just get back out there and smash your “bounce back” body goals, especially if you’re a fitness fanatic. This is a time to rest and bond with your baby, whilst enjoying brisk walks, lots of fresh air and light, controlled workouts that don’t compromise the laxity of the joints.
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