Fitness Fix with Dannibelle

Today we discuss the age old question - DO AB WORKOUTS WORK?! We find there is a lot of misleading information in the fitness space around the discussion of "six packs" so today we are here to discuss the nitty gitty on how to actually reveal ab muscles! We talk about creating abdominal muscles and the importance of a calorie deficit in your journey to visual abs. We also chat about the benefits of having a strong core that go beyond the aesthetic appeal. Please note: this podcast was recorded by two overtired women in desperate need of a caffeinated beverage (so bear with us).

Today we discuss all things pregnancy related as we chat about Madi's Pregnancy Journey. We talk about cravings, body changes and how pregnancy has changed her training routine. TRIGGER WARNING: Miscarriage. Please be aware in this episode we talk about Madi's experience with miscarriage (as this baby is a double rainbow bub). If this is not a topic you feel comfortable with or could potentially cause you any distress, we would suggest you skip this episode.

Fitness Fix is back (by popular demand)! In today's episode we ease back into it as we discuss motivation & getting back on track after time off training. We talk about how easy it can be to lose motivation when you are out of routine and give some tips on what is helping Danni re-establish her training routine after a month off strength training.

This week IT'S ALL ABOUT ABS! We cut through the BS and discuss the concept of spot targeting for fat loss. We talk ab workouts, caloric deficits and protein targets. This season is all about answering your burning fitness questions from fat lose to makin' gains - we tackle serious subjects with a side serving of humour!

This week we talk TOP TIPS for achieving muscle GAINS! We kept this episode short(ish) and sweet(ish) so you can refer back to it at anytime! This season is all about answering your burning fitness questions from fat lose to makin' gains - we tackle serious subjects with a side serving of humour!

This week we talk about TRAINING FREQUENCY & RECOVERY! We discuss the importance of recovery and rest days (and as cliché as it sounds, listening to your body). We chat about our current training program and what rest days look like for us. This season is all about answering your burning fitness questions from fat lose to makin' gains - we tackle serious subjects with a side serving of humour!

Today we are talking BOOTY FUEL (aka nutrition)! When making GAINS nutrition is such an important aspect in hitting your goal. We discuss our current calories and protein targets as well as talk about a day on our plate and our fav high protein snacks! This season is all about answering your burning fitness questions from fat lose to makin' gains - we tackle serious subjects with a side serving of humour!

FITNESS FIX IS BACK (by popular demand)! Today we talk TRAINING FOR BOOTY GROWTH and discuss our current training programs & fitness goals! This season is all about answering your burning fitness questions from fat lose to makin' gains - we tackle serious subjects with a side serving of humour!

Todays episode was a spur-of-the-moment Gains Dungeon training session decision. We got into a heated discussion (the heat was mostly related to the SWEAT from the workout) about quick fixes and fitness secrets! Listen to the ep to find out our views (and best fitness quick fixes) #FitnessFixPodcast

Today we talk about how to embrace your inner child and not take yourself too seriously. We discuss the power of a smile from a stranger and the importance of being able to laugh at yourself. Life can be stressful but don't let it steal your joy and childlike happiness.

We are starting the partition to normalise saying NO to events, to friends, to family to unwanted (unpaid) freelance work! We discuss how ‘no’ has become a dirty word and not attending an event invite can riddle us with guilt. We run through the best ways to tackle an unwanted invite and how to say no (without the guilt)!

We are back for our 4th Season of Fitness Fix! This season we are talking about how to become the best you in 2021! Last week we spoke about setting goals and resolutions. This week we discuss how to action these goals, because just cause the year changes, if you don't, you won't! We speak about common fitness goals and how to overcome challenges.

We are back for our 4th Season of Fitness Fix! This season we are talking about how to become the best you in 2021! In this episode we talk all things New Years Resolutions and goal setting. We discuss tips and trick for setting goals and how to get back to on track after the holiday period!

We are back with our slightly controversial Season 3! Each week we deconstruct a health, wellness or trending topic and give an unbiased overview. This week we are talking about why it is so taboo to say you have undergone a cosmetic procedure. We chat about why it is okay to straighten but not your nose. We discuss the potential repercussions denying treatments and surgeries can have on women who are exercising, dieting and buying a certain kind of make up to get that look!

We are back with our slightly controversial Season 3! Each week we deconstruct a health, wellness or trending topic and give an unbiased overview. This week we are talking about gym fashion and wearing make up to workout. We discuss how some gym-goers feel the gym is turning into a place to be seen (and take a selfie) rather than workout.

We are back with our slightly controversial Season 3! Each week we deconstruct a health, wellness or trending topic and give an unbiased overview. This week we are talking about Influencers jumping on the body positivity bandwagon and using the movement in hopes to generate a viral post to gain exposure. We discuss the pros & cons of these potentially disingenuous posts and talk about how sometimes they can be more detrimental.

We are back with our slightly controversial Season 3! Each week we deconstruct a health, wellness or trending topic and give an unbiased overview. This week we are talking about counting CALORIES and the pros & cons which come with this. We touch on the benefits of portion control, macronutrients and listening to your bodies hunger cues.

We are back with our slightly controversial Season 3! Each week we deconstruct a health, wellness or trending topic and give an unbiased overview. This week we are talking about career paths and discuss the growing trend of becoming an entrepreneur. We debate the pros & cons to starting a business and chat about what it really means to be an entrepreneur.

We are back with our slightly controversial Season 3! Each week we deconstruct a health, wellness or trending topic and give an unbiased overview. This week we are talking about participation medals. We debate the pros & cons to praising everyone as a winner and deconstruct how losing can make you a winner.

We are back with our slightly controversial Season 3! Each week we deconstruct a health, wellness or trending topic and give an unbiased overview. This week we are talking about the booming platform of ONLY FANS. We debate and pros & cons to this new channel and provide perspective and concerns.

Today we talk about different methods of tracking your fitness progress that doesn't include stepping on the scales. We discuss how the benefits of fitness go far beyond just the physical and how success should never be determined by a number on the scale.

Today we talk about restrictive diets and the negative side effects which can come with them.We discuss our approach to eating and how to develop a healthy relationship with food.

Today we talk about hormones and delve into hormone imbalances, premenstrual syndrome, hormonal weight gain and PCOS.We discuss how we tackle training and food cravings on our periods and answer your questions!

Today we talk about Weights Vs Cardio - What is best? We breakdown the pros & cons of each training style, talk about workout splits and discuss how we train to achieve our desired physique. We answer your questions and deliver another (totally not cliche) quote to inspire and motivate your morning.

Today we talk about the fitness diet trend of Cheat Meals! We breakdown the Pros & Cons of Cheat Meals / Cheat Days and discuss our view on reward based eating. We answer your questions and talk about some of our favourite 'Indulgent Food'!

Today we talk about our top tips for living a well balanced life. We discuss how juggling work, fitness, social and self care can be challenging and how we attempt to tackle a balanced lifestyle. We answer your questions and let you in on an exciting upcoming project coming soon to DB Fitness!

Today we talk about metabolism and breakdown factors that can affect your metabolic rate. We discuss tips for boosting your metabolism as well as answer your questions!

Today we talk about Toxic Relationships. Toxic relationships are not always easy to recognise. We discuss toxic traits and how we have handled our own toxic relationships in the past. We answer your questions, give you our tips and announce the new weekly challenge.

Today we talk about Gut Health. We discuss signs of an unhealthy gut, how to improve your gut health and our methods to prevent bloating. We answer your questions, give you our tips and announce the new weekly challenge.

Today we talk about body confidence and our insecurities. We discuss the importance in seeing yourself as more than just your reflection and how to be confident in who you are. We answer your questions, give you our tips and announce the new weekly challenge.

Welcome back to Week 2! This week we talk about WILLPOWER and how you can grow and better develop your willpower (just like a muscle!) We answer your questions and announce our newest WEEKLY CHALLENGE!

Guess who’s back, back again! We are back and longer than ever! Join us every Thursday morning for our NEW weekly Podcasts! Season 2 we want you to get involved with all the Fitness Fix Fun! So tune in to Ep 1 to find out what’s new and our tips for Time Management!

Today we talk about why we bloat and tips for how you can possibly prevent it! We share a lot of laughs as we talk about flatulence and having excess wind ‘inside you’ (a reference from our podcast). At the end of the day bloating can be a natural bodily function but it is always great to know what may be triggering this uncomfortable feeling.This is the last Episode of Session 1 for the Fitness Fix Podcast!We will be kicking off session 2 on the 5th May!

Today we talk about the do's and dont's of training glutes and some of the common misconceptions regarding how to build a booty! Tune in, listen up and get ready for some serious gains!

Today we talk about what an unhealthy relationship with food can look like and how we can repair this relationship. We discuss steps for a positive relationship with food (which Danni unfortunately dubbed a food-a-ship). We chat about diet culture and the toxic trait of labelling food ‘good’ or ‘bad’.

Today we talk about 12 healthy habits that we live by! We discuss it all and delve into prioritising alone time, eating a balanced diet and not taking life or yourself too seriously (just to name a few)! We both have a surprise intervention with each other and announce a HUGE Fitness Fix Podcast update!

Today we talk about skincare and breakouts (pimples and pustules - prepare yourself we say both of these words in todays Ep). We chat about the causes of breakouts, our skincare products and routine and how we both combat a breakout!

No gym, no program! Today we talk about how you can train smart at home to get the same results as a gym workout! We discuss mixing up your routine setting a new goal or fitness focus.

Today we discuss the steps to achieve washboard, cheese grater abdominals! It is frequently said that ‘Abs are made in the kitchen’, and although this is predominantly true you also need to lay the foundations of a defined core to get those abs!

Today we talk about how to get results and a general timeframe of when you would start seeing changes. We discuss how not all changes are physical and the positive effects exercise can have on your mental health and wellbeing. We chat a mixing up your workout routine and how muscle memory and your genetic make up play a part in your fitness progress and results.

Today we talk about how Frittata is the answer to all lifes problems and Danni gives us her method for making THE GREATEST POTATO CHIPS EVER! We discuss our tip and tricks for eating healthy on a budget and how to get the most bang for your buck.

Today we throw back to 90s boys bands, reminisce names that people frequently mispronounce and chat about the struggles of getting to sleep in Isolation. We talk about tips to help turn down the chatter of a busy mind whilst getting lost in a rabbit hole of books we love to read!If you are looking for a good read have a look into a few of our favs below:⁃ Daughter of Smoke And Bone⁃The Messenger⁃The Book Thief⁃The Outsider⁃Boy Swallows Universe⁃The Secrets She Keeps

Today we talk about relationships in Quarantine and discuss the good, the bad and the ugly truth of being stuck with your significant other or family member 24/7. We chat about confrontation and positive ways to communicate to ensure your relationship survives quarantine.

THE SAGA Continues! And not because we have run out of content ideas, but because we received so many amazing Q&A submissions! Today we discuss protein, vegetarian food options, training frequency and MORE!

We took to Instagram Stories and asked you for your health, fitness and nutrition questions! Join us for part 1 in our Q&A Saga! Today we discussed your questions on binge eating, cellulite, macros, weight loss and MORE!

As the world has turned to their screens for entertainment and education there has been an uprise in motivational chatter across social media channels but has this power of positivity started to have a reverse effect. Today we talk about the mounting pressure to stay active, start a hobby or register for an online course whilst in isolation.

Today was our first day self isolating separately, as we reminisced on our amazing 2 weeks living together we looked back on our DB Fitness Journey! In this Ep we discuss how we built the DB Brand, company and lifestyle. We also talk tips for starting your own business venture and what can be the biggest challenges.Spoiler Alert: Audio quality did not survive the transition. (As this was our first recording using our new self isolation program our audio is not 10/10. We will work on this and tomorrows Ep will be better!)

Today is a bittersweet episode for us as we prepare to go into seperate self isolation. As we prep for working out of seperate homes we discuss tips and tricks we will be putting in place to get the best out of our new work environments. Tune in Tuesday 7th April to see if our audio quality survived this transition

Today we chat about our TOP 10 Tips For Exercising At Home! With Gyms closing WorldWide regular gym goers are now turning to home workouts and some may struggling establishing a home workout routine. Finding motivation in your home environment to get up and exercise can be tricky, but we are here to help!Tip 7 - NEW GYM WEAR! Use code FITNESSFIX at checkout for 20% off DB Active at www.dannibelle.com

Today we talk about how we stay focused on our progress in both life and fitness! We discuss our tips and tricks on how to stay on track and motivated as well as appreciating and celebrating the small wins!

Today we talk FOOD (one of our favourite subjects) and discuss Pre & Post Workout Meals / Snacks! We delve into what we eat before and after our workouts and the timeframe of our snacks! We also take you through a snippet of our weekly food diary to give you an idea of what a standard week of eating looks like for us.