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#44 Dani Antonellos WBFF Bikini Pro: how to PROPERLY train your glutes, injury management and prevention for competitors, why movement is medicine

February 10, 2021 • Robyn Challands • Season 1

Hey legends,

This week’s episode is with the wonderful Dani Antonellos, who is a WBFF Bikini Pro, co-host of the Level Up Podcast, Dr. of Osteopathy and on a mission to teach people that movement is medicine - for both the mind and body.

I absolutely LOVED this episode - it was really cool to dig into some really important topics around injury management and prevention as well as correct training protocols - including warm up and activation to help YOU get the most out of your training! Selfishly, I basically got to quiz her for an hour on my own injuries! Dani is one smart cookie and I was so grateful she shared her knowledge and expertise with me!

Dani is also running a series of workshops round the country over the next few months around everyone’s favourite muscle group to train - the glutes! So if you’re interested in knowing more don’t forget to check out the links below to do so!

In this episode we spoke about:⁠

Why Dani and Sharelle started the Level Up Podcast
Life as a pro after winner her card at her last show
Importance of taking time of between shows
How to ensure longevity in this sport
Why Dani is so passionate about spreading her ‘movement is medicine’ message and what it means
Why digital/tele health is such a powerful tool
How often should competitors see allied health professionals (physio/osteos etc.)
Why identify an injury isn’t as simple as pointing to the bit that hurts!
How bad movement patterns cause injuries
What Dani’’s seminars; Beyond the hipthrust are all about
The fundamentals of glute training - how to properly and effectively train your glutes
How Dani manages a workout if she isn’t feeling it
Her top tip for new competitors

And SOOO much more!⁠

If you want to follow Dani learn more about her and at her work you can do so at https://www.instagram.com/daniantonellos/ and her work with Andrew Lock at https://www.instagram.com/united.health.education/

Don't forge to also listen to the amazing https://www.instagram.com/levelup_podcast_/ which you can find on all major streaming platforms!

If you love the episode don’t forget to share to your stories and tag us both in so we can see and share too!⁠

Until next time…⁠

⁠Love you!⁠

R x