NAME: Danielle
Nagel
HOME: Clearwater Beach, Florida
OCCUPATION: Marketing Director, Author and Personal Trainer
AGE: 35
Dedicated to the health and fitness lifestyle,
Danielle found her self on a new life venture when she relocated
from her hometown in Pennsylvania to the sunny Gulf Beaches of Florida
in 1997. With a passion for fitness through a childhood of gymnastics,
dance, rollerblading, aerobics, weight training, and water sports,
it is no wonder to find her in the fitness arena today!
Danielle's career in the fitness industry
began in 1998, at the age 30, when she began training vigorously
for her first competition with the WTF and ultimately fell in love
with its concepts and the challenge of all its events. Her background
in marketing and promotions combined with her passion led her to
begin a new career as she joined forces with promoter, Al Rosen.
As co-promoter, vice-president of marketing and
spokesperson for the WTF, she procured over 60 sponsors and was
part in creating the largest fitness/industry trade show ever, the
1999 Maxxbar Ironwoman Tri-Fitness World Challenge benefiting St.
Jude's Children's Research Hospital. The event's success was also
filmed and aired by FoxSports Net depicting Danielle as not
only a successful businesswoman but also as one of the top competitors.
She placed in the top ten out of 116 women athletes in all events
including the overall Tri-Fitness. However, the real reward was
when she was presented with an Honorary Exemplary Award from St.
Jude for raising nearly $10,000.
Danielle went on to promote and coordinate
yet another successful WTF event, The Battle by the Bay ultimately
landing her in her current position as the Marketing Director, Spokesperson,
and Contributing Writer for Natural Muscle Magazine. For the past
three years, she has become a published author on many issues in
fitness including training, nutrition, self-esteem, and self-motivation.
Many know her from her long running column, "Healthy Cuisine",
which is featured monthly in Natural Muscle Magazine.
On the fitness scene, Danielle has accomplished
a great deal as a nationally ranked obstacle course & fitness
athlete. She has earned many fitness titles throughout the years
competing in shows such as the Women's Tri-Fitness, Fitness America
and the ESPN II Series, the Eliminator, and Ms. Fitness. At the
2000 WTF World Challenge, Danielle placed 1st in her age
group in Grace & Physique, Fitness Routine, Obstacle Course
and Tri-Fitness. In addition, she placed 6th overall out of 123
competitors in Grace & Physique. Her most recent fitness successes
include the 2001 WTF World Challenge Las Vegas where she placed
in the top ten overall Tri-fitness and 7th place overall Grace &
Physique.Also the fitness title of the NPC Hurricane Bay/Typhoon
Bay Classic as well as both the fitness and figure title of the
NPC Tampa Bay Coast to Coast. In addition, during the last several
years Danielle has appeared in numerous fitness infomercials and
magazines along with appearing in a Cancer Awareness video.
Raising awareness and helping people overcome
self-esteem issues through a healthy balance of the mind, body,
and soul is her primary focus. Presently working on her journalism
degree, she also plans on a future as a motivational speaker that
is sure to inspire all. She strives on helping people improve the
quality of their lives and she believes that by finding a career
that you love and are passionate about is essential to a healthy
and happy life.
Danielle's love for healthy cooking is
continually inspired by her father, renowned Chef, Charles Drewett,
C.E.C. She is presently working on her cookbook, "It's A Healthy
Life", featuring her delicious healthy recipes and tips on
how to look good and feel good naturally. Her multi-faceted career
also includes being a personal trainer and a nutrition and health
educator. It is obvious that Danielle will remain an important
part of the fitness community.
