Fury the Gladiator Shares Swimsuit Photo of "R&R"

Fury the Gladiator, AKA Jodie Ounsley, is getting some rest and relaxation – in her swimsuit. In a new social media post the warrior and athlete shows off her toned figure in a bathing suit while taking a little down time. “R&R,” she captioned the beautiful Instagram photo. “Nice arms,” one of her followers commented. “Very strong,” added another. How does the athlete approach health and wellness? Celebwell rounded up her top health habits.

1. She Overcomes Obstacles

Jodie is “profoundly deaf, so basically I don’t have any hearing in both ears,” she told Sale Sharks. “The reason I am deaf is, I was born premature and I had to have a lot of medication and they think that I had too much of that medication and that is the reason I am deaf. When I was 14 months old I was the youngest ever person to have the implant fitted. I went to the Elizabeth Foundation to learn how to speak, lip read and oddly learn how to listen. I then went over to America to a deaf school for speech therapy and from there I went into a mainstream school, which was extremely challenging.”

2. She Has Been an Athlete From a Young Age

Jodie has been competing from a young age. “I’ve always had the dream of going to the Olympics, it wasn’t originally about Rugby, it was Athletics and Fighting. My brother started Rugby and I have always wanted to try it, however my parents were hesitant due to the damage risk to my implant. We looked into it, we found scrum caps and at 15 years old when I picked up a Rugby ball. I started and I was hooked!” she said.

3. She Plans Her Meal

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Jodie maintains that using Prep Kitchen, a meal planning company, has been a game-changer for her and has “genuinely made life so much easier” as it helps with “balancing” her nutrition around training. “All the macros, quick cook, tastes bangin’,” she says. “I’m telling ya, you don’t want to miss out.” A few of the meals she eats on a weekly basis? Naked burrito bowl, chicken korma, hoisin chicken, blackened cajun chicken pasta, and bang bang chicken.

4. Spinning Sprints

Jodie uses the spin bike to train. The Cleveland Clinic explains that biking, a low-impact aerobic exercise, is great for building muscle, improving strength and flexibility, and improving balance. It can also boost mental health and help other health conditions, including arthritis.

5. Standup Paddle Boarding

When she isn’t working, you can find Jodie paddleboarding. The American Council on Exercise (ACE) agrees that paddle boarding is great for the core and also a great form of cardio. The water sport can burn an average of 385 calories for a 140 pound male and 436 for a female the same size, per a study conducted by Arizona State University.

6. Coffee

Jodie enjoys the perks of coffee. According to the Cleveland Clinic, there are several benefits of drinking coffee in moderation. “It acts on your brain to improve memory, mood, reaction times, and mental function,” they say, citing a study finding that caffeine can improve endurance and performance during exercise. It is also antioxidant-rich, can ward off diabetes, prevent neurologic disease, lower cancer risk, and ward off depression, they point out.

Dynamite the Gladiator, real name Emily Steel, took a break from her intense training schedule to enjoy the sun, sea, and sand in Phuket, Thailand. The Gladiators star shared selfies from her trip, including ones of her posing on a sun lounger in a blue bikini, wearing a yellow anti-mosquito band on her wrist. Another picture shows her doing an impressive gymnastics pose by the pool. “We love a nice chill by the pool🧘🏽‍♀️💦Ps - The yellow bracelet is for special people that are easily munched on, due to having delicious blood🦟🥲 Swipe for the most elegant handstand I’ve ever done,” she captioned the post. This is what Steel does to get her Gladiator physique.

1. She’s Dynamite

Steel has been training in CrossFit since age 14, and chose the name Dynamite because she sees herself as small and explosive. "I'm too young to remember the original Gladiators, but my parents loved it and suggested I try out,” she says. "Dynamite really does represent who I am and I'm excited to showcase what I can do in the games."

2. Kettlebell Workouts

Steel uses kettlebells at the gym, and likes to show off her fantastic gymnastic prowess. “Some tasty double kettlebell and gymnastics under fatigue with the boys yesterday @wagnerdo @hthomason14 👊🏻🔥,” she captioned an Instagram post detailing her workout as follows:

100 T2B

Every break = 8 Dual KB snatch + 50ft HSW

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100 HSPU

Every break = 8 Dual KB clean and jerk + 50ft OH lunge

3. A Day In the Life

Steel starts her day with protein-packed pancakes and fresh strawberries. She then goes for a swim before enjoying a beef bolognese with pasta for lunch, with a chocolate brownie for a treat. Steel then works out at the gym, using the resistance training equipment. Dinner is usually a plate of rice, protein, and vegetables.

4. Weighted Vest

Not only does Steel lift weights, she wears a weighted vest while working out or going for a run. “Weighted vests are also beneficial during less intense workouts," says Christopher Gaffney, Senior Lecturer in Integrative Physiology, Lancaster University. "One study found that when men wore a 9 kg weighted vest while walking uphill for ten minutes, their heart rate increased by ten additional beats per minute – a sign their body was working harder. They also burned 6% more calories while wearing the weighted vest compared with when they weren’t wearing one. So doing something as simple as wearing a weighted vest on your daily dog walk could have a big benefit to your physical health – including your cardiovascular health and metabolism."

5. Overnight Oats

Steel loves overnight oats for a quick and healthy breakfast. “Eating oatmeal regularly can have weight management benefits as a half-cup of rolled oats cooked in a cup of water has 165 calories, 4 grams of fiber and 6 grams of protein,” says Romi Londre, RDN, CD, with the Mayo Clinic. “The fiber and protein content contribute to feeling full longer and a slower blood glucose release. Oats also are an excellent source of many vitamins and minerals, including magnesium, copper, thiamine and zinc.”

Comet the Gladiator, real name Ella-Mae Rayner, is showing fans and followers just what a difference muscle makes when it comes to body composition. The Gladiators star posted a side-by-side picture of herself wearing a swimsuit to explain how weight doesn’t matter—health and strength does. “It’s important to see these together and understand that the SAME weight on the scales can represent two totally different physiques. The reason for this is because scales do not tell us our body composition, which means they can’t scan us to show the ratio of fat, muscle and bone mass we have. This is why bodies can sit at the same weight but have a totally different aesthetic, muscle and fat have different densities, fat takes up more space whilst muscle is denser and more compact so our visual look differs depending on the ratio of these even if the weight is the same. Here’s to the strongest happiest version of me and a reminder to not let weight determine how far you have come 🤸🏽‍♀️☄️💫,” she captioned the post. Here’s what Rayner does to get that incredibly powerful physique.

1. Background In Gymnastics

Rayner has a solid background in athletics. My background in sport and fitness began when I was 5 years old and my parents introduced me to gymnastics,” she says. “I competed for my county, region and country on several occasions for 8 years. At 13, I decided to give it up but continued my love for sports through coaching. I naturally progressed to diving where I competed for 6 years. When I reached 18, I undertook a sport and exercise science degree at the university of Birmingham graduating with a 2:1. At uni, I competed for the cheerleading team and in my final year coached the squad.”

2. Stunt Dreams Stunted

Rayner was forced to reassess her future plans after shattering her ankle. “Upon leaving [university], I wanted to be a stunt woman, but whilst training I sustained a life changing injury preventing me from any high impact sports and leaving me with arthritis,” she says. “So I switched to fitness, and over the past 4 years I have transformed my body and my life. In lockdown 1 I got my PT qualification so that I could officially start training people. After seeing my own transformation and the impact it had on my life, I knew I wanted to help others do the same. My goal is to help as many females as possible either begin, or progress on their fitness journey, so they can make healthier choices, increase their confidence and live a happier life.”

3. Creature of Routine

Rayner loves how a good routine simplifies her life. “Most people say I’m mad but I love my routine now,” she says. “I’ve always been someone who’s pretty regimented and structured and if I didn’t have a routine I think I’d go insane. So I like to treat the gym like a job Monday-Friday. I get up at 5 am Monday to Friday (Saturdays around 7 and Sundays is a lay In – although my body clock never lets me plus I hate wasting a day and like to be up and about early doors). I eat as soon as I’m up. If I don’t before a workout I can feel really sick. I have my coffee, get dressed, and am usually in the gym for about 6:30. I do my workout and get content then cardio. I get back at about 8:30/9 shower then I am ready for the working day. I always make sure I go for a 30 min – 1-hour walk as well.”

4. Supplements Within Reason

Rayner takes supplements but insists they are not a replacement for diet and exercise. “Let me make it clear that unless your training and diet is on point supplements won’t do anything,” she says. “They are there as an aid and not a solution. Everything I use is from BULK and they have the best tasting and most diverse range of products. I take multivitamins, probiotics, and omega 3’s In the morning (vitamin c In the winter) then I have protein powder and glutamine too.”

5. Discipline, Not Motivation

Rayner focuses on developing discipline rather than relying on motivation. “One of my most asked questions is how I stay motivated all the time because I have such good willpower and I never skip a workout,” she says. “The truer answer is that I don’t and honestly I don’t think anyone does, like seriously we are all human and no one can say they are motivated 24/.7 it’s just not a thing. The real answer to this is discipline, it’s making yourself do the things you don’t want to do over and over again until you begin to form habits. It’s knowing that all the things you are doing are getting you closer to the things you want in life.”