MMA Star Claudia Gadelha In Workout Gear Is “Back and Stronger Than Ever”

MMA star Claudia Gadelha is making her grand return to the MMA world. Gadelha, 35, shared the news via an Instagram post of her sparring in shorts and a sports bra. “I’m thrilled to announce my official comeback to the MMA scene! After years of grinding different and newfound hobbies, the call of the octagon never truly left me. With a renewed sense of passion and purpose, I’m ready to put my gloves back on once again. This comeback isn’t just about stepping back into the cage; it’s about reclaiming my place among the best, pushing boundaries, and inspiring others to never give up on their dreams. So, get ready for an epic return to the action-packed world of MMA – I’m back and stronger than ever! 💪” she captioned the post. Here’s how the fighter stays fit, strong, and ready to get back into the ring.

1. Rest and Recovery

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Gadelha says her pre-match routine is based on recovery and a good diet. “I try to prioritize recovery today, more than when I was in Brazil, because I didn't know anything about it,” she told Thorne. “All I did was go hard every day. The UFC PI has been teaching me a lot about recovery and now it’s a must for me. I meditate for 5 to 10 minutes and write down my goals for my sessions I have during the day.”

2. Big Brazilian Breakfast

Gadelha enjoys a big breakfast to fuel her training. “I love my breakfast, so I cook a very nice Brazilian breakfast every morning to be nourished for my hardest session, which is always in the a.m.,” she told Thorne. “I love waking up to a nice cardio session, so even on my rest days, I wake up and go for a nice run or a high intensity session. I work out two to three times a day. Usually a strength and conditioning session and two technical sessions.”

3. Healthy Lifestyle

Gadelha isn’t interested in a “summer body”—she wants a strong body for all seasons. “Wherever I am in the world I will always find a place to go take care of my body and my mind,” she captioned an Instagram post. “Gyms, yoga studios, healthy restaurants and outside activities are always in my search. Because my health is not a summer project, it’s my lifestyle.”

4. Workout Regimen

Gadelha genuinely loves working out. “I train 6 days per week, with 2-3 sessions per day,” she told The Abs Company. “The training intensity goes up a lot in Fight Camp, with 3 hard sessions per day. I tend to do 75 percent cardio, and 25 percent strength training. I love to workout! It makes me feel so good during and after. I really feel satisfied after a good workout..and have that great feeling of accomplishment when I’m done. I like to use the X3S to work my abs. I only do X3S type of movements for my ab training.”

5. Tea and Supplements

Gadelha takes Thorne supplements as part of her health and wellness regimen. “I have been trying to learn new ways for helping my body and brain stop a little bit so I can rest, but my nonstop mindset can keep me away from a good night’s sleep sometimes,” she told Thorne. “I didn't care when I was younger, but now I know how important a good night of sleep is for my health and recovery, so I do everything I can to have a good night of sleep. I put my cell phone away, drink a hot tea, and take my Thorne Melaton-3 around 9 p.m. to be able to sleep at least eight hours every night.”

Kamilla Cardoso is a rookie in the WNBA. She plays for the Chicago Sky. Cardoso is from Brazil, and last month, her family flew to the US to surprise her. Omaha Productions shared a video of the surprise on their Instagram—the "surprise of a lifetime." How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Kamilla Cardoso stays in shape and the photos that prove they work.

1. She Plays Basketball

Cardoso obviously plays basketball to stay fit. On The Right Path states that basketball has a lot of benefits. “Basketball involves aerobic exercise, promoting heart and lung health, and enhancing cardiovascular function. Regular participation in basketball helps burn calories, contributing to healthy weight management and reducing the risk of obesity.”

2. She Lifts Weights

Cardoso talked about her basketball career in an interview with FIBA. She says that when she first got to college, she had to change her wellness routine. One thing she added was lifting weights. “I knew I couldn’t just rely on my height,” Cardoso said, “I had to lift weights, because I was skinny. And when I tell you I was skinny, I was super skinny.”

3. She Works With A Nutritionist

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Cardoso told FIBA that she also had to change her diet. “The food here was very different for me,” Cardoso said. “I went a couple of weeks without eating much. My mom used to cook every morning, every night, every afternoon. I was very used to Brazilian food.” She says that she decided to work with a nutritionist for this reason. “I got a nutritionist and was eating more protein,” Cardoso said. “Even though I didn’t like the food, I was eating more so I could gain some weight.”

4. She’s Confident

Cardoso tells FIBA that being away from her family in Brazil has forced her to be stronger and more confident. “I’m much more confident than before,” Cardoso said. “I’ve grown a lot. I’m more comfortable in myself, inside and outside of the court. I see myself as a strong person. I had to move out of my home when I was 15. I’m a momma’s girl, so being away from my family for seven years is hard.”

5. She’s Aggressive On The Court

Cardoso has played in a lot of tournaments, notably the AmeriCup. She shared what these experiences have taught her to FIBA. “I was way more dominant and aggressive. I’ve been working on that for the past couple of months. This tournament was really helpful for me to realize the things I can do on the court. That will help me to be more dominant now.”

Tatiana Suarez is ready to rumble again after injuring her knee in December—to add insult to injury, it happened on her birthday! Suarez, 33, shared a picture of herself wearing shorts and a black t-shirt, jumping during an intense group training session. “Good to be back 🙏🏽🙌🏽 Let’s go! #champ #hardwork #mma #ufc #wmma,” she captioned the post. “Can’t wait for the title run!!” Suarez is becoming legendary for getting injured and getting back up again, time after time. Here’s what Suarez’s diet and training looks like.

1. Cardio and Strength Training

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Suarez trains seven days a week, doing a combination of cardio and strength training. “I'm a great wrestler, I know I'm great at jiu-jitsu, I'm great at kicking," she told Women’s Health. "So right now, I've been focusing a lot on boxing because I know that it's probably my weakest thing. It's also given me a newfound respect for boxers. I can't wrestle yet. I drill it, but I can't bend my knee all the way. When I'm in [training] camp, there's not so much emphasis on cardio just because I do cardio throughout my workouts."

2. High-Protein Diet

Suarez avoids processed foods and sugar. "I ate a lot of high-protein foods and healthy fats like olive oil on salad, chicken, steak, eggs, and avocado," she told Women’s Health. "I also incorporated fish oil, creatine for when I spar, and Thorne's Curcumin Phytosome, which helps a lot with my inflammation."

3. Proud To Fight

Suarez is proud of how many women are entering the fighting world. “I think women in combative sports has drawn a new way of how women are viewed,” she told Forbes. “It was once taboo for women to be in combative sports. Now, people believe every woman should be able to defend themselves. What was once viewed as ‘manly’ is now viewed as strong and beautiful.”

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Suarez injured her neck in 2011, after which doctors found a cancerous growth on her thyroid. Then in 2021 she had to take a step back after the ACL, LCL and MCL injuries. Recovery was not easy. "I had to keep my diet a certain way, and I had to do certain exercises for my neck every day, and they were so tedious and boring," she told Women’s Health. "Not only that, but I couldn't do what I love, which is to go live and do my sport. At that point, I was like, 'I thought that patience was the lesson that I was supposed to be learning when I was going through my neck injury. And then I hurt my knee, and thought, 'Well, I don't get it. What more could I have done?'"

5. Knee Injury Recovery

Suarez was careful not to push herself too hard after her knee injury. “The good thing is that there’s nothing actually anatomically wrong with my knee,” she said on The MMA Hour. “So that’s a good thing. But I just didn’t want to go ahead and try to push through something that wasn’t doing what it [was supposed to], because my knee was really inflamed and I didn’t want to try to grapple through something and then actually hurt my knee badly. Because it is the knee that I had surgery on, so I just didn’t want to go ahead and mess with that, especially because my actual injury was so severe. I mean, I tore every ligament in my knee.”

Danielle Cabral is flashing her flat abs – in her two-piece workout gear. In a new social media post the Real Housewives of New Jersey star shows off her impressive midsection while revealing her new workout. “Fun little photoshoot,” she wrote in the caption. "Never thought in a million years that my casual wear would include a belly shirt!” How does she approach diet, fitness, and self-care? Here is everything you need to know about her lifestyle habits.

1. CrossFit

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In her new post, Danielle revealed details about her exercise routine. “My workout is crossfit! I've been focusing on upper body this past month. I love seeing progress!” she said. CrossFit is a form of high-intensity interval training (HIIT) that focuses on improving strength, endurance, and body composition. However, it can result in injury if not done properly. The involvement of well-educated coaches decreases the injury rate.

2. Mommy Makeover

Danielle discussed the details of her “mommy makeover” to BravoTV. "I had terrible C-Sections that left my body destroyed, and after working out a lot, I realized I couldn't do any more," she said. "So, I got a tummy tuck — they call it a 'mommy makeover' — a tummy tuck and lipo[suction], and it changed my whole body," she explained. "It changed my confidence, and I'm really happy. So yeah, I did that glow-up."

3. Hiking

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Danielle enjoys hiking. During a trip to Hollywood she took her family hiking to see the Hollywood sign. According to the National Parks Service, the physical benefits of hiking include:

• Building stronger muscles and bones
• Improving your sense of balance
• Improving your heart health
• Decreasing the risk of certain respiratory problems

4. Hard Work at the Gym

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Danielle puts a lot of work into her body. “I am so happy my hard work is paying off. I'm in that gym as many days as I possibly can. Constantly pushing. I'm still not comfortable with my stomach and the stretch marks (not sure I ever will be) but at least I'm feeling more comfortable in my skin,” she said.

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In her book Beyond Body, she explains that there is more to her body than just diet and exercise. She says that “well-being, sleeping impact, mindfulness, stress relief techniques, healthy living, and a busy work schedule balance,” all contributes, she said in a Reel.