Dana Brooke in Bathing Suit is "Riding My Own Wave"

Dana Brooke is making waves (and riding them) in her swimsuit! The WWE star shows off her incredibly fit figure in one of her latest social media posts, sharing an inspiring message with her 1.2 million followers. “I’m forever riding my own wave, there isn’t a soul out here that I rather be!” she captioned the Instagram post. How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Dana Brooke stays in shape and the photos that prove they work—and to get beach-ready yourself, don't miss these essential 30 Best-Ever Celebrity Bathing Suit Photos!

1. She Struggled with Her Weight

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During the Chasing Glory podcast Dana revealed that she struggled to lose weight. "Obviously, body image to me was a huge problem. But over - I'd say a year-and-a-half to two years - I've never been happier," she said. “I was thinking about losing weight and dieting, [but] it [had] the reverse effect. I've changed my sense of training. Within WWE, training is essential; we always have to train. But I don't stress out as much as I once did."

2. She Has Mad Self-Confidence

Dana has mad self-confidence and doesn’t listen to outside chatter. “My Day #flexfriday - My biggest Flex is I’m secure within … I don’t listen or let anything effect my state of mind!” she wrote on Instagram. “People wanna guess stuff is about them and come back with some dumb shit- NEWSFLASH I don’t waste my breathe or talk negative, I state facts where it matters and it’s not on you! - People wanna come on here saying - I look different, I’m fat, I’m skinny, I got to much work done, I look better this way, or that way!! ITS HARD WORK- MOST DONT UNDERSTAND WHEN YA LOSE WEIGHT.. ya lose weight in your face! Haven’t touched my face .. don’t plan on it either - no nose job, no lips in over 2 years, no facelift- I bust my ass everyday like I have been my entire life and SECURE WITH WHO I AM .. and what I’m about!!! No one needs this Body-shaming that I’ve seen all week long with women! It’s sad! And in FACT it means ur not secure about YOURSELF! So I know what imma do.. Is flex on 💪🏼 CONFIDENCE IS KEY.”

3. She Trains Hard

Dana’s workouts are no joke. In one Instagram video she completed four sets of multiple exercises, including moves like bicep curls, leg raises, chest presses and a lot more. Below is her go-to routine, which she does four times through.

15x- Banded glute butterflies

15x- Banded Glute bridge

15x- dumbbell chest press

12x- dumbbell tricep press

12x- laying leg raises (abs)

8xR&8xL - squat dumbbell snatches

8x- Dumbbell squats

8x-Dumbbell High pulls

10x- bicep curls

15x- medicine ball sit-ups

4. She Rides Horses

Dana enjoys riding horses. “I started riding & started lessons for equestrian riding! I have always had an interest for this & every since I was little horses have been my favorite animal!! This is just such an escape for me, the connection with the horses is the most peaceful feeling, & learning a brand new sport feels so amazing!” she wrote in an Instagram post.

5. She Boxes

Like most WWE fighters, boxing is a big part of her training. “Dont call it a comeback… I stay ready!! @commanderzero keeps me ON POINT & ready for anything at anytime! since @uly_monster fight, I trained but not as much in boxing since we were more focused on him! It feels so good to be back hitting mitts again!” she captioned a post.

1. She Loves To Swim

Colby is an accomplished underwater swimmer. "Every time I go for a swim I feel like the earth and my incredible swim colleagues have enabled me to have experienced something pretty amazing," says Dr Jenny Martin, a physician and clinical pharmacologist at the University of Newcastle. "You get a release of hormones that make you feel good, like the molecules that are in morphine drugs, and other feel-good hormones like serotonin, dopamine. After an ocean swim in winter, you sometimes get a temporary natural high when you get out … definitely a euphoric feeling."

2. Paddle Boarding

Colby shares her adventures with paddle boarding on her social media. “I had a breakthrough today with @rinconpaddleboards I have never been able to root myself properly for longer duration. I could get up but it didn’t last long,” she says. “Damiano took the time during our private lesson to break down every detail of what’s happening on the board, in the water and in my body and how to respond for more stability. I have a long way to go and needs to stay lower and work on arm placement but I felt so happy with today’s lesson🎉 I always Learn so much.”

3. She’s a Dancer

Colby is a professional dancer, something she says changed her life from day one. “I discovered Burlesque in Chicago quite some time ago, years and years ago- I was addicted from the first show,” she says. “There’s something very empowering about Burlesque. I started learning right away, I started performing way too soon! There’s some great video footage to prove that. But it’s all been a really fun journey, even watching old videos, it’s cool to see how much more at ease I am with myself and with my audience. But it’s funny, I have maintained the same lumbering stance since I started. There’s nothing delicate about me on stage, I just throw my guts out there and then I walk away and let people sort out what they saw.”

4. Mental Health and Confidence

Colby says giving back to the community is one of the best ways to gain happiness and confidence. “My advice, for what it’s worth… If you’re trying to gain or regain confidence, don’t do it through Burlesque,” she says. “Help in your community, educate yourself, travel, find where your real strength lies.”

5. Embracing Her Unique Looks

Colby is famous for her many tattoos, something she considers a “storyline” for her life. “I don’t think I took collecting tattoos seriously at first,” she says. “I mean my first tattoo was an LBT tribal tramp stamp of a butterfly…Ha! I have definitely acquired some more impressive tattoos since then but I collect them for the story. I’m not afraid of people judging the work I have on my body, it’s a storyline for myself. I love it when my friends work on me, I love to collect the memories, I cannot have an artist work on me that I don’t feel close with. I have to feel a sense of kinship I’ve been very fortunate to find that across-the-board with my tattoo artists.”

Anastasia Ashley is an extremely successful model and surfer. Naturally, she posts a lot of photos and videos on Instagram showing off her body. Ashley just posted a new video of herself skateboarding. In it, she wore denim shorts and a floral bikini top. She captioned the post, “Girl gone skatin.” How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Anastasia Ashley stays in shape and the photos that prove they work—and to get beach-ready yourself, don't miss these essential 30 Best-Ever Celebrity Bathing Suit Photos!

1. She Surfs

Ashley is a professional surfer. Naturally, the main way she stays in shape is by surfing. "I feel the most confident and beautiful when I'm my healthiest, surfing every day and on a great regimen both in and out of the water,” she says to E! News. "Feeling good inside translates to looking good on the outside!"

2. She Swims

Surfing isn’t the only exercise Ashley likes to do in the water. She also loves to go swimming and diving. She shared these photos of herself snorkeling in Kahala on Instagram. Ashley captioned the post, “Under the sea.” According to the CDC, swimming has a lot of benefits for your body and mind. “Swimming is the fourth most popular sports activity in the United States and a good way to get regular aerobic physical activity. Just two and a half hours per week of aerobic physical activity, such as swimming, bicycling, or running, can decrease the risk of chronic illnesses.”

3. She Stays Positive

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Ashley is a big believer in positivity. She also believes in promoting positivity. Ashley says to AskMen.com that she wants to use her platform for good. “You should use your platform to better other people's lives, as cheesy as that sounds. At least if you don't have a career, do something with yourself that’s positive.”

4. She Bikes

Ashley loves to bike as a way to stay in shape. She shared this photo on Instagram of herself going for a ride through the mountains. Ashley captioned it, “Surf girl hits the rocks.” Biking has a lot of benefits for your health. The Cleveland Clinic writes, “Cycling is often recommended as a low-impact and engaging workout for people of all ages. It’s an aerobic exercise and helps strengthen your heart, blood vessels and lungs.”

5. She Wants To Be A Role Model

Ashley opened up about what it is like to be a female professional surfer to Refinery29. She says that she didn’t have a lot of female role models in the surfing community, growing up. Ashey says that she wants to be the role model she didn’t have for young girls out there. "I want to be out there and show you can be a strong, fearless, independent athlete and be a woman," she says. "Growing up, it wasn’t a cool thing to be a female athlete or a female surfer.”

Kaitlyn Bristowe is pontificating about life in her swimsuit. The Bachelorette alum shows off her incredible figure in a bathing suit via one of her latest social media posts, getting deep about life. “A few thoughts from the last 10 days,” she started the caption, adding a few of her beliefs like “Red wine and noodles forever,” “True Self care is how you get your power back,” and “Aging is not scary, the alternative is.” How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Kaitlyn Bristowe stays in shape and the photos that prove they work—and to get beach-ready yourself, don't miss these essential 30 Best-Ever Celebrity Bathing Suit Photos!

1. She Dances

Kaitlyn, who competed on Dancing with the Stars, has been burning calories by cutting a rug since she was a kid. “I have always been a very healthy person. I started dancing when I was three years old, and was dancing at least six times a week until I was about 19. Then I moved to Vancouver where I was cheerleading and dancing a few times a week,” she told Elle Canada.

2. She Spins

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It wasn’t until Kaitlyn moved to Germany when she was 26 and realized that she “needed fitness” in her life that she started working out. “I wasn’t dancing anymore. I had never stepped foot in a gym to lift weights, so that was very intimidating,” she told Elle. “When I moved back to Vancouver that’s when I got my certificate to teach spin, so I started doing that before the show. For me, it wasn’t really about losing weight or anything like that, I was pretty happy in my own skin. I just loved the feeling of getting stronger.”

3. She Works Out Wherever She Is

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Even when she is traveling, Kaitlyn prioritizes fitness. “I do try to workout wherever I go. If I am just there for a couple days, I pack one cute outfit and then all of my Reebok clothes so that I am ready to workout when I can. At the airport I make sure I am not taking the tram to each gate and I will walk. I try and be very cautious of making small decisions and small goals for myself to keep me active,” she told Elle.

4. She Got Super Strong for DWTS

To get ready for Dancing with the Stars, Kaitlyn majorly revamped her approach to fitness. "I’ve been working so hard on my mental and physical health over the last 14 weeks," she captioned an Instagram photo documenting her progress over 14 weeks. "Reading, meditating, resting, working out, lifting heavy, Pilates, boxing, going to physical therapy for mobility and strength, getting sports massages, dry needling,” she said about her routine.

5. She Indulges

"Anything I do in life, I always want to work hard, play hard and so I'm still drinking my wine, I'm still eating my McDonald's on Sundays, but I am working hard through the week," Kaitlyn told E News. “I always eat pretty healthy. I worked with this girl named Massy Fit. To be honest, I've been just eating way more than I'm used to. So, definitely more carbs, more protein, which is hard for me because I'm a pescatarian. Sundays are my day I just go like headfirst to McDonald's.”