Gladiators Star Electro, aka Jade Packer, in Two-Piece Workout Gear is "Locked In"

Jade Packer is a powerhouse of athleticism, modeling, and television, captivating audiences on Gladiators under her alias, "Electro." As a Gymshark athlete, Jade brings an intense, dynamic approach to fitness, sharing high-energy workouts that highlight her incredible strength, agility, and endurance. Recently, she posted a striking black-and-white video on Instagram, showcasing her powerful moves: climbing ropes, performing handstands, and swinging from bars. With a caption that read, “Locked in,” Jade gives fans a glimpse of the discipline and intensity fueling her journey. Between running, rowing, and rigorous strength training, Jade’s routine demonstrates a deep commitment to maintaining her peak condition and constantly pushing her limits, inspiring followers to elevate their own fitness journeys with her relentless energy and determination.

1. She Runs

Packer shared this video on Instagram of herself training. In it, she is seen doing a lot of different exercises, one of them being running. Packer captioned the post, “PRO Hyrox 😮‍💨 That was GRAFT but where’s the fun if you’re not in the trenches. Felt like a completely different race compared to doubles at the beginning of the year.. I’m sure those sleds were twice as heavy. Solo benchmark is set at 01:36:43. November we go again for London 2.0 🫡”

2. She Uses A Rowing Machine

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In the previous Instagram video, Packer is seen using a rowing machine. The Cleveland Clinic states that using a rowing machine has a lot of benefits. “Because rowing gives you such a good cardio workout, it’s also flexible in terms of how you fit it into your routine. If you don’t want to make it a long workout as mentioned, you can do short intervals between other exercises to keep your heart rate up.”

3. She Does Lunges

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In the previous Instagram video, Packer is seen doing lunges with a bag. She is also seen doing them with a barbell in this YouTube video with Gymsnark. ACE Fitness states that lunges have a lot of benefits. “Lunges primarily target the lower body muscles, but they’ll call on your core muscles, too, because they’re a unilateral (one-sided) exercise. Lunges can be a top strength exercise to add to your fitness routine. There are dozens of ways to vary them, either by altering the move or adding resistance — and the payoff for doing them is big, namely a stronger lower body.”

4. She Strength Trains

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Packer likes to strength train to stay in shape. In the Instagram video, she is seen pulling and pushing a weighted cart, and using a weighted bag. Packer is also seen using a barbell in her Gymsnark YouTube video. The Mayo Clinic states that strength training has a lot of benefits. “Strength training may enhance your quality of life and improve your ability to do everyday activities. Strength training can also protect your joints from injury. Building muscle also can contribute to better balance and may reduce your risk of falls. This can help you maintain independence as you age.”

5. She Does Squats

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In her Gymsnark YouTube video, Packer is seen doing squats with a barbell. Piedmont states that squats have a lot of benefits. “Squats are a compound, multi-joint movement, which means they exercise several muscle groups. When you perform a squat, you work your calves, quads, hamstrings, glutes, core and part of your back. A squat has more overall benefits than, say, a bicep curl, which strengthens an isolated area.”

Electro the Gladiator, real name Jade Packer, isn’t letting the European fall weather stop her from soaking up some sun. The Gladiators star shared a picture of herself posing in a teal bikini top and combat pants, showcasing her incredibly impressive abs and strong physique. “Inna bit summer ✌🏽,” she captioned the post. “That core,” an impressed fan commented. Here’s what Packer’s approach to health and fitness looks like, and what her advice is for those who want to make the most of their gym sessions.

1. Mind-Muscle Connection

Packer is a big proponent of what she calls the mind-muscle connection. “When we train, we can use certain exercises to target one specific muscle,” she says. “This muscle is known as the ‘primary mover’ or ‘target muscle’. Secondary movers are muscles that also engage during an exercise to assist the primary mover. If we divert our focus during a workout to the target muscle specifically – known as mind to muscle connection - the more muscle fibers we will recruit to that area. “Mind to Muscle Connection increases the workload of the target muscle by shifting more force in that direction. Force makes the muscle contract and they grow as a result of maximizing that force – they do not grow as a result of simply moving up and down. Without awareness of Mind to Muscle connection, secondary movers usually end up sharing more of the workload than they should during certain exercises, meaning the primary mover is not receiving its maximum benefit, meaning less hypertrophy for that muscle. Goal: Focus your mind on the target muscle, not the exercise movement itself.”

2. Don’t Forget to Stretch

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Packer is diligent about stretching properly. “Stretching is another way to increase blood flow to a specific area,” she says. “Most people know to stretch before and after a workout to ensure they warm up and cool down correctly. However, intra-workout stretching is something that I implement into my training routine to improve mind to muscle connection. Implementing intra-workout stretching to the target muscle of an exercise, forces additional blood into the muscle and increases the ‘pumped’ feeling you get when you train. This pump can make you more aware of the muscle due to more sensitivity around the movements they are making. This increase in awareness then gives you a better chance at isolating the muscle during the exercise.”

3. Her Core is Tight

A strong core, encompassing muscles in your abdomen, lower back, and pelvis, offers extensive benefits. Firstly, it enhances balance and stability, making daily activities and physical exercises easier and safer. This improved balance also reduces the risk of falls, particularly in older adults. Secondly, a robust core is essential for good posture, alleviating lower back pain by distributing weight and strain more evenly. It plays a critical role in athletic performance, contributing to greater power and efficiency in a wide range of sports. Additionally, a strong core can improve digestive efficiency and may help in preventing injuries, as it supports the spine and surrounding muscles during physical activities.

4. Slow It Down

Packer recommends really slowing down and focusing on muscles when lifting weights. “Time under tension also makes your muscles work harder against a force for a longer period of time, increasing the amount of micro-tears and maximizing your gains,” she says. “How slow should I go? I personally like to use the ‘3,2,2’ technique. Count to 3 seconds on the way down then pause at the bottom for 2 seconds. The point at which you pause is known as the point of maximum contraction – when you are here, squeeze and hold the target muscle to increase blood flow to this area. The final stage is a 2 second drive up to the start of the movement. Performing exercises this way makes 10 reps feel like 20.”

5. She Gets Vitamin D

Vitamin D, synthesized from sunlight exposure, offers numerous health benefits. Primarily, it enhances calcium and phosphorus absorption, crucial for maintaining healthy bones and teeth. This helps prevent bone disorders like osteoporosis. It also supports immune system function, playing a vital role in defending against infections and reducing the risk of autoimmune diseases. Additionally, vitamin D influences mood regulation and may reduce the risk of depression. Recent studies suggest it may also aid in heart health and lower the risk of certain cancers.

Livi Sheldon, also known as "Diamond" on Gladiators, combines her passion for fitness with her role as a trainer through her LIVFIT program, recently launched to help clients tackle fitness goals with renewed motivation. Sheldon is all about functional, goal-oriented workouts and regularly shares her routines on Instagram, inspiring fans to stay consistent and push themselves. From quick 15-minute circuits to progressive weightlifting sessions, her program offers a versatile approach to fitness, fitting seamlessly into any lifestyle.

1. She Does Squats

Sheldon shared some of her favorite leg workouts in this Instagram post. In it, she is seen doing regular and goblet squats. Sheldon captioned the post, “Trains legs with me - Quads & Glutes 🦵🏼🍑New programme from the LIVFIT Journey was assigned to me today to progress from the last programme… so naturally it was of course legs day.. Here is the workout *yours will be different depending on your goals* (Working sets shown)”

2. She Does Leg Extensions

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In the previous Instagram post, Sheldon revealed that she likes to use the leg extension machine to stay in shape. Asphalt Green states that doing this has a lot of benefits. “These machines provide isolation exercises for your legs. This type of exercise works only one muscle or group of muscles, which means you can build up that part of your body quickly. If you want your thigh muscles to really stand out in those shorts you just bought, the leg extension machine is for you!”

3. She Works Her Upper Body

Sheldon makes sure to work her upper body. She shared some of her favorites in this Instagram video. Sheldon is seen doing things like weightlifting, cable pulldowns, and assisted tricep dips. She captioned the post, “Chest, shoulders & triceps workout following the LIVFIT Programme 💎I’ve been following the progressive ‘unbreakable programme’ on the LIVFIT app that works around my lifestyle and goals! I’m loving the structure it’s giving me 💪🏼Did you know with the LIVFIT Programme you can choose between gym or home workouts?”

4. She Lifts Weights

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In the previous Instagram post, Sheldon is seen lifting weights to work her upper body. Lifting weights has a lot of benefits. ACE Fitness states, “Using maximal loads for compound (multi-joint) movements like the deadlift, squat-to-shoulder press, bent-over row or chest press can improve intermuscular coordination, which is the ability of many muscles to work together to generate and control high levels of force through multiple joints.”

5. She Does Short, Effective Workouts

When it comes to working out, sometimes Sheldon goes for ones that are quick and effective. She shared one of her circuits in this Instagram video. Sheldon captioned it, “15 Minute Workout & all you need is ➡️ 3 Exercises & 2 Dumbbells 😮‍💨Short and sharp workout when you’re low on time: Inch worms/ inch worm press ups. Squat to press. Reverse lunges. 10 reps on each (lunges 10 reps each leg). 4 rounds ✅”

Emily Steel is a fitness influencer, competitor, and star of Gladiators, where she is known as Dynamite. Steel recently won the U23 Championship in Britain. She shared a photo on Instagram of herself with her medal. Steel captioned the post, “U23 BRITISH CHAMP📣🤌🏼🏋️‍♀️With the help of my trusty coaches @mikewebb_ @emilygbwl and some mindset shifting with @emgage13 we managed to pull it out the bag💰🥇Ready for a solid block of training for English Champs in 7 weeks🔥U23 71kg category - 73✔️76✔️80❌ 104✔️107✔️110❌(silly press out). Total - 183kg.”

1. She Works Out With Others

Steel likes to hit the gym with her friends. She shared this video of herself in the gym with others on Instagram. Steel captioned the post, “My first hyrox ticked off and I thoroughly enjoyed myself🥰🕺🏽A top notch weekend with some top notch afletes🥵2nd place to tick off my first hyrox!🥈Next one coming soon…👀”

2. She Lifts Weights

Steel likes to lift weights to stay in shape. She shares a lot of weightlifting videos on Instagram. ACE Fitness states that this can have a lot of benefits. “Using heavy weights increases intramuscular coordination, the number of type II motor units and the amount of muscle fibers engaged within a specific muscle. Have you ever felt your muscles shaking while lifting heavy weights? This is because you are recruiting and activating the larger type II muscle fibers, which are only stimulated to work when a muscle is challenged with heavy resistance or working to fatigue.”

3. She Rows

Steel shared some of her favorite workouts in this Instagram video. One thing she is seen doing is using a rowing machine. This is a great workout to do. The Cleveland Clinic states, “Your abdominal muscles, lower back, obliques, glutes and hamstrings all get a workout during a session on a rowing machine. If you follow proper form, your core will be engaged during every single step of the rowing process. Strengthening those muscles is also key to maintaining stability and building speed.”

4. She Uses A Stationary Bike

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Steel is also seen on a stationary bike in her Instagram video. Penn State PRO Wellness reports that doing this has a lot of benefits. “A stationary bike workout is a low-impact workout that uses smooth movements to strengthen bones and joints without putting much pressure on them. This makes it a good workout option for people with joint issues or injuries. Your ankles, knees, hips, and other joints can be put under a lot of stress when running, jogging, jumping, or doing other high-impact aerobic exercises. Because your feet don’t lift off the pedals with a stationary bike, this option is kinder to your joints, but it still provides a challenging and effective workout.”

5. She Takes Care Of Her Mental Health

Steel is all about taking care of her mental health. She talked about this in the caption of this Instagram post. “Mental health awareness week🧠💕Tears are fine. Bad days are also fine. Feeling alone is NOT fine. There’s always somewhere there to listen🫶🏼Here are the bits I never share because to be completely honest, I get scared talking about my feelings… everyone has stuff going on and it’s so important to TALK🥹”

Wrestling champion Nia Jax (real name Savelina Fanene) is taking a break from the madness of the fighting ring to relax, breathe, and enjoy the beauty of nature. Jax, 39, shared pictures of herself wearing black workout gear, looking zen and serene as she sat outside in a yoga pose. “Full of gratitude 🙏🏽,” she captioned the post. Here’s what inspired Jax to lose weight, gain a huge amount of confidence, and become an even better fighter.

1. Pilates and Personal Training

Jax says she is currently training in preparation for her return to the ring. "I am training. I'll train over at D-Von Dudley's ring,” she told Bill Apter, via Cultaholic. “He's great and then I go over to Nattie and TJ's [Natalya & TJ Wilson], so they run me through some drills and stuff like that and I have matches. I'll get in the ring every now and then with some of my friends like Charlotte [Flair] and her husband, Manny [Andrade El Idolo)... Right now, I'm enjoying being at home with my family. I have a new nephew and I've kind of started being obsessed with Pilates.”

2. Pickleball Matches

Jax enjoys pickleball matches with her friends, which is a great way to get a cardio workout while having fun. “I think one of the things that we as a society have underestimated is the benefit of being outdoors, and a lot of pickleball is played in the setting of existing tennis courts or other newer courts that are being specially designed for pickleball that are outdoors,” cardiologist and Harvard Medical School professor Dr. Calum MacRae tells CNBC. “Something like pickleball, which is an active, social sport and builds community, sustains people in regular exercise over time. It’s really something that for us is exciting to see.”

3. Losing 48 Pounds

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Jax lost a whopping 48 pounds in just six months after feeling uncomfortable at friend Charlotte Flair’s wedding. “Me to @MsCharlotteWWE after her wedding: ‘I feel gross & uncomfortable! I want to lose weight’. @MsCharlotteWWE to me: ‘Please let me help you! You got this woman.’ Officially started in October…6 months later, down 48lbs🥺🙏🏽 Sends me killer workouts and motivates me 💪🏾🥺,” Jax tweeted. Nice work!

4. No Glam Squad

Jax takes care of her own pre-ring prep, no glam squad needed or necessary. “I really take pride in doing my own make-up all the time which takes me about 40 minutes, and my hair takes another 15 to 20 minutes,” she told Metro. “Putting on my gear is probably another 15 minutes, so all in all I don’t think an hour and a half is too bad!”

5. Body Type Pride

Jax is proud to represent a different body type in the wrestling world. "I noticed they were always beautiful women but skinnier and smaller than me," she told Refinery29. "I just never really saw somebody like me in the business, and I didn't think that somebody like me would fit in to that business. Maybe a young girl seeing me and not feeling comfortable in her group can feel like, Oh my gosh, look, she went out there and she’s different and I look like her and she’s kicking ass and she’s taking names. Maybe one day I can do that and I should just embrace who I am.”