UFC Star Michelle Waterson-Gomez in Two-Piece Workout Gear Says "Be Intentional"

Michelle Waterson-Gomez, a dynamic force in the UFC, is known not only for her strength in the octagon but also for her disciplined approach to fitness and health. Recently, she gave fans a peek into her intense training sessions through an Instagram collaboration, where she and friends engaged in both boxing and shooting drills. For Gomez, success stems from hard work, discipline, and intentional actions. In interviews, she’s been open about her diet, workout routines, and the importance of learning from mistakes. Whether she's doing high-intensity tabatas or focusing on hydration, Michelle's dedication to her craft is undeniable. Let’s dive into her wellness regimen and discover how she stays at the top of her game.

1. She Doesn’t Let Mistakes Drag Her Down

Gomez shared what advice she’d give to others in her Women Fitness interview. “The best advice I can give is to take it day by day,” she said. “Some days will be harder than others, but allow yourself to make mistakes. Mistakes are good, if you learn from them, and get better. The only person that can truly stop you from achieving your goals is yourself, so don’t get in your own way!”

2. She Eats Healthy

Gomez shared some of her wellness secrets in an interview with Women Fitness. In it, she talked about her diet. Gomez says that she makes sure to eat a healthy diet. “I stay very hydrated, and eat very clean. I try to stay away from processed, fried foods. Towards the end of my camp, I stick to leaner meats and lots of green veggies.”

3. She Does Tabatas

Gomez shared her favorite workouts in her Women Fitness interview. She says that she likes to do exercises that improve her stamina. “One of my favorite things to do to improve my stamina are tabatas,” Gomez said. “20 seconds high intensity, 10 seconds rest, seven times, then rest for one min in between sets. Do it three times. This is very short but very effective way to build your explosive muscles.”

4. She Repeats Drills

Gomez tells Women Fitness that when it comes to warming up, she makes sure to repeat her exercises. “I think it is important to drill over and over again until you are sick of drilling, then drill some more. I also like to do shadow boxing, which is like fighting an imaginary opponent. Shadow boxing allows you to fix your mistakes and make your movement smooth so that it becomes second nature. Doing bag work is also a good workout routine. It allows me to work on my power and footwork.”

5. She Stays Hydrated

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Gomez opened up about her diet in an interview with Delish. She says that staying hydrated is extremely important to her. "Along with that breakfast I’m having a cup of coffee to get me going for the day and also a huge glass of water or I just take a bottle of BODYARMOR with me.” Harvard Health states that staying hydrated is important. “Drinking enough water each day is crucial for many reasons: to regulate body temperature, keep joints lubricated, prevent infections, deliver nutrients to cells, and keep organs functioning properly. Being well-hydrated also improves sleep quality, cognition, and mood.”

UFC star Arianny Celeste is known for her incredible physique and disciplined approach to fitness, but she emphasizes the importance of balance and moderation in her routine. While she stays committed to a healthy lifestyle, she doesn’t deprive herself of indulgences and mixes up her workouts to keep things interesting. Whether it’s high-intensity interval training, kickboxing, or yoga, Celeste stays motivated by constantly trying new things and evolving her fitness regimen. She credits her success to focusing on her body’s needs and allowing herself treats in moderation, proving that you don’t need to be on a strict diet to stay in shape.

1. She Supplements Her Training

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Wearing a pale purple two-piece shorts and matching a sports bra workout ensemble, Celeste snapped a selfie after taking a gym class. She posted the pic in her Instagram stories with the caption, “Workout done!” The UFC star opened up to Muscle and Fitness about her workout routine and revealed she uses supplements to support her training. “I don’t like to take any crazy, unnatural supplements, but I do use glutamine. I put it in my protein shakes, and it really helps with muscle soreness.”

2. She Doesn’t Deprive Herself

Celeste eats a healthy diet but doesn’t deny her temptations. She told Muscle and Fitness, “If you’re craving something, eat it. Otherwise, you’re going to eat something else that won’t satisfy you, and eventually, you’ll eat what you craved anyway. Just don’t overdo it.”

3. She Focuses on Her Glutes

While Celeste targets every part of her body in workouts, she focuses on one area in particular. “I’m definitely a butt girl,” she told Muscle and Fitness. “I like a guy to have some nice glutes, so he needs to squat and lunge. Muay Thai is also great for the butt—it’s a full-body workout. You can feel your abs and glutes work when you’re kicking. I train with guys, and I’ve definitely slapped a couple around!”

4. She Mixes Up Her Workouts

Switching up your gym routine is important to break through plateaus, build new muscles, and help prevent injuries. It can also prevent boredom, which is why Celeste does a variety of workouts. In an interview with ​​Women Fitness, she said, “I love high-intensity workouts, like hit training with weights, kickboxing, hot yoga, and pilates. I try to mix it up so I don’t get bored. It’s important to do different workouts to shock the body so it doesn’t get used to the same workout day after day. This allows you to build muscle and burn calories. I think it’s all about trying new things and evolving yourself. Sometimes, you’re going to want to take it easy. Other days, you might push yourself to go harder, but always listen to your body.”

5. She’s Not on a Diet

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Celeste is mindful about what she eats; she doesn’t diet. “I’m not on any special diet, but I live my life in moderation, for example, if I have a craving on the weekends, I’m going to let myself have pizza or In-N-Out Burger,” she told Women Fitness. “In-N-Out is my new thing on the weekends, but I’ll eat lean meat as far as eating clean. I mostly eat fish, vegetables, brown rice, quinoa, and salads regularly throughout the week. Then again, on the weekends, if I want to indulge, I let myself. I think it’s when you restrict yourself that leads to cravings and overeating, which will ultimately sabotage your attempts to improve nutrition and weight.”

Former UFC fighter Michelle Waterson-Gomez is celebrating a major milestone in her career: getting her black belt in Jiu Jitsu after years of training. Waterson-Gomez, 38, shared a video of herself wearing a black gi, looking overwhelmed with emotion as the belt was tied around her waist. “Thank you to my family for supporting me. Thank you to my friends and teammates for making me resilient and keeping me hungry. I know getting my black belt is just the beginning and I can’t wait to see what the future holds!!! Let’s go!!!” she captioned the post. Here’s how the fighter stays strong and fit enough to crush goal after goal.

1. Ring Girl To Fighter

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Waterson-Gomez fell in love with Muay Thai after a trip to Thailand in college. “I got the opportunity to be a ring girl, and it was something fun to do and make some extra cash,” she told ESPN. “I remember watching these MMA fights and saying, ‘Hey, I think I’d rather be inside the Octagon than out.’ One of the fighters — he’s a really big name now in UFC, Donald Cerrone — overheard me and came to my work because they needed another girl for a fight. He left a note for me that said, ‘If you’re serious about training, get your butt in the gym.’ I haven’t looked back since.”

2. Embracing Vulnerability

Waterson-Gomez gains strength from accepting weakness. “Accepting your vulnerability is an important part of being able to move past adversity,” she told REORG. “You get strength from realizing you can carry on whatever bad stuff is thrown at you. The strongest people I know are not like that because they don’t have any weaknesses, they are like that because they accept how they are and just keep trucking forward.”

3. Rest Is Important

Waterson-Gomez knows how important sleep and recovery is. “Don’t forget to rest,” she told AskMen. “Sleep and rest days are super important to recovery so don’t neglect those days by trying to overdo it on workouts. Recovery allows your body to repair and become stronger.”

4. Community Love

Waterson-Gomez is grateful for her team. “It is also good to accept the importance of a supportive community around us,” she told REORG. “I’ve been at Jackson Wink since the start of my career and it is like a second family. It’s a sanctuary for me, whenever I’m having a bad day and don’t want to talk to anyone, I can just go and hang out and train and be around cool people that have my back.”

5. Role Model

Waterson-Gomez’s daughter Araya has never missed a fight. “Sometimes people raise their eyebrows when they find out that my daughter comes to see me fight,” she told REORG. “She is 11 now and has been along for the ride even before she knew about it. My first fight back after she was born I was still breastfeeding, so she needed her mom nearby. And ever since then, apart from Covid, she’s been to every fight.”

Erin Blanchfield is getting ready for UFC Edmonton – in her two-piece workout gear. In a new social media post the flyweight shows off her amazing body in an exercise set while sharing her excitement for her upcoming fight, one week away. Her followers went wild over the post. “You look like you are ready for your next challenge. Time to rise and shine,” one of them commented. “Cold-Blooded. 💪🏼😏🥋,” added another, while many others commented with fire emojis. How does she approach diet, fitness, and self-care? Here is everything you need to know about her lifestyle habits.

1. A Background in Martial Arts

When Erin was just 7, she started training in jiujitsu and competing in kickboxing and grappling tournaments. “I got into martial arts when I was 7 years old,” she told The Montclarian. “My brother was training and I went in to watch him and was offered a free class. I fell in love with the training and got into competing soon after.”

2. MMA Fighters Were Her Role Models

“There were always MMA fighters at the gyms I trained at growing up,” Blanchfield continued. “I always looked up to them. Once the UFC [Ultimate Fighting Championship] opened up women’s divisions, I knew fighting MMA was what I wanted to do.” Now she trains six days a week, using her same trainers for many years. “I’ve been training with my striking coach Augie Matias since I was 15 and my jiujitsu coach Frankie Roberts since I was 16,” she said. “They both have cornered me in all my professional fights and I couldn’t thank them enough.” She owes a lot of her success to them. “They both have helped me become the fighter I currently am and are always pushing me to become the best athlete I could be.”

3. Coffee

Erin is a coffee drinker. “Cappuccino pls,” she captioned a recent Instagram photo.

4. Cycling

As part of her training, Erin cycles. Here she is in Las Vegas cycling to improve her cardiovascular fitness.

5. Focus on Improvement

Erin focuses on progress, not perfection. “I feel like, every fight, you can see my improvements, and I feel like I’m always trying to improve after each one too,” she told New York Post. “I think these past few fights, I’ve had to strike more because it’s been hard to get the takedown, so you’ve just been able to see my striking more, even if it was kind of already at that level.”