Wrestler Trish Stratus in Two-Piece Workout Gear Says "Number 15 Will Be Retired"

Trish Stratus is a WWE legend and is considered one of the greatest wrestlers of all time. She recently shared a tribute on Instagram to celebrate Vince Carter’s upcoming jersey retirement. Stratus captioned the post, “It’s over. Number 15 will be retired 02.11.24. Congrats @mrvincecarter15. Forever @raptors. 15 Forever 💜” Here’s how Stratus keeps herself in shape and maintains a healthy lifestyle.

1. She Does Yoga

Stratus revealed to Real Style Network that she likes to practice yoga to stay in shape. “I have a 20 minute yoga routine which is derived from a style of yoga I designed (Stratusphere Yoga), which has callisthenics and strength moves incorporated into a yoga flow, so you get the best of both worlds. I do this every day – I like it as a way to set my intention with my meditation and also if I don’t get a run or outside training session in, I’m still covered.”

2. She Eats Healthy

Stratus makes sure to eat healthy, and broke down her diet to Real Style Network. “We eat mostly organic, unprocessed foods and we don’t have dairy on the regular (as in we don’t drink cow’s milk, but we are okay to an ice cream cone once in a while!). Breakfasts are usually any of the following: eggs, sprouted break, nut butters, oatmeal, and non-dairy yogurt. Lunches and dinners include lean proteins like chicken, grass-fed beef and fish – we usually eat fish 2-3 times a week, quinoa is the favourite grain around here and lots of veggies. Some of my staples for snacks are vegan protein powder, hemp seeds, all nuts and fruit and we use coconut oil, grass-fed butter, and avocado oil to cook our food. Pretty simple, and clean and that allows us to have a cheat here and there with NO guilt! We look forward to our pizza nights and burger nights out.”

3. She Doesn’t Obsess Over Fitness

Stratus shared her wellness secrets and approach to fitness with York Region. “I don’t obsess over it like I used to,” she says. “Now it’s about keeping up my fitness to give me energy to keep after these kiddies and to set an example. We try as a family to integrate fitness into our daily routine, doing things like taking walks, riding our bikes or having the kids do yoga with me.”

4. She Makes Fitness A Priority

Stratus tells York Region that while she doesn’t obsess over fitness, she does make it a priority in her life. “The domino effect is strong,” Stratus explained. “You put in the time, and soon you become more energized, you look better and you start feeling better about yourself. Endorphins and serotonin are powerful hormones. Everyone could use more feel-good hormones in their life.”

5. She Makes Time For Herself

Stratus tells York Region that she makes sure to make time for herself. “I thought I was balancing it all by running my business and raising my kids, but this comeback has shown me that doing something for myself, like disconnecting and returning to longer yoga sessions, getting in my full-out, sweaty training sessions, is something for me,” she said. “I realized I was using the ‘too busy as a mom’ excuse and cutting off my workout sessions, which are essentially my me time. I thought I would end up burnt out from doing more, but it actually energized me and made me a better person in the morning. That let me be a better mama.”

Discover the inspiring and diverse world of female pro wrestlers as they share their unique stories of determination, strength, and self-acceptance. From Alexa Bliss's journey of embracing balance and finding self-worth beyond the scale, to Mandy Rose's unwavering dedication to recovery and rest, each wrestler brings her own wisdom and perspective on fitness and well-being. Natalya Neidhart reveals her pre-match rituals while Bianca Belair dishes out her favorite protein-packed recipes. Beyond the physical, these women offer valuable insights on overcoming body image issues, dealing with criticism, and staying motivated. As they face the demands of a challenging sport, these wrestlers prove that perseverance and self-belief are the ultimate keys to success.

1. Alexa Bliss

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Alexa Bliss opened up about her diet to Muscle and Fitness. “It’s all about balance. I don’t count calories, but I get a feel for what I can eat.” She says she does this after previous struggles with eating. “I would look at food and just cry,” Bliss says. “I was in and out of the hospital until I came to terms with who I was. Now I know there are more important things than the scale.”

2. Mandy Rose

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Mandy Rose opened up about her diet and exercise to Muscle and Fitness. She says that her recovery from matches is important to her. “Recovery is very important with how much we train,” she says. “Rest for me is No. 1, because I need my seven to eight hours of sleep every night. And whenever I can get body work done, like a massage or chiropractor session, I do it.”

3. Natalya Neidhart

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In an interview with the Tampa Bay Times, Natalya Neidhart opened up about what she eats before a match. “I went to the Sky Lounge in the LaGuardia airport and had a little bit of Greek yogurt and a cappuccino with skim milk. I always like to have a little bit of coffee in the morning — it’s more of a ritual for me than the taste. I like to sit and have 15 minutes to myself to just drink my coffee and reflect and think about what my day is going to be like. They served a breakfast burrito on the plane. To be brutally honest, I don’t really love airplane food, but no matter what, you can make something out of nothing. I had a couple of bites, that that way I could feel like I was getting a little bit without all the calories. Then I just had water on the plane. Whenever I travel I try to hydrate as much as possible. I hate that dehydrated feeling, it makes me super tired. They also served some fresh fruit so I had a little bit of that. That way when I landed I didn’t feel too bloated or heavy.”

4. Carmella

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Carmella, also known as Leah Van Dale, shared her workout routine with Women Fitness. “I always warm up on the bike or treadmill for about 20-30 minutes before I lift. Stretching is something I really need to get back into my daily routine. With my schedule, it’s so hard to fit everything in. I usually only have time to train OR stretch, but I really need to start making time for both. I notice such a difference in my body when I take the time to stretch properly.”

5. Britt Baker

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Britt Baker shared her approach to exercise in an interview with Muscle and Fitness. “I’m, admittedly, a very late-night workout girl,” she said. “I’m at the gym, usually at 10pm, finishing up around 11.30pm or midnight. That’s just how it works for me now because that’s the only time I can fit in. When I’m home, in a typical day, I wake up, go to the dental office and I’m there sometimes until 7pm, come home, eat really quick, say hello to my boyfriend (who just happens to be fellow AEW superstar; Adam Cole then I go to the gym.”

6. Becky Lynch

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Becky Lynch revealed how she stays motivated in an interview with Muscle and Fitness. “Championships represent being at the top of your game. It means that you are the best of the best. Anybody who wants to take it from me better step up and be better, otherwise I can’t sit with that.”

7. Zelina Vega

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Zelina Vega shared her diet in an interview with Muscle and Fitness. “I’m also a vegan,” says Vega. “So, [that’s] an added annoyance as far as traveling goes, but I always come with my meals prepared…For me, I like to know exactly what I’m putting in my body. So, I make sure that I do bring the meals with me.”

8. Kacy Catanzaro

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In 2014, before her WWE debut, Kacy Catanzaro became the first woman to qualify for the finals of American Ninja Warrior. That year, she shared some of her diet tips with TODAY. "Usually I like to work out in the morning before I eat. After the workout I like to eat a banana and definitely some oatmeal for a little bit extra boost. I love smoothies. We make green smoothies at home. I like cucumbers, celery, ginger and kale. We use a lot of greens!"

9. Natalie Eva Marie

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Natalie Eva Marie shared some of her workout tips with Ryderwear.com. “Everyday I am constantly trying to improve mentally, physically, and spiritually. I work a 12 step program of recovery so my sobriety is my number one priority and I know without it I wouldn’t be able to do all the things that I am doing in my life. I feel extremely lucky and blessed to have the career that I have now and don’t want to lose it along with everything that I could lose if I don’t stay sober.”

10. Tenille Dashwood

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In 2018, Tenille Dashwood opened up about signing with Ring of Honor with TVInsider. “I feel revived and alive again with wrestling,” she said. “I started this because I love wrestling. Back when I was younger in Australia, I wanted to be a wrestler and loved what I did with WWE. It’s completely different now. It’s not five minutes on TV where I’m asked to do such and such. It’s having competitive singles matches every night. There are different opponents every night. I’m meeting new people and improving my own skills every time by working with different people in the ring. It got me going again.”

11. Indi Hartwell

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Indi Hartwell opened up about her career to Busted Open Radio. “I thought to myself, ‘if I get it all at once, where do I go from there?’ I’m still pretty young in this business. I’ve been wrestling for seven years, but that’s nothing compared to some people. I’m all about the slow and steady. I know it’s a marathon and not a sprint. A lot of my coaches tell me that. I just try to keep that in mind.”

12. Bianca Belair

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Bianca Belair makes sure to eat healthy. She shared some of her favorite foods with The Cut. Belair says that she gets a lot of protein in her diet. “I’m a big breakfast person. I always do protein shakes. I love oatmeal because it fills you up really quickly. And I love protein pancakes: pancake mix with protein powder.”

13. Deonna Purrazzo

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In an interview with Wrestling Epicenter, Deonna Purrazzo talked about her approach to body image, and dealing with body shamers. “I might need to lose 5 pounds. I might need to lose 6 or 7 pounds. I’m not against the losing weight part. But, I’m against calling people out for it. And I’m against people who call themselves fans thinking it is okay to criticize a woman’s body because it is more than doing squats. I do squats every day. It is a mental game as well. It is so much more than just working out. You know what I mean?”

14. Charlotte Flair

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Charlotte Flair opened up about how she approaches her wrestling career in an interview with Muscle and Fitness. “It’s about being kind to yourself,” says Flair. “How you talk to yourself really matters. I never believed that I could be on TV, or be a performer, or any of those things … Why did I tell myself that for so many years? And now, here I am, the most decorated women’s champion of all-time. Why do we tell ourselves that we can’t do something? It’s because we are scared of it. So, do what you are scared of. That biggest fear that you have…do that!”

15. Jordynne Grace

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Jordynne Grace opened up about her favorite workouts with Muscle and Fitness. “It’s very difficult to lift heavy alongside professional wrestling,” she says. “So I started taking up yoga just because in the past year or so, doing the powerlifting competitions with wrestling has just been crazy. With the yoga, I’ve been trying to get my body back into feeling better.”

16. Thunder Rosa

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Wrestling is a difficult sport. Thunder Rosa opened up about how she manages injuries on the Athletic and The Arts podcast. “I couldn't feel my legs when I got out of the ring. But I have to get out there. I couldn't let people down. So I wrestled with my hips taped for about two months, because I was wrestling all the time. So it was like, nonstop because of that drive that we have. I wanted to be the champion. I wanted to be the best. I wanted people to say that I did it, I wanted to say that I did it for myself."

17. Toni Storm

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Toni Storm opened up about changes she’s made to her lifestyle to Muscle and Fitness. “You know, in your early 20s when you are working, living a fast-paced lifestyle, like anyone, you are not constantly making the best lifestyle choices,” she says. “Sometimes there’s some bad food on the road, maybe some drinks after the shows, and that really caught up with me because I was just constantly on the road for years with no routine, not getting enough sleep. All of those things started to weigh heavy on me but now I don’t drink any alcohol. I’ve noticed an immense difference. My workouts and everything has totally changed.”

18. Sasha Banks

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Sasha Banks opened up about her diet in an interview with FOX Sports. She says that she does a lot of cooking. “It’s probably saving me like $200 a week by making my own food. I make ground turkey, ground buffalo, chicken and vegetables. I feel like my body has changed completely knowing what ingredients you’re putting in your body.”

19. Nikki Bella

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In an interview with Us Weekly, Nikki Bella opened up about finding self-acceptance. She says that she knows who she is, which helps her be confident. “You get reminded of your age in the entertainment industry. But I know what I want out of life, and I know where I’m going and I know who Nikki Garcia is. And that feels pretty damn good.”

20. Brie Bella

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Nikki’s twin sister, Brie Bella, also opened up about self-acceptance in the same Us Weekly interview. Bella says that becoming a mother has helped her overcome insecurities. “When I look in the mirror and start to get negative, I look at my kids running around. They’re healthy. This is the body that birthed them. I feel blessed.”

Ivelisse Velez, a well-known wrestler, continues to dominate in the world of professional wrestling. Famous for her time with Lucha Underground, Velez recently shared some thrilling highlights from her latest match with Shine Wrestling on Instagram. She captioned the post with pride, "My best match of 2024 🤼‍♀️🇵🇷⚔️🇯🇵." With a career centered on breaking barriers and raising the bar for women’s wrestling, Velez has become a powerful voice for female athletes. From her dedication in the ring to her role as a dog owner and advocate for healthy living, Velez's journey continues to inspire. Her passion for promoting women's wrestling shines through, solidifying her as a trailblazer in the sport.

1. She Wrestles

Wrestling is the main way Velez stays in shape. The sport has a lot of health benefits. FloWrestling states, “Wrestlers learn from challenging one-on-one struggles against an opponent and also develop an awareness of diet and nutrition through the process of making weight. While not all wrestlers and coaches approach weight loss in healthy ways, when done correctly, this can teach a physical life skill that many young athletes may never learn.”

2. She Has A Dog

Velez has a dog, whom she prominently features on her social media accounts. She shared this video on her TikTok and Instagram. Harvard Health states that having a dog can have some health benefits. “Ongoing research is showing that the health benefits of owning a dog are undeniable. Dog owners have lower blood pressure and healthier cholesterol levels, and a lower risk of heart disease, than non-owners.”

3. She Wants To Highlight Women’s Wrestling

Velez opened up about her career in an interview with The Huffington Post. She says that promoting women’s wrestling is important to her. “I have always wrestled like a guy; I have always had it in my mind to have that standard. I have always wanted to bring that level of credibility to women's wrestling. Women can fight. Women are just as good as men. Women are just as tough as men."

4. She’s Proud Of Herself

Velez is extremely proud of the way her career has gone. "With Lucha Underground, here I am, where I was meant to be all along," she said to The Huffington Post. "That's why I feel like I was meant to go through all that hell. This is perfect for what I wanted to bring to the world. It definitely means a lot. Being in this career and giving everything I have given, being acknowledged... It makes that feeling ten times bigger. I'm happy it's happening, happy for everything to come and extremely grateful!"

5. She Helped Change Things

Velez talked about being a part of getting women’s wrestling promoted to The Huffington Post. "I highly doubt it has anything to do with the talent, the women out there itself. It has to do with the fact WWE was the main wrestling entity, and that's what they wanted to sell. Anyone else who had a different agenda pretty much got short-handed. Now it's out there; there's a higher demand for that type of performer. They sort of have no choice but to roll with the punches and finally give people what they want to see."

Tiffany Stratton is a professional wrestler. She’s also known for posting a lot of stunning photos on her Instagram. She just shared a new set of bathing suit photos this week. In them, Stratton modeled a pink bikini. Her toned body was on full display. She captioned the post, “This chapter of my life is called: my turn.” How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Tiffany Stratton 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 Wrestles

Stratton is a professional wrestler. Naturally, this is one of the things that keeps her in shape. Stratton has to stay consistent when it comes to both her workouts and diet. Stratton also shares highlights from her fights on Instagram. She posted this video of herself flipping over the wires. She captioned it, “Barbie in her element.”

2. She’s A Former Gymnast

Stratton has been active all her life. When she was young, she used to do gymnastics. Stratton shares old videos from her gymnastics days on Instagram. In this one, Stratton did flips on a trampoline at a competition. She captioned it, “Same shit, different day.” Her gymnastics training likely helps her do different tricks in the ring.

3. She Swims

Stratton loves to spend time outside. She posts a lot of photos on Instagram of herself doing that. One thing Stratton likes to do is go swimming. She has a lot of photos on her page of herself by the water. Stratton shared these photos of herself by a waterfall. She captioned it, “Summer glow.”

4. She Weight Trains

Stratton has to do a lot of different workouts to stay in shape. One thing she does is weight train. She shares a lot of photos and videos on Instagram of herself using weights and doing strength training exercises. Stratton shared these photos of herself using hand dumbbells. She captioned it, “Everybody loves you…Until you’re competition.”

5. She Works Out Her Upper Body

To be a wrestler, Stratton has to have a strong upper body. She does a lot of weightlifting to build arm muscle. She shared this video on Instagram of herself working out her shoulders. In it, she is seen lifting weights with her arms straight out facing the ground. She captioned it, “Training shoulders > literally any other muscle group.”