WWE Legend Stacy Keibler in Two-Piece Workout Gear is "Unlocking Her Inner Strength"

Kiera Hogan, a highly successful wrestler, recently embraced the "Barbie" aesthetic in an Instagram post where she celebrated her birthday in Italy. Dressed in pink workout clothes, she humorously captioned the post, “💕Hi Barbie 💕 with the body PERIODT,” while acknowledging her fitness progress. Hogan’s journey, both in and outside of the ring, has been fueled by a supportive network and her drive to become the best version of herself.

1. She Has Support

Hogan has a lot of supportive people in her life. She talked about this in the caption of this Instagram post. “The last few months for me have been difficult, mentally and emotionally. I’ve been doubting myself and my abilities just as Kiera but I’m always reminded by my girlfriend, my friends and my family, that I’m the hottest bitch periodt.”

2. She’s Motivated

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Hogan also talked about the importance of staying motivated in the previous post’s caption. “If you know me personally, you know I’m not a gym rat but I’ve always been an athlete. I have to remember my roots and where I came from and let that be my motivation to be the best version of me. Just remember, you have to start somewhere and it takes 21 days to create a habit. I want to be better and I want to be the best version of myself because that’s what I deserve and that’s on periodt (PS I’ve never squatted in my life and I pushed 135lbs. Thanks @woodsisthegoods for the spot.”

3. She Lifts Weights

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In her Instagram post, Hogan is seen lifting a barbell. ACE Fitness states that lifting weights has a lot of benefits. “Lifting heavy weights elevates levels of anabolic hormones—specifically testosterone, growth hormone and insulin-like growth factor (IGF-1)—which are used to repair muscle fibers damaged during exercise. This helps the muscle fibers to become thicker and capable of generating higher levels of force.”

4. She Does Squats

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Hogan is seen doing squats with a barbell in her Instagram post. According to Piedmont, doing squats has 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.”

5. She Wants To Stand On Her Own

Hogan talked about her career and what direction she wants it to go in with Rosa’s Taco Vlog. Hogan says that she wants to be known for what she does, not what someone else does. "At IMPACT, I was there for four years, and I was always in storylines, I was always somebody's best friend. I never got a singles run, a title, which is something that I really wanted before I left, but I didn't get it. I got to wrestle Mickie James for the title at NWA, which was cool, amazing, so grateful. That's my idol. I couldn't believe it, it took me leaving IMPACT to get a title shot, but it's against Mickie James, so I'm grateful. I was always somebody's best friend. I was Allie's best friend, Jordynne's best friend, Madison Rayne's best friend. Can I be by myself? Am I not strong enough to be by myself? Am I not a strong enough character? What is it? That's why I changed my character to try and do something different and not the same ol' same ol'. 'Maybe I'm stale.' I tried to switch it up.”

Maxxine Dupri is a successful wrestler with the WWE, currently signed to their Raw brand. Last month, Dupri took to Instagram to model workout clothes from Shop Jaunty. She posed in a white hooded sweatshirt and a black workout bra and shorts, showing off her athletic style. Dupri also opened up about her journey in wrestling, sharing insights into her training and mindset.

1. She’s Authentic

Dupri is all about being authentic on social media. She talked about this with Wrestle Zone. “I think this is something that’s funny because if you look at — for example, my Instagram prior to being in WWE, you don’t see my personality at all. I’m very, very goofy, like this is more who I am than what you see from me online. Most people just don’t really know me unless you’re my close circle of friends. I think it’s been fun to just share that goofy side.”

2. She Wants To Improve

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Dupri tells WrestleZone that improvement is something that is important to her. “It’s so authentic to me and just really getting to learn and grow, this is true to my core. That was my first match and I truly was excited to have completed it and done well. My finish was successful and I think it’s not so much character for me, this is me learning and I’m learning from extremely talented people. I’m having so much fun and I’m getting to show a side of me that is who I am. I love that I get to share that.”

3. She Works With Trainers

Dupri tells WrestleZone that she is working with trainers to help her stay in shape. “I think for me right now, I’m being trained by two incredible amateur wrestlers. I’m going to use all of those tools to the best of my ability and I think as we continue my training I think we’ll learn some more submissions, some more suplexes and just become more and more dangerous every time I enter the ring.”

4. She Works Her Lower Body

Dupri doesn’t skip leg day. She shared some of her favorite lower body workouts in this Instagram video. Having strong legs is important, according to Piedmont. “Having strong glutes, quadriceps, hamstrings and calf muscles gives your body a strong foundation and can: Tone your lower body muscles. Boost your metabolism as you increase muscle mass. Give you a higher calorie burn as you train larger muscle groups. Improve your balance. Strengthen your bones. Reduce joint pain.”

5. She Uses Weights

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Dupri is seen using weights in the previous Instagram post. ACE Fitness states that this has a lot of benefits. “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.”

Kiera Hogan is a successful wrestler currently with AEW. Hogan was previously a part of Impact Wrestling. In April, she shared a video of herself doing leg presses in the gym. Hogan captioned the post, “It’s monday you know what that means, its leg day!! Gotta vibe out to @snowthaproduct to push this weight! Periodt! S/o my motivation @diamantelax and I know yall see them 6 PLATES, don’t play with her.” How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Kiera Hogan stays in shape and the photos that prove they work.

1. She Does Leg Presses

Hogan’s leg presses are very beneficial. Asphalt Green reports, The leg press works all of the lower body muscles, but it really emphasizes the quads, hamstrings, and glutes. One of the big benefits of a machine like the leg press is that it can build those larger muscles, and it’s easy to use. There are those who argue this machine is less effective at building overall strength than free weight exercises; the truth is, no matter what you’ll still get stronger while you’re using it. It’s all about you, and where you are on your fitness journey.”

2. She Strength Trains

In her Instagram video, Hogan does her leg presses with a lot of weights. Strength training has a lot of benefits, according to AARP. “Strength training may be even more protective for your ticker than aerobic exercise, according to a study of 4,086 adults presented last November at the American College of Cardiology. Best of all, you don't have to do a lot to see benefits. A study published last year, in the journal Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, revealed that less than an hour of weekly resistance exercise reduces risk of developing metabolic syndrome (a cluster of conditions, such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol and elevated blood sugar, that raise risk of heart disease) by up to 70 percent.”

3. She Wants To Stand On Her Own

Hogan used to compete in Tag Team Wrestling. However, she told Thunder Rosa that she wants to stand on her own. “I was always somebody’s best friend. I was Allie’s best friend, Jordynne’s best friend, Madison Rayne’s best friend. Can I be by myself? Am I not strong enough to be by myself? Am I not a strong enough character? What is it? That’s why I changed my character to try and do something different and not the same ol’ same ol’. ‘Maybe I’m stale.’ I tried to switch it up.”

4. She Gets Sunshine

She has posed in swimsuits, getting some healthy sun. "Sunlight allows us to make vitamin D, but a new research finding could reveal another powerful benefit of getting some sun. Georgetown University Medical Center researchers have found that sunlight, through a mechanism separate from vitamin D production, energizes T cells that play a central role in human immunity," says Georgetown.

5. She Wrestles, Naturally!

"Wrestling is an intense full-body workout that engages virtually every muscle group. The sport demands explosive power, agility, and cardiovascular endurance, making it an excellent way to improve overall physical fitness. Regular training in wrestling helps athletes build muscular strength, improve balance, and enhance flexibility. It contributes to better body composition and supports weight management, which can lead to a healthier lifestyle," says British Wrestling.

Tiffany Stratton is known for her aggressive attitude in the WWE world—and she works hard to put her money where her mouth is. The wrestling star is all muscle, and one thing she never skips is leg day. Stratton, 24, shared pictures of herself posing in a pink sports bra, her blonde hair tied back in a ponytail with a matching pink scrunchie. “Buff Barbie reporting for leg day 🫡🎀,” she captioned the post. “Beautiful,” a fan commented. Stratton is a beast inside and outside the ring—here’s how she stays strong, focused, and ready for a fight.

1. Crossfit and Bodybuilding

Stratton has always been athletic and strong. “I used to be a bodybuilder,” she told TV Insider. “I did one show and won the entire thing. I used to do CrossFit. I feel like people are surprised at that. They look at me and think pretty blonde. I was an elite gymnast. I was on the national team. I just think people look at me and forgot what I did before coming into wrestling… I definitely feel like I have a chip on my shoulder. I feel people look at me and see just another blonde that looks pretty. I always deliver in the ring. I take wrestling very seriously. I take these premium live events very seriously.”

2. Sculpting Her Physique

Stratton got into bodybuilding after seeing photos of herself and being unhappy with her appearance. “I was kind of chubby in all honesty if I look back at my photos,” she said on the Out of Character with Ryan Satin podcast. “So I got into bodybuilding. That is exactly what I wanted. I wanted to be able to form my muscles to how I wanted them to look. That's why I got into bodybuilding and I went through a whole prep, a bodybuilding prep and that was life changing. I'm so glad I did that before I came to the WWE, because now I know how to get in shape for a big pay-per-view or just in general bodybuilding definitely taught me that and the discipline for dieting and stuff is on another level.”

3. Wonder Woman Dreams

Stratton has big dreams of becoming an action hero. “I would love to go into acting,” she told TV Insider. “My dream role would be some cool action superhero girl that does cool flips. That’s my dream role. Like a Wonder Woman. I’m a big fan of her. I was dressed as her for Halloween one year.”

4. Inspired By Charlotte Flair

Stratton was inspired by Charlotte Flair to go into wrestling. “I would say I was flipping through the channels. I came across a random Friday Night Smackdown and I saw Charlotte Flair,” she said on the Out of Character with Ryan Satin podcast. “I saw that she was blonde, she was buff, she could flip, she could talk some [trash], and I was like, that is literally everything that I can do."

5. Private Life

Stratton keeps strict boundaries between her personal and private life. “I still try to keep my private life private,” she told TV Insider. “But I’ve always behaved like a champion, even before I became a champion. I know how to act in public. It wasn’t like I had to change how I acted within the public eye. I was always very put together and never got drunk at a club and was acting crazy. So I’ve been able to avoid that.”