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WWE's Sasha Banks in Bathing Suit Has "100 Vision State of Mind"

Here’s how she stays fit.

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WWE star Sasha Banks is doing a new shoot for Instagram. In it, she posed in a black and white patterned bikini. She lounged with shadows over her face. She captioned the photo, “100 vision state of mind.” How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Sasha Banks 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 Cooks Her Own Food

Banks spilled some of her diet and workout secrets to FOX Sports AU. She says that she used to try to find healthy restaurants to order from whenever she traveled. However, this proved to be difficult and she decided to start cooking for herself. “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.”

2. She Finds Local Gyms

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Another thing Banks does to stay fit on the road is keep up her workout regime. She tells FOX Sports that she likes to go to local gyms. “Me, Bayley, Seth Rollins and Cesaro try to find a CrossFit gym in any town we're in,” she says.

3. She Deadlifts

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Being a wrestler, Banks’ workout routine naturally includes a lot of weights. She tells FOX Sports, “We probably spend two hours in the gym. If you want to look like me, that’s the way it goes. When I first started I didn’t know how to lift a dumbbell and now my max deadlift is 215.”

4. She Works Out With Friends

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Banks tells FOX Sports that she likes to hit the gym with her fellow wrestlers. “I’m a lot stronger than Bayley. I like training with her. Anything she can do, I can do better.”

5. She Loves Nuts

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Banks revealed some of her favorite healthy snacks in this video with First We Feast. She says that she loves nuts as a healthy option. “I just like eating clean,” she says. “Nuts are so good for you. They’re good in antioxidants, inflammation, and if you just need a quick fix of energy.”

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WWE star Sasha Banks is doing a new shoot for Instagram. In it, she posed in a black and white patterned bikini. She lounged with shadows over her face. She captioned the photo, “100 vision state of mind.” How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Sasha Banks 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 Cooks Her Own Food

Banks spilled some of her diet and workout secrets to FOX Sports AU. She says that she used to try to find healthy restaurants to order from whenever she traveled. However, this proved to be difficult and she decided to start cooking for herself. “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.”

2. She Finds Local Gyms

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Another thing Banks does to stay fit on the road is keep up her workout regime. She tells FOX Sports that she likes to go to local gyms. “Me, Bayley, Seth Rollins and Cesaro try to find a CrossFit gym in any town we're in,” she says.

3. She Deadlifts

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Being a wrestler, Banks’ workout routine naturally includes a lot of weights. She tells FOX Sports, “We probably spend two hours in the gym. If you want to look like me, that’s the way it goes. When I first started I didn’t know how to lift a dumbbell and now my max deadlift is 215.”

4. She Works Out With Friends

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Banks tells FOX Sports that she likes to hit the gym with her fellow wrestlers. “I’m a lot stronger than Bayley. I like training with her. Anything she can do, I can do better.”

5. She Loves Nuts

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Banks revealed some of her favorite healthy snacks in this video with First We Feast. She says that she loves nuts as a healthy option. “I just like eating clean,” she says. “Nuts are so good for you. They’re good in antioxidants, inflammation, and if you just need a quick fix of energy.”

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Wrestler Ivelisse in Two-Piece Workout Gear Shares "My Best Match of 2024"

She continues to break barriers in women's wrestling while staying dedicated to health and fitness.

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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."

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Brandi Rhodes is a female wrestler, best known for her work with All Elite Wrestling. She also has her own YouTube channel, and has appeared on both WAGS Atlanta and Rhodes to The Top. She also shared a new selfie on Instagram this week. In it, she wore a white bathing suit top with red hearts. She captioned the post, “Think pink (and red…)” How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Brandi Rhodes 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 Wants To Inspire Her Daughter

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Rhodes has a daughter, and she wants to set a good example for her. She says to SELF that she wants her daughter to be inspired by her mother’s wrestling career. “I’m more interested in showing her anything is possible,” she says. “In seeing that her mom went out there having been off for a year, she trained really hard and is out there killing it in the ring. I want her to feel that way and look at life that way when she’s faced with a challenge.”

2. She Encourages Safety

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In her SELF interview, Rhodes opened up about how black women are treated by the healthcare system. She wants to encourage others to do their research. “I wasn’t really aware of the challenges that Black women face when it comes to childbirth until I became pregnant,” she says. “It’s so important to have a doctor that you trust who fully understands the challenges. If your doctor doesn’t seem to think that’s a challenge—being pregnant and Black—find another doctor. It will feel so much better.”

3. She Opened Up About Anxiety

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After having her daughter, Rhodes suffered from postpartum anxiety. She opened up about her struggles to SELF. “I fully went through a period of postpartum anxiety or maybe a combination of anxiety and depression,” she says. “I lean more towards anxiety because I was so happy, but I was terrified at the same time. It was something I’d never felt before. It was a fear of every unknown possible.” Rhodes says that she sought help from others to get her through this. “Just being honest about it with myself and other people is what really helped.”

4. She Changes Her Fitness Routine

Rhodes talked about her fitness routine to Muscle and Fitness. She says that she’s always changing her fitness routine. “One of the things that I am very open to is evolving my fitness routines,” says Rhodes. “I know that sometimes we get really comfortable with certain routines and we kinda just get stuck in them, and we don’t know how to move forward.”

5. She Weight Trains

One thing Rhodes does to stay in shape is weight train. She shared this video on Instagram of herself doing some training at the gym. In it, she is seen doing bicep curls with hand weights. Rhodes captioned the post, “My trainer @bradkolowichjr hadn’t seen me for a week so he blessed me with spider curls and a little Dolly 😂🏋🏾‍♀️ Back to the grind!!!”

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90 Day Fiancé star Brittany Banks is no stranger to showing off her impressive figure. She loves to post swimsuit photos on her Instagram account. In her most recent post, Banks posed in a leopard print bathing suit, while standing in an outdoor pool. She captioned the post, “Tranquila.” How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Brittany Banks 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 Knows Her Body

Banks revealed some of her wellness and weight loss and gain secrets in this stunning Instagram post. She says that she knows her body really well, and she knows what she has to do to get the results she wants. “I’m like a body scientist,” Banks writes. “I know how to make myself thick and then skinny when I want. This is possible if you don’t have any health conditions.”

2. She Doesn’t Have A Set Routine

In the same Instagram post, Banks revealed what she likes to do to stay healthy. She says that she doesn’t have any routine in particular, and that she does different things when she wants different results. “Just a little focus, tweak to my eating habits, & added way more walking. Now I’m 133. Whenever I feel like getting thick again, I’ll add more protein and carbs in moderation.”

3. She Embraces Her Body

Banks is all about body positivity. She says that she embraces every part of her body, even the parts that aren’t all that great. In this stunning Instagram photo, Banks posed outside in a bikini, and called out her body shamers. She wrote, “Yes I got cellulite, stretch marks, a loud mouth, and your man. #BodyPositivity.”

4. She’s Open About Her Plastic Surgeries

While Banks embraces her body, she’s also not afraid to admit that she’s had work done. In her Instagram stories, Banks revealed that she has gotten a breast reduction, implants, and Kenalog injections, and talked about her reasons for doing so. “That worked for a while and my scars did get a lot better but over the years I noticed my implants bottoming out. That came from having too much breast tissue removed during my reduction.”

5. She Spends Time In The Water

Banks loves to spend time outside. One of her favorite things to do is go for a swim in the ocean or the pool. Banks has posted several poolside photos and videos on Instagram and TikTok. She posted this video, captioning it, “Self care Friday. Who wants to come with me to the pool next time?”

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WWE star Mandy Rose (real name Amanda Rose Saccomanno) trains like an athlete—and knows when it’s time to relax and recover. Rose, 33, is enjoying a summer vacation on a luxurious yacht, soaking up the sunshine in a pink bikini that perfectly shows off her incredibly strong physique. “Yacht tings 😎🛥️,” she captioned a social media post highlighting her trip. So how exactly does she get those muscles? Here are 5 ways Rose stays fit and ready to fight.


1. Fitness Model

Rose started her career as a fitness model, so being in front of the camera doesn’t faze her. “When I was crowned the 2014 WBFF Bikini World Champion, that helped in getting some attention,” she says. “I had a small supplement sponsorship and a decent social media following, which I ran all myself. It was soon after that I received a call from a WWE recruiter, who asked if I would be interested in trying out for their reality show, Tough Enough. At that moment, I knew I could become a WWE superstar.”

2. Trained By the Best

Rose credits WWE Performance Center Assistant Head Coach Sara Amato with training her to be a superstar. “She’s always been amazing and she really ‘gets’ me when it comes to the ring work,” she says. “In fact, Sara’s the one who taught me that bicycle knee — my finisher. She just had this vision. She came up to me and she said, ‘You know, I feel like you could throw a really good bicycle knee.’ And this was like years ago during my first run in NXT. And I remember saying, 'Oh, you think so?' So I practiced it and I just started nailing it. Sara was like, 'Yup, I knew it.' She just knows my natural style and skill set and what I’d be good at and what I wouldn’t be good at."

3. Ready For the Next Challenge

Rose makes sure to rest between matches—but never quite switches off. “You know, it’s a little bit of both,” she says. “I love to celebrate and give myself a little pat on the back and think about what my next challenge is going to be. Obviously, relaxing and taking care of your body is really important — and training the way I do, I always need to relax and recover. But at the end of the day, I have a target on my back and I know that there will be another woman waiting to step up.”

4. Varied Interests

Rose considers herself a Renaissance woman when it comes to her interests and passions. “I am not only an athlete and sports entertainer, but also have a huge passion for fitness, beauty and fashion, so I am open to many different types of brands,” she says. “When it comes to brands approaching me, I just need them to be very specific, to the point of what they want and need from me. I also look for brands I can have a long-relationship with rather than taking short-term contracts.”

5. Skincare Line

Rose always looks flawless in the ring thanks to her own skincare line. “I honestly didn’t have a great routine until Amarose,” she says. “I was just always trying different things. My mom would bring home so many samples of stuff, I would always try different products. I feel like that was just me experimenting at a young age. Since I developed Amarose I've really focused on such a strict routine and regimen for a few years now, and I’ve noticed such a difference in my skin because of that consistency and using the same products that I know work for me.”

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Alice De Bortoli Swears By These 5 Habits

From skincare routines to cooking with her grandmother, learn how this Instagram influencer stays healthy and fit.

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Alice De Bortoli doesn’t just light up Instagram with her stunning fashion and effortless style—she also shares the secrets behind her enviable beach-ready physique. The Italian influencer keeps her followers in the loop when it comes to fitness, beauty, and wellness, proving that looking and feeling great is all about consistency. From skincare rituals to core-sculpting workouts, De Bortoli’s daily habits make it clear that staying in shape is about more than just hitting the gym. Whether she’s cooking up homemade meals, breaking a sweat, or showing off a fresh new look, she’s all about feeling her best from the inside out. Here are five of her go-to habits for maintaining a strong, confident, and glowing presence all year long.

She Takes Care Of Her Skin

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De Bortoli has impressive skin. Naturally, she takes care of it on a regular basis. De Bortoli shared this video on Instagram sharing her skincare routine. She captioned it, “The secret to perfect skin? Here is my step by step routine! ✨💦🎀 What product can you absolutely not live without?”

She Changed Her Hair Color

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De Bortoli recently changed her hair color. She explained why in the caption of this Instagram post. “The good thing about this color is that it does not require frequent touch-ups and it easily adapts to natural hair growth, it is versatile and can enhance any body and face shape 🧡for those who are tired of blonde or brown, bronde is the solution to change harmony without distortion 🤍for those who have a fair complexion, the most golden tone is recommended 🤎 for the dark complexion, on the other hand, more ash brown ❤️ 🔥what can I say... For me the bronde conquered, and what do you think?”

She Cooks

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De Bortoli likes to cook, and she was taught to do so by her grandmother. She shared this video on Instagram of herself and her grandmother cooking together. De Bortoli captioned it, “Grandparents are wealth in society, my grandmother loves to cook and do it with her since I was a child. She has always inspired my creativity, patience, discipline and order but above all traditions, history, and the concreteness of nature's gifts. The greatest teaching my grandparents passed on to me is respect for people, the environment, animals and the kitchen... Today together we made Carnival Frittelle, an easy, quick dessert that adults and kids love. The ingredients are few and simple (but of high quality) and, trust me, the result is guaranteed: nice round but above all soft and tasty.”

She Works Her Abs

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De Bortoli shared this video of herself working out on Instagram. In it, she is seen doing core exercises like sit-ups. Core exercises are extremely important. The Mayo Clinic says, “Strong core muscles make it easier to do many activities. When your core muscles are strong, it's easier to swing a golf club, get a glass from the top shelf and bend down to tie your shoes. Strong core muscles help athletes, such as runners. That's because weak core muscles can lead to more fatigue, less endurance and injuries.”

She Works Out With Others

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In the previous Instagram video, De Bortoli is seen working out with a friend. Better Health says that this has a lot of benefits. “You’re less likely to get bored when you have a workout buddy, especially a friend. While you’re catching up, having a laugh, encouraging each other, you’re also getting healthier. It’s a win-win. Chatting to a friend during exercise and breaks can help time pass quickly too. You’ll have more options as well, such as a game of tennis or squash.”

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Kristin Cavallari is a reality TV and fashion icon. Since she debuted on Laguna Beach, people have clamoured for her fashion and beauty secrets. Cavallari recently shared her eye makeup secrets on Instagram, after several people asked for them. She captioned the post, “This is for the girlies in my DMs asking about this eye every time I do it. Sorry the lighting is awful. I also don’t know why the audio isn’t in sync for half of it 🫣 but here ya go 💗”

She's Less Strict With Her Diet

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Cavallari has written several cookbooks, and they have changed as her diet has changed. While promoting her book, Truly Simple with EatingWell, she revealed that her diet is less strict. “I've gotten to a point in my life where not everything has to be so perfect anymore,” Cavallari said. “I used to be so strict about what I was putting in my body. I'm still very healthy and very conscious of it, but I've gotten a little bit more lax. True Roots and True Comfort had nothing ‘white’ in them: no white flour, no white sugar, no white salt. But in Truly Simple, I bend a little bit in a few of the recipes, which really reflects where I am in my life and my new way of eating. Everything is a little bit more relaxed around here now.’

She Loves Cauliflower

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Cavallari tells EatingWell that she loves making foods with cauliflower. “I love cauliflower because I think it's very versatile, and there's actually a Sweet Harissa Cauliflower recipe in Truly Simple that's my absolute favorite cauliflower recipe on the planet. If you've ever been to True Food Kitchen, their cauliflower was the inspiration behind it. There's this sweet harissa dressing that's on it, and there's little chopped-up dates in it, so it has that nice balance between sweet and savory. It's the absolute best.”

She Loves Salad

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Cavallari likes to make salads. She shared one of her favorite recipes with EatingWell. “This salad has a few of my favorite things: salmon (which has omega-3s and is so, so good for you), bacon (no explanation needed), avocado (healthy fats), and spicy tomatillo ranch dressing (just yum). Together, they create culinary heaven. If you aren't familiar with tomatillos, they're similar to tomatoes but are slightly less sweet and are perfect when drenched in ranch.”

She Works With A Trainer

Cavallari tells Us Weekly that a lot of her gym sessions are with her personal trainer. “He kicks my ass,” she says. “He pushes me really hard. He has me actually lifting really heavy weight, the heaviest weight I’ve ever lifted in my entire life. I feel the best I ever have. I feel like I’m the strongest I’ve ever been.”

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Cavallari shared some of her wellness secrets in an interview with Us Weekly. She says that consistency is one of her biggest priorities. “My goal is sort of, right now, just to maintain the muscle that I have,” she says. “I’m really petite. I have no hips. I’m just small. And so if I don’t work out for like a week or two, I feel like all my muscle goes away. So it is about consistency for me.”

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Rebeca Andrade is an Olympic gymnast. She is the most decorated Olympic athlete from Brazil, having won two gold medals, three silvers, and a bronze. Andrade recently shared some highlights of her native Brazil on Instagram. In some of them, she posed in a swimsuit while wading. Andrade captioned the post, “SC-&-RS🏕️🌅❤️ Being free is a paradox. It's committing to the life you want, without running away from the work that it entails. It's building freedom every day, with conscious choices and, mainly, with the acceptance that freedom is not the absence of limits, but the autonomy to know which ones are worth it and which ones are not. Being free is being willing to carry the weight of your own life and still find it funny.”

She Swims

In her Instagram post, Andrade is seen swimming. The Cleveland Clinic says that swimming has a lot of benefits. “Swimming takes much less of a toll on your body than, say, running or riding a bike. That’s because exercising in water lessens the impact of your body weight on your joints.”

She Does Gymnastics

Gymnastics is the main way Andrade stays in shape. British Gymnastics states that the sport has a lot of benefits. “When you take part in gymnastics, or any sport for that matter, your body releases chemicals called endorphins. These also help to trigger a positive feeling in the body which can have a positive impact on your happiness and mental wellbeing. This can help to combat feelings of anxiety and depression.”

She Prioritizes Safety

Andrade talked about her training approach in an interview with the Olympics website. She says that she and her coach prioritize her safety, and that she will skip floor sessions if she isn’t able to do it. "I talk a lot with my coach and we trust in each other. We always try to be really safe, and do floor in the correct moments. He believes in me. I'm never going to lie to not do it. So, when I really tell him that I can't do it, it's because I cannot and he always respects that.”

She Sets Goals

In her Olympics website interview, Andrade talked about her commitment and goal setting. Specifically, she talked about her goal to make the Olympic team. “The other [goal], which is the main one, is for us to qualify as a team,” Andrade said. “I think it will be very important for me, for my team, and the focus is on that, whatever happens there, the result is a consequence of our work, of our commitment. But I really want to be there with my team and be happy and healthy.”

She Cooks

Andrade makes sure to eat healthy. She also likes to cook a lot of her own meals. She shared some of her favorite things to make in an interview with NPR. “There was one that was with potatoes and cheese, chicken. There’s cake. There’s cookies. A lot of things.”