NWA Star Natalia Markova Looks Radiant in Swimsuit Saying "Happy 2024"

Russian professional wrestler Natalia Markova is ringing in the New Year from Clearwater Beach, Florida, with some pictures for her many fans and followers. Markova, 34, shared a photo of herself posing in a gold bikini and matching gold heels, ready for a good 2024. “Loyal to my tradition of starting a New Year Hot! 🔥💅❤️ Happy 2024! Watch me!” she captioned the post. Here’s how the beautiful athlete stays fighting-fit.

1. Wrestling Dreams

Markova dreamed of being a wrestler since she was a child. “I have loved wrestling since I was 3 years old,” she tells Patch News. “I remember the first thing I saw was Shawn Michaels’ entrance. That time I decided for myself that I want to be a Pro Wrestler and my main goal in life was to achieve big heights in it. I want to inspire little kids to go for their goals, to be strong and to go over obstacles. I am also inspired a lot by Chigusa Nagayo. She is a great professional and a legend in pro wrestling. But aside from that she is a very kind woman with a big heart. She trained me both physically and mentally. And I am very grateful to her. She changed my life. She is the best example for everyone. I respect her a lot.”

2. Safety First

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Markova emphasizes how important safety is when it comes to professional wrestling. “Wrestling is an athletic sport,” she tells Bay News 9. “And you have to know how to protect yourself. We look for it [locking arms with opponent] to be intense and snug — you know, it’s a fight — you can’t be weak — walking, dancing around. [Timing is] really important. A lot of people have this problem, so you have to focus on feeling your opponent.”

3. Health and Fitness

Markova loves being outdoors as much as possible. “All my hobbies are related to what I do,” she tells Patch News. “I like fitness and an active lifestyle. I am also a personal trainer. Love nature a lot. So walking around some parks, or maybe mountains/beaches is one of the best things for me. I also draw pretty well, and used to dance Latino dances. Doing modeling. Oh yes, I love videogames. Used to spend a lot of time playing those, but right now not that often because of my busy life.”

4. Follow Your Dreams

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Markova has good advice for those chasing their dreams. “My best advice would be to always stay loyal to yourself,” she tells Patch News. “If you have your personal goals, you gotta do all you can to achieve those. Don't let other people kill it in yourself. You need to be smart and listen to people's advice. But decisions are yours. It's your life and in the end you will be the one facing consequences. So stay strong, healthy and dedicated to what you do.”

5. Next Generation

Markova is proud to help train the next generation of wrestling stars. “It’s inspiring and I really want people to come and join the school, grow with me,” she tells Bay News 9. “I like to see people’s success — that means a lot to me.”

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."

Natalya Scudder is heating up social media with her latest swimsuit snaps. The Below Deck star puts her assets on display via one of her most recent posts, wearing a tiny bathing suit as she poses on the beach in Paradise Island, Bahamas. “Lovely lady,” commented one of her followers. “BABE,” added another. How does the reality star stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Natalya Scudder 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 Swims

Natalya loves to swim. “Swimming pools,” she captioned a photo from one of her swims. In another, she swims with sharks. “Can’t even describe how incredible this experience was,” she captioned it. Swimming is a great workout, per the CDC. Just two and a half hours per week of aerobic physical activity, such as swimming, bicycling, or running, can decrease the risk of chronic illnesses. In addition to the many physical benefits, there are multiple studies supporting the mental health benefits of swimming as well.

2. She Jet Skis

Natalya also enjoys jet skiing. She captioned this clip of herself in the ocean “girls gone wild.” According to Health Fitness Revolution, the average 150-pound rider will burn a surprising 238 calories during a half-hour ride. The sport is also great for cardiovascular endurance.

3. She Takes Saunas

Natalya enjoys a little heat therapy. She writes about this sweat session, “sweatin out my bad choices from the weekend.” Should you take a dry sauna? While some claim the health benefits of saunas are plentiful, including detoxification, increased metabolism, weight loss, increased blood circulation, pain reduction, antiaging, skin rejuvenation, improved cardiovascular function, improved immune function, improved sleep, stress management, and relaxation, there isn’t a lot of research backing up the claims.

4. She Stand Up Paddleboards

Another water sport Natalya loves is paddle boarding, a great workout for the core and also the heart, according to The American Council on Exercise (ACE). It can burn an average of 385 calories for a 140 pound male and 436 for a female the same size, per a study conducted by Arizona State University.

5. She Hydrates

Natalya prioritizes hydration, as can be demonstrated in her latest Instagram photo. “Milky coconuts,” she captioned the snap showing off two electrolyte-filled coconuts. According to the U.S. National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine men should drink about 15.5 cups (3.7 liters) of fluids a day and women about 11.5 cups (2.7 liters) of fluids.

Aracely Arámbula is celebrating her birthday this week. She shared a new set of photos on Instagram to celebrate. In them, she posed in a red bikini with yellow and green strings, a brown headband with tan stripes, and a white cover up. She captioned the post, “March 20th!!! Beautiful and magical date I LOVE YOU LEO HAPPY BIRTHDAY 🎂🎁🎉🎈🎊 !!!! Love you brother!!!!!” How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Aracely Arámbula 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 Screens For Cancer

Arámbula speaks out about a lot of causes. One thing she promotes is being screened for cancer. She encouraged others to do this in the caption of this Instagram post. Arámbula wrote, “Today and every day remember that the most important thing is our #díainternacionalcontraelcáncerdemama today we have to remind women but it is an act of life for all, men and women for all human beings take care of our body, keep it healthy and prevent any disease possible. ✨🙏🏻✨ Today #Salud #autoexplorate Check yourself out and don't stop going to a health center to make yourself #mastografía prevention is living with quality #PorlaSalud and for the love of you don't stop checking yourself.”

2. She Supports Animals

Another cause that Arámbula supports is animal rights and getting pets adopted. She shares a lot of adoptable pets on her Instagram. Arámbula posted this photo encouraging pet adoption. She captioned it, “Let's help these beings of LOVE with pure innocence and who only know how to give you the best unconditionally when you see a puppy or a kitten on your way. ⬛ 🐈 🐱 Don't hesitate to offer him water, you don't know how long he's been walking the streets without drinking and without eating. 🙏🏻 🐶 ♥️ Our world needs more empathy and generosity, let's help these beings.”

3. She Works Out Her Legs

Arámbula doesn’t skip leg day. She shared this video on Instagram of herself doing back leg lifts with a machine weight. She captioned the post, “What do you think about my exercise routine today to keep our body fit and healthy? Tell me, have you already moved today? I send you many kisses.”

4. She Swims

Arámbula likes to swim to stay in shape. And she doesn’t just swim alone. She shared this photo on Instagram of herself and her husband going for a dip in the pool. Arámbula captioned the post, “Vierneeeesssssss and my #ArAfamilia and my beautiful Uriel knows it...... 😘♥️ #happy #weekend. May they have all the #positive energy and all the HEALTH. ✨🙏🏻✨ Many #kisses my beautiful #ArAfamilia.”

5. She Dances

Arámbula loves to dance to keep herself in shape. She likes to meet up with her loved ones and dance to the newest songs. She shared this video on Instagram of herself dancing in a garage with friends. Arámbula captioned the post, “FRIDAYYYYYY and #lacuerpa knows it!!!! Enjoying the exercise and to close with golden brooch starting to dance to this song by my dear.”