Pro Wrestler Aleah James in Two-Piece Workout Gear Does "Weighted Box Jumps"

Aleah James is a successful wrestler. In order to stay in tip-top shape, James has to do a lot of things abd be hardcore. One thing she likes to do is box jumps. She recently shared a video of herself doing them with a weighted vest on Instagram. She captioned the post, “Assault bike calories and weighted box jumps (vest 10kg/22lbs). 50 cals. 25 box jump @ 20”. 50 cals. 25 box jump @ 24”. 50 cals. 25 box jump @ 30” 50 cals. 25 Box jump @ 30”.” How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Aleah James stays in shape and the photos that prove they work.

1. She Does Box Jumps

As you can see from her Instagram post, James does box jumps to stay in shape. This is a plyometric exercise, and according to NASM, this has a lot of benefits. “Of the many benefits of plyometric training, some of the more recognized are: increased vertical jump height, increased long jump distance, increased strength, improved running speed, agility, and quickness, injury reduction, improved throwing, hitting, striking velocity.”

2. She Weight Lifts

James likes to weight train to stay in shape. She shares a lot of posts on Instagram of herself lifting weights. James shared this video of herself lifting a barbell, captioning it, “Meanwhile.” She also shared this weightlifting video, captioning it, “Don’t get too comfortable.” 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.”

3. She Does Pull-Ups

James makes sure to work her upper body. One thing she likes to do is pull-ups. James shared this video on Instagram of herself doing them. She captioned it, “Benefits of pull ups after upper workout: It's hard.” James also posted this pull-up video on her page. She captioned that post, “Enthusiasm level: off the scale.”

4. She Does Burpees

In this Instagram video, James is seen doing box jumps with a burpee. According to The Cleveland Clinic, burpees have a lot of benefits. “From an aerobic standpoint, burpees put your ticker to the test. The exercise offers the breath-stealing effect of running in a very condensed timeframe. There's also a strength, or anaerobic, side to burpees. Movements within the exercise mesh resistance training with explosive muscle action. A burpee targets your arms, chest and shoulders. It’ll work your abs and tax your leg muscles, hips and gluteus maximus, too.”

5. She Jumps Rope

James likes to jump rope to stay in shape. She shared this video on Instagram of herself doing so, captioning it, “I’ve grown to like skipping. My shins have not.” Piedmont states that jumping rope has a lot of benefits. “It’s an amazing total body exercise that engages all of the major muscle groups,” says Clinton Maclin, ACSM CEP-CPO, an exercise physiologist and safety coach at Piedmont Atlanta Fitness Center. “You can use it to warm up or as a stand-alone exercise, and it incorporates cardiovascular exercise and resistance training.”

Aliyah is hitting the gym – in her workout gear. In a new social media post the WWE star flaunts her amazing figure in exercise shorts and a crop top during an exercise session. “Back at it again this morning with another roof top finisher,” she captioned the Instagram video. In it she does kettlebell swings, squats, and lunges amongst other exercises using the weight. How does she approach diet, fitness, and self-care? Here is everything you need to know about her lifestyle habits.

1. From Circus to WWE

Aliyah went to circus school “because I wanted to be a wrestler," she told WWE. "I remember watching Tough Enough and seeing that they were doing rolls and stuff. I connected that with the circus, which was an option as an after-school program, so I chose that. I learned a lot of skills there, like acrobatics, that transferred over to wrestling… [Circus training] is very physically demanding. You have to have a certain athleticism. You have to be able to jump. Your body has to be able to move a certain way. It takes a lot of flexibility. There's a lot of physicality in wrestling, too. You have to be athletic."

2. Strength Training

Aliyah’s workouts consist mostly of strength and weight training. According to the Mayo Clinic, strength and weight training help reduce body fat, preserve and increase lean muscle mass, and burn calories more efficiently. Strength training may also help you:

• Develop strong bones
• Manage your weight
• Enhance your quality of life
• Manage chronic conditions
• Sharpen your thinking skills

3. Enjoying Exercise

Aliyah loves to workout. “I enjoy … everything. I really can’t think of just one thing. I love the in-ring training, I love how we have a full gym and get to work on our physiques. I love the whole facility. It’s like Disneyland to me

4. Riding Horses

Aliyah rides horses. “Ain’t nothing new under the sun 😘 #horsegirl,” she captioned a post of herself on horseback. The American Heart Association maintains that riding horses is great for your health. Not only does it boost cardiovascular health, but builds core strength, burns calories, and lowers blood pressure. It is also great for your mental health as it helps relax you.

5. Training Hard

Aliyah trains hard "I would go to the gym every day," she says about how she prepped for her WWE tryout. "I would go to wrestling training five times a week. I was eating the cleanest I've ever eaten in my life. I'd practice interviews in the mirror every day. I gave 110 percent to be ready for the tryout."

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."

Paola Mayfield is best known as a cast member on 90 Day Fiancé. She’s also started a wrestling career. Mayfield is currently on vacation in Punta Cana, and is making sure to share highlights from her trip on Instagram. In a recent post, she posed outside in a swimsuit, her figure on display. Mayfield captioned the post, “Bella.” How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Paola Mayfield 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 Boxes

Mayfield does a lot of things to stay in shape. One thing she enjoys doing is boxing, which comes in handy since she’s a wrestler. Mayfield shared this video on Instagram of herself punching a bag. She captioned the post, “I love everything I do, and I do everything I love.” Harvard Health reports that boxing has a lot of benefits. “Fitness boxing is also a great aerobic exercise. Aerobic exercise gets your heart pumping and helps lower the risk of high blood pressure, heart disease, stroke, and diabetes. It can strengthen bones and muscles, burn more calories, and lift mood. Aerobics can also boost your endurance, which helps you climb a flight of stairs or walk farther.”

2. She Weight Trains

Mayfield likes to use weights and strength train to stay in shape. In several of her workout videos on her Instagram, she is seen using weights. In this video, she is seen doing deadlifts with a circular barbell. Also in this video, she is seen doing different exercises with a circular weight. The Mayo Clinic reports that strength training has a lot of benefits. “Strength training can help you manage or lose weight, and it can increase your metabolism to help you burn more calories.”

3. She Combines Exercises

Sometimes, Mayfield likes to do two exercises at once. In this video, she is seen doing box jumps and burpees after coming off of the box. She captioned the post, “Happy day woman! Not only today but always! Happy International Women's Day! Every day is your day Woman!”

4. She Does Pull-Ups

Mayfield likes to do upper-body workouts. One thing she usually does is pull-ups. She shared this gym video of herself doing them on Instagram. Mayfield captioned the post, “Feeling unstoppable #paopower I love the various exercises that we can do on the pull-up equipment 💪 More workout videos and meals on @superpaofitteam.”

5. She Wrestles

Mayfield is a wrestler, so this naturally is her main way of staying in shape. She shared this wrestling video on Instagram. Mayfield captioned the post, “It feels so good to be back in the ring, but my gosh, I am super sore! Thank you, @lince_dorado & @riosistheway, for the fantastic training and pushing me!”

Jordynne Grace is doing a special dance for husband, Jonathan Gresham. In a new social media post the professional wrestler shows off her moves, while trying to appease her athlete hubby. “When he asks you to dance for him but you are a pro wrestler,” she wrote on the Instagram video. “Date night 💪🏾😅,” commented one of her followers. “Too cute,” added another. How does she approach diet, fitness, and self-care? Here is everything you need to know about her lifestyle habits.

1. From Pro Wrestler to Bodybuilder

Jordynne recently transitioned from wrestling to bodybuilding. “I want to be the first pro wrestler to ever go to The Arnold,” Grace told Sports Illustrated, referring to The Arnold Classic. “That’s my dream.” Even she was astounded by her transformation. “I feel like the same person, then I look in the mirror and say, ‘Whoa,’” says Grace. “The weight loss has become noticeable in my face, and I never thought I’d have a six-pack in my life. It’s been insane to see my body change.”

2. Pilates

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On her anniversary, Jordynne hit a Pilates studio. “@stretch_atl for an incredible stretch session 🔥,” she wrote in the caption of a post. According to research, Pilates exercises are designed to increase muscle strength, endurance, and flexibility, and to improve posture and balance. Experts maintain that it is a great workout for leaning out.

3. Lots of Cardio and Dieting

“Bodybuilding doesn’t go with pro wrestling. I feel so weak. You’re putting your body through extremely intense stress. It leaves you exhausted,” she told Sports Illustrated, adding that there is lots of “cardio and dieting” involved. “I can’t wait to see what happens,” says Grace. “This is something I’m doing for a specific competition, and I think it’s important that people know that. There is so much behind it. Posing, memorizing routines, it’s a whole different ball game. When it’s over, I can’t wait to eat a lot of food.” She added: “But look at me now—I’m on the stairs every day for 90 minutes, and I’m eating chicken and rice every day.

4. Her Body Is Changing

Jordynne recently shared a photo of her body changing, from March to July to August. “March - four days out from a bodybuilding show, strict diet + 90 min daily cardio for 12 weeks.

July - about four months of little to no diet structure, lifting HEAVY, 20-30 min cardio 2-3x a week

August/currently: structured diet for apprx 4 weeks, daily cardio, lifting 5-6x/week,” she wrote. “Seeing all these wrestling and bodybuilding shows going on is causing me elite level FOMO.”

5. Not Listening to Haters

“I’ve gotten relentless hate about the way I look on social media,” Grace wrote in a post. “I’ve heard I was too big or that I was too short—now I hear that I’m too muscular and I look like a man. I am here to prove that you can do whatever you want to, especially if you use those negative comments as fuel.”