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In addition to starring on the hit reality series Love Island, AJ Bunker is also a fighter. She recently returned to the ring and documented her process on Instagram. In a recent post, Bunker shared photos from the event. In some of them, she wore a blue and white swimsuit. Bunker captioned the post, “Fight week complete.”How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways AJ Bunker stays in shape and the photos that prove they work.

1. She Rides Quad Bikes

Bunker likes to do a lot of outdoor activities to stay in shape. She shares a bunch of photos of herself doing so on Instagram. One thing Bunker likes to do is ride quad bikes. She posted this photo of herself going for a ride in the Marrakech desert. Bunker captioned the post, “Had the best day ending 2019 quad biking around the Moroccan desert.”

2. She Swims

Another outdoor activity Bunker likes to do is go swimming. She shares a bunch of posts on Instagram of herself at the beach or the pool. Bunker posted these photos of herself and her friends enjoying time at the beach in Portugal. She captioned the post, “Missing the Portuguese sun and these gorgeous girls! 🥰💖Also happy Saturday angels. What’s everyone’s plans for the weekend!”

3. She Weight Trains

While prepping for her fights, Bunker shared her training process on Instagram. One thing she likes to do is weight train. Bunker appeared in this gym video Instagram collaboration with MF Daxn Series. In it, she is seen doing bicep curls, dual pulley rows, and deadlifts, among other things. According to The Mayo Clinic, “Strength training may enhance your quality of life and improve your ability to do everyday activities. Strength training can also protect your joints from injury. Building muscle also can contribute to better balance and may reduce your risk of falls. This can help you maintain independence as you age.”

4. She Boxes

Being a boxer is naturally one of the ways Bunker stays in shape. Boxing has a lot of benefits. Harvard Health states, “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. Plus, aerobic exercise is associated with improvement in certain brain functions.”

5. She Gets Sunshine

Sunshine offers a multitude of health benefits, both physically and mentally. Exposure to sunlight boosts the body's production of vitamin D, essential for bone health, immune system function, and reducing inflammation. It also helps regulate the body's internal clock, or circadian rhythm, improving sleep quality and mood. Sunlight can enhance mood by increasing serotonin levels, reducing the risk of seasonal affective disorder. It encourages outdoor activity, promoting physical fitness and reducing sedentary behavior. Furthermore, natural sunlight can improve vision health, reduce stress, and even lower blood pressure. Overall, moderate sun exposure, when combined with protective measures, can greatly enhance well-being.

Professional wrestler Valerie Loureda encouraged fans to watch both UFC and WWE NXT Great American Bash 2023 via a social media update. Loureda, 25, shared a video of herself looking fit and beautiful in an aquamarine bikini with matching coverup, telling fans who her picks are for the fights. “I’ve been working hard to bring a different touch to WWE that they’re never seen before,” she explained in the video. How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Loureda stays in shape and the photos that prove they work.

1. Proud of Her Roots

Loureda is proud and confident about her fighting skills. “I’m an amazing wrestler,” she says. “Cuban wrestling is very different, and I was lucky enough to be taught wrestling by Yoel Romero and Alexis Villa and Gustavito (Balart), a lot of Olympic wrestlers, so they really taught me that Cuban wrestling, and I’m gonna take it into the cage. I just haven’t been given a chance to show it because I’m playing my game, but the moment I get the opportunity to show it, people are gonna be shocked by my wrestling skills.”

2. Taekwondo Background

Loureda grew up doing taekwondo, which set the tone for her future career as a fighter. “I never in my life thought for one second this is eventually what I would do,” she says. “I always had the vision of the Olympic dream [in taekwondo] in my mind, but at some point… that changed, and I saw MMA on TV. I saw the way it was blowing up, and people were falling in love with it. I said, ‘Wow, I can do that. I could fight like that. I could beat those girls, and I could change the world one day with that platform and all their viewers.’ So I was very excited about MMA, and that’s when it was born for me.”

3. Wrestling Training

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Loureda says switching from MMA to wrestling was no joke. “It’s extremely tough. For me, it’s actually harder than MMA,” she says. “My first bump, I just knew I could do it. I had this feeling in my gut and my first bump, hitting the ropes, I just fell in love with it and I knew I could do it. It’s tough, it’s a hard transition, it’s different than what I’m used to, but if you can rewire your brain and change your mentality and realize what this is and how to be the best at it, you can be successful. I was with coach (Norman) Smiley the whole time and he was amazing and taught me so much. He stayed in an open ring after for like two hours and we worked and he taught me stuff and taught me different things that would work with my style.”

4. Building Muscle

Loureda is careful to build muscle rather than lose weight as a result of MMA/wrestling training. “I might not be sparring as much, but I’m doing physical training (and) conditioning,” she says. “I lost a lot of weight after ‘Exatlon,’ and in these times, I’ve used time to concentrate on what I want to do with my life. While many are eating and gaining weight at home, I’ve been working to be on weight and be ready for this fight. So I haven’t had many partners for this training camp, but I’m very confident in my level and the years of training in martial arts.”

5. Beautiful and Strong

Loureda has neither time nor patience for those who criticize female athletes for bikini pictures. “If women do it, it’s being seen as doing it for social media and doing it to be an object for men and marketing. And that’s not the case,” she says. “It’s not for any man, it’s for us as women showing we can be badass and beautiful and strong, and we could still be animals in the cage and know how to defend ourselves.”

The world of UFC doesn't just feature fierce fighters; it's also home to some incredibly dedicated and fitness-focused Octagon girls. These women are not just known for their stunning looks, but also for their commitment to health, wellness, and various sports activities that keep them in top shape. From hiking to skiing to Muay Thai, these Octagon girls have incorporated varied fitness routines into their lives. Dive into the lives of these 10 Octagon girls, as they share their fitness secrets, passions, and some interesting snippets from their journeys. Ready to be inspired? Let’s get started!

1. Red Dela Cruz

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Red Dela Cruz shared some of her wellness secrets in an interview with The Daily Mail. “Health and fitness has always been part of my life since I was 17,” she said. “I wake up early to go to the gym to start my day. I cook my own meals, do long walks two to three times a week and make sure I maintain a balanced diet.”

2. Jhenny Andrade

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Jhenny Andrade opened up about winning “Best Ring Girl” at the MMA Awards to UFC.com. "We'll see if I'll be nominated again. I'm happy just being (among) the five nominees, but the responsibility is even greater now, and I'm going to do everything I can to keep this award in Brazil for years and years. I'm thinking like Amanda Nunes now. She always says that nobody is going to take the belt from her, so I say that I'm keeping my award. If God wants to, next year, if I'm nominated again, it will stay in Brazil.”

3. Jamilette Gaxiola

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Jamilette Gaxiola loves to hike to stay in shape. She shared this photo on Instagram of herself hiking among the rocks in the Boynton Canyon Vortex in Sedona, Arizona. The Cleveland Clinic states that hiking has a lot of benefits. “Clear blue skies, flowers in bloom, squirrels frolicking among the trees — being in nature is such a great way to get a natural boost of happiness.”

4. Chrissy Blair

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Being a ring girl seems to have inspired Chrissy Blair, as she’s started boxing to stay in shape. She shared this video on Instagram of herself taking a boxing class. Blair captioned it, “Pretending I know how to box 🤪 Weekend workout at @rumbleboxingdelmar.”

5. Carly Baker

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Carly Baker likes to golf to stay in shape. She shared these photos and videos on Instagram of herself taking shots at the driving range. Baker captioned the post, “My new hobby ⛳️ Advice welcomed….Be kind.” Better Health states that golf has a lot of benefits. “Golf can be good for your health and your heart. Walking an average course for a round of golf can be between five to seven kilometres. If you walk 18 holes three to five times a week, you’ll get an optimal amount of endurance exercise for your heart. If you pull your clubs or carry them, you’ll burn even more calories each round and benefit even more.”

6. Camila Olivera

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Camila Olivera likes to ski to keep herself in shape. She shared this photo of herself on the slopes on Instagram. Olivera captioned the post, “Ski day.” The Canadian Ski Council states that skiing has a lot of benefits. “It’s well documented that skiing and snowboarding benefits cardiovascular health, overall fitness, strength, coordination, balance and more. Regardless of your health and fitness goals, strapping on a pair of skis or a snowboard is sure to fulfill some of them. Due to the versatility of skiing and snowboarding, it can encompass the benefits of a cardio workout, high-intensity interval training (HIIT) session, and strength training session, all in one fun activity.”

7. Brittney Palmer

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Brittney Palmer does a lot of water activities to stay in shape. She shared this highlight reel on Instagram of herself spending time in Mexico. In it, Palmer is seen swimming, paddleboarding, and riding jet-skis. Palmer captioned the post, “What a life.”

8. Vanessa Hanson

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Vanessa Hanson shared her favorite foods in an interview with StyleCaster. She’s a big fan of fish. Hanson says that she specifically likes ordering sushi at restaurants. “Sushi is my go-to healthy meal when eating out. I stick to sashimi and avoid the tempura rolls.” Hanson also says that she ate, “Mahi mahi with an avocado quinoa salad,” for lunch that day.

9. Summer Daniels

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Summer Daniels is all about having self confidence. She talked about this in an interview with Cageside Press, specifically about being nominated for Ring Girl of The Year. “Winning or not winning, in my heart I won, so that’s all that matters to me,” she said. Daniels also revealed where she gets the confidence. “The people, the fans, they give me the confidence. There’s always the good and the bad, but the bad helps us become good.”

10. Ariyanny Celeste

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Ariyanny Celeste shared her workout secrets in an interview with Muscle and Fitness. “I’m definitely a butt girl. I like a guy to have some nice glutes, so he needs to squat and lunge. Muay Thai is also great for the butt—it’s a full-body workout. You can feel your abs and glutes work when you’re kicking. I train with guys, and I’ve definitely slapped a couple around!”