WWE superstar Raquel Rodriguez has revealed the workout routine and diet she adheres to to stay in such phenomenal shape – while still allowing herself to indulge in “juicy burgers” and “pasta.”
Raquel, 32, originally from Texas, whose real name is Victoria González, spoke exclusively to DailyMail.com about how she achieves her amazing physique.
According to the three-time WWE Women’s Tag Team Champion and one-time NXT Women’s Champion, staying in shape requires a few key things, including taking time to stretch before gym sessions, focusing on cardio-heavy workouts, and eating her own meals. ready. then go out to eat.
The wrestler, who is gearing up to take on Rhea Ripley at WWE’s Payback this Saturday, explained that she always starts her exercises by “spending five minutes getting her mind straight.”
WWE superstar Raquel Rodriguez has revealed the workout routine and diet she adheres to to stay in phenomenal shape — while still allowing herself to enjoy “juicy burgers”
Raquel, 32, originally from Texas, whose real name is Victoria González, spoke exclusively to DailyMail.com about how she achieves her amazing physique
According to the three-time WWE Women’s Tag Team Champion, it takes a few key things to stay in shape, including taking time to stretch and focusing on cardio-heavy workouts.
The wrestler, who is gearing up to take on Rhea Ripley at WWE’s Payback this Saturday, said she always starts her drills by “spending five minutes finding the right way.”
She prefers to do her mental preparations in a sauna, but if that is not available, she sits on a ‘lawn’.
Raquel said she takes the time to “tell herself what she’s going to do” at the gym so she’s “prepared.”
She said she takes the time to “tell herself what she’s going to do” at the gym so she’s “prepared.” She also makes sure to “stretch” and “warm up” before lifting
She also makes sure to “stretch” and “warm up” before lifting, as mobility and flexibility are essential as a wrestler.
“I think stretching, warming up, and mobility are really important, especially in what we’re doing, because sometimes our bodies get twisted in a way,” she explained.
“Having muscle is cool, but having muscle also limits your range of motion a bit.
“I used to be able to reach the middle of my back, but now I’m so worked up that I can’t. I think mobility is very important before you start lifting.’
Raquel said another key to her success is changing up her workout routine so she doesn’t get bored or discouraged at the gym.
You can’t do the same thing all year round. Sometimes I’ll do supersets and get my heart rate up, or sometimes I’ll go super heavy with just a few lifts and take it easy,” she continued.
“I think stretching, warming up, and mobility are really important, especially in what we’re doing, because sometimes our bodies get twisted in a way,” she explained.
Raquel said another key to her success is changing up her workout routine so she doesn’t get bored or discouraged at the gym.
You can’t do the same thing all year round. Sometimes I’ll do supersets and get my heart rate up, or sometimes I’ll go super heavy with just a few lifts,” she said.
Burpees, push-ups, jumping rope and sprints on the StairMaster are some of her favorite exercises.
Another thing she always tries to include in her gym sessions is “cardio,” as she explained that great stamina is a major advantage in the ring.
“I’m not just running for 45 minutes, I’m really trying to get in there and get my heart rate going and sweating,” she said.
‘It is difficult. There’s no half in this. Everyone has their own regimen, but I think staying flexible and staying in shape on the go is key.”
When it comes to her diet, she tries to bring her own food when she travels because the “options” when you travel “are not always the healthiest.”
Some of her favorite techniques include burpees, pushups, jumping rope and sprints on the stair master
One thing she always tries to include in her gym sessions is “cardio,” because great stamina is a huge advantage in the ring, she explained.
When it comes to her diet, she tries to bring her own food when she travels because the ‘options’ when traveling ‘are not always the healthiest’
She also stressed the importance of listening to your body and making sure you’re eating enough.
‘I bring protein powder and snacks just in case, because when you’re building muscle and trying to maintain your height and strength, you need to eat,” she said.
Raquel admitted that she “definitely” treats herself to “cheat meals at least once or twice a week.”
She said she “loves carbs” and treats herself to things like “breakfast tacos, juicy burgers, or pasta.”
“I definitely have my cheat meals. I like carbs, so anything with bread, a nice big juicy burger or pasta, yes, that’s enough for me,’ she served.
“I have cheat meals at least once or twice a week, so I don’t completely neglect myself and my needs. I need all that good food. It helps me, it gives me energy.’