Cathy Kelley, a prominent journalist and WWE host, brings energy and charisma to everything she does—even at the gym. Recently, Kelley teamed up with her friend, actress Sarah Michelle Gellar, for a fun workout session, captured in a hilarious Instagram video of Gellar pushing a weighted cart with Kelley perched on top. Beyond her entertaining personality, Kelley is a strong advocate for self-acceptance and empowering women. She’s shared her journey of overcoming bullying and finding confidence, emphasizing the importance of embracing imperfections. Her fitness routine includes boxing, working out with friends, and fueling her day with a simple yet nutritious breakfast of eggs and avocado. Kelley’s balanced approach to fitness and wellness inspires fans to find joy in their own routines.
Kelley opened up about finding acceptance with herself to Cliche Magazine. “I was bullied in high school, and that was a major factor in the self-confidence issues and depression I battled. It was really hard shedding that image of myself that others projected on me, but I realize in retrospect, them putting down another person said more about them than it did about me. I thought for the longest time if I were ‘perfect’ everyone would like me, and I’ve learned no matter where you are at in career, or how much talent you have, or how far along you are in your journey of personal growth there will still be people who have an opinion. The moment you are able to embrace and own your imperfections is when you can truly be free!”
Kelley is all for the WWE’s promoting of women. She talked about this with Cliche Magazine. “Everyone needs a role model, or someone to look up too. It’s easier to have big dreams when you see someone who looks like you accomplishing big goals. I can’t tell you how incredible of a feeling it is, seeing so many young girls attending WWE shows decked out in the gear of their favorite superstar. It gives me all the feels!”
Kelley shared her favorite breakfast in her Us Weekly interview. “If I’m home, I typically have an egg with avocado, plus one very large coffee.” Eggs have a lot of health benefits. Keck Medicine states, “Eating eggs leads to elevated levels of high-density lipoprotein (HDL), also known as the “good” cholesterol. People who have higher HDL levels have a lower risk of heart disease, stroke and other health issues. According to one study, eating two eggs a day for six weeks increased HDL levels by 10%.”
As you can see from the Instagram post, Kelley likes to workout with friends. She talked about this in an interview with Us Weekly. “Over the past few years, exercise has become a fun and calming part of my life rather than a chore. On the weekends, I usually get together with a girlfriend for a workout class. I’m currently loving boxing.”
As you can see from the previous blurb, Kelley likes to box. Southern Colorado FCA states that boxing can help with your core. “Many sports do a poor job of developing a strong core that is vital to an athletes overall performance. A weak core can create all kinds of problems – from back pain, lack of balance, poor movement, a weak stance, etc. A weak core can also contribute to other muscles working over time to compensate for an underdeveloped core. The typical high school athlete spends roughly 8 hours a day sitting – most likely sitting in poor posture. An athlete’s core is often an afterthought needing intentional attention to be developed. Boxing provides a great focused core workout without all the crunches. Core development comes from maintaining a strong stance, delivering punches on a heavy bag, shadow boxing, and more.”