{"id":670443,"date":"2025-04-01T08:38:07","date_gmt":"2025-04-01T12:38:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hauteliving.com\/hautebeauty\/?p=670443&"},"modified":"2025-04-02T08:38:30","modified_gmt":"2025-04-02T12:38:30","slug":"how-emily-bett-rickards-transformed-for-queen-of-the-ring-her-fitness-diet-and-beauty-routine","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hauteliving.com\/hautebeauty\/670443\/how-emily-bett-rickards-transformed-for-queen-of-the-ring-her-fitness-diet-and-beauty-routine\/","title":{"rendered":"How Emily Bett Rickards Transformed For \u2018Queen Of The Ring\u2019\u2014Her Fitness, Diet, And Beauty Routine"},"content":{"rendered":"

Best known for her role as the quick-witted Felicity Smoak on Arrow<\/em>, Emily Bett Rickards is literally stepping into a whole new arena. In Queen of the Ring<\/em>, Rickards takes on the role of legendary wrestler Mildred Burke, the first-ever million-dollar female athlete who paved the way for women in professional wrestling. The film, premiering in Canada this week, tells the extraordinary true story of Burke\u2019s resilience, power, and determination to defy the odds at a time when women\u2019s wrestling was banned across most of America.<\/p>\n

\"\"Photo Credit: FRAZER HARRISON\/GETTY IMAGES<\/span><\/p>\n

Beyond the big screen, Rickards has also made her mark in the wellness world. A self-proclaimed matcha enthusiast, she launched Paradise Matcha<\/em>, her own organic matcha brand, last year. Between sipping on her \u201cgreen goodness\u201d and perfecting her in-ring performance, Rickards sat down to talk about her fitness transformation, favorite beauty picks from Canada, and how Queen of the Ring<\/em> has changed her perspective on strength\u2014inside and out.<\/p>\n

From Coffee to Matcha: A Wellness Journey<\/h3>\n

Rickard\u2019s love for matcha was born out of necessity. \u201cAbout ten years ago, I cut out coffee,\u201d she shares. \u201cWe were working crazy hours on Arrow<\/em>, and I was relying on coffee to keep me going. My cortisol levels were through the roof, and I realized I needed to make a change.\u201d<\/p>\n

Enter matcha\u2014rich in antioxidants, caffeine, and L-theanine, an amino acid that promotes a calm, sustained energy boost. \u201cWith coffee, you get a spike and crash. With matcha, it\u2019s more of a steady incline\u2014it\u2019s like going on a rolling hike rather than climbing Everest and falling down the other side.\u201d<\/p>\n

Her passion for matcha soon turned into a business. Paradise Matcha<\/em> sources organic, shade-grown matcha from Japan. \u201cOrganic matcha is hard to grow, but it was important to me to find the best. We have two types\u2014one that\u2019s bright and umami, and another that\u2019s richer and creamier.\u201d<\/p>\n

Training Like a Wrestler<\/h3>\n

Transforming into a wrestling icon required serious training. \u201cI didn\u2019t have the muscle that Mildred needed,\u201d Rickards admits. \u201cI wasn\u2019t new to weights, but I had never focused on building muscle in this way.\u201d<\/p>\n

With the help of her trainer, Thomas Taylor of T3 Athletics, and nutritionist, Dr. Diego Botezelli, she followed a high-protein, no-cardio regimen focused on lifting heavy weights. \u201cWe had three months before filming, and every few weeks, the workouts evolved as I got stronger,\u201d she says. \u201cOnce filming started, it became about maintaining muscle and managing stress so my body didn\u2019t start breaking down the gains I had made.\u201d<\/p>\n

Rickards also emphasized the importance of fueling her body properly. \u201cI was eating more than I ever had\u2014tons of chicken, amino acids, and omega-3s to keep my hormones balanced. There\u2019s this idea that diets mean restriction, but I was fueling my body in the best way possible, and it felt amazing.\u201d<\/p>\n

Honoring a Trailblazer<\/h3>\n

Taking on the role of Mildred Burke was an eye-opening experience for Rickards. \u201cI didn\u2019t realize women\u2019s wrestling was illegal at one point. Mildred had no precedent\u2014she saw men wrestle once and decided, \u2018That\u2019s what I want to do.\u2019 She wasn\u2019t just breaking into a sport; she was fighting to make it exist for women.\u201d<\/p>\n

The role deepened her appreciation for the generations of women who fought for equality. \u201cMildred and the women of her time created a platform that we stand on today. My grandmother, my mother, and now all of us\u2014we\u2019re still fighting, but we\u2019re stronger together.\u201d<\/p>\n

Canadian Beauty Picks<\/h3>\n

As a proud Canadian, Rickards has a few homegrown beauty favorites. \u201cI\u2019m really into Living Libations<\/em>\u2014they have a cult following in Canada. Their oil-pulling products, gum drops, and facial cleansers are fantastic.\u201d<\/p>\n

She also swears by The SkinGirls<\/em> in Vancouver. \u201cTheir SkinEdition<\/em> brand has amazing retinol and sunscreen. Their formulas are so good.\u201d<\/p>\n

On set, she relied on cold plunges to help with muscle recovery. \u201cI had a little collapsible cold plunge on set\u2014it\u2019s great for inflammation. There\u2019s a lot of new research on how cold plunging affects women\u2019s health, and I\u2019m fascinated by it.\u201d<\/p>\n

What\u2019s Next?<\/h3>\n

With Queen of the Ring<\/em> premiering, Rickards is looking forward to celebrating milestones with family\u2014her stepdad\u2019s 70th birthday and the arrival of her new nephew. She\u2019s also diving into creative projects. \u201cI\u2019m writing, creating, and exploring new avenues. This year feels different\u2014I feel whole in a way I haven\u2019t before.\u201d<\/p>\n

From wrestling rings to matcha cups, Rickards is proving that strength\u2014whether physical or personal\u2014comes in many forms. And with her ever-growing list of passions, she\u2019s just getting started.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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