In a world where gym selfies are more heavily filtered than actual workout routines, and fitness journeys are curated to perfection on social media, Kayla Nicole is pushing back. Known as the ex-girlfriend of NFL star Travis Kelce, Kayla has built her own identity as a sports journalist, fitness enthusiast, and founder of the wellness company Tribe Therepē. With over 830K Instagram followers, her core ab routine has earned admiration for its blend of Greek goddess strength and Navy SEAL endurance. Now, she’s speaking out against what she believes is a major issue in modern fitness culture: the lack of transparency about cosmetic procedures and shortcuts.
Kayla raised an important point on a recent episode of The Pre-game Podcast with Gerald Washington. On Instagram, she shared a reel that sparked conversation. The caption read: “BBL culture is reshaping bodies – but also reshaping expectations… Should trainers/influencers have to disclose their surgery/weight loss meds if attempting to promote their fitness journey?” Kayla posed a direct question: Are people being misled by influencers and trainers who hide behind appearances of hard work, while relying on surgeries like Brazilian Butt Lifts (BBLs) or weight loss medications like Ozempic?
Her provocative statement—“Having a BBL and selling training programs is okay, truth or trash?”—challenges the fitness industry’s authenticity. She is questioning whether it’s fair to promote one’s fitness journey without acknowledging the surgeries or medications that might have played a significant role in those transformations.
Travis Kelce’s Training Focused on Redemption, Not Retirement
Meanwhile, in the world of professional football, Travis Kelce is also in the spotlight as he prepares for a potential redemption year. The star tight end for the Kansas City Chiefs was last seen on the big stage during a crushing Super Bowl defeat to the Philadelphia Eagles. The final score, Eagles 40, Chiefs 22, was a blowout, but Kelce’s record-breaking Super Bowl reception continued to capture media attention.
Despite the loss, Kelce acknowledged the defeat’s emotional toll, saying, “You don’t lose like that without everything going bad.” Head coach Andy Reid reinforced the point, remarking, “It was a bad day to have a bad day.”
Following the loss, rumors of Kelce’s retirement swirled, further fueled by his father Ed Kelce’s vacation photos from Boca Raton, where he was seen relaxing with a cigar. But Travis had other plans. When a fan inquired about his whereabouts, Ed answered: “Trav is in training here.”
Kelce has turned his $20 million estate in Boca Raton into a personal training facility, transforming his offseason into an intense preparation period. Joined by NFL friends Ross Travis and Kumar Ferguson, Kelce is determined to make a comeback and chase another Lombardi Trophy. “He wants to come back and he’s training like crazy,” said Andy Reid, confirming the tight end’s commitment to bouncing back stronger.
After a less-than-stellar 2024 season, where Kelce recorded just 823 receiving yards in 17 games—his lowest total since 2015—he is focused on regaining his form. Despite challenges like inconsistent play from Hollywood Brown and injuries to Rashee Rice, Kelce’s training efforts are laser-focused on returning to top performance. “The healthier we can be around him, he can still be productive,” Reid said, highlighting the importance of supporting Kelce’s efforts to get back to his best.
Both Kayla Nicole and Travis Kelce are redefining expectations in their respective fields—one calling out the false narratives in fitness, and the other training for redemption after a tough season.
