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Bodybuilder Anastasia Leonova in Two-Piece Workout Gear Says "Have a Nice Weekend"

She's ready to bench.

Anastasia Leonova
Anastasia Leonova/Instagram

Anastasia Leonova is a dedicated bodybuilder with a growing fanbase on social media. Known for sharing her fitness journey, Leonova regularly posts about her gym routines and active lifestyle. Recently, she shared a post sitting on a weight bench in workout gear, captioning it, “Have a nice weekend.” Let’s take a closer look at her favorite activities that keep her in top shape.


1. She Swims

Leonova shares a lot of her favorite workouts on Instagram. One thing she likes to do is go swimming. Leonova shares a lot of posts of herself in the water. She shared these photos of herself wading in the pool. Leonova also shared this video of herself swimming, captioning it, “Working moments 😍 @sculpted_uk_website I just love it ❤️”

2. She Hikes

Leonova spends a lot of time outside. One thing she does to keep herself in shape is going for hikes. Leonova shared these photos of herself and her husband going for a hike on rocks by the beach in Portugal. Piedmont states that hiking is a great workout to do. “Hiking is a weight-bearing exercise that builds muscle mass and helps prevent osteoporosis. Hiking can help you manage your weight. It is a joint-friendly form of exercise that can keep arthritis sufferers more limber and mobile.”

3. She Rides Horses

Another outdoor workout that Leonova enjoys doing is riding horses. She shared this set of photos of herself riding on Instagram. Riding is a great exercise. Cornerstone Ranch states, “Muscles are strengthened by the increased use involved in riding. Even though riding is exercise, it is perceived as enjoyment, and therefore the rider has increased tolerance and motivation to lengthen the period of exercise.”

4. She Works Hard

Leonova makes sure to work hard to achieve her goals. Especially when it comes to working out. She talked about this in the caption of this Instagram post. “The most important thing now is to keep the attitude and focus on shape 🔥cardio strength cardio 💪 While I'm waiting for my visa to Europe, I'm waiting my new swimsuit 😍 Let's continue the journey ❤️”

5. She Does Cardio

As Leonova mentioned in the previous Instagram post, she likes to do cardio workouts to stay in shape. The Mayo Clinic reports that these are beneficial. “You may feel tired when you first start regular aerobic exercise. But over the long term, you'll enjoy increased stamina and reduced fatigue. You can also gain increased heart and lung fitness and bone and muscle strength over time.”