Bodybuilder Yaxeni Oriquen in Two-Piece Workout Gear is "Getting in a Workout"

Yaxeni Oriquen is a world-renowned bodybuilder and fitness competitor, best known for winning Miss International five times and Miss Olympia in 2005. Oriquen frequently shares her fitness routines on Instagram, showcasing her dedication to staying in peak condition. In one of her recent posts, she is seen lifting weights at the gym. “I always trying to keep my 185 lbs with a 12% of body fat!!” she said in another post, revealing her disciplined approach. With a blend of weightlifting, swimming, and targeted workouts, Oriquen continues to inspire her followers with her strength and commitment to fitness. Here’s what keeps her in amazing shape.

1. She Lifts Weights

Oriquen does a lot of weight training to keep herself in shape. In her recent post, she is seen using hand dumbbells. In this video, she is seen doing dual pulley rows. ACE Fitness states that lifting weights has a lot of benefits. “Strength training with heavy weights improves muscle definition. Muscle definition occurs as the result of muscles remaining in a state of semi-contraction and heavy strength training recruits the larger type II muscle fibers responsible for a muscle’s appearance.”

2. She Swims

Oriquen likes to swim to keep herself in shape. She shared a photo of herself wading at the beach on Instagram. Oriquen captioned the post, “I always trying to keep my 185 lbs with a 12 % of body fat!!” The Mayo Clinic states that swimming has a lot of benefits. “Swimming is easy on the joints, and it's very good for both cardiac health and your core strength,” says Dr. Matthew Crowe, a Mayo Clinic orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine expert. “And it also can give you really excellent strength around the shoulders, and hips and knees.”

3. She Does Pulldowns

Oriquen likes to do pulldowns to keep herself in shape. She shared this video on Instagram of herself doing them at the gym. Piedmont states that pulldowns have a lot of benefits. “The lat pulldown is a fantastic exercise for strengthening the latissimus dorsi muscle, the broadest muscle in your back. This muscle promotes good posture and spinal stability. Form is crucial when performing a lat pulldown to prevent injury and reap the best results.”

4. She Does Ab Workouts

Oriquen has amazing abs. She shared this video of herself doing lying crunches with a weight. Oriquen captioned the post, “If you want to be a Bodybuilder, you have to do it.. I do it !!!” Core workouts are very important. The Mayo Clinic states, “Your core is the central part of your body. It includes your pelvis, lower back, hips and stomach. The stomach muscles sometimes are called abs. Core exercises train the muscles in your core to work in harmony. This leads to better balance and steadiness, also called stability.”

5. She Does Bicep Workouts

Oriquen has amazing biceps. Naturally, she makes sure to do a lot of workouts that target those muscles. She shared this post on Instagram of herself doing double and single arm bicep curls. For the single curls, she is seen using hand weights, while she uses a barbel for the doubles. Oriquen captioned the post, “Biceps circuit routine! Exploit your biceps with 4 set 15 reps, not rest between exercises until you do the last exercise . Let me know if you need any advance about it . Come to Ryptgym and get special consultation with me .”

Iya Villania-Arellano is all about staying active, even while expecting her fifth child. In a recent social media post, the actress and singer shared her workout routine, showing off her strong physique during an intense gym session. “3 Rounds (High effort),” she detailed about a challenging set that included rowing, power snatches, and overhead squats. Iya's commitment to fitness is unwavering, even as she navigates pregnancy at 38 years old. She’s known for her love of AMRAP workouts, healthy juices, and working out with her husband. How does she balance it all? Let’s explore her approach to fitness, diet, and self-care during this special time in her life.

1. Exercising While Pregnant

Villania is currently pregnant with her fifth child. “Moving while I still can 😅 5th pregnancy and just doing what I’ve done in the past. Can’t help but also worry at times because I am 38yrs old with this pregnancy 😅 but I like to trust that my body will honor the work that I’ve put in and as long as I also honor and respect my body thru this journey, it will tell me what I need to do 🙏🏼 God’s trusted me with this for a reason so I’ll do my best to honor Him with the gift of movement and carrying this child the best way I know how ❤️ Praying this will be as smooth as the other 4,” she wrote in the same post.

2. AMRAP Workouts

Vaillania is a fan of AMRAP workouts, which stands for “as many reps (or rounds) as possible." Here is an example of one of her workout routines:

Alt. Shoulder press (45secs)

15sec rest

Weighted walking lunge (45secs)

15sec rest

Row (45secs)

3 ROUNDS

Squat and DB Snatch (45secs)

15sec rest

Push Press (45secs)

15sec rest

Side raises (45secs)

15sec rest

3 ROUNDS

Jabs and squat (45secs)

15sec rest

Side step squat (45secs)

15sec rest

Ski erg (45secs)

15sec rest

3 ROUNDS

3. Healthy Juices

Iya loves to drink nutritious juices. “Getting my juice on! 😊 and yes, I am still eating on top of taking my juice 😊 I am not on a juicing diet whatsoever! I just really look forward to my juices when I want something refreshing, especially in this summer heat 😊 just another way to get other nutrients into my body too,” she captioned an Instagram post.

4. Workout Buddy

Iya is a fan of the workout buddy system. Her go-to partner? Her husband! She told PhilStar that she and her husband like to break a sweat together. ​​"We get on the bike together, we train in our weights together. We bike more at home because of pollution, traffic, sun."

5. Low-Carb Diet for Weight Loss

When Iya wants to slim down, like after she has a baby, she follows a low-carb diet. “It’s only because I want to lose the baby fat, but once I get into my regular weight,” she practices moderation, she told PhilStar. Her Instagram feed is filled with all the healthy dishes she whips up in the kitchen.

Dasha Gonzalez is getting her sweat on – in her workout clothes. In a new social media post the model and wrestler flaunts her flat abs in a crop top and leggings during an intense workout session. “Workout this weekend,” she captioned the post. How does she approach diet, fitness, and self-care? Here is everything you need to know about her workout routine.

1. Mixing Weights and Reps

“When we aim for 8 to 30 reps per set during our workouts, we're hitting a range that's good for making muscles bigger,” her trainer, Cezar Bononi, explains in a post. “Let's say you're doing an exercise like squats. If you're doing sets of 8 reps, you're likely using a heavier weight. This challenges your muscles in a way that promotes muscle growth. But if you're doing sets of 20 reps, you'll probably use a lighter weight. This still challenges your muscles, but in a different way, focusing more on endurance and pumping up the muscles.” He adds that by “mixing up the number of reps we do, we're hitting different aspects of muscle growth. When we lift heavier weights for fewer reps, it's like telling our muscles to get stronger and bigger. But when we lift lighter weights for more reps, it's like telling our muscles to keep going and not get tired easily.”

2. Workout Buddies

Dasha is a fan of the workout buddy system. “It’s Monday and I got to share a great workout with my girl @elisaayalaa at @bodysculptinggym this morning!!! I’m grateful for so much these days so remember to let your friends know how much you love and appreciate them while they are here!!!” Workout buddies are a great way to keep yourself accountable.

3. Exercise as “Medicine”

Dasha views exercise as medicine. “Life is tough, but sometimes you’ve just gotta focus on yourself and dedicate some time to yourself. Exercise is my medicine and spending time with great people who love you helps. Check in your happy friends and let people you care about know how important they are to you. If you’re on your health and fitness journey, I just want you to know that I’m rooting for you and I believe in you! You got this!!! Time to get off our butts and put in the work!” she wrote in a post.

4. Yoga

Dasha also does yoga. On a recent trip to Puerto Rico, she showed off her moves. Harvard Health explains the science behind the practice. “Researchers found that people who practiced yoga for at least 30 minutes once a week for at least four years, gained less weight during middle adulthood,” they said. “People who were overweight actually lost weight. Overall, those who practiced yoga had lower body mass indexes (BMIs) compared with those who did not practice yoga. Researchers attributed this to mindfulness. Mindful eating can lead to a more positive relationship with food and eating.”

5. Strength Training

In her latest post, Dasha does a strength training workout, executing a variety of exercises. According to the Mayo Clinic, strength and weight training help reduce body fat, preserve and increase lean muscle mass, and burn calories more efficiently. Strength training may also help you:

• Develop strong bones
• Manage your weight
• Enhance your quality of life
• Manage chronic conditions
• Sharpen your thinking skills

Yarishna Ayala is training her glutes in her bodysuit. In a new social media post the IFBB pro shows off her stunning body in skin tight exercise clothes. “Glutes workout,” she captioned the Instagram video with her followers. “Great workout. what an amazing perfect body❤️💯❤️😍🔥🔥🔥🔥,” commented one of her followers. In another post, she does step-downs in two-piece workout gear. How does she approach diet, fitness, and self-care? Here is everything you need to know about her lifestyle habits.

1. Here Is Her Meal Plan

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Yarishna detailed her “simple” meal plan to Women Fitness. “First meal is always oatmeal, eggs whites and coffee. I cannot live without coffee. Then my second and third meal contains proteins like chicken, ground turkey or fish and carbs like rice or sweet potato. My other two meals are mainly fats like steak, avocado and whole eggs. And before sleep a protein shake,” she says.

2. Online Coaching

Yarishna has an online coaching program, run by she and her husband, “specialized in achieving your goals, creating a base of good nutrition and hard work,” she says. “We have a very unique method, we provided zoom calls, and supplement plans, nutrition plans, and chat with all ‘Team No Excuses’ members. That’s my passion, help those who need help.”

3. Her Favorite Glute Exercises

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Yarishna revealed her favorite exercises for glutes to Women FItness.

• Hip Thrust 4 set 20 reps
• Kickback 4 set 20 reps
• Squat 4 set 20 reps
• Sumo squat 4 set 20 reps

4. Favorite Supplements

Yarishna also takes supplements. “My favorite supplement is the Lipo-6 Black Intense, which is a fat burner and Aqua Loss, which is a natural diuretic [and also] Protein Muscle Infusion (cookies and cream),” she told Iron Man.

5. Her Latest Workout

In her latest workout video Yarishna does various squats, lunges, and Romanian deadlifts. She uses lots of weights, including ankle weights, a kettlebell, a barbell, and free weights.

6. She Does Stepdowns

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In a photo shared just yesterday, Yarishna does a step-down. In a step-down, one foot stays on the box or platform while the other foot lowers down to tap the ground, then returns back to the box. This movement works on single-leg strength, stability, and balance, targeting muscles like the quadriceps, glutes, and hamstrings. It's often used in rehab and functional fitness to improve leg strength and joint stability.