IFBB Champ Natalia Soltero in Two-Piece Workout Gear is "Bodybuilding"

Natalia Soltero, an IFBB champion and fitness expert, regularly shares her intense training sessions on Instagram. Recently, she posted a video from the gym, posing and encouraging her followers with the words, “If you are afraid of failing, you probably will fail.” Soltero’s workout routine focuses heavily on weightlifting, hamstring curls, RDLs, and back exercises, which help her maintain her impressive physique. Her disciplined approach to fitness serves as an inspiration to her followers, encouraging them to strive for balance and physical harmony.

1. She Lifts Weights

Since she’s a bodybuilder, Soltero naturally does a lot of exercises with weights. A lot of her workout videos on Instagram feature her lifting weights. Soltero shared this photo and video of herself using weights. She captioned the post, “Saturday workout.” ACE Fitness states that using weights to workout has a lot of benefits. “Using heavy weights increases intramuscular coordination, the number of type II motor units and the amount of muscle fibers engaged within a specific muscle. Have you ever felt your muscles shaking while lifting heavy weights? This is because you are recruiting and activating the larger type II muscle fibers, which are only stimulated to work when a muscle is challenged with heavy resistance or working to fatigue.”

2. She Works Her Hamstrings

Soltero makes sure to work her hamstrings. She shared this video on Instagram of herself doing hamstring curls. Soltero captioned the post, “Workout.” She also shared this video of herself doing one-leg hamstring curls. Soltero captioned that post, “Today Workout. There is nothing more beautiful than balance and physical harmony.. so let's go for it ! 👊🏼”

3. She Does RDLs

Soltero also likes to do RDLs to stay in shape. She shared this video on Instagram of herself doing them. Soltero captioned the post, “After twisting my back and falling a disc on my foot, I think it was a good day 😅💪🏼” ACE Fitness states that the exercise has a lot of health benefits. “The most important benefit of the RDL is that it teaches the proper movement and biomechanics of standing hip flexion and extension. This is the foundational movement for squatting, whether the movement is performed with a weight in the gym or while bending over to pick an object up from the floor.”

4. She Does Pulldowns

Soltero likes to do lateral pulldowns to stay in shape. She shared this photo of herself doing them on Instagram, captioning it, “Back day!” Piedmont states that lateral pulldowns have a lot of benefits. “The lat pulldown is a fantastic exercise to strengthen the latissimus dorsi muscle, the broadest muscle in your back, which promotes good postures and spinal stability. Form is crucial when performing a lat pulldown to prevent injury and reap the best results.”

5. She Works Her Back

As you can see from the previous blurb, Soltero likes to do back exercises, like the lateral pulldowns. She shared this video on Instagram of herself doing a lot of different back exercises like dual pulley rows, single arm curls with a twist, and lateral pulldowns. Soltero captioned the post, “Part of my back routine from yesterday, I couldn’t record it all.. but little is better than nothing 🤪”

Maureen Blanquisco is modeling workout clothes. In a new social media post the IFBB contestant shows off her incredible body in a blue exercise set, driving her followers wild. “To all my baddies out there! This color makes your tan complexion POP,” she captioned the series of Instagram snaps. “So gorgeous 🩷🥰” commented one. “OKKKAAAY SLAAY SLAAY,” added another. How does she approach diet, fitness, and self-care? Here is everything you need to know about her lifestyle habits.

1. Swimming

When Maureen was younger she was a swimmer. “I always loved competing and performing. I usually call it “performing” instead of competing. Swimming was an individual sport. If I wanted to win, it all depended on me. I never liked depending on a team. If we lost because of them, I would get very frustrated,” she told Muscular Development.

2. Gymnastics and Cheerleading

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She then moved on to gymnastics and cheerleading. “Cheerleading was fine until one time we fell during a stunt, and it wasn’t my fault. I said, I think I work better alone,” this is when she discovered weights. “I started lifting weights at age 18. That’s around the time you want to look and feel good, putting on makeup. I was doing fitness training anyway, so I started to look for something I could do competitively that fit that. I had always wanted to compete in beauty pageants, but at 5 feet tall I was too short. Then I saw the Bikini Olympia on YouTube, and the woman who stuck out to me the most was India Paulino. She was my first idol! I thought it looked so cool. The women looked amazing, and this was the closest thing to a beauty pageant I could do. I thought I could just go compete in the Olympia. I had no idea you have to turn pro first, then qualify, the whole long process. But in my head, I only had one goal, to go to the Olympia.”

3. Here Is How She Preps for Shows

“I started prepping for the Olympia right after the Boston Pro in March, so that was seven months. It was a very chill prep because I was eating clean, but I was eating more than ever in a prep. I was still dieting, but it was more calories, and I did have one cheat meal a week. Now I see this is the best approach for me: a longer prep but with more food,” Maureen said.

4. Her “Breaks” Involve Cardio

When she does go on vacation, she still exercises. “I did go on vacation to Hawaii with my partner the week after the Olympia. That was on my bucket list. I did cardio every day, but I took five days off from weights. I had a couple of treats, but nothing crazy,” she says.

5. She Doesn’t “Gain Too Much” During the Offseason

Marueen avoids overindulging in the off season. “I have a very clear mindset that if I gain too much, it will be a lot harder for me,” she told Muscle & Fitness. “In Bikini, it’s all about condition, and while you could be ‘too’ hard, you certainly can’t be soft, either.”

Natalia Batholdi, a renowned fitness influencer, captures the essence of dynamic strength training through her captivating Instagram videos. Recently, she shared a calisthenics workout flow that showcases her prowess on the gymnastics bar, blending bodyweight exercises to create a seamless routine. Batholdi emphasizes the importance of bodyweight workouts for enhancing strength, endurance, coordination, and balance, demonstrating her routine with grace and power. Her post resonates with her commitment to pushing physical limits and embracing challenges head-on, reflecting her belief in the transformative power of perseverance and a focused mindset. Batholdi also integrates weight training into her regimen, enhancing her physical conditioning while inspiring her followers with her dedication and innovative approaches to fitness.

1. She Does Bodyweight Workouts

Batholdi loves to do bodyweight workouts to keep herself in shape. She talked about this in the caption of her Instagram video. “Combining various bodyweight exercises into a continuous sequence can be a fun and effective way to challenge yourself physically and mentally! It’s a great way to improve strength, endurance, coordination, and balance🤸🏼‍♂️”

2. She Works Hard

Batholdi makes sure to work hard when she hits the gym. She also talked about this in her Instagram video caption. “There’s something truly empowering about conquering a workout flow like this, especially when it’s something that might have seemed out of reach at first. It’s a reminder that with dedication, perseverance, and the right mindset, anything is possible💪🏻🔥”

3. She Does Chin Ups

Bartholdi shares a lot of aerial exercises on Instagram. One thing she likes to do is chin-ups. She shared this video of herself doing them with a barbell attached to her body. Bartholdi captioned it, “Raise the Bar Chin Ups🔥When you don't have a weight belt but need to do weighted chin ups; no problem, just do this instead💁🏼‍♀️This challenge was one of my first viral challenges, tag me in your stories if you give it a try🤩💪🏻”

4. She Uses Weights

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As you can see from the previous Instagram video, Bartholdi likes to use weights when she works out. ACE Fitness states that using weights is good for both your body and your mind. “Training with heavy weights helps you to improve your self-confidence. Knowing that you can lift heavy stuff gives you the confidence that you can handle common challenges, such as putting a bag in the overhead bin on an airplane or carrying a heavy piece of furniture while reorganizing a room or helping a friend move.”

5. She Loves Veggie Bowls

Bartholdi loves veggie bowls, and shared this recipe on Instagram. “Healthy Fall Veggie Bowl 🍁 (Vegan & Gluten-Free) + Home Workout 💪Combine cooking and working out during the busy weekdays! A hearty bowl filled with wholesome goodness! Enjoy a burst of fiber, protein, vitamins, and antioxidants to fuel your body🌱Recipe: 4 carrots. 2 beets. 2 sweet potatoes. 200g Chickpeas. 250g tofu. Salt, pepper and mix of dried herbs. 300g Brussels Sprouts. Vegetable oil for cooking. Maple syrup. Salt. Wash and peel the root vegetables. Chop them into bite-sized pieces and arrange them on a baking sheet. Add chickpeas and tofu. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Add your favorite dried herbs. Drizzle with rapeseed oil and toss to coat evenly. Bake in the preheated oven at 200 degrees Celsius (400 degrees Fahrenheit) for approximately 40 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender and lightly browned. Check for doneness with a fork.”

Nathalia Melo is offering some fitness tips for mom in her workout gear. In a new social media post the IFBB pro shows off her amazing figure while on the elliptical machine, while sharing a “message to moms who struggle with fitness.” In the clip she explains that the mistake many moms make is attempting to utilize the strategies that worked for them before their lives got so busy. For example, “If I eat a bit too much I am going to do extra cardio,” she says. She recommends moms “finding a different strategy” more conducive to their current lifestyle. How does she approach diet, fitness, and self-care? Here is everything you need to know about her lifestyle habits.

1. Morning Workouts

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Rise and exercise is Nathalia’s strategy. “One thing I do everyday to keep some sense of normalcy is to train every morning as soon as I wake up. I ask my husband to keep the kids while I train, and that makes a good start of the day,” she told Better Bodies.

2. 20 Minute Workouts

Nathalia recommends slipping in short workouts when you can. “My best advice is to schedule the workout but not obsess over it, because with kids, life always happens… Even if you can just get 20 mins in, remember that it is still better than nothing,” she says, recommending the following routine:

4 Rounds

20 (Each Leg) Banded Kickback

20 Banded Dumbbell Squat

20 Banded Single Leg Scattered Deadlift

30 Secs Banded Side To Side Shuffle Jump

15 (Each Leg) Banded Alternating Forward Lunge

3. Being Her Own Superhero

“Growing up, I didn’t feel like anyone was going to come and ‘save me’...From being given the scraps from the adults’ plates to being told I was the second-best option by the very people I looked up to, I felt powerless and small. Working on my body gave me a sense of control when I had so little of it in other areas of my life. Nobody in my family believed that spending money on a gym was “worth it,” so at 14, I decided to take matters into my own hands. I saved up my allowance for six weeks just to pay for one month of gym membership.- and did so repeatedly for months. This meant I could only go to the gym every other month, but I made it work. I wanted to be in sports, too, but that cost money—something that wasn’t prioritized in my house. Sports were the first to go whenever things got financially tough. So, I looked for options that were free and joined a nearby club. I ended up swimming for over a decade—not because I loved it, but because it was my only opportunity to be involved in sports as a child and teenager. I’m not sharing these stories for pity or praise. I’m sharing them to show you that: The unkind things others do to you don’t define you—they define them. Use these experiences as lessons to rise above. You can be the first in your family to do something great. Their path doesn’t have to define yours. If you want something badly enough, you’ll find a way. Finally, STOP waiting for someone to come and save you when you have the chance every day to save yourself! Become your own damn superhero!🦸🏻‍♀️🦸🏻‍♀️🦸🏻‍♀️,” she wrote in a post.

4. Controlling What She Can

“PCOS, ADHD, 2 kids in 14 months, a transatlantic move w/ 2 small kids, 40yo, likely perimenopausal, no family help nearby, working full-time, Immigrant, daughter of a single mom, SA as a child…These are all things that I could use to define me. Or to justify as to why I can’t accomplish ‘x, y or z’. But, the truth is that the moment I use things outside my control to justify a lack of progress or results, I am removing my agency. I can’t control my health conditions, I can’t control what happened to me as a child, and I can’t control aging,” she wrote in another post. “I find it so disempowering and quite sad to use uncontrollable variables as a reason to not work towards something. Focusing on the things we CAN control: activity, the food we eat, what content we consume, how much water we drink… is an empowering experience, it gives us agency over the outcome. Life is made of choices, and focusing on the variables we can’t control is to be making a daily choice to be a victim. Everyone has challenges (some more than others), so let’s make the daily choice to focus on what we can control and let go of what we can’t!”

5. What She Eats in a Day

Nathalie detailed her diet to Muscle & Fitness.

Meal 1 : 5 Egg whites, 1 cup oats, 1 ½ cup Berries

Meal 2: 5 oz Salmon, 1 cup Steamed broccoli, 4 oz Sweet potato, 1 Apple

Meal 3: 5 oz Chicken breast, 1 cup Steamed vegetables, 1 Wholewheat tortilla wrap ( up to 15g of carbs per wrap), 1 Banana

Meal 4: 1 Nonfat plain Greek yogurt, 1.5 oz Raw almonds (roughly a handful)