IFBB Pro Valentina Mishina in Two-Piece Workout Gear Says "This is Freedom for Me"

Valentina Mishina is celebrating her freedom in Miami – showing off her abs. In a new social media post the IFBB pro flaunts her flat abs in a two-piece workout set posing for a mirror selfie. "You know why do I like Miami that much? Because you don't need to pretend. You can just be you. In swimsuit and fancy slippers walk around and go in your building without any pressure and judgement. This is freedom for me. I live in my own world and focus on more important things in life than just how I look. Love it about USA in general actually," she captioned the Instagram snap. How does she approach diet, fitness, and self-care? Here is everything you need to know about her lifestyle habits. 

Bodybuilding and strength training is Valentina's go-to workout method. 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

Valentina does a lot of glute workout. "The largest and one of the strongest muscles of the human body is musculus gluteus maximus – the large gluteus muscle. It forms most of the shape and appearance of the buttocks. Because to give her the necessary stimulus, you gotta sweat," she wrote in a social media post. Some of the exercises she does for her glutes are hip thrusts and "any form of squatting," she revealed in another post.

Valentina regularly shares videos of herself dancing. Dancing is a great workout for many reasons. Not only does it build strength and promote flexibility, but helps you lose weight and even promotes cardiovascular function. A 2016 study published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine determined that people who engaged in moderate-intensity dancing were 46 percent less likely to develop heart disease or die from it than non-dancers. In comparison, moderate-intensity walkers were just 25 percent less likely to suffer heart health issues.

Valentina calls golf her "hobby." Here she is hitting balls. A comprehensive review published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine found that golf's health benefits are extensive, including mind, body, and even lifespan. Benefits include improved longevity, decreased risk of developing heart disease or suffering a stroke, good mental health, and improved strength and balance.

Valentina also rides horses. "And here I come to you with a new portion of stories about how it all began and what I encountered. #aboutmyself #horseriding #lifequotes #life #enjoythemoment #nature #horses #enjoylife #lifegoals #fitnessmotivation #fitgirls," she captioned a video of herself horseback riding. According to the American Heart Association, riding horses is great for your health. Not only does it boost cardiovascular health, but builds core strength, burns calories, and lowers blood pressure. It is also great for your mental health as it helps relax you.