Iya Villania-Arellano in Two-Piece Workout Gear Shares "High Effort" Workout

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.