Thunder Rosa, aka Mel Cervantes, is giving fans a sneak peak of herself in a swimsuit. The Mexican fighter flaunts her incredibly toned figure via one of her latest social media posts. “Valentine’s Day is just around the corner,” she wrote in the caption of the Instagram snap. “I have some surprises coming for Valentine’s Day. Make sure to join me, Link In Bio.” How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Thunder Rosa stays in shape and the photos that prove they work—and to get beach-ready yourself, don't miss these essential 30 Best-Ever Celebrity Bathing Suit Photos!
1. She Hikes
“Take me to the place,” she captioned this post of herself hiking at the Grand Canyon. “Hiking is one of the best ways to get exercise. No matter what type of trail you find yourself on, hiking is a great whole-body workout—from head to toe and everything in between,” says the National Parks Service. Some of the physical benefits include building stronger muscles and bones, improving your sense of balance, improving your heart health, and decreasing the risk of certain respiratory problems. It also offers many mental health benefits, according to a Stanford University study.
2. She Loves Herself
In an Instagram post, Mel discusses the importance of loving yourself. “Self-love Is the beginning: And essential centerpiece That opens the door To unconditional love For yourself and all beings,” she captioned it, quoting Young Pueblo.
3. She Does Bodyweight Conditioning
Mel also does bodyweight conditioning to keep herself ready to fight. “Vegas Edition!” she captioned a video of her workout, revealing it consisted of a 2.5 mile run and 3 sets of body weight exercises. “Champ mode yo!”
4. She Does a Lot of Ab Work
Mel does a lot of ab work. She makes sure to do a variety of moves, exercising her lower, middle, and upper abs as well as her sides. Here is a video of her ab workout.
5. She Rows
Another way Mel stays in shape is via rowing. Here is a video of her using a rowing machine. According to AFPA Fitness, a rowing machine exercises your upper body as well as your lower body. “The rowing stroke when using an indoor rower is composed of 65-75% leg work and 25-35% upper body work,” they say.
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