Valeen Montenegro in Bathing Suit Looks "Flattering"

Valeen Montenegro, the Filipina actress, comedienne and model, just posted a stunning new photo on Instagram. She posed by the beach, with the beautiful scenery in view. Montenegro wore a royal blue bathing suit, showing off her body. She naturally captioned the post, “Flattering.” How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Valeen Montenegro 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 Strength Trains

Montenegro loves to post workout videos on social media, so her followers can see how she stays fit. One type of workout she likes to do is strength training. Montenegro posted this video on Instagram of herself doing different strength exercises, including pushing a cart, doing pull-ups, and lifting a barbell. "You might learn weight training techniques by watching friends or others in the gym, but sometimes what you see isn't safe. Incorrect weight training technique can lead to sprains, strains, fractures and other painful injuries that may hamper your weight training efforts," says the Mayo Clinic. "If you're just getting started, work with a knowledgeable weight training specialist — a physical therapist, athletic trainer or other fitness specialist who's familiar with proper weight training technique. If you've been using weights for a while, consider scheduling time with a trainer to double-check your technique and identify any changes you may need to make."

2. She Teaches Online Workout Classes

During the pandemic, Montenegro obviously had to do most of her workouts at home. She decided to start holding online workout classes on Instagram live with other fitness professionals. She did this video with Alana Vincente, captioning the post, “This marks my 2 week workout!”

3. She Hikes

In addition to posting workout videos on Instagram, Montenegro loves to post videos of herself doing outdoor activities. One particular activity she likes to do is hike. She posted this reel of herself going on a walk through the woods, with the caption, “Content is life.” She also posted this hiking video, with the caption, “Art of outdoors.”

4. She Maps Out Her Wellness

Montenegro has a YouTube channel, where she posted this video of some of her fitness and wellness secrets. The first thing she revealed is that she likes to map out her wellness goals on a whiteboard. The whiteboard has categories like, “Goals,” and “Diets,” and has the qualities she wants to incorporate into that aspect of her life.

5. She Focuses On Losing Fat, Rather Than Weight

While the terms “losing weight” and “losing fat” might sound like the exact same thing, they’re not. In the same YouTube video, Montenegro broke down the differences between the two, and revealed which one is more useful to people in their daily life. “You want to lose fat, not lose weight,” she says.