Valentina Shevchenko in Bathing Suit Has "Weekend Vibes"

Valentina Shevchenko, the professional fighter, enjoyed her weekend. And she just posted a new photo on Instagram as proof. In it, Shevchenko walked in the water by a canyon. She wore a blue bathing suit, showing off the product of her hard work. Shevchenko captioned the post, “Weekend 🌸 vibes 😄 #LakeMead #Nevada #MojaveDesert.” How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Valentina Shevchenko 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 Does Partner Workouts

Shevchenko broke down her typical fitness routine and diet to Women’s Health. She surprisingly revealed that she doesn’t do a lot of weight and strength workouts. Instead, she favors partner type workouts, as she says that they help her in the ring. "You do the same as working with weights, but something that actually will work good for you in a fight," she says.

2. She Believes In A Balanced Diet

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Shevchenko talked about her typical diet in her Women’s Health interview. She says that while she tries to eat healthy, she doesn’t believe in going on a restrictive diet. Shevchenko believes in eating a balanced diet, and isn’t afraid to give into any cravings she might have. "I can eat everything," she says. "But I think the main idea is balance."

3. She Prioritizes Recovery

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While her training sessions and staying in shape are important to Shevchenko, she also believes in recovery. She tells Women’s Health that she has rest days on Fridays, and does things like physical therapy and walking to recover. "My trainings are super intensive and super difficult," she says. "That's why you try to save your energy as much as you can."

4. She Does Intense Workouts Five Days A Week

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Shevchencko naturally trains really hard to prepare for fights. She broke down her typical training schedule to Women’s Health. Shevchencko works out for two to three hours, four times a week. “It's hard work and nonstop," she says. She also will do a quick training session before she goes into a fight. “It’s like a 40 minute training, to stretch and sweat,” she says.

5. She Does Neck Workouts

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Shevchenko works out every part of her body. Even her neck. She posted this video on her Instagram of herself doing different neck exercises, like bridges and sprawls, in the ring. She revealed in the caption that these exercises help her stay in shape, and help with her fights. Shevchenko captioned the video, “Some more neck exercises.”