Valentina Shevchenko in Bathing Suit Shines After UFC 275 Win

Valentina Shevchenko, the MMA Fighter, is the UFC 275 winner. And she celebrated by breaking out her bathing suit. In a recent photo on her Instagram story, Shevchenko sat by the pool. She wore a pink bikini, looking amazing. 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 Recovers

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Being a UFC fighter, Shevchenko has to be in shape. Her schedule is extremely intense, and it can take a toll on her body. She tells Women’s Health that she makes sure to save her energy and makes time 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."

2. She Goes Outside

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Shevchenko makes time for herself. She revealed what her go-to way to recover was to Women’s Health. “Just being in nature,” she said. “Recharging enough to get back."

3. She Eats A Balanced Diet

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Shevchenko, being an athlete, has to watch what she eats. However, she tells Women’s Health that she believes in balance, and isn’t super restrictive with food. "I can eat everything," she says. "But I think the main idea is balance."

4. She Does Partner Weight Work

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Shevchenko does use weights when she works out, however, it’s not in the traditional way. She tells Women’s Health that she does partner work with weights. "You do the same as working with weights, but something that actually will work good for you in a fight," she says. "It's hard work and nonstop.”

5. She Does Neck Exercises

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Shevchenko keeps her whole body in shape. Including her neck. She posted this video on Instagram of herself doing neck exercises. She captioned the video, “Some more neck exercises in combination with bridges and sprawls.” "To prevent or reduce stiffness and pain, try simple neck stretches throughout the day," says the Mayo Clinic. "For the first stretch, lower your chin to your chest while keeping your shoulders nice and straight. Hold the stretch for 15 to 30 seconds. You'll feel tension in the back of your neck. Relax and slowly lift your chin to the starting position. Next, rotate your head to one side while keeping your shoulders nice and straight. Hold the stretch for 15 to 30 seconds. You'll feel tension in the side of your neck and your shoulder. Relax and slowly return to the starting position. Turn your head to the other side and repeat the stretch. Next, tilt your head so that you're moving your ear toward your shoulder. Don't bring your shoulder up to your ear. Hold the stretch for 15 to 30 seconds. You'll feel tension in the side of your neck. Relax and slowly return to the starting position. Tilt your head to the other side and repeat the stretch."