Vanessa Claudio is a successful model and TV personality. She’s currently on vacation in gorgeous Tulum, and just shared some stunning photos on Instagram. In them, she posed in a brown bikini and a rope wrap skirt. Claudio’s amazing figure was on display. She captioned the post, “Vitamin SEA. It’s what I deserve.” How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Vanessa Claudio 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 Lifts Weights
Claudio revealed some of her favorite workouts on her Instagram stories. She does a lot of weight and strength training to stay in shape. In the videos she is seen using handweights, a small barbell, and using an arm curl machine. Strength training helps build muscle. The Mayo Clinic also reports, “Strength training can help you manage or lose weight, and it can increase your metabolism to help you burn more calories.”
2. She Works Out Her Lower Body
Claudio has an amazing set of legs. She makes sure to do a lot of lower body workouts to stay in shape. In her series of Instagram stories from the gym, Claudio is seen doing squats and using a leg press machine. Having strong legs can improve your balance. The Mayo Clinic reports, “Poor balance can lead to falls and broken bones, called fractures. Balance exercises can help older adults prevent falls and keep doing things on their own.”
3. She Resigned From A Job For Her Own Good
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Claudio knows when she has to walk away from things. She resigned from TV Azteca and opened up about her reasons for doing so in an interview. Claudio revealed that she was uncomfortable with the wardrobe she had to wear. She says that she felt like she was being overly sexualized. "There comes a time in your life when, well, you're growing up, and you want people to respect you, respect your work,” she says.
4. She Swims
Claudio likes to spend time in the water. She shared this video on Instagram of herself on vacation, taking a dip in an outdoor pool. She captioned it,” “Take me back!” According to the CDC, swimming has a lot of benefits. “Swimming is the fourth most popular sports activity in the United States and a good way to get regular aerobic physical activity. Just two and a half hours per week of aerobic physical activity, such as swimming, bicycling, or running, can decrease the risk of chronic illnesses. This can also lead to improved health for people with diabetes and heart disease. Swimmers have about half the risk of death compared with inactive people. People report enjoying water-based exercise more than exercising on land. They can also exercise longer in water than on land without increased effort or joint or muscle pain.”
5. She Boxes
Claudio likes to box as a way of staying in shape. She shared this photo on Instagram of herself with her gloves. She captioned it, “Llego el día de la gran pelea Cotto vs Canelo ! A quien le van? El box!! Corazon. Puerto Rico y México.”