Singer and actress Geneva Cruz expressed how grateful she is for his non-showbiz boyfriend, Dean Roxas, who has been sharing some fitness tips with her. In her Instagram post, she shared the importance of breathing properly–– not only during workouts but in everyday life as well.
Geneva’s boyfriend is a member of the Philippine Brazilian Jiu Jitsu national team and a coach at Lucas Lepri Philippines.
She shared how Dean would always remind her about how bad it is to breathe through the mouth as he claimed it leads to “less oxygen intake” which could result in lower energy levels among others.
“My boyfriend, [Dean Roxas], who is a pro athlete, always reminds me to breathe properly, even when I'm not training. Sometimes, he catches me with my mouth open while I go about my daily activities, and we all know that's not good for us,” she wrote.
“Breathing through the mouth can lead to less oxygen intake, resulting in poor sleep quality and lower energy levels, and it can even affect our facial structure,” she added.
Geneva maintained that she tries her best to follow the advice of her boyfriend and is thankful for the support she receives from him.
“I strive to do things the right way, but I know it can be challenging at first. I'm grateful to Dean for always caring about my well-being and for being the best example of how to prioritize wellness and fitness,” she shared.
The seasoned singer and actress showed in her Instagram Reel her fitness journey and how she’s extra motivated to do better with the help of Dean.
“I’ve learned that exhaling during the exertion phase of a lift is beneficial because it activates the core muscles, which are essential for maintaining a stable and braced posture. This also provides the necessary oxygen that the muscles need,” she ended.
Meanwhile, Dean wrote in the comment section how proud he is of Geneva’s fitness progress and called her “the best student.”
“You’re the best student babe because of how open you are to optimizing areas of your life that you want to improve on. Always rooting for you with your growth mindset and I’m with you on making positive changes,” he wrote.
Geneva has been more vocal about her love life and has been posting about Dean on her social media accounts since earlier this year.