Fitness Model Gabbi Garcia in Two-Piece Workout Gear Has a "Happy Birthday"

Gabbi Garcia is celebrating her birthday – in her two-piece workout gear. In a few new social media posts the actress and fitness model shows off her amazing figure with friends on her special day. How does she approach diet, fitness, and self-care? Here is everything you need to know about her lifestyle habits.

1. Horseback Riding

Gabbi rides horses. On a trip to China she went horseback riding. “Lijiang, you’ve taken my breath away!” she captioned a post. According to the American Heart Association, riding horses is great for your health. Not only does it boost cardiovascular health, but builds core strength, burns calories, and lowers blood pressure. It is also great for your mental health as it helps relax you.

2. Hiking

Gabbi is a hiker. “What 6:30am looks like in hawaii ⛰️ our morning hike at diamond head,” she captioned a post. According to the National Parks Service, the physical benefits of hiking include:

• Building stronger muscles and bones
• Improving your sense of balance
• Improving your heart health
• Decreasing the risk of certain respiratory problems

3. Cold Plunge

Gabbi recently discussed the benefits of cold plunges. “Our saturday morning!! 10 Minutes & 7 seconds for my 2nd Ice Bath!!!! 🥶🥹🧊 Best feeling ever!!! Love that spike of dopamine!! Thanks for the guidance, @flowdrummerfai @renuphilippines!! and tysm dua lipa, beyonce & kendrick for pushing me 🥲🤣 also tried out Animal Flow for the first time!!! What a fun morning! Ice baths have a lot of benefits,” she wrote, listing the following.

- Reduced Muscle Soreness

- Decreased Swelling

- Improved Circulation

- Pain Relief

- Enhanced Recovery

- Boosted Immune System

- Mental Health Benefits

- Improved Sleep

4. Healthy Diet

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Gabbi eats a lot of fish and seafood. She also pays attention to protein size and loves rice, sometimes swapping white rice for brown. She counts calories so she can be more mindful and avoids sweets, sodas, and carbonated drinks, she told PrettyDarnFit.

5. Strength Training

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Gabbi relies on strength training to keep her body fit. “Saturyay 🥹💪🏽 transitioned to bar today!! plus got my custom nike metcon!! saturyayyy indeed!!” she captained a post. Here she is lifting weights at the gym. According to the Mayo Clinic, strength and weight training help reduce body fat, preserve and increase lean muscle mass, and burn calories more efficiently. Strength training may also help you:

• Develop strong bones
• Manage your weight
• Enhance your quality of life
• Manage chronic conditions
• Sharpen your thinking skills