Sarah Hyland in Bathing Suit Says "Thank You"

Sarah Hyland is celebrating her best friend’s birthday in her bikini! The Modern Family star shared a moving tribute to her “forever friend” on social media this week, along with a few photos of the BFF duo having a blast in their bikinis. The actress, who suffers from major health issues, is an inspiration when it comes to self-care. Read on to see 6 ways Sarah Hyland prioritizes her health and the photos that prove they work—and to get beach-ready yourself, don't miss these essential 30 Best-Ever Celebrity Bikini Photos!

1. She Suffers From Health Issues

Sarah suffers from a chronic kidney issue, often landing her in the hospital. She first underwent a kidney transplant in April 2012, revealing to Seventeen that she suffers from kidney dysplasia, a condition in which kidneys don’t develop properly in the womb and result in painful cysts. In 2017 she underwent her second kidney transplant after the first failed and she was forced to undergo dialysis. She also suffers from endometriosis and an abdominal hernia. “I was still in severe pain after the transplant, and that was due to the endo and the hernia,” she told Self in 2018. By the end 0f 2018, she had undergone a whopping 16 surgeries over the course of her life. Sarah has been very open about how her health struggles have impacted both her physical and mental health.

2. She Trains at The Dogpound

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 19: Sarah Hyland attends 26th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards at The Shrine Auditorium on January 19, 2020 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Leon Bennett/Getty Images)

Sarah is one of the many stars and supermodels who train at the Los Angeles and New York gym The Dogpound, where she works out with ​​Austin Pohlen. “Prep for a secret shoot next week! …but let’s be real. The end goal is wedding body ready….” she said in an Instagram Story, revealing her workout, which consisted of hip raises on a medicine ball, reverse split squats with a barbell, kettlebell rows, and forward falls with resistance. “These are SO much harder than they look but get a good ?[butt] ya gotta work them ?[ham] strings,” she said.

3. She Also Rows

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In a March 2021 Instagram story, Sarah revealed she splurged on a new at-home fitness machine. "So, I decided I needed to get… started, and I didn't really know how to do that so I went into my garage and I measured out space and I got a rowing machine," she revealed. "So, here it is. It is the NordicTrack rowing machine, which I just like to do this on." After giving fans a demonstration, she revealed that she uses the brand’s immersive iFit workouts. “They have a bunch of different classes and I can pretend that I'm in Ireland y'all, not home!"

4. She Works Out Nearly Every Day

SANTA MONICA, CALIFORNIA - AUGUST 12: Sarah Hyland attends ABC's "Bachelor In Paradise" And "The Ultimate Surfer" Premiere at Fairmont Miramar - Hotel & Bungalows on August 12, 2021 in Santa Monica, California. (Photo by Jon Kopaloff/Getty Images)Getty Images

Sarah rarely skips a workout when she is in good health. "I like to build muscle by strength training with my trainer,” Sarah told Shape in 2017. “I do an hour-long full-body workout five to six days a week whenever I can. We focus on different body parts, and in between each one, I do one or two minutes of cardio. It's pretty intense."

5. Moderation Is Key

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Sarah has a moderate approach to die. "I'm the first one to pick up Taco Bell or a pizza. But as long as you account for it with exercise, you're fine. I believe in everything in moderation,” she explained to Shape.

6. She Actually Enjoys Exercise

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"It's really fun for me. I get an endorphin rush and feel good about myself. Plus, my trainer is like my fit therapist! We talk about life, and before I know it, my sets are done."

Sara Sampaio, the Portuguese model, is already a Victoria's Secret Angel and the face of Michael Kors' fragrance Gorgeous, and now she has a new achievement: 8 million followers on Instagram. She celebrated with a swimsuit video of her drawing the number in the sand with her finger. “8 Million of you!!! Thank you for coming on this journey with me! ❤️,” she captioned it. How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Sara Sampaio 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. This is Her Exercise Routine

Her exercise routine “...during quarantine was zero, but I usually work out at the DogPound. I’ve built a gym in my house, with a Peloton and everything and free weights but it’s so hard to get the willpower to work out when I’m by myself. A personal trainer just helps me get…off the couch,” she told Elle.

2. She Likes Small Movements That Produce Big Results

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 10: Sara Sampaio attends the SP22 Michael Kors Collection Runway Show at Tavern On The Green on September 10, 2021 in New York City. (Photo by Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images for Michael Kors)

“I’ve been doing a lot of SLT," a workout that promises to "strengthen (your core), lengthen (your limits) and tone (your body)," according to the founders, hence the initials. "It’s like a really intense Pilates with a machine. I’ve noticed with my body that small movements have done more for my body than the boot camps. My body moves better when it’s very focused on small movements that elongate your body and your muscles,” she told the Cut.

3. This is Her Take on Eating

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“I’m a big believer in not doing crazy diets and not to stop eating what makes you happy or what you like. It’s all about balance. If you’ve had a long day and you really want a burger, just have that burger or pizza and maybe for lunch the next day you have fish with vegetables or salad with chicken,” she told the Cut.

4. Here’s How She Deals With Stress

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“I’m still trying to figure this out. I suffer from a lot of anxiety and depression, I’m on medication which really helps but there’s still some anxiety. For me, what works the best is learning when I need my own space and my own time and if I just need to spend the whole day watching TV, that’s what I’m going to do. Putting those kinds of needs in front of constantly having to do something because if you’re not, you’re not working hard enough. Baths really help and sometimes it really is just sitting in front of the TV eating a bag of popcorn or just sleeping,” she told Elle.

5. She Has Learned to Love Her Body

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She has learned to love her body. “I really learned to take my body for what it is; love it if I put on weight, love it if I lose weight - we’re all human beings, we fluctuate but I used to be really hard on myself. It’s one of those things when you’re in your formative years, you really take it personally,” she told Elle, “but now I’m like, I’ve put on weight this quarantine and my” chest “grew and I’m like this is great!”