Pro Boxer Hanna Gabriels Shares Swimsuit Photo Cuddling Puppies

Costa Rican professional boxing champion Hanna Gabriels is clearly a lover as well as a fighter. Gabriels, 40, shared adorable pictures of herself wearing an orange bikini while cuddling four little French Bulldog puppies outside, against a background of lush greenery. “4 months of 4 babies❤️,” she captioned the post. “Adorable!” a fan commented. Gabriels has wanted to be a champion since she was very young—here’s how she’s achieved those goals.

1. Boxing For Weight Loss

Gabriels started boxing as a method of weight loss. “Since I was a little kid, I dreamed about becoming an elite athlete,” she says. “I wanted to be a world champion or Olympic champion. I was actually in track-and-field, and the main reason why I got into boxing was to lose weight but then boxing opened the door to my childhood dream. My dad and mom were very inclined in teaching us to be disciplined, to have structure in our lives, and they taught us that we can achieve anything that we want just by becoming a better version of ourselves. I have six siblings and many nephews and nieces. Overall I have an amazing family!”

2. Giving Back To the Community

Gabriels makes time in her schedule to contribute to her community. “I’m a 24/7 kind of girl. I do boxing full-time but I am also committed to teaching boxing to the community, so I do that in the morning after dropping my daughter in school,” she says. “Then I teach classes. I’m also a mom and a wife 24/7. I teach again in the evening and, at night, I go to school to become a physical therapist and the only way I’m able to do all this is by being very organized and relying on my support system, which is my beautiful family.”

3. She’s a Foodie

Gabriels loves food and doesn’t diet when she’s not training. “I eat everything, lol, I love food and love cooking,” she says. With all the delicious stuff, two or three months before a fight, I do a very rigorous plan, but after that, I make sure I enjoy everything I can possibly enjoy. Life is too short to eat boiled chicken forever, you know?”

4. Gracious In Defeat

Gabriels is gracious in defeat when it comes to her competitors. “I think boxing is a sport of appreciation, it really depends on what skills you put more value on,” she says of a 2018 fight with Claressa Shields. “I believe It was so close it could've gone either way, even a tie but of course, there is an agenda, but what really bothers me were the score cards, if you watch Hammers fight, cards were better, but she did not fight a better fight than I did. Hopefully the rematch will happen this year in my division, (I went up to hers for that one) and that fight will be a no-doubter, I will make sure.”

5. Challenges of Championship

Gabriels is determined to show the importance of women’s sports. “It is indeed very difficult to get fights, since, in this sport, we are not appreciated as male fighters,” she says. “Since boxing culture is not big in my country, sponsors don’t jump in and they want to get in with no money in a world-class event. It is hard to be a female world champ, since money is tight and difficult to move around. The support is not the ideal but I’m so committed and being a world champ is not just raising your hands after you win; it’s an opportunity to become an inspiration. You show people you do whatever it is you have to do to make it happen and show them they can do it too.”

1. She Loves Dogs

Walsh loves spending time with her pup, which experts say is good for health and wellness, both physical and mental. “There are many psychological benefits to having a pooch around,” say the experts at Harvard Health. “Dog owners are less prone to bouts of loneliness, anxiety, and depression. Simply petting your dog can make you feel less stressed. One of the greatest benefits of owning a dog is that it encourages you to practice mindfulness — being in the present moment and fully appreciating life. Mindfulness can help you relieve stress and also improves your overall health.”

2. Stronger By the Day

Walsh has transformed her body through weight training, and posts progress updates on her social media. “My fitness journey over these past few years has been enlightening. Discovering the power and ability in your body is transformative. 🦾🔥,” she captioned an Instagram post showing her lifting weights and showing off her strong biceps. Weight training not only gives muscle and definition, it’s beneficial for bone health, experts say.

3. Cactus Fan

Walsh is a plant lover, specifically beautiful cacti. “The cactus is believed to be a symbol of warmth, protection, endurance, and unconditional maternal love. The cactus has a protective exterior that can stand up to the test of time and the elements. Stay strong, endure and remember that the essence of both your truth and your beauty from within. Thank you @heyyolico for my beautiful earrings. 🌵 💖,” she captioned an Instagram selfie.

4. Birthday At the Beach

Walsh spent her birthday in beautiful Santa Barbara, California, enjoying the mentally calming benefits of the ocean. “Feeling so blessed and filled with joy to have another year of growth, passion, and love. To take advantage of discovering more and more about myself and the world around me. Grateful to you my friends and family . Thank you for being apart of my journey and sharing your love and birthday wishes! 💕💚💕” she captioned a birthday post.

5. Trust the Process

Walsh has a philosophical approach to life. “A friend recently told me, 'Life is binary.' The joy with the pain. The dark with the light. The sun with the rain,” she says. “There’s a sweet spot in the middle. A place of pure potentiality, where peace and balance is found. It is not a place void of emotion. Feelings are the truth within you. The correlation you have to the world around, as it relates to the world within you. Embrace the lover and the warrior spirit inside. Pursue peace and the liberty that exists in the acceptance that life is binary. It is full. Full of surprises. Full of love. Full of potential! Trust the process…”

Rafaella Santos is looking sunkissed, relaxed, and happy in Miami Beach, Florida. The 27-year-old younger sister of Brazilian soccer star Neymar shared a balcony picture from her trip, posing in a black bikini against a background of blue skies, palm trees, ocean, and sand. “Wonderful,” a fan commented. How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Santos 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. Fresh Fruit Bowl For Breakfast

Santos enjoys fresh fruit bowls for a healthy start to the day, especially with strawberries. “One cup of strawberries (or about eight medium strawberries) has only 45 calories, 3 grams of dietary fiber (12 percent of your daily value) and more vitamin C than an orange,” says Allyn Wergin, RDN to the Mayo Health Clinic. “Vitamin C is a known antioxidant that helps protect the body against oxidative stress.”

2. Swimming In the Sea

Santos loves swimming, be it in the pool or ocean. “Whether you have a joint injury or are recovering from surgery, the water will allow you to stay active, maintain fluidity in your joints and activate multiple muscle groups,” says Valerie Taraborelli, a physician assistant in orthopedic surgery at Banner Health in Arizona. “Swimming in warm water can be advantageous as this will allow for improved circulation that relaxes muscles and allows for safe execution of stretches and exercises.”

3. Chocolate Lover

Santos’ favorite dessert is anything chocolate-based. “People who ate dark chocolate reported that they felt less stressed, and researchers confirmed that after eating dark chocolate, there were reduced levels of the stress hormone cortisol,” says Johns Hopkins Health. “This may be related to dark chocolate’s effects on heart health, since stress is a risk factor for cardiovascular disease.”

4. Bonding With Her Dog

Santos enjoys the many health benefits of bonding with a pet. “Stress is not the only problem which our bond to our pets can help,” says Stanley Coren PhD, DSc, FRSC. “Up to 25% of people who go to general practitioners do so for depressive and anxiety disorders. Depression is actually considered to be much more disabling, both socially and even in terms of physical functioning, than many chronic physical illnesses such as diabetes, arthritis and back pain.”

5. Cosmetic Enhancements

Santos is open about her cosmetic enhancements. "I'm all for it and I do it," she says. "I've already had lip fillers. My mouth has always been fleshy, but I put it on the upper part. I also do Botox and filler for dark circles and even peeling and skin cleansing.”

Hannah Kepple is best known for her role as Moon on the Karate Kid spinoff, Cobra Kai. Over the summer, she’s been spending a lot of time at the beach, and sharing a bunch of highlights on Instagram. Kepple shared a photo for her sister’s birthday this week. In it, the two lounged on a boat in swimsuits. How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Hannah Kepple stays in shape and the photos that prove they work.

1. She Eats Strawberries

Kepple makes sure to eat a healthy diet. In the first photo in this series she posted on Instagram, she is shown eating strawberries. According to The Cleveland Clinic, strawberries are a very healthy food. “Strawberries are loaded with vitamin C. Eight medium strawberries contain 160% of your daily recommended amount — the amount that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recommends you eat every day. That’s more vitamin C than you get from an orange, the fruit famous for its vitamin C.”

2. She Plays With Her Dog

Kepple has an adorable dog who she prominently features on Instagram. She shared this photo of her dog running down a hill. Playing with dogs has a lot of benefits. Harvard Health states, “Ongoing research is showing that the health benefits of owning a dog are undeniable. Dog owners have lower blood pressure and healthier cholesterol levels, and a lower risk of heart disease, than non-owners.”

3. She Hikes

Kepple loves to go hiking. She shares a lot of posts on Instagram of herself going on walks and hikes. In this photo series, she and a friend are seen walking in a field. The National Parks Service states that hiking has a lot of benefits. “Hiking is one of the best ways to get exercise. No matter what type of trail you find yourself on, hiking is a great whole-body workout—from head to toe and everything in between. Check out all of these physical benefits of hiking: Building stronger muscles and bones. Improving your sense of balance. Improving your heart health. Decreasing the risk of certain respiratory problems.”

4. She Speaks Out

Kepple likes to speak out about different causes. Her Instagram is full of informative posts. She shared this photo of the National Sexual Assault Hotline for RAINN. Close to the 2020 Presidential Election, Kepple shared these resources informing people how to vote. Kepple also shared this post educating people about the racism in the criminal justice system.

5. She Loves the Sun

"While being outside is not a guarantee of being active, spending time outdoors is associated with more activity than indoor living. Activities such as strolling through the park, swimming at the beach, gardening, and bike riding increase the heart rate and get the body moving. Children, in particular, are more likely to get exercise outdoors than indoors. Studies have shown that American children spend over six hours per day with electronic media and that time is largely spent sitting down. When outside, researchers found that children are doubly active," says NFCR.

Emma Garcia is having a happy Monday. One thing she is doing is spending time by the water. She posted a new set of photos on Instagram of herself on a boat and at the beach, in a bathing suit. She captioned the post, “A very strong hug, friends!” How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Emma Garcia 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 Works With A Trainer

Garcia, like many others, likes to work with a personal trainer to keep herself in shape. She likes to do sessions with her trainer over FaceTime and at the gym. Garcia posted this photo on Instagram of a session. She captioned the post, “My trainer @rubenportes likes to hang me! Let’s go!”

2. She Does Hanging Crunches

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Garcia likes to work out her abs. One thing she likes to do is crunches while hanging from an apparatus. She posted this reel on Instagram of herself doing them at a gym session with her trainer. Garcia captioned the post, “Me giving it my all, let’s go!”

3. She Swims

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Garcia likes to do a lot of outdoor activities. One thing she likes to do is go swimming. She posted this photo on Instagram of herself going for a dip in the pool. She captioned the photo, “Who's down for a dip?”

4. She Walks With Her Dog

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Another outdoor activity Garcia likes to do to stay in shape is going on walks. She loves to have a furry companion with her when she goes on walks. Garcia has posted photos on Instagram of herself walking with her dog. She posted these photos, captioning them, “Rides that give me life.”

5. She Skis

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Another outdoor activity Garcia likes to do is go skiing. She posted this set of photos of herself on the mountain on Instagram. She captioned the post, “Coming back loaded!!! See you tomorrow at @vivalavidatele5. Looking forward to telling you a lot of things.”