Gabriel Salaz

Connect What fuels your passion for health and fitness?

So many aspects of life inspire me to live a healthy lifestyle. First and foremost, my daughter. I want her view me as her superhero, and tell the world that there is no one stronger than her dad. Next, being a firefighter in the streets of Albuquerque NM, demands the most out of me and I must be able to answer the call at moments notice. The citizens deserve the best on their worst day. Fitness is imperative to maintaining a positive and healthy sober life. I love inspiring my friends and fam

What’s your favorite way to train or stay fit?

Traditionally, strength training has always been my favorite, but since joining the fire academy I was introduced to crossfit style workouts which I've fallen in love with due to the intense nature and conditioning it's brought into my life. I also enjoy hunting and life outdoors, I have run 1 marathon in my life to date and have found a deep passion in running.

What would you do with $20,000?

$20,000 has the potential to change my daughters life forever. I would first invest into a high yield savings account for her to grow as much as possible, or start some kind of custodial IRA for her so she can learn the importance of investing and fiscal responsibility, I would take her and my mother to New York city as this trip has always been a dream for us. Then I would pay my mother back for supporting me in anyway she could throughout my life especially during the fire academy