Working up a sweat! Cara Santana shows off the fruits of her labour in the gym as she flaunts her rock-hard abs in a tiny crop top

By Daily Mail Reporter

We all know the benefits of a healthy lifestyle with regular exercise.

But actress Cara Santana embodied that message when she stepped out in LA on Thursday with a flawlessly fit body.

The 29 year-old star was seen leaving her local gym where she'd clearly completed a strenuous work-out.

Cara Santana seen leaving the gym after a workout in Los Angeles. Los Angeles, California

Cara Santana seen leaving the gym after a workout in Los Angeles. Los Angeles, California

Wearing a pair of Nike leggings with matching trainers and a sports bra-top, the brunette beauty flaunted her flat stomach and toned arms.

Carrying a bottle of mineral water and what appears to be a fitness supplement, the CSI: Miami star looked naturally beautiful as she emerged fresh-faced without make-up.

The girlfriend of Jesse Metcalfe was later seen getting into her car, before making a smooth exit.

Fighting fit: Cara cuts an impressive gym body after her grueling session

Fighting fit: Cara cuts an impressive gym body after her grueling session

Ripped: Cara emerges from her car looking flawlessly fit and healthy

Ripped: Cara emerges from her car looking flawlessly fit and healthy

Cara has been chronicling her life as a fashionista on her own fashion blog entitled CaraDisclothed.

Her long-term boyfriend Jesse has been regularly featured on her site and they are both usually dressed up together at fashion events.

It was reported in January 2012 that Cara and Jesse got engaged, but in June the actor revealed that this never happened.

Looking good: The actress defies the LA heat to maintain her trim figure

Looking good: The actress defies the LA heat to maintain her trim figure

'You know what, I'm not engaged. That's some misinformation,' Jesse clarified on Australian radio station KIIS 1065's Kyle and Jackie O Show.

'That's not to say we won't get engaged and won't get married, it seems to be going in that direction, but not yet. It's crazy because it's not like I don't have enough pressure to get engaged every day. It will take a bit of specialness away from the moment when we finally do.'

The Passions hunk then called Cara 'great' and 'amazing.'

Visible results: Cara has been detailing her fashion and fitness regime on her blog

Visible results: Cara has been detailing her fashion and fitness regime on her blog

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