'Working out sucks!' Jessica Alba admits she's not a fan of exercising despite showing off her incredible bikini body on Shape cover

PUBLISHED: 19:04, 26 May 2015 | UPDATED: 21:12, 26 May 2015

Between balancing motherhood, movies and running her $1b Honest Company empire, Jessica Alba still finds time in her busy schedule to maintain a toned figure.

In the latest issue of Shape magazine, the 34-year-old actress admitted she's not a fan of exercise. 'Working out sucks!' she said.

Despite her confession, the mother-of-two showed off the fruits of her labor in the gym posing in colorful bikinis and revealing monokinis.

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Lean and healthy: Jessica Alba showed off her incredible bikini body for Shape magazine

'I'm not going to lie. Working out sucks,' she told the publication.'I have to break a sweat or I don't feel like I've gotten anything done.'

'When I only have 30 minutes, I'll do a series of burpees, mountain climbers, squat jumps, planks, and a few sun salutations,' she revealed.

'I love taking classes, because I'm surrounded by other people and that keeps me motivated and accountable. These days, I do power yoga with light weights in a 105-degree room, so it’s a mix of hot yoga and strength training. I also spin. The key for me is good music, like 2 Chainz, Lil Wayne, Rihanna, Jay-Z, Beyonce,' Alba confessed.

Hello yellow! The mother-of-two showed off the fruits of her labor in the gym posing in colorful bikinis and revealing monokinis

Multi-tasking: Between balancing motherhood, movies and running her $1b Honest Company empire, Alba still finds time in her busy schedule to maintain a toned figure

Her fitness routine has been a part of her life that has been shaped just in the last decade.

'I attribute my athletic body to the martial arts, gymnastics, dance, and strength training I did while filming Dark Angel. That's made me strong and really set the bar,' she shared.

Dark Angel is one of the first major TV roles for Jessica having starred in the James Cameron-created series from 2000 to 2002.

'I wasn't truly confident about my body until I had my daughters, Honor [aged seven] and Haven [aged three],' Jessica continued.

Peak of perfection: 'I attribute my athletic body to the martial arts, gymnastics, dance, and strength training I did while filming Dark Angel' (pictured in the James Cameron-created series from 2000 - 2002)

Famous fan: 'The key for me is good music, like 2 Chainz, Lil Wayne, Rihanna, Jay-Z, Beyonce'

Sultry: Jessica posed in a revealing red one-piece showing sideboob and lots of leg

'I felt more comfortable in my own skin after they were born. Plus, if I want them to be happy with their bodies, I need to walk the walk.'

Jessica's physique is not all attributed to fitness. Diet is of utmost importance as well.

One of her favorite healthy treats is a homemade green smoothie.

'I was never a big breakfast person - I used to just pound coffee and a banana in the morning - but recently I started making this shake using vegan protein powder, matcha green tea powder, a banana, coconut water, and ice.

Clean diet: 'I used to just pound coffee and a banana in the morning - but recently I started making this shake using vegan protein powder, matcha green tea powder, a banana, coconut water, and ice'

New perspective: 'I wasn't truly confident about my body until I had my daughters, Honor, 7, and Haven, 3' (pictured with daughters and husband Cash Warren on May 25)

Jessica Alba enjoys family time in St. Barths

'I drink it before a workout and it doesn’t make me feel too full. Or I can have it afterward and feel satisfied until lunch.'

And even her guilty pleasure is somewhat healthy. 'I’m addicted to popcorn,' she said.

'I eat it throughout the day. I’m a scatterbrain with lots of things to do at once, and eating popcorn helps me concentrate. It’s my way of dealing with my mind wandering off.'