Ex-Hollyoaks actress Gemma Atkinson showcases her ripped torso and superfit physique as she puts on a busty display at the poolside in Puerto Banus

PUBLISHED: 17:33, 28 April 2016 | UPDATED: 19:03, 28 April 2016

Since Hollyoaks, she's been known for her keen interest in physical fitness.

And actress Gemma Atkinson got the chance to show it off recently, as she hit the poolside in scorching Puerto Banus.

The 31-year-old looked super-ripped, putting on a sizzling display in a patterned halterneck bikini top and mismatching bottoms.

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Gym bunny: Ex-Hollyoaks actress Gemma Atkinson showed off her impressively honed physique at the poolside in Puerto Banus recently

With her hair tied up in a fuss-free top knot, gym bunny Gemma put on an eye-popping display, thanks to her ample bust.

But her well-honed stomach and arms were an enviable sight as she headed to the side of the pool to cool off.

Gemma revealed a rarely-seen tattoo on her torso as well as highlighting her pretty features with not a scrap of make-up on for her relaxing pool day.

Looking good: The blonde bombshell proved that her hard work in the gym has paid off no end

Taking a dip: After putting on a sizzling display, the star needed to cool off in the pool

In shape: The blonde bombshell was previously known for her glamour model body

Though it wasn't clear from her rippling physique, Gemma recently admitted that she's taken a break from fitness to rest her body.

Speaking on Wednesday via Instagram, the actress said: 'Back to it tomorrow! Really slowed the training down these past 2 weeks.

'Gave my body a good rest & had plenty of recovery sessions with @fullmotion_physio and the odd yoga session too.

Cooling off: But thanks to her commitment in the gym, the star is now fitness obsessed

Chilling out: It was a time to relax and 'let her body rest' Gemma told her Instagram followers

Holiday time: After working seriously hard in the gym all year, the soap star was relaxing

'My diet has still been on point so physically, doing fewer and shorter training sessions hasn't really affected me that much. If anything it's had a positive effect in that it's mentally got me hyped to go at it full throttle again tomorrow! Rest and change is good... We all need it sometimes'

Gym addict Gemma was dating personal trainer Olly Foster in 2015 and credited his tough excercise regime for transforming her body from a glamour model shape into that of a proud fitness fanatic.

The actress said in March that she is now 11st - and proud - but in an interview with The Mirror she confessed to having body hang-ups like everyone else.

Looking good: During a relaxing day by the pool, Gemma was cool and confident

Feeling the chill: The blonde went make-up free, leaving her pretty features bare

Hot to trot: Soap star Gemma was formerly best known for her role in Hollyoaks

She said: 'The last time I weighed myself was at the gym and I was about 11st. I remember telling someone and they couldn’t believe I was that weight.

Gemma continued: 'I am very happy now. I still get insecure, like most girls. My legs will always be my problem area, that’s where we hold weight in my family.

'I have kind of learned to love them in a way. They have been with me for 31 years carrying 11 stone around, so they are doing something right.