Jessica Alba Admits That ‘Working Out Sucks,’ Reveals What She Eats

How doesJessica Albaget ready for bikini season?

 Apparently,this.In the latest issue ofShape, the actress shares her workout tips and what she actually eats beforeand after the gym. Modeling a series of swimsuits in the accompanying photo spread, the mom-of-two credits hard work and sweat, smoothies and popcorn as her secret to her toned bod.

“I attribute my athletic body to the martial arts, gymnastics, dance, and strength training I did while filmingDark Angel. That’s made me strong and really set the bar,” she says, referring to the 2000 to 2002 FOX series.

“I have to break a sweat or I don’t feel like I’ve gotten anything done,” she continues about her daily workout.

“When I only have 30 minutes, I’ll doa series of burpees, mountain climbers, squat jumps, planks, and a few sun salutations. But I’m not going to lie. Working out sucks. Which is why I love taking classes, because I’m surrounded by other people and that keeps me motivated and accountable.”

She continues, “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 keyfor me is good music, like2 Chainz,Lil Wayne,Rihanna,Jay Z,Beyoncé.”