'Be fit and fierce': Ashley Greene shares her secrets to staying in shape... and shows off results of her intense workouts in stunning beach photo shoot

By Rachel Mcgrath For Dailymail.com

Published: 13:51 EST, 9 March 2016 | Updated: 19:43 EST, 9 March 2016

Ashley Greene is no slouch when it comes to maintaining her enviable figure.

And just hearing about her regimen is enough to make anyone feel exhausted.

The actress, who's 29 and found fame as Alice Cullen in Twilight, poses for the April cover of Shape magazine and reveals her personal mantra is: 'Be fit and fierce, but never, ever sacrifice your fun.'

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Fitness fanatic: Ashley Greene and her perfect body are featured on the cover and in a series of inside photos for the April issue of Shape magazine

Fitness fanatic: Ashley Greene and her perfect body are featured on the cover and in a series of inside photos for the April issue of Shape magazine

Super toned: The actress, 29, shows off the results of her strict workout regimen that keeps her in shape

Super toned: The actress, 29, shows off the results of her strict workout regimen that keeps her in shape

Fun for the brunette beauty includes climbing 4,000 feet three times a week on a VersaClimber at her personal trainer's studio, takes a kickboxing class twice a week and lifting weights.

'To fit my workout into my day, I have to be out the door early. That means I don’t have time to think about whether I’m tired or to come up with excuses,' she told the publication.

'And I’ve found that when I exercise in the morning, I have a much more productive day. After I finish my workout, I feel as if I can conquer the world.'

Focused: Greene, who found fame as Alice Cullen in Twilight, shared her fitness secrets that include working out first thing in the morning and eating a diet of fish, chicken and vegetables

Focused: Greene, who found fame as Alice Cullen in Twilight, shared her fitness secrets that include working out first thing in the morning and eating a diet of fish, chicken and vegetables

Gym bunny: The pretty brunette showcased her very taut tummy that's a result of lifting weights, kickboxing classes and using a VersaClimber to scale 4,000 feet three times a week

Gym bunny: The pretty brunette showcased her very taut tummy that's a result of lifting weights, kickboxing classes and using a VersaClimber to scale 4,000 feet three times a week

Lithe: The actress also modeled a series of workout outfits that flattered her lean limbs

Lithe: The actress also modeled a series of workout outfits that flattered her lean limbs

Greene also finds time to go hiking with her four dogs and surfing and, she says, she plans to learn to parasail.

'Getting outdoors is so refreshing to me,' she said. 'It’s a combination of the exercise, soaking up my surroundings, and clearing my mind.'

She also makes sure to stick to a diet of fish, chicken and vegetables, with the occasional treat such as a glass of red wine with a piece of dark chocolate or grits.

'Eating keeps my metabolism cranking,' she explained. 'These foods energize me for my workouts.'

Indulges, but not often: Greene revealed that she does allow herself an occasional treat such as grits, cheese or a glass of red wine with a piece of chocolate

Indulges, but not often: Greene revealed that she does allow herself an occasional treat such as grits, cheese or a glass of red wine with a piece of chocolate

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Beach babe: She also finds time to hike with her four dogs and surf and she says she plans to learn how to parasail this year

Beach babe: She also finds time to hike with her four dogs and surf and she says she plans to learn how to parasail this year

Greene also finds time for good works too.

She volunteers with nonprofit organization A21 that seeks to raise awareness of issues of human trafficking.

She told Shape she plans plans to take part in A21's annual Walk for Freedom in October.

'It’s easier to help than you think,' she said. 'Just bringing an issue to light is important. Every single person can make a difference.'

Cover girl: The actress revealed to Shape that her personal mantra is: 'Be fit and fierce but never, ever, sacrifice your fun'

Cover girl: The actress revealed to Shape that her personal mantra is: 'Be fit and fierce but never, ever, sacrifice your fun'

 

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