(Cover) - EN Star Style - Vanessa Minnillo says she trains like an athlete to maintain her toned physique.

The 30-year-old actress is currently working out three times a week at the gym to sustain her enviable figure.

Vanessa, who regularly tops compilations of the worlds sexiest ladies, revealed the secret to her toned body is a lot of hard work with celebrity trainer Gunnar Peterson.

He trains me like an athlete! We work out hard! Vanessa told In Touch.

Despite being on a strict fitness regime, the star doesnt miss out on her favourite snacks. She revealed that she allows herself all the things she usually eats, some of which are rather calorific, but is careful to eat in moderation.

I still eat a lot of what I want, I am just aware not to eat the whole pizza, she added.

Vanessa and pop star Nick Lachey announced their engagement in November last year, and the beauty thinks her fabulous body is linked to the way she feels right now. Vanessa believes that whenever shes feeling good she ends up looking her best.

I am happy with where my body is now, she said. I am happy in general, and I think its all connected. (C) Cover Media