Michelle Keegan makes a triumphant return to Essex as she hits her local gym in salmon pink tank top and leggings

She recently returned to the UK after spending months filming for BBC drama Our Girl in South Africa.

But it was back to business as usual for Michelle Keegan as she hit her local gym in Essex on Thursday, looking fighting fit in figure-hugging workout gear.

The 28-year-old actress was ready to work up a sweat in a salmon pink tank top and patterned grey leggings which clung to her slender legs. See more pics after the cut

Back to work! Michelle Keegan looked fighting fit in figure-hugging workout gear as she paid a visit to her local gym in Essex following her return to the UK
She's back in Essex after spending months filming in South Africa. And the future's definitely bright for Michelle Keegan!
The former Coronation Street star was spotted out and about in her gymwear, and we're rather hoping this is pre-workout. There's not a single bead of sweat in sight! The signature Ls on her coral coloured vest top are a giveaway that it's from Lipsy, the high street store that she has her own collection with. When teamed with leggings and a pair of pink Nike trainers, she looked positively glowing!

     

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Michelle was wearing her wedding ring, defiantly showing that allegations she has been leading a separate life from husband Mark Wright are untrue.
No doubt the striking star has been spending plenty of quality time with former TOWIE hunk Mark in the wake of their romantic reunion.
According to new! magazine, it was alleged the Heart presenter was concerned when fans linked Michelle to her handsome co-star Ben Aldridge.