Julianne Hough perfects “Spaghetti Bikini” body in the sea of Oak Island, North Carolina

People usually cram in their exercising before wriggling into their bathing suit.

But Julianne Hough scheduled in some last minute workouts having already hit the beach.

The 24-year-old was seen doing a series of squats and press-ups with her mother Mari Anne as the pair hit Oak Island in North Carolina with Julianne's pet pooches Harley and Lexi.

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Dancer's body: Julianne has maintained her figure after quitting Dancing With The Stars (Read more and See more pictures)

Julianne Hough magnificents body in "Spaghetti Bikini” body at Oak Island, North Carolina

Having left Dancing With The Stars in 2008, Julianne will no doubt have had to rethink ways to keep in shape to maintain the body expected of her for her new Hollywood career.

Since bidding farewell to the reality talent show, the Utah native has since gone on to star in Footloose, Burlesque and Rock Of Ages.

The blonde actress is now shooting her latest venture Safe Haven, alongside Josh Duhamel.

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Keeping trim: Julianne was seen doing press-ups, highlighting how she gets her bikini body (Read more and See more pictures)

25 Pics of Julianne Hough's Best Bikini Moments on Her 24th Birthday

Happy birthday to Julianne Hough, who turns 24 today! The Rock of Ages and Footloose star has had an impressive past few years in Hollywood, first making her mark with a career-sparking job on Dancing With the Stars. She's tackling Hollywood with boyfriend Ryan Seacrest  by her side. We're marking Julianne's big day as she continues working on Safe Haven in North Carolina. Happy birthday to Julianne, and click through to see her 24 best bikini moments! (Read more and See more Pictures)

Julianne Hough fantastics “Red Bikini” Butt & Ass in Carolina

The country singer and dancer-turned-actress took a welcome day off from filming today to hit the beach in Southport, North Carolina.

Looking sensational in a pink bikini, the 23-year-old blonde displayed the kind of athleticism that made her two-time champion of Dancing With The Stars.
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Bikini babe: The Dancing With The Stars alum has lost none of her athletic form since she leaving the show (Read more and See more Pictures)

Julianne Hough perfects “Red Bikini” Butt & Ass in Southport beach, North Carolina

The actress, who has been dating Ryan Seacrest since 2010, ran and jumped on the beach and in the water with her two Cavalier King Charles spaniels, Lexi and Harley.

The Dancing With the Stars alum has publicly expressed her undying affection for the dogs on many occasions, telling People magazine recently: 'They're my kids. They're my babies.'
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Bikini babe: The Dancing With The Stars alum has lost none of her athletic form since she leaving the show (Read more and See more Pictures)

Julianne Hough displays her “Red Bikini” body in Southport beach, North Carolina

Beaches and bikinis were made for women like Julianne Hough,

The country singer and dancer-turned-actress took a welcome day off from filming today to hit the beach in Southport, North Carolina.

Looking sensational in a pink bikini, the 23-year-old blonde displayed the kind of athleticism that made her two-time champion of Dancing With The Stars.
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Dancing queen: Julianne Hough took a day off from filming to go to the beach at Southport, North Carolina, today

Game changer: A lot is riding on Julianne's latest film, as her previous movies have been box-office duds (Read more and See more Pictures)

Youtube! Julianne Hough toned muscles for Interview magazine

She left his TV show Dancing with the Stars back in 2008 and has since gone on to become a bona fide movie star in her own right.

But Julianne Hough returned to her dancing roots in a set of stunning new black and white photographs in this month's Interview magazine.

The 23-year-old star shows off her taut stomach muscles and toned legs indancer's legwarmers, a black crop top and a matching cropped shorts.

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 Toned and taut: Julianne Hough shows off her washboard stomach muscles and stunning dancer's body in the new edition of Interview magazine (See more Pictures & Watch video)