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Girl powered up: Mel B can't keep her eyes off her newly toned stomach

Geri Halliwell has taken every opportunity to show off her finely tuned body in recent times, but now Mel B is challenging Ginger Spice in the race to be the most toned Spice Girl.

Scary Spice appeared mesmerised by her own achievements, admiring her impressive abdominal muscles between rehearsals for US TV show Dancing with the Stars.

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Muscles: Mel B admires the benefits of her punishing fitness routine

Muscles: Mel B admires the benefits of her punishing fitness routine

While Scary Spice gave birth to her daughter Angel just seven months ago, she quickly jumped into a vigorous fitness regime as part of the dance competition, which swiftly banished the small amount of baby weight she was left with.

Of course, she is also preparing to hit the stage with her fellow band mates amid rumours the competitive girls are each wanting to be in the best shape of their lives.

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On show: Scary Spice takes a break between rehearsals for Dancing with the Stars in LA

On show: Scary Spice takes a break between rehearsals for Dancing with the Stars in LA

Lady in purple: Last night this purple dress flattered her new figure

Lady in purple: Last night this purple dress flattered her new figure

Mel B's muscle is thanks to a personal trainer who has been putting her through 90-minute training sessions, six days a week.

She also practises Capoeira - the Brazilian martial art - and yoga.

The mother of two has admitted she's struggling with her punishing schedule.

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In shape: Mel B is preparing to take to the stage for the Spice Girls reunion tour

Mel B and her dancing partner Maksim Chmerkowskiy performed two dances on this week's Dancing With The Stars

Mel B and her dancing partner Maksim Chmerkowskiy performed two dances on this week's Dancing With The Stars

She said: "I've got Dancing with the Stars and then in addition to that I'm learning 20 songs and 20 routines for the Spice Girls tour.

"I think because we're training late at night it's a little more difficult to grasp hold of the steps.

"The expectations are really high. I just hope that we can do it."

Mel B has made no secret of her hopes to win the competition, and is now a favourite to take out the crown.

Sporty Spices: Geri Halliwell is a proud owner of six pack, but Mel B is quickly catching up

Sporty Spices: Geri Halliwell is a proud owner of six pack, but Mel B is quickly catching up

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