Kym Marsh, 44, showcases her washboard abs as she poses in a black crop top and leggings

Kym Marsh looked incredible on Thursday as she showcased her washboard abs in a new Instagram snap.

The former Coronation Street star, 44, displayed her trim physique as she slipped into a black crop top and matching leggings as she presumably prepared for a work out session.

As she pulled off a sultry pose for the selfie, Kym revealed that her motivation for staying in shape is so she can be ‘the best version of me I can be!’.

Sizzling snap: Kym Marsh, 44, looked incredible on Thursday as she showcased her washboard abs in a new Instagram snap

The TV star showcased her age-defying visage as she went make-up free for the snap, while she left her brunette tresses loose on her shoulders.  

Captioning the image, Kym penned: ”What’s your why?’ I absolutely love these sports bra’s @dbasports it sounds mad but the captions motivate me!!! What what is my why?…… because I wanna be the best version of me I can be! Healthy body, healthy mind!’

The stunning picture was flooded with numerous comments from fans commenting on how fabulous she looked.  

Feeling good: As she pulled off a sultry pose for the selfie, Kym revealed that her motivation for staying in shape is so she can be 'the best version of me I can be!'

Feeling good: As she pulled off a sultry pose for the selfie, Kym revealed that her motivation for staying in shape is so she can be ‘the best version of me I can be!’

Last month, Kym displayed her age-defying figure after revealing that she is ‘back on the right road’ with her fitness journey after an injury set her back. 

In the photo, Kym showcased her washboard abs in a tiny pink crop top and a pair of black gym leggings, while she styled her brunette locks into a high bun. 

She penned: ‘After being set back by an injury, I’m finally getting back at it. Slowly, slowly, but at least I’m back on the right road!

‘Happy Saturday people ps: excuse the sweaty tummy.’

Age-defying: Last month, Kym displayed her age-defying figure in a pink crop top after revealing that she is 'back on the right road' with her fitness journey after an injury set her back

Age-defying: Last month, Kym displayed her age-defying figure in a pink crop top after revealing that she is ‘back on the right road’ with her fitness journey after an injury set her back

Back to it! The former Coronation Street star revealed that she is 'back on the right road' with her fitness journey after an injury set her back

Back to it! The former Coronation Street star revealed that she is ‘back on the right road’ with her fitness journey after an injury set her back

It comes after Kym became embroiled in a Twitter row over how her vulnerable mother was treated by Morrisons staff in Stockton Heath. 

The actress took to her social media on Sunday to criticise the supermarket chain after her mother detailed how she was eating at the cafe when a staff member dropped some food on a tray before putting it back on the plate without gloves.

Sharing her mother Pauline’s post about the incident, Kym wrote: ‘@Morrisons is this acceptable then?’

Pauline wrote in her original tweet: ‘Went to Morrisons cafe yesterday at Stockton Heath for some lunch as we’ve done many times, ordered scampi and chips, when the young lad brought it to me some of the food fell off the plate onto the tray, he picked it up and put it back into my plate with his bare hands. 

Furious: It comes after Kym became embroiled in a Twitter row over how her vulnerable mother was treated by Morrisons staff in Stockton Heath

Furious: It comes after Kym became embroiled in a Twitter row over how her vulnerable mother was treated by Morrisons staff in Stockton Heath

‘My husband told him to take it back as he had handled it, we didn’t get any apology or anything, don’t think we’ll be eating there again in a hurry.

‘Think some staff need more training in hygiene. I thought Morrisons would at least get back to me on here but nothing.’

One of Kym’s followers blasted her criticism, saying: ‘Bit of scampi on the deck Jesus Christ chill out eh [laughing emoji].’

But Kym was not best pleased with the response, as she hit back: ‘Because my parents are vulnerable you imbecile! What is wrong with you!’

Incident: Pauline (pictured) wrote in her original tweet that the waiter giving them their food touched the food with 'his bare hands' after it fell off the plate and onto the tray

Incident: Pauline (pictured) wrote in her original tweet that the waiter giving them their food touched the food with ‘his bare hands’ after it fell off the plate and onto the tray

Unhappy: Pauline said she and her husband were not given an apology by the staff member, and claimed the supermarket needs more 'hygiene training' (pictured: stock photo)

Unhappy: Pauline said she and her husband were not given an apology by the staff member, and claimed the supermarket needs more ‘hygiene training’ (pictured: stock photo)

Angry: Sharing her mother Pauline's post about the incident, Kym wrote: '@Morrisons is this acceptable then?'

Angry: Sharing her mother Pauline’s post about the incident, Kym wrote: ‘@Morrisons is this acceptable then?’

The online troll responded in kind, criticising her parents for going out during the coronavirus pandemic even though they’re vulnerable.

They wrote: ‘If there that vulnerable why are they out mingling in Morrison cafes ? Tweets like this can lead to people getting sacked over a small mistake ! (sic)’

To which Kym argued: ‘Listen mate, we are in the middle of a pandemic. Everyone is trying to get on with life as safely and easily as possible. 

‘No matter who it is, someone handling your food like that at anytime, but especially now, is unacceptable! People like you are part of the issue.’

MailOnline has contacted Kym’s representatives and a spokesperson for Morrisons for comment. 

Reaction: One follower blasted her criticism, saying her parents shouldn't have gone to the cafe if they were vulnerable to which Kym responded by calling them an 'imbecile'

Reaction: One follower blasted her criticism, saying her parents shouldn’t have gone to the cafe if they were vulnerable to which Kym responded by calling them an ‘imbecile’