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We all know the one. 

We dodge them in the weight room and God forbid we have to run on the treadmill beside them. 

They just seem to make going to the gym a lot more difficult and way more time-consuming.

If you don't want to be one of these pests, here are a few simple rules for fit-i-quette (fitness etiquette, FYI):

Put it back

No one has hide and seek on their workout routine. People who move equipment around or just drop dumbells wherever they please are the most frequent and annoying offenders. If you move something, always put it back where you found it. 

 

Wipe down equipment

This is just hygienic! Many facilities have a towelette dispenser and mostly all have hand towels. Just grab one and quickly run it along where you were working out. It doesn't take much time and is way more pleasant for the person who is next in line. Nobody wants to sit on another persons sweat. Gross.

 

Ditch your bags

We get that you might be in for a quick morning session but bringing your bags into the workout area isn't just annoying, it's a safety concern too. Don't make fellow exercisers hop over all your stuff. 

 

Ask for help 

Unsure how to use that workout bench? Ask! It may be intimidating asking for help but trainers encourage it. There's no point trying to figure out how to use something for twenty minutes because you're only losing workout time and it will also annoy other people in the gym waiting to use the machine after you. 

 

Tone down the tech

While it might be all well and good to post a motivating snap pre- or post-workout, taking a million selfies during your workout is just frustrating for other people. No one wants to sit and look while you take a picture of yourself on EVERY machine. 

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It sounds like the perfect solution: no nasty direct debit gym memberships and no having to haul yourself from the couch to the gym on a wet and windy winter evening.

But breaking a sweat at home isn't always easy – not least when but don't have a clue where to start in terms of equipment.

In fact, if you don't choose your at-home workout stables carefully, you run the risk of wasting money on devices that are poorly designed, difficult to use or simply take up too much space. 

After all, how many machines end up as clothes racks after a month or so?

So here, SHEmazing! details three of the key things you need to consider before setting up your ultimate at-home workout area:

 

Available space

Some machines can take up a lot of space so you need to consider where to place it. Equipment varies in size so measure everything and double check it will fit – otherwise it will probably end up in the attic or shed.

 

Features

A clever thing to do is make a list of all the features you want your equipment to have. This way you won't be disappointed when it arrives and only has half of the things you want. Equally, forking out for fancy-pants stuff that boasts a load of advanced specifications you don't need or want is a waste. 

 

Budget

The best home-equipment is often expensive and you should think of it as an investment. Do keep in mind that quality matters – you will likely get a better workout from a more expensive, solidly built, and reliable machine that will hold up through daily use. Otherwise you run the risk of the machine breaking down early on. 

 

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Introducing a little bit more exercise into our lives can sometimes mean we end up a little short on time.

Stressing ourselves out running from place to place in a desperate bid to make it to the gym before they close can leave us feeling worse than when we spent all weekend on the couch with Netflix.

Rising at the crack of dawn to get to a Yoga class before the sun comes up is also not going to work for everyone. In efforts to help you decide whether a morning or evening workout is going to be better for you, we put together what makes morning and night workouts good for you.

Now all you have to do it decide if you want to set your alarm, or indulge in a mid-morning snooze.

Morning Workouts are better because:

The energy boost

Getting up early is hard, your bed is ultra-comfy, we understand. However, the exercise enduced endorphins from a morning workout can get you seriously pumped for your day ahead.

The routine

According to experts rising early for your workout will leave you more likely to stick with your fitness routine than if you choose the night time option.

You get it done

If you’re not altogether wild about actually exercising, then opting to hit the gym in the morning may be your best bet. That way it’s finished and out the way, so you’re less inclined to spend all day dreading it and end up not going.

Night workouts are loved because:

It relives stress

If you had a frustrating day, then something like kick boxing, or even some gentle yoga are going to help you work it out and get rid of all that negative energy after a long day.

You can work out for longer

In the morning you can end up rushing your trip to the gym or opting for a shorter run so you can get ready for any other plans you might have. At night you’ll have more free time, and if you wait until after peak hours the gym will generally be less crowded.

You are actually ready

Muscle function and strength apparently peak in the evening hours, according to experts, so you might actually be able to work out a little harder as you’re physically more prepared to exercise.

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It's the shocking incident that everyone is talking about: Lamar Odom seemingly ambushed Khloe Kardashian in a carpark as she made her way into a Beverly Hills gym for a morning class.

And while it was previously thought that the pair remained on remarkably good terms following their December 2013 split, it seems all is not well.

Now Lamar is hitting back, claiming that the 6.45am meeting was in fact organised in advance. He's furthermore FURIOUS that his estranged wife won't defend him publicly, and he denies absolutely stalking her, assaulting her, or touching her yesterday morning.

"I am not, not, NOT the person that they are trying to make me out to be," he says in a remarkably candid video interview obtained by TMZ. 

Visibly agitated, he admits: "It's hard for me to keep my composure," adding that he now has to "fight back". 

The 35-year-old then seems to issue a threat: "If it happens again I'm going to air EVERYTHING out."

He goes on to emphatically state: "Nobody got followed, no one got hassled, no one got harassed, no one got grabbed on."

The basketball player also says that his reputation as a drug-user and womaniser is unfair, and as that he "doesn't put himself out there" on Twitter and Instagram (unlike the famous family he married into) – the constant attention he endures is unwarranted.

"Me and that girl [Khloe] fell in love," he says sadly. "That's our business."

You can watch the incredible video interview in full here.

Meanwhile, it is also being reported today that Lamar is consumed by jealousy and can't stand that his 31-year-old wife has finally moved on – with another pro basketball player no less.

She and 6ft 5in James Harden, 25, have been spotted together all summer, and it is thought that her family are over the moon with the happy union.

A Kardashian family source told PEOPLE: "Lamar has been trying to contact Khloe, but she is done and has ignored him. Lamar has issues with Khloe dating Harden." 

"It made Khloe first shocked and then scared that Lamar was waiting outside the studio," the source added. "She doesn't know how he found her. She is thinking about getting a bodyguard." 

In particular, her older sister appears concerned: "Kim is encouraging her to get a bodyguard. She told Khloe that his behaviour is inappropriate, and she needs to nip it in the bud before it escalates.

"Khloe is in full agreement, and they're going to start looking into private security right away."

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She has one of the most coveted figures in Hollywood – and Sarah Hyland has now shared some insight into just how hard she works to get that killer body.

The actress, who over the weekend also shared a serious #bodygoals gym snap in which she dons a tiny monochrome crop top, has revealed that when it comes to exercise, she LOVES to mix it up.

The 24-year-old New Yorker, who is currently embarking on a more intense training schedule, took to Instagram last night. In the resulting snap, shared with her 2.2million followers, Sarah dons a tiny grey and neon crop-top and navy Yoga pants. 

She is suspended from the ceiling – evidently taking part in a challenging aerial silks workout. 

"Stepping out of my box and trying new fun things for myself!" she captioned the photograph, adding lightheartedly: "Gonna join the circus."

Also known as antigravity yoga, the exercise involves a mixture of the likes of yoga, ballet and Pilates – all carried out on silk hammocks. Advocates say it strengthens, lengthens and tones your physique fast.

However, in the March issue of Cosmopolitian, Ms Hyland furthermore admitted that she's a big fan of fast food. The Modern Family star even said she "would eat Taco Bell every day!" if she thought she could get away with it.

She is currently dating Dominic Sherwood, 25, an actor and model, and the pair regularly go hiking, biking and walking together around Los Angeles. 

 

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Megafamous A-listers seemingly don’t just do standard walk-in wardrobes – they have entire closets dedicated to specific clothing.

Take Khloe Kardashian, for example: she has wardrobe space solely for her gym gear, fitness accessories, and workout attire.

Though maybe that’s hardly surprising.

After all, the reality TV star is regularly photographed heading to and from her private workout sessions with trainer Gunnar Peterson – and is rarely spotted in the same exercise item twice (that and she uses a Chanel leather backpack to drag around her gear).

She's also just starred in a workout-inspired shoot for Complex, and often posts images of her fitness routine to her Instagram account.

Now, in the most recent edition of Self magazine, Khloe gives her fans a tour of the 14sq metre space that houses runners, sports bras, workout clothing in every imaginable hue, sweatbands, fitness equipment and even a mini fridge stocked with Fiji water.

The area was custom created by LA Closet Design based on the 31-year-old’s daily needs.

“Khloé loves the glass display for her accessories,” said CEO Lisa Adams. “It’s a suede-lined shelf that displays head and wrist bands, sunglasses, hair ties and more.

“I added LED lighting so the case lights up with the flip of a switch — these items get lost and disorganized in drawers, so I wanted to make sure they were beautifully displayed.”

Lisa added: “My favorite part is the shoe area. I keep envisioning my own sneakers being displayed in the way Khloé’s are!” 

Ms Kardashian, who has shed a significant amount of weight over the last year and who said she was drawn to the gym when her marriage to ex husband Lamar Odom went sour, also raved about the closet to Self.

“I’m in love with my fitness closet,” she beamed. “I genuinely show it off to all of my friends when they are over.”

Below are all the snaps of her amazing closet space: be prepared for major life envy…

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It’s no secret that if you’re looking for serious workout motivation, social media is where you’ll find it.

Gone are the days of loud men with massive arms blowing whistles in our faces and spending hours glued to the treadmills in the hope of attaining that much coveted beach body. There are hundreds of apps, websites and audiobooks promising us that abs are just five minutes away.

Now every second person we know is suddenly an online trainer offering a nutrition and workout plan designed to help us become the fitness fanatic we’ve always dreamed of being.

Or maybe we just want to be able to walk up the stairs and not have our lungs feel like they’re on fire.

It can be hard to figure out who’s the real deal and who’s just trying to sell us fancy detox teas. Luckily there’s a new wave of fitness gurus who are readily available to cure all of your gym phobias; all you have to do is follow them on Instagram.

@elliegoulding

Chances are if you’re a regular gym goer, you’ve heard Ellie’s music blasting in the speakers. But did you know she’s also intensely passionate about her fitness? Her Instagram is full of workout videos, with bonus recipes with some super tasty superfoods. She’s also become the face of a new Nike campaign, so you know she’s serious about this stuff!

 

@shauna_harrison​

She never misses a workout. Ever. She posts daily videos with detailed instructions so you’re never going to miss a step. The Under Armour sponsored athlete is also refreshingly honest in her posts, making note of the fact that some days you just want to nap all day long. She uses the hashtag #SweatADay so you have easy access to all her videos.

 

@the_southern_yogi

 

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Yoga is hard, but there’s something very empowering about mastering that Lotus Headstand. Luckily for all of us, Morgan is here to break every yoga pose you can think of into easier steps. Also, her yoga pants and top combinations are seriously on point. Stylish and svelte, we love her. She’s also not afraid to show us when things don’t go so well, giving all beginner yogis confidence with her unedited blooper videos and easy to do warm ups.

 

@kayla_itsines​

 

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If you haven’t heard of this super-fit Aussie, you need to start following her now. She’s just recently completed the first leg of her world tour, where she took her hugely successful boot camps to Amsterdam, London and New York and invited all her followers to workout with her. Her London bootcamp sold out in a half an hour, so you know she’s kind of a big deal. Her abs are world famous, and she’s known for giving her followers regular shout outs to keep the motivation up. Oh, and she’s only 23!

And a little closer to home:

@thefoodmedic​

Not only is the uber-successful fitness blogger an author of her own nutrition guide, she’s also a medical student. Wow. Her Instagram is full of clean treat recipes, fast workout ideas and a glimpse into her incredibly stylist gym wardrobe. This multitasker extraordinaire gives us an insight into her busy life and definitely gives us a little motivation on a lazy Wednesday evening. 

 

@sophiekavanagh17

The Dublin based personal trainer is a Crossfit competitor and champion weightlifter. Posting videos of her own sessions and those she shares with her clients at gyms around the country, Sophie is giving us some major ab inspiration and is definite proof that we should not be afraid to start lifting some weights.

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Motivating yourself to get to the gym for a workout is hard enough, so don't waste your time by slacking off when you get there.

If you're keen to see better results, a few simple changes could be all you need to boost your metabolism and burn even more calories.

These six things are proven to maximise calorie burn and make your body work even harder than usual, so give them a try next time you're exercising.

1. Work out in the morning
Your energy levels are generally at their highest in the morning as you've just woken up from a night's sleep, so it's natural that you'll be able to work harder at this time of the day. If you're not a morning person though, choose a time when you usually feel most energised, be it after work or on your lunch break.

2. Warm up well
Stretching or jogging for 5 – 10 minutes before an exercise session not only loosens the muscle but also gets the blood flowing so that you're burning calories before your workout has even begun. Ease your body into your workout to see better results.

3. Mix it up
A slow and steady workout might seem like the best way to do things, but it's important to give your body variety. Try a series of high-intensity exercises like jumping jacks, wall sits, lunges or push-ups, doing 30 seconds of each and taking a 10 second break between each one. If you're doing strength training, make each set a "superset" by combining two exercises in quick succession before a short break.

4. Don't be scared to use heavier weights
Many women have a tendency to go for small 2kg or 3kg weights for fear of getting "bulky," but using heavier weights is the best way to burn calories, and we promise you won't look anything more than toned and lean. Research has shown that using heavier weights for fewer reps burns 25% more calories than using smaller weights for more reps (eg. 5kg 10 times versus 10kg 5 times).

5. Eat shortly after your workout
Refuelling your muscles after a workout is essential for helping them to repair themselves and get stronger. The stronger your muscles are, the more calories you'll burn every day. Simple. So be sure to eat a protein-rich snack within 2 hours of finishing your exercise session.

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We’ve all been there – getting home from work in the evening after a long day (or lying on the couch on a Sunday afternoon) and praying that the willpower to go and workout will find us.

When (if) we finally do peel ourselves away from whatever position we were in in front of the TV, the reward is always more than worth it.

There really is nothing quite like the triumphant feeling and the tingling adrenaline rush that you get after a really good workout.

But, how do we make ourselves get up and go?

Well… MUSIC of course!!

In order to help you lift that bum off the couch, we have compiled a list of the 10 best workout songs.

Listening to these it will be almost impossible not to want to get up and move!

1. Shawn Mendes – Something Big

 

2. C+C Music Factory ft. Freedom Williams – Gonna Make You Sweat (Everybody Dance)

 

3. Britney Spears and Iggy Azalea – Pretty Girls

 

4. Junior Senior – Move Your Feet

 

5. A-Trak ft. Andrew Wyatt – Push

 

6. Jackson 5 – Shake Your Body Down To The Ground 

 

7. Sia – Elastic Heart 

 

8. Daft Punk – One More Time/Aerodynamic 

 

9. Carly Rae Jepsen (Blasterjaxx Remix) – I Really Like You 

 

10. Mark Ronson ft. Bruno Mars – Uptown Funk

 

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It's no secret that just like fashion trends, workout fads come and go.

There's no doubt, for example, that SoulCycle has been the fitness craze of the last few years.

Celebs such as Kim K, Victoria and David Beckham, Nicole Kidman, and Oprah Winfrey were all swearing – and sweating – by it. 

Even Irish models couldn't resist testing it out: Roz Lipsett and Nadia Forde have both admitted they've attended classes Stateside.

But are we now approaching the end of SoulCyle's dominance? Because slowly and surely, waves and waves of A-listers are stepping out of the gym and into the ring.

In fact, dare we say it, we're on the verge of a brand-new, high-profile exercise movement.

Really though, when Roz Purcell said in an exclusive interview with SHEmazing! back in April that boxing was her latest fitness obsession, we should have known then that the sport was about to become a serious celeb trend.

"I started boxing about three or four months ago in Beau Jack’s off Camden Street," she revealed at the time. "I had friends tell me ‘oh you think you’re fit – you need to try these boxing classes.’ 

"The first class almost killed me. Afterwards I felt like I needed to go lie down for the rest of the day.

 

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"But now I’ve found my stride and I’m loving it. The classes are packed full of guys too so you really have no choice but to push yourself."

Since then, we've started see the sport crop up just everywhere: from our favourite BBF trio of Kendall, Gigi and Cara, to a load of the Victoria’s Secret Angels, boxing is where it’s at. 

Think Karlie Kloss, Miranda Kerr, Candice Swanepoel, Doutzen Kroes, and Adriana Lima – all of whom credit the ferocious sport with their long, toned limbs.

Aside from Cara Delevingne's latest Chanel campaign (shot by Karl Lagerfeld, natch) being set in the boxing ring, the 22-year-old beauty has also attributed her slim torso to intense boxing training. 

Alexander Wang's collection for H&M last November also, significantly, included boxing gloves. 

So why are the hottest models in the world ditching the gym for the ring?

Well, for one thing, fans say it's far more exciting than your average workout. Furthermore, it works your whole body.

Then, you also have to concentrate on footwork and choreography which can help you forget about the tiresomeness of working out.

Somehow we don’t think it’s going to be too long before the boxing classes in Irish gyms have a queue out the door too. Bye-bye SoulCycle, hello boxing ring.

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The gym isn’t for everyone – an hour on the treadmill or even five minutes of a spin bike is enough to make some people avoid exercise altogether.

However, these days there is such a huge number of ways to get fit that you are bound to find something you love – without having to step foot near a treadmill.

Here are some fun alternatives to the regular gym classes you may just love:

1. Boxercise
Stressful day at work? Did you housemate leave the milk out of the fridge again? Then this is the class for you! Channel your anger into fat-burning with boxercise and you will feel stress-free as well as getting toned and fit!

2. Pole-dancing
Forget what you think you know – pole dancing is incredible. Not only does it tone and train your core, once you master some moves you are going to feel like a graceful goddess up there. 

3. Anti-gravity yoga
There's no doubting the benefits of yoga on your mind and body, but if regular mat yoga has you feeling a bit bored, this could be the high-flying solution! Using material hanging from the ceiling, you will soon fall in love with this acrobatic fitness craze!

4. Ballet-barre
From Taylor Swift to Miranda Kerr, ballet barre is THE celeb fitness craze of the year – and for good reason. Not only do you tone your core and burn some major calories, you get to look like a freakin' ballerina while doing it! 

5. Dance
Whether it be contemporary, hip-hop or ballroom, if you love to dance, why not make it your new hobby? Sure, you might feel shy at first but once you get to know people and learn a few moves you'll wonder what took you so long to get into it in the first place! 

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Sometimes the idea of going outside and walking to the gym is simply too much.

We've compiled a complete list of our favourite fitness YouTube accounts that you can use for those days when an at-home workout is what you're in the mood for. 

But don't think you're getting off easy – this lot will get your heart rate up and make you werk it! 

1. Blogilates
Cassey Ho may be the happiest person on the internet and it shows because her YouTube channel has almost 2 million subscribers! Her upbeat outlook and passion for what she does will drive you to work harder – with amazing results!

 

2. Tone It Up
With almost half a million YouTube subscribers, Karena and Katrina will give you great exercises for every part of your body – often with stunning backdrops. You may be doing your workout in Ireland, but your heart is in California!

 

3. Tara Stiles
If yoga is what you're into then this is the YouTube channel for you. Specialising in yoga for what YOU need, find moves to help you sleep, focus or de-stress. 

 

4. BodyRock TV
BodyRock does NOT mess around! A no-nonsense channel with some serious fitness videos to get you in your best condition. 

 

5. Amanda Russell
Have you got four minutes? Then you have no excuse! Amanda's videos are short and sweet but give intense workouts – get moving!

 

6. BeFit
Get great workouts with top trainers such as Jillian Michaels and even Jane Fonda.

 

7. Popsugar Fitness
If you want to get Cameron Diaz's arms or to train like a Victoria's Secret Angel then look no further!

 

8. BexLife
From fitness and yoga to how we eat and meditation, Bex Life gives us the lowdown. Get fit AND informed – perfect. 

 

9. Livestrong Woman
A huge range of videos to suit everyone with as well as an 'essentials' section to ensure you are doing the basic moves in the correct way. 

 

10. Sarah Fit
Simple workout for great results as well as information on healthy eating to keep you on the right track!

 

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