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The Sun
a day ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
I look like a tall Amazon warrior and can lift 315lbs, men constantly ask me to spot them in the gym
A WOMAN has revealed men swoon over her in the gym because she looks like an Amazon Warrior. Marie Temara stands 6ft 3in tall and attracts a lot of attention when she hits the weights - throwing up a whopping 133kg during hardcore 12-hour lifting sessions. 4 4 4 4 Fellas often ask her to be their spotter because they are so overawed by her larger than life look. She said: "A lot of people think that women should be smaller and that men should be the strong ones who take care of everything. 'But I love being a big, strong woman – especially in the gym. I don't see a problem with flipping gender roles. 'Every time I go to the gym, a man will ask me to spot them, and I'm happy to do it. I get some stares and comments now and then, but I think most men are curious or impressed by what I can do. 'Or maybe they feel intimidated. I love feeling fit and strong. The gym feels like home." Marie now runs a successful OnlyFans page and rakes in £7.5m a year - earnings that helped her build a £75k gym in her own home. The influencer, who has 2.9m followers on Instagram (@marietemara), has transformed her life after she used to be bullied for her size. Cruel trolls would call her 'Bigfoot' or say that she 'looked like the Jolly Green Giant'. But the Miami-based fitness fanatic turned what they viewed as a weakness into her biggest strength. She said: 'It seems to be older men who make rude comments. I made six figures on OnlyFans but would give it all back not to be an embarrassment to my daughter, says Jemma Lucy 'They'll give a funny look and say, 'I can lift that' – I didn't ask if they could. 'I try not to let their negativity bother me, but I'll admit that it can feel a bit uncomfortable sometimes.' 'They would call me a man because I was so tall, so I wanted to lose weight and get fit. 'I started going to the gym every day, but it didn't stop them. 'Now, I get messages from the same bullies, trying to befriend me. 'They'll say 'Hey, do you remember when we went to school together?' – but I don't reply. 'The first thing I did after buying my house was build my gym. 'I plan to knock it down to double the size in the next few years.' Marie, who used to be an accountant, added: 'I truly hope to see more women owning their strength and taking up space in the weight room. "Lifting isn't just for guys; it's empowering, confidence-boosting, and so worth it. Let's normalise strong women."
The Sun
a day ago
- Business
- The Sun
I'm a Celeb star & England rugby legend James Haskell's debt hits £1.5MILLION amid legal row over failed gym
A COMPANY owned by I'm a Celeb star and rugby legend James Haskell has racked up a whopping £1.5million in debt as he battles a legal row over his failed gym. The ex-rugby pro opened first announced his plans to open a F45 site in 2017. 5 5 5 But the 40-year-old's project didn't manage to survive the impact Covid-19 had on businesses. Plans to expand the fitness enterprise to London and Manchester struggled to get off the ground. Hask 45 (Manchester) Ltd was shut down in 2021 and Hask 45 (Richmond) Ltd closed in 2022. The ex-England international was said to be worth around £1.1million in 2022, but his company has now racked up nearly £1million in debt.. The studio in Bath offered 45-minute high-intensity, circuit training workouts using functional equipment. But Hask 45 (Bath) Ltd's accounts on Companies House reveal it is in an ongoing legal dispute with its landlord. The accounts say this is "in respect of rent, and other services including repair of the damage site and equipment". The firm is now £927,738 in the red - but £437,000 of that figure is to another of his companies, MailOnline reports. Another of his firms, Hask 45 Ltd, is £456,367 in debt, while James Haskell Health & Fitness has losses of £58,318 and Rugby Connections UK is £68,855 in debt. This totals to a whopping £1,511,278. 'I tried F45 in the US when I was over there on holiday," Haskell said when he first announced his plans for a fitness empire. "I found the circuit based training really engaging and fun. "It's all the kind of stuff I would use to get fit for rugby, and for the majority of people, regular F45 sessions are everything they need to maintain and achieve good levels of fitness. "I think people are crying out for an accessible, group-based fitness programme that isn't intimidating, and most importantly delivers amazing results. "That is what F45 is all about and why I am so delighted to be involved. 'I have always loved Bath as a city, it's rich in rugby history and has a young, fitness-focused demographic, which suits our target audience and ambition'. Last month, Haskell was spotted spending some quality time with his daughter after revealing the real reason he split with Chloe Madeley. He's now admitted that his love of drinking contributed to the end of the relationship, describing their final year together as a "difficult period". 5 5
News.com.au
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- News.com.au
‘Just have a beer': Unexpected sight at Tomorrowland
Who said you need to skip leg day when at a festival? Popular electronic dance festival, Tomorrowland, is going viral – not just for having pulled off the unthinkable after its Mainstage caught fire – but for having a full-blown gym on the grounds in Boom, Belgium. It's definitely not something you'd expect to find at a festival but various clips show partygoers embracing the 'chill out area', equipped with free weights and various machines. 'Yes, there's a gym at Tomorrowland,' one Instagram video read as it showed guys with their shirts off and girls in their activewear pumping some iron. 'From early morning workouts to pre-set pump-ups, the Tomorrowland fitness zone proves the festival life is about balance too,' the caption continued. It was described as the place 'where ravers train before the party begins'. Unsurprisingly, many were quick to jump into the comment section to weigh in on the surprise set-up. 'Just get a beer and enjoy mate! It's only 3 days for duck sake!' one user joked. 'Do you pay for a ticket for tomorrow to go train? No, I'm kidding! Drink a cold beer and enjoy the music. You won't lose muscle in 3 days, for God's sake,' another wrote. A third person joked: 'How was the festival? It was good I was at the gym …' Another clip shows the gym packed as a strength class takes place. 'WTF,' one person simply wrote, while others were impressed with the partygoers' energy. 'Strength training first, then cardio on the dance floor!' another added. According to the Tomorrowland website, the area focuses on 'recharging your body by sports, relaxing and enjoying more healthy food and drinks in a chill and easygoing environment'. They also hold yoga classes, one-on-one boxing work all to 'get your endorphins flowing'. 'Hit the gym on your own or join one of many group classes. Even a boxing ring is available!' 'The recovery area is entirely free and the instructors here will safely introduce you to the world of fitness.' Tomorrowland 2025 had a rocky start to the festival after its Mainstage caught fire just a few days out from opening last week. Wild footage showed its magical 'Orbyz Mainstage' up in flames. Organisers said it was a 'race against time' to build a substitute stage with the likes of Meduza, Axwell and Vini Vici all due to perform – but they did it. A photo posted to their official Instagram account on July 19 showed the new Mainstage and while very different to the usual elaborate design – it was quickly welcomed and in some cases more preferred by fans. 'Honestly this looks much better and you know why? people are closer to the DJ. It will be more about dancing than posting videos since a long time ago. I hope people there will enjoy it!' one follower wrote. According to local news outlet, HLN, stage parts from the European leg of Metallica's current M72 World Tour stored in Austria were airlifted to the site to ensure the Mainstage proceedings could go ahead as planned. One of this year's headlining acts, Martin Garrix, took to Instagram to thank the metal heavyweights, just hours before he took to the stage. 'I cannot believe I'm actually typing this … but my set at Tomorrowland is still happening,' the post reads. 'Massive love and a big shoutout to the incredible @tomorrowland team for pulling off miracles — and to @Metallica for coming through with the new stage parts.' It's currently still unclear what caused the fire, but a local firefighter, François van den Eynde, told reporters the blaze 'spread very quickly,' likely because of the 'materials used' to build the stage, according to Rolling Stones.
CTV News
2 days ago
- CTV News
Police investigate assault, sexual harassment allegations at Victoria, B.C., gym
Two women who allege sexual assault and harassment at a downtown gym have filed police reports - and are speaking out to warn others.
CTV News
2 days ago
- Health
- CTV News
Mattagami First Nation to get new wellness facility
Mattagami First Nation has approved a new wellness centre with the province contributing $600,000 from NOHFC for 2,500-sq.-ft facility at the Odamino Centre to include a gym, change rooms, canteen and health programs.
