AJ Pritchard Instagram: ‘It's killing me' Strictly star 'in agony' during training

AJ Pritchard, 24, made the most out of his time off from performing on the Strictly Come Dancing tour by hitting the gym today.

The professional dancer filmed himself working out to his 375,000 fans and shared his progress.

However, AJ wasn’t having the best time as he said the running machine was “killing” him.

Talking to the camera whilst walking on the treadmill, AJ appeared out of breath as he said: “Been thinking ‘why am I sweating so much? Why am I in agony?’.”

He went on to explain: “It’s this running machine that goes up and goes down…

“So three degree increase, minus three…”

In a follow up video, AJ exhaled and moaned: “Killing me.”

Despite his painful workout, AJ still managed to perform at the Strictly Come Dancing Live! tour with Lauren Steadman at London’s Wembley Arena.

The nationwide tour comes to an end at London’s 02 Arena on Sunday, drawing a close to the BBC One 2018 series.

Meanwhile, AJ, who first appeared on the competition in 2016, recently revealed who has been his favourite celebrity to dance with on the show.

Appearing on Sam & Mark’s Big Friday Wind-Up on BBC One last week, AJ spilled all on his favourite celebrity.

He was asked by a fan in the audience: “Who’s been your favourite dance partner?”

Without a second to think, AJ blurted out: “It would have to be Mollie King.”

AJ performed with Claudia Fragapane in his first series on Strictly Come Dancing, then was partnered with Mollie and last year, the star was with Lauren.

It comes after AJ recently told Express.co.uk he has plans to visit Lauren when she’s training abroad this summer.

The Paralympian will be jetting out to Lanzarote later this year to train, while AJ said he just wants to soak-up some sun.

The professional dancer revealed he will always “support” the Paralympian during her competitions.

AJ spilled: “Great thing is, she’s training in Lanzarote for eight weeks so I thought I can fit a holiday in there.”

He quickly added: “I’m not going to train with her though! It will be relaxing.”

Strictly Come Dancing expected to return to BBC One later this year.

source: express.co.uk