PICTURE EXCLUSIVE: Stephen Merchant works up a sweat in the Hollywood Hills before crashing out in the sweltering heat

By Sarah Tetteh For Mailonline

Published: 23:49 GMT, 4 March 2016 | Updated: 14:58 GMT, 6 March 2016

He's a long way from Blighty, so fair play to Stephen Merchant for keeping up with his Hollywood counterparts and going for a jog in the famous hills.

The Office funnyman took part in a gruelling uphill run alongside a fitness trainer and was pictured crashing out in a sweaty heap after his effort.

Stephen, who stars in an Idiot Abroad alongside his Office co-star Ricky Gervais, looked exhausted during his vigorous work out on Thursday in Los Angeles.

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Can't take the heat? Stephen Merchant crashed out during a tough workout in the Hollywood Hills on Thursday

Can't take the heat? Stephen Merchant crashed out during a tough workout in the Hollywood Hills on Thursday

The Emmy award winning actor opted for cool blue sportswear as he pounded the pavements in the LA heat with LA trainer to the stars Al Jackson.

The 41-year-old put his body through it's paces in a baggy royal blue t-shirt which he paired with navy shorts for his run.

He colour-co-ordinated his casual outfit with white and blue running trainers with a splash of green as he hit the Hollywood hills.

Spot the Brit abroad: The Officer joker, 41, headed for the hills for a gruelling jog

Spot the Brit abroad: The Officer joker, 41, headed for the hills for a gruelling jog

The svelte star put his body through it's paces in a baggy royal blue t-shirt which he paired with navy shorts for his run
He colour-co-ordinated his outfit with white and blue running trainers with a splash of green as he hit the Hollywood hills

Time out: Eventually it seemed that working out in the heat finally got the better of him as he sprawled out in a heap by the bins

Exhausted: The star could go no further and collapsed on the tarmac as his personal trainer looked on

Exhausted: The star could go no further and collapsed on the tarmac as his personal trainer looked on

The svelte star put his body through it's paces in a baggy royal blue t-shirt which he paired with navy shorts for his run
Stephen, who stars in an Idiot Abroad, 41, alongside his Office co-star Ricky Gervais,  looked exhausted during his vigorous work out on Thursday in LA

Taking a breather: Stephen, who stars in an Idiot Abroad alongside his Office co-star Ricky Gervais, looked exhausted during his vigorous work out on Thursday in LA

Catching his breath: Stephen took a moment to compose himself as he battled on with his fitness regime

Catching his breath: Stephen took a moment to compose himself as he battled on with his fitness regime

Downhill: The tall star made his way down the hill after an endorphin-boosting session

Downhill: The tall star made his way down the hill after an endorphin-boosting session

It had all started off so well for the funnyman, who was recently a star-turn on Lip-Sync battle, the hit show he co-produced with actor John Krasinski.

During the episode he tore up the stage with his rip-roaring rendition of Christina Aguilera's Dirrty in a tiny Union Jack t-shirt and with Nasty scrawled across his behind as he writhed in his saucy chaps.

On Thursday Stephen showed just how he got his super-toned bod as he put in the hard work with his trainer.

Fit: He got off to an impressive start as the BAFTA award winning star started off in fine form

Fit: He got off to an impressive start as the BAFTA award winning star started off in fine form

Determined: He took on the graduating hill at a good pace and even kept up with his super-fit trainer who ran alongside him

Determined: He took on the graduating hill at a good pace and even kept up with his super-fit trainer who ran alongside him

He got off to an impressive start on Thursday as the BAFTA award winning star started off in fine form.

He took on the graduating hill at a good pace and even kept up with his super-fit trainer who ran alongside him.

But eventually it seems working out in the heat finally got the better of him as he sprawled out in a heap by the bins.

After some encouragement from his trainer, an exhausted Stephen was up again and on his way back down the hill.

On your marks: It was slow and steady for Stephen as he sets off up the steep hill

On your marks: It was slow and steady for Stephen as he sets off up the steep hill

Going: Stephen was determined to persevere as he picked up the pace alongside his gym buddy

Going: Stephen was determined to persevere as he picked up the pace alongside his gym buddy

Gone: It's all over as Stephen took a well earned rest from his exercise

Gone: It's all over as Stephen took a well earned rest from his exercise

 

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