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Robert Fairnie

Joe Wicks will live-stream PE lessons for kids while schools are closed due to Covid-19 outbreak

Schools across Edinburgh are now closed with pupils and teachers facing a lengthy spell away from the classroom.

The Scottish Government announced this week that schools would need to shut to help tackle the spread of coronavirus.

With children set to spend some time learning from home, parents might be interested to know that Body Coach Joe Wicks will be delivering daily PE lessons – live on his YouTube channel.

The fitness guru has vowed to become the "nation's PE teacher" with 30-minute workout sessions each morning, starting Monday.

As reported by our sister title the Manchester Evening News, Joe said: "It's a workout designed specifically for kids because when the schools are closed there is no PE. Don't worry, I've got you. I'm going to take this over.

"I'm going to get your kids moving, feeling energised, positive, optimistic.

"So tune in Monday morning at 9am and every day.

"It's a 30 minute session for little kids right up to secondary school. Get involved, have fun.

"We're going to be doing loads of basic exercise.

"You don't need a lot of room. I'm going to take care of it. This is happening. I am going to be the nation's PE teacher."

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