The Body Coach Joe Wicks has started live PE lessons for children who are at home because of school closures.
The 33-year-old fitness coach says he is “going to be the nation’s PE teacher” while schools across the country are closed due to the coronavirus pandemic.
He screened his first live workout for kids on his YouTube channel at 9am on Monday, with a promise to hold the 30-minute sessions at the same time daily, from Monday to Friday.
Launching the initiative on Twitter, he said: “Hi everybody, I’m Joe Wicks The Body Coach and I’ve got an exciting announcement to make.
“Starting Monday, every single day, from Monday to Friday, I’m going to do a live work out called ‘PE With Joe’ on my YouTube channel The Body CoachTV.
“It’s a workout specifically designed 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, Monday to Friday.
“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. I’m really looking forward to it.
“All I need you to do, if you can please share this video, tell as many people as you know, parents, teachers, headteachers.
“This is happening. I am going to be the nation’s PE teacher.”
To join in with the daily PE sessions, go to YouTube, search for The Body Coach TV and take part from 9am.
