Joe Wicks cuts PE sessions to three days a week - this is when you can still tune in

The fitness instructor known as The Body Coach has been keeping the nation active during months of lockdown with his live PE With Joe workouts.

The workouts aimed at youngsters and their families have been aired at 9am Monday to Friday on his YouTube channel Body Coach TV for the last 13 weeks.

Earning him a raft of loyal fans who tune in each day, the sessions have aimed to lift spirits and keep people fit during the coronavirus pandemic.

But as many schools reopen and people return to work under social distancing guidelines, fitness guru Joe has announced that he will be reducing the number of sessions to three days a week.

The live workouts will now be held on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday’s from 9am.

In an Instagram message to his fans thanking them for their support, Joe said: “It’s not over, but this is the last full week of PE with Joe.

“I’ve loved every minute of it. All 13 weeks of it.

“It’s been so much fun and I’ve laughed so much.

”I’ve been on a mission to engage children in fitness for four years now and have travelled all over the UK visiting schools.

“I feel very proud that I’ve been able to bring so many people together during lockdown.

“We have had almost 70 million views worldwide on the workouts now which is truly mind blowing.

“As of next week I’ll be running a reduced time table of three days per week.

“I’m going to be doing Live workouts Monday, Wednesday and Saturday at 9am for everyone.

“Thank you for your support on #pewithjoe and for all your messages of thanks and gratitude.

“It’s been an incredible journey! Let’s keep going!”

He added: “PE With Joe is my proudest achievement in life so far and I’ll remember it forever.

“To bring families together all over the world to exercise, have fun and laugh during the lockdown is something I’m so proud of.”

Those who have taken part are now able to download a certificate from www.thebodycoach.com

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