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PE with Joe has become part of our daily routine. For the first two weeks we caught up with his workouts in the afternoon but, over the Easter holidays and continuing with our home learning, we joined in live and have continued to do so each day since. I have even started doing some of his other workouts at the weekend!

The scary thing is…I think he can see and hear us.

Not even kidding.

The other day I said I wanted some tum exercises. Next day Joe does a load of tum exercises.

We talk to him a lot, usually to say ‘give us a rest’! He seems to talk back to us, pushing us to keep going.

Us exercising isn’t pretty. All of us sweating in one cluttered room together. Zach taking it in turns to attack us halfway through a burpee. Ollie watching us, both bemused and incredulous.

I was never a fan of PE at school but have become completely addicted to Joe’s workouts. I am challenging myself and the kids physically but think it is having such a positive impact on our mental and physical health.

Joe Wicks, his wife Rosie who helps out when his hand injury prevents him leading, and his two adorable children who make frequent appearances are just brilliant. They are a normal family and very down to earth. Joe’s commitment to our school kids (and their parents) is commendable and his donation to the NHS charities is wonderful. His presenting style is so natural and I love the quizzes and games he features to make each workout a little bit more special. He is a genuinely nice guy!

On a more personal note, I am loving the workouts. Yes, they are hard! Even Joe looks thoroughly knackered sometimes and he isn’t even trying to dodge being kicked in the face by an overexuberant Anya. Shock, horror, I am even considering buying a sports bra…

Here is my ode to Joe Wicks, champion of home workouts, king of PE

5 minute stretches. Twist and turn.

Do somes squats, feel it burn.

I’ve already begun to sweat

It’s just the warm up, not the workout yet!

30 seconds, not too long 

Each exercise makes you strong.

Kangaroo and bunny hop

Collapsing on the floor, flop!

Working on those abs with crunches

Fending off those snack munchies.

Heart racing, running on the spot,

Work those legs by holding a squat.

I’m not a fan of exercise

Not even for the promise of toned thighs.

But in half an hour I’m energised,

Ready for the day and what may arise.

Thank you Joe for keeping us inspired,

Even when we feel oh so tired!

Healthy in both body and mind

Is so important while we’re confined!