How to take part in 'PE with Joe' with The Body Coach Joe Wicks
The classes are back up and running online!
With most of the nation in some form of lockdown in an attempt to prevent the spread of the new strain of the Coronavirus, sporting hero Joe Wicks confirmed he will be bringing back his popular PE classes.
As a lot of both primary and secondary children are now being forced to work from home again, Joe has vowed to yet again become the nation's PE teacher, three times per week.
Speaking in a video posted to his Instagram Story on Tuesday 5th January, The Body Coach said, "Hello to all the parents and teachers out there. This is a message to let you know that as of Monday 11 January I am bringing PE with Joe back three days a week live on The Body Coach TV.
"I am hoping three days is going to help young children and families get through this difficult time when schools are closed, to bring some energy, to change their mood, lift their spirits and their mental health.
"And to kick their day off with something positive."
When does PE with Joe start?
Joe's daily classes started up again on Monday 11th January.
When is PE with Joe on?
PE with Joe will take place three times per week at 9am, on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.
How do I join in with Joe Wicks' PE classes?
It's very simple to join in with Joe's classes, you simply just need to be online!
Step one: Visit YouTube
Step two: Search 'The Body Coach TV'
Step three: Hit subscribe
Step four: Take part in the daily class
If you can't take part in Joe's live workouts, the workout will be available on his YouTube page later in the day.
What time do Joe Wicks' PE classes take place?
Each class takes place at 9am.
How long do Joe Wicks' PE classes last?
Each class lasts 30 minutes.
Check out other great ways to keep your kids entertained at home:
Treasure hunt
If you're stuck at home for a while, then make it fun for your kids by hiding things around the house, and garden.
Whether it's eggs in the run up to Easter, or a total surprise, you can find plenty of ideas for clues on the Internet and we're sure you'll find some tricky places to hide the prizes.
Why not try out this Treasure Hunt Game from Amazon for £25.95?
I Spy
Normally saved for travelling in the car, why not try I Spy at home? Don't feel restricted to items in the house, if the weather is good get outside and choose something there. "I spy with my little eye…"
Science experiment
We're not recommending you turn your kitchen into a chemistry lab, but there are plenty of child-friendly science experiments available online or in the shops.
Whether you want to grow crystals, or make slime there will be something to occupy your kids. Just beware, it could get a bit messy!
Why not try out this Science Kit for Kids from Amazon for £15.99?
Painting
Painting, whether it's finger painting, or something more refined, it's a great way to spend a few hours (or even longer). If think your artistic skills are a limited then why not try painting by numbers instead?
Why not try out this Crayola Washable Kids Paint from Amazon for £4.99?
Learn a new language or improve one you already know
Always wanted to get your family learning a new language, or had to cancel a holiday recently? It doesn't matter that you aren't in the country that speaks the language. There are plenty of online language classes from free videos on YouTube to full courses that you pay for.
Why not try out this French Audio Course from Amazon for £14.72?
Computer games
There are so many computer games available, the list is endless, but there are plenty of party games suitable for kids and families to play, for the older kids, there are many games that will occupy them for hours or even days!
Pizza making
Make cooking a fun part of the day by getting your kids to make their own pizzas. If you're feeling adventurous you can make the dough yourself, otherwise just get the pizza bases and cover them with toppings of your choice.
Baking
If savoury cooking isn't your thing, try baking. Making a cake or cupcakes can be a great way to have fun in the kitchen with your little ones, for the younger ones they can help you decorate the cake. Meanwhile, older ones can help you make the mixture from scratch.
Den-making
It's time to take all of the cushions off the sofa and get the spare sheets out of the cupboard. There's nothing better than making a den for big and little kids, it might even take you back to your childhood.
In the garden
Even if the weather isn't great you can get your kids' green fingers started inside. Now is a great time to pick up some seedlings and sort out your greenhouse.
If the weather is good, get out and explore the garden. Grab a magnifying glass and have a look at the insects and plants a bit closer!
Board games
Don't discredit the good old board games. Although you might be tempted to bring out some of the family favourites like Monopoly or Scrabble, why not push the boat out and try something a bit different. It can be fun to learn a new board game as a family, some games that are easy to pick up include Carcassonne or Port Royal.
Why not try out Carcassonne from Amazon for £25.95?
Puzzles
Whatever their age, you'll be able to find a suitable puzzle, from the simple 10-piece ones for the younger kids, to the 1000 piece puzzles for the old kids, puzzles are a great way to occupy kids for a few hours over the week.
If you can set aside some space for it, then even better so they can go back to it when they have a moment. Finishing a puzzle can be a great sense of achievement and you can even buy some puzzles suitable for framing.
Why not try out this Impossible Puzzle from Amazon for £7.50?
Have a go at Origami
You don't have to visit Japan, to have a go at Origami and you don't even have to have fancy paper to do it, you can start off with some plain square paper (just fold an A4 piece into a diagonal).
Step-by-step directions on how to create everything from the crane to dinosaur can be found online for free, so if you have plenty of time on your hands this is a great skill to hone.
Why not try out this Origami Kit from Amazon for £13.99?
Joe, who was made an MBE in The Queen's Birthday Honoirs List last year, raised over £580,000 from his daily videos in during the first national lockdown in March 2020.
Speaking at the time, he said, 'Words can't express how happy and proud I have felt every day this week as the nations P.E. teacher. I’ve been overwhelmed with the response and the support it's had from everyone. ❤️ As a result of so many people viewing the #PEWithJoe workouts on YouTube the advertising revenue generated has been unlike anything I've seen or experienced on my channel before.
'So I've decided that as long as I’m the nations P.E. teacher, every single penny of the money generated on these videos is going to the place where we need it the most right now. All of it is going straight to the NHS, to support the real heroes right now.
'Thank you for watching, joining in and sharing… I’m loving being your P.E. Teacher and now you can watch again, knowing you’re not only staying fit, you’re also helping raise money for the NHS.' (sic)
Will you be taking part in PE with Joe?