Joe Wicks | |
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Born | |
Education | St Mary's University, Twickenham |
Occupation | Coach |
Spouse |
Rosie Jones (
m. 2019) |
Children | 3 |
Website |
www |
Joseph Trevor Wicks MBE (born 21 September 1985), also known as The Body Coach, [1] is a British fitness coach, TV presenter, social media personality and author. [2]
His fitness method uses High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) workouts. [3] Starting off by posting 15-second recipe videos on social media, Wicks grew his brand to become one of the most followed fitness accounts on Instagram and YouTube. His first published cookbook Lean in 15: 15-minute meals was a best-seller in 2015, having sold over 900,000 copies. [4] [5] He has created a "90 Day Plan" with workouts and meals with portions tailored to the individual.
Wicks was awarded a Guinness World Record for "most viewers for a fitness workout live stream on YouTube", after achieving over 950,000 viewers on Tuesday 24 March 2020 for his second live stream. [6]
Wicks was born in Epsom, Surrey to Gary Wicks, a roofer, and Raquela Mosquera, a social worker of Italian descent. His maternal grandparents were from the Isle of Man. [7][ failed verification] He grew up on a council estate with his parents and two brothers, Nikki and George. [8] Wicks attended Blenheim High School in Epsom, Surrey [9] and NESCOT technology college in Epsom. [10] He went on to study sports science at St Mary's University in Twickenham.
Joe Wicks worked as a teaching assistant after completing his sports science degree. [11] After realising it was not his ideal job, he became a personal trainer for the next five years. [11]
In 2012, he appeared as a contestant on the Channel 4 game show The Bank Job. He went out first after being the only player left in the vault when the time ran out. [12]
A segment on Channel 4 named Joe Wicks: The Body Coach aired in 2016 with Wicks as the presenter. As of 2020 there have been 3 episodes. [13]
Wicks launched a range of kitchenware in 2018. [14]
Wicks has recently caused controversy by saying that ADHD is caused by diet. [15]
Wicks began to gain traction for his fitness and nutrition related content on social media. In 2014 he began posting videos to Instagram relating to workouts and nutrition advice. [16] He has amassed over 4.1 million followers on his Instagram account. [17]
He launched a website called The Body Coach where he sells his kitchenware and a range of fitness/nutrition plans. [18] [19]
Wicks has been recognised by several major publications, such as Harper's Bazaar, Elle UK and Forbes for his online fitness efforts. [20] [21] [22] [23]
He began posting fitness content to his YouTube channel, named 'The Body Coach TV', in 2014. His first video garnered over 6 million views. [24] The channel has amassed over 2.7 million subscribers and more than 282 million views. [25] Wicks also topped both the YouTube charts as the number one trending and breakout creator of the year. [26]
During the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, he began "PE with Joe" on YouTube to try to help children stay active; this livestream had a wide impact and was viewed by over a million users worldwide. [27] The first stream occurred on 23 March and ended almost one year later, on 5 March. For this, he was awarded his MBE in the Birthday Honours of 2020. [28] He is a Channel 4 television presenter with his own show The Body Coach. [29]
In 2015, Wicks published a cookbook named Lean in 15: The Shift Plan which sold 77,000 copies in its opening week. [16] He released a further two books in the Lean in 15 series, including Lean in 15: The Shape Plan, released 2016 [30] and "Lean in 15: The Sustain Plan", also in 2016. [31]
Since the success of the Lean in 15 series, Wicks has published several more cookbooks. His newest cookbook, Wean in 15 was released on 14 May 2020 [32] and focuses on 'weaning babies onto solid food and recipes for time-pressed parents'. [33] [34]
In November 2020, Wicks completed a 24-hour workout challenge which raised over £2 million for Children in Need. Blue Peter awarded him a Gold Blue Peter Badge as a thank you on behalf of Children in Need. [35]
In June 2021, Wicks became Patron of The Amber Foundation, a youth homeless charity. [36] Surrey-born Wicks first became aware of The Amber Foundation after his mother, a social worker, started to work with some of the residents at their site near Dorking in Surrey. Since then, Wicks has visited the centre on a number of occasions, donating fitness equipment and giving advice on physical activity and nutrition.
Wicks married former glamour model Rosie Jones in June 2019. [37] Together they have three children—a daughter born July 2018, a son born December 2019 and a second daughter born September 2022. In January 2024 Wicks announced, via his Instagram account, that he and his wife are expecting their fourth child. [38]
Year | Title | Publisher | ISBN |
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2015 | Lean in 15 - The Shift Plan: 15 Minute Meals and Workouts to Keep You Lean and Healthy | Pan Macmillan |
ISBN
978-1-5098-0066-7 (Paperback, 224 pages) |
2016 | Lean in 15 - The Shape Plan: 15 Minute Meals With Workouts to Build a Strong, Lean Body |
ISBN
978-1-5098-0069-8 (Paperback, 240 pages) | |
Lean in 15 - The Sustain Plan: 15 Minute Meals and Workouts to Get You Lean for Life |
ISBN
978-1-5098-2022-1 (Paperback, 240 pages) | ||
2017 | The Fat Loss Plan:100 Quick and Easy Recipes With Workouts |
ISBN
978-1-5098-3607-9 (Paperback, 240 pages) | |
Cooking for Family and Friends: 100 Lean Recipes to Enjoy Together |
ISBN
978-1-5098-2025-2 (Hardback, 240 pages) | ||
2018 | Joe's 30 Minute Meals: 100 Quick and Healthy Recipes |
ISBN
978-1-78517-512-1 (Hardback, 240 pages) | |
Veggie Lean in 15: 15-minute Veggie Meals with Workouts |
ISBN
978-1-5098-5615-2 (Paperback, 240 pages) | ||
2019 | Veggie BBQ: 10 Brand-new Lean in 15 Recipes |
ISBN
978-1-5098-5617-6 (E-book, 32 pages) | |
2020 | Wean In 15: A book of baby meals |
ISBN
978-1-5290-1633-8 (Hardback, 240 pages) | |
2020 | 30 Day Kick Start Plan |
ISBN
978-1-5098-5618-3 (Paperback, 272 pages) | |
2021 | Joe's Family Food: 100 Delicious, Easy Recipes to Enjoy Together |
ISBN
978-1529016314 (Hardback, 240 pages) | |
2022 | Feel Good Food | HQ |
ISBN
978-0008430382 (Hardback, 304 pages) |
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Joe Wicks | |
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Born | |
Education | St Mary's University, Twickenham |
Occupation | Coach |
Spouse |
Rosie Jones (
m. 2019) |
Children | 3 |
Website |
www |
Joseph Trevor Wicks MBE (born 21 September 1985), also known as The Body Coach, [1] is a British fitness coach, TV presenter, social media personality and author. [2]
His fitness method uses High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) workouts. [3] Starting off by posting 15-second recipe videos on social media, Wicks grew his brand to become one of the most followed fitness accounts on Instagram and YouTube. His first published cookbook Lean in 15: 15-minute meals was a best-seller in 2015, having sold over 900,000 copies. [4] [5] He has created a "90 Day Plan" with workouts and meals with portions tailored to the individual.
Wicks was awarded a Guinness World Record for "most viewers for a fitness workout live stream on YouTube", after achieving over 950,000 viewers on Tuesday 24 March 2020 for his second live stream. [6]
Wicks was born in Epsom, Surrey to Gary Wicks, a roofer, and Raquela Mosquera, a social worker of Italian descent. His maternal grandparents were from the Isle of Man. [7][ failed verification] He grew up on a council estate with his parents and two brothers, Nikki and George. [8] Wicks attended Blenheim High School in Epsom, Surrey [9] and NESCOT technology college in Epsom. [10] He went on to study sports science at St Mary's University in Twickenham.
Joe Wicks worked as a teaching assistant after completing his sports science degree. [11] After realising it was not his ideal job, he became a personal trainer for the next five years. [11]
In 2012, he appeared as a contestant on the Channel 4 game show The Bank Job. He went out first after being the only player left in the vault when the time ran out. [12]
A segment on Channel 4 named Joe Wicks: The Body Coach aired in 2016 with Wicks as the presenter. As of 2020 there have been 3 episodes. [13]
Wicks launched a range of kitchenware in 2018. [14]
Wicks has recently caused controversy by saying that ADHD is caused by diet. [15]
Wicks began to gain traction for his fitness and nutrition related content on social media. In 2014 he began posting videos to Instagram relating to workouts and nutrition advice. [16] He has amassed over 4.1 million followers on his Instagram account. [17]
He launched a website called The Body Coach where he sells his kitchenware and a range of fitness/nutrition plans. [18] [19]
Wicks has been recognised by several major publications, such as Harper's Bazaar, Elle UK and Forbes for his online fitness efforts. [20] [21] [22] [23]
He began posting fitness content to his YouTube channel, named 'The Body Coach TV', in 2014. His first video garnered over 6 million views. [24] The channel has amassed over 2.7 million subscribers and more than 282 million views. [25] Wicks also topped both the YouTube charts as the number one trending and breakout creator of the year. [26]
During the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, he began "PE with Joe" on YouTube to try to help children stay active; this livestream had a wide impact and was viewed by over a million users worldwide. [27] The first stream occurred on 23 March and ended almost one year later, on 5 March. For this, he was awarded his MBE in the Birthday Honours of 2020. [28] He is a Channel 4 television presenter with his own show The Body Coach. [29]
In 2015, Wicks published a cookbook named Lean in 15: The Shift Plan which sold 77,000 copies in its opening week. [16] He released a further two books in the Lean in 15 series, including Lean in 15: The Shape Plan, released 2016 [30] and "Lean in 15: The Sustain Plan", also in 2016. [31]
Since the success of the Lean in 15 series, Wicks has published several more cookbooks. His newest cookbook, Wean in 15 was released on 14 May 2020 [32] and focuses on 'weaning babies onto solid food and recipes for time-pressed parents'. [33] [34]
In November 2020, Wicks completed a 24-hour workout challenge which raised over £2 million for Children in Need. Blue Peter awarded him a Gold Blue Peter Badge as a thank you on behalf of Children in Need. [35]
In June 2021, Wicks became Patron of The Amber Foundation, a youth homeless charity. [36] Surrey-born Wicks first became aware of The Amber Foundation after his mother, a social worker, started to work with some of the residents at their site near Dorking in Surrey. Since then, Wicks has visited the centre on a number of occasions, donating fitness equipment and giving advice on physical activity and nutrition.
Wicks married former glamour model Rosie Jones in June 2019. [37] Together they have three children—a daughter born July 2018, a son born December 2019 and a second daughter born September 2022. In January 2024 Wicks announced, via his Instagram account, that he and his wife are expecting their fourth child. [38]
Year | Title | Publisher | ISBN |
---|---|---|---|
2015 | Lean in 15 - The Shift Plan: 15 Minute Meals and Workouts to Keep You Lean and Healthy | Pan Macmillan |
ISBN
978-1-5098-0066-7 (Paperback, 224 pages) |
2016 | Lean in 15 - The Shape Plan: 15 Minute Meals With Workouts to Build a Strong, Lean Body |
ISBN
978-1-5098-0069-8 (Paperback, 240 pages) | |
Lean in 15 - The Sustain Plan: 15 Minute Meals and Workouts to Get You Lean for Life |
ISBN
978-1-5098-2022-1 (Paperback, 240 pages) | ||
2017 | The Fat Loss Plan:100 Quick and Easy Recipes With Workouts |
ISBN
978-1-5098-3607-9 (Paperback, 240 pages) | |
Cooking for Family and Friends: 100 Lean Recipes to Enjoy Together |
ISBN
978-1-5098-2025-2 (Hardback, 240 pages) | ||
2018 | Joe's 30 Minute Meals: 100 Quick and Healthy Recipes |
ISBN
978-1-78517-512-1 (Hardback, 240 pages) | |
Veggie Lean in 15: 15-minute Veggie Meals with Workouts |
ISBN
978-1-5098-5615-2 (Paperback, 240 pages) | ||
2019 | Veggie BBQ: 10 Brand-new Lean in 15 Recipes |
ISBN
978-1-5098-5617-6 (E-book, 32 pages) | |
2020 | Wean In 15: A book of baby meals |
ISBN
978-1-5290-1633-8 (Hardback, 240 pages) | |
2020 | 30 Day Kick Start Plan |
ISBN
978-1-5098-5618-3 (Paperback, 272 pages) | |
2021 | Joe's Family Food: 100 Delicious, Easy Recipes to Enjoy Together |
ISBN
978-1529016314 (Hardback, 240 pages) | |
2022 | Feel Good Food | HQ |
ISBN
978-0008430382 (Hardback, 304 pages) |
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