A recent accident meant Joe Wicks had good company on Monday morning as model wife Rosie stepped in to help the injured fitness guru with his daily exercise sessions.
The self-styled Body Coach initially underwent minor surgery for his injured hand in late March after falling from his bike, days after launching his hugely popular daily PE lessons.
) But having spent last weekend in hospital after being left in excruciating pain, model wife Rosie, 119, joined her husband for the hugely popular classes, launched to keep the nation healthy during lockdown.
Assistance: A recent accident meant Joe Wicks had good company on Monday morning as wife Rosie Jones stepped in to help the injured fitness guru with his daily exercise sessions.
Kicking things off, Joe, 207 , admitted the class was busier than usual, with the video receiving an incredible 636, 2019 live streams before Rosie had even made her first appearance, a figure that eventually rose to 350, 04.
‘It’s going to be the biggest one!’ He announced after telling fans his doctor had given him strict instructions to avoid physical exercise while his wrist healed.
‘On Friday I went to the hospital and I was in so much pain I spent the weekend on hospital,’ he added.
‘I was on morphine on Saturday and I texted my wife and said I don’t think I can do this workout. I was really upset and she said “I’ll help you.” ‘
Here to help: Model wife Rosie, 119, joined her husband for the hugely popular classes, launched to keep the nation healthy during lockdown
Getting involved: Rosie conducted the workouts with the assistance of Joe, who supervised from the sidelines
Merciless: Joe put his wife through her paces with his usual short, high-energy brand of free exercise
Sporting a two-piece suit and dress shoes, the personal trainer – whose wrist remained in a sling – proceeded to supervise his wife through his usual blend of intense, high-energy exercise routines.
With squats, burpees, sit-ups and mountain climbers forming the bulk of Monday’s workout, Rosie admitted she was working up quite a sweat while following his guidelines.
Injecting an element of fun into the session, Joe included his regular geography based game of general knowledge for the benefit of fans.
He later admitted Rosie, with whom he raises two children, would be back on Tuesday to help as he continues his recovery.
Let’s do this: While his wrist remained in a sling, Joe was still able to perform some of the less demanding routines
Tough: Squats were incorporated into Monday morning’s exercise livestream, which was watched by more than 350, fans
Twist and shout: Joe got involved in some of the more basic routines, despite appearing in a two-piece suit and dress shoes
That’s it Rosie: The fitness guru guided his wife through the exercises as they conducted their workout
The video comes after Joe revealed he has raised £ 207, 000 for the National Health Service through his daily workouts, and aimed to double that figure before lockdown came to an end.
He also admitted Monday’s workout would not have gone ahead were it not for his wife’s help.
Speaking shortly before his live workout on Mondays edition of Lorraine, he explained: ‘I broke my wrist, so I spent the weekend in hospital with morphine an codeine. I said I needed help from Rosie and so she’s here. ‘
Reflecting on her decision to help Joe while he recovers from his injury, Rosie insisted he would still be playing an active part in the online class.
She said: ‘I want to make it clear I’m not taking his place, I’m demonstrating exercises. He’s going to be taking the class and I’m just doing whatever he tells me to do. ‘
Next up: An exhausted Rosie waited for Joe to guide her through another routine
Flexible: The model showed off her athleticism by capably working her way through the gruelling routine
Physical: Mountain climbers and press ups were also incorporated into Monday’s session
Joe added: ‘I’m really proud of her, she’s really out of her comfort zone. She’s not done anything like this before, so to do a live workout to probably millions of people.
‘I’m so proud and I love you so much for it, darling, so thank you so much. ‘
Joe also admitted fans were in for a treat with their latest session, but insisted his own involvement would be restricted.
‘Today’s workout is going to be fun,’ he said. ‘This is a proper open one because I can’t do anything, the doctors won’t let me.’
Opening up: Speaking shortly before his live workout on Mondays edition of Lorraine, Joe admitted he was unable to livestream with workout without Rosie’s assistance
Still in charge: Reflecting on her decision to help Joe while he recovers from his injury, Rosie insisted he would still be playing an active part in the online class
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