US EditionAnimation of Joe Wicks launched to help children keep fit
- An animated character of Joe Wicks has been launched to help children stay fit during summer holidays, providing five-minute exercise clips on his YouTube channel.
- Health Secretary Wes Streeting supports the Activate project, stating it aims to combat childhood obesity and make movement enjoyable.
- Wicks stated, 'Activate is designed to make movement fun,' emphasizing the importance of accessible fitness activities for children at home.
- Streeting noted, 'We want to get children, young people, more fit and active,' underscoring government support for the initiative.
- Wicks emphasizes the importance of addressing mental health for children, mentioning the initiative as a holistic approach to fitness.
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Irish News
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Bev and Ben attempt Joe Wicks's new animated workout for kids - 'I'm exhausted!'
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Evening Standard
Animation of Joe Wicks launched to help children keep fit
The Body Coach has made five-minute clips to help children stay active
An animated character version of Joe Wicks has been created to help keep children fit over the summer holidays.
The online fitness coach’s new persona will talk youngsters through exercises during weekly five-minute sessions on YouTube. It's part of his government-backed Activate project. Joe, who’s from Kingston, says he aims to 'make movement fun'. https://audioboom.com/posts/8749159-online-coach-joe-wicks-from-kingston
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