The Burpee Bears

About the author

Paul Howard

Known to millions of fans as 'The Body Coach', Joe Wicks is the bestselling author of ten cookbooks and the founder of Lean in 15. His chart-topping first book is the second highest-selling cookbook of all time. Joe's passion for fitness was sparked at a young age, and he trained as a PE teacher after graduating from his degree in Sports Science at St Mary's University in Twickenham. Joe helped to keep spirits high by becoming the 'Nation's PE Teacher' during the 2020 lockdown. Every weekday, Joe delivered remote 'PE' sessions to children and adults alike - cementing his position as a national treasure. Through his daily live workouts, Joe has raised over GBP550,000 for the NHS as well as breaking a Guinness World Record after one of his 'PE' classes was watched live by 955,000 people on YouTube. Joe Wicks was awarded an MBE in October 2020 for his work during the pandemic.

Joe Wicks