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Joe Wicks' 5-Minute Fitness Fix for Summer Holidays
15 Jul
Summary
- Joe Wicks launches free 5-minute animated fitness series for children.
- 88% of parents worry about children's sedentary summer holiday time.
- Government-backed program promotes daily physical activity for kids.
Fitness personality Joe Wicks is championing active mornings for children this summer through his free five-minute animated series, 'Activate.' This initiative aims to combat widespread parental concern over children's inactivity during the six-week school holidays. A new poll revealed that 88% of parents of four to 11-year-olds in England worry about sustained sedentary time, and only 18% believe their children will meet daily physical activity recommendations.
Wicks emphasized that even short bursts of exercise, like his five-minute workouts, can significantly benefit children's energy levels, physical health, and mental well-being. The program, which requires only body weight for participation, is available on platforms like YouTube and CBeebies. Health Secretary James Murray supported the initiative, highlighting its role in establishing good habits and providing reassurance to parents seeking ways to keep their children active and healthy during the break.
