When Jez first started experiencing chest pains, he chose to ignore them and assumed they’d go away. Months later, he ended up in hospital with doctors telling him that if he wasn’t as fit as he was, he would have died…

In this episode with Joe Wicks, Jez shares why he believes Joe’s HIIT workouts saved his life, the impact triple bypass surgery had on his physical and mental health, and how his life has changed since being diagnosed with a heart condition.

Plus, Jez and Joe discuss the importance of rebuilding your fitness slowly after a health scare and why having a set workout routine is so beneficial for recovery. 

For further information on heart conditions, including symptoms, support and treatments, visit bhf.org.uk

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Wendy has always had an all-or-nothing approach to fitness - she’s either walking marathons or completely inactive. After turning 50 in 2017, Wendy decided to finally go all-in and commit to having a healthier lifestyle.

In this episode with Joe Wicks, Wendy unpacks how she first started her fitness journey by signing up for 100km walks, why she felt she lost herself and reveals how a failed attempt at the Three Peaks challenge made her realise she had to change her diet…

Plus, Wendy and Joe discuss her incredible 20kg weight-loss and Wendy’s plans to continue doing 100km walks for as long as she can!

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Just seven days after becoming parents, Chris and his wife Hannah’s world was turned upside down when their little girl suffered a seizure and was diagnosed with a rare mitochondrial condition.

In this episode with Joe Wicks, Chris shares how his approach to exercise has changed since having children, why resilience is so important when raising children with complex needs, and the various fitness challenges he and his wife have undertaken to raise awareness of their daughter’s condition.

Plus, Joe and Chris talk about the importance of looking after yourself as a carer and how being disciplined with a good morning routine can help reduce stress.

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For 15 years, the most exercise Martina did was running for the train on her way to work. 

In this episode with Joe Wicks, Martina unpacks her fitness journey: from starting running in her late-60s to completing six major marathons and striving for more.

Plus, Martina discusses how at 70 years old, she feels she’s finally found her passion, the impact of running on her and her child’s mental health, and how fitness can create a supportive community that has no age limit.

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In 2021, Mark was diagnosed with Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP), causing his vision to rapidly deteriorate. In this episode with Joe Wicks, he shares how being registered as blind hasn’t stopped him from achieving his goals.

Mark reflects on his diagnosis and reveals why he initially found it so difficult to accept his condition and ask for help. 

Plus, Joe and Mark discuss how his life has changed since losing his vision, how his guide dog Mary has hugely enhanced his life and how despite this life-altering diagnosis, Mark has managed to set up his own successful gym, The Coach House.

If you or someone you know is struggling with sight-loss, consider getting in touch with the Guide Dogs for support:

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Season 2 of Joe Wicks' podcast 'The Body Coach: Extraordinary People' is coming soon! Follow now so you don't miss an episode.

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From 21 stone to strong, fit and healthy, Dr Alex George has transformed his fitness – but it’s his work on mental health that he credits for it.

In this episode, Joe Wicks sits down with Dr Alex to discuss what led him to turn to food and alcohol as a comfort, what it was like being an A&E doctor during the pandemic and the work he’s doing to prevent suicide in young people. 

Plus, Alex shares why purpose is important for your health, the benefits of walking and he offers tips for when you’re feeling particularly stressed.  

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At just 26 years old, Susie was diagnosed with breast cancer. In this conversation with Joe Wicks, Susie describes the twists and turns of her journey over the last 20 years. 

Susie explains the shock of her diagnosis at such a young age, the incredible friend she made on her journey and the grief that sadly came along with it.

She shares how her grief led her to alcohol and how she managed to pull herself out of her darkest moments with P.E. with Joe. 

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TW: This conversation discusses miscarriage and baby loss throughout the episode

Helen’s dream was to become a mum, but her fertility journey was far from simple. She quickly found movement and exercise a crucial activity for her mindset.

However, this simple switch marked the start of the journey to meeting her little girl. 

In this episode, Helen joins Joe Wicks to discuss how she switched from takeaways to homemade meals, and how fitness helped her through her IVF journey and improved her mental health. 

Plus, Helen and Joe discuss the importance of being open about miscarriage, the joy of seeing her baby’s heartbeat for the first time and what happens during the IVF process. 

For further support around miscarriage, go to www.tommys.org

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TW: This conversation discusses disordered eating. 

Donna grew up as a self-confessed ‘salad dodger‘ and skipped meals in the week in a bid to try and keep her weight low. Now, she’s transformed her attitude which, in turn, has changed her body thanks to a brand new outlook on food.

Donna shares with Joe Wicks her struggles with maintaining a balanced relationship with food, the impact it had on her self-image, and the pivotal moment that led her to change her ways.

Plus, Donna and Joe discuss why daily weigh-ins aren’t always the right thing to do, the importance of non-scale victories, and all the healthy habits she’s forged to leave her feeling better than ever. 

If you or someone you know needs support with disordered eating, check out www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk

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