FITNESS coach Joe Wicks will be holding live PE lessons from this Monday on his YouTube channel for children who are off school during the coronavirus crisis. 

With schools closing for most pupils after government instructions, Joe, known as the Body Coach, is aiming to become the nation's virtual PE teacher.

The dad will host 30 minute workout sessions aimed at children of all ages to do in their living rooms or suitable spaces.

Announcing the news on social media, Joe said the workouts will begin this Monday at 9am, on his YouTube channel.