Joe Wicks: The Body Coach talks fame, fatherhood, mental health, addiction, bullying, obesity drugs and building a global business

Joe Wicks is the biggest health and fitness social media personality in the world. Others influencers may have more followers.

Others may have made more money. But no one has crossed over in mainstream consciousness like The Body Coach. After all, name another social media star who’s been able to get your parents and your kids moving more and eating better.

With his friendly, engaging and approachable demeanour Joe has empowered millions of people across the world to take better care of their physical health and mental wellbeing.

While his online influence has been remarkable, it’s his real-world impact on the UK’s health and fitness that is unprecedented. He has sold more than 3 million books since his first book was released in 2015, breaking countless best-seller records in the process.

But his biggest impact - and one  ...