If you’ve scrolled through workout videos during the pandemic, you’ve likely seen Joe Wicks—The Body Coach—bouncing through a living room routine. But behind the high-energy PE with Joe sessions is a story shaped by a difficult childhood, a growing family, and a net worth that sparks plenty of curiosity. This article lays out the verified facts and clears up the most common questions about Britain’s best-known fitness coach.
Full name: Joseph Trevor Wicks · Born: 21 September 1985 · Occupation: Fitness coach, author, TV presenter · Known as: The Body Coach · Spouse: Rosie Jones · Children: 2 (Marley and Indie)
Quick snapshot
- Married to Rosie Jones since June 2019 (Wikipedia (biography))
- Father of two children: Marley (born 2019) and Indie (born 2021) (Wikipedia (biography))
- Lives in Surrey, England (HELLO! (celebrity news))
- Children are homeschooled (NationalWorld (regional news))
- Known as The Body Coach (Wikipedia (biography))
- Began posting workout videos in 2014 (NationalWorld (regional news))
- “PE with Joe” series during 2020 lockdown drew 60+ million views (NationalWorld (regional news))
- Bestselling author of cookbooks and fitness guides (Wikipedia (biography))
- Estimated net worth ranges from £13.7m to £55m (HELLO! (celebrity news))
- Income from books, app, social media, brand partnerships (The Independent (national newspaper))
- Owns a large Surrey home in Chobham area (HELLO! (celebrity news))
- Born in Epsom, Surrey, 21 September 1985 (Wikipedia (biography))
- Studied sports science at St Mary’s University (Wikipedia (biography))
- Difficult childhood with parental divorce and mother’s mental health (The Guardian (national newspaper))
- Does not have a twin brother (NationalWorld (regional news))
A closer look at the numbers behind the public figure reveals a few surprises.
| Label | Value |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Joseph Trevor Wicks (Wikipedia (biography)) |
| Date of Birth | 21 September 1985 (Wikipedia (biography)) |
| Place of Birth | Epsom, England (Wikipedia (biography)) |
| Occupation | Fitness coach, author, TV presenter (Wikipedia (biography)) |
| Spouse | Rosie Jones (Wikipedia (biography)) |
| Children | 2 (Marley and Indie) (Wikipedia (biography)) |
| Net Worth | £13.7m – £55m (estimated) (HELLO! (celebrity news)) |
| Known As | The Body Coach (Wikipedia (biography)) |
Who is Joe Wicks’s wife?
Joe Wicks married Rosie Jones in June 2019, according to Wikipedia (biography). Rosie is described in coverage as a former glamour model and social media manager (Metro (tabloid newspaper)). While some earlier reports cited a 2018 marriage, the weight of current sources puts the wedding in June 2019.
How old is Joe Wicks’ wife?
Rosie Jones is believed to have been born in 1994, making her roughly 31 years old as of 2025 (Metro (tabloid newspaper)). Her exact birth date has not been publicly confirmed.
Does Joe Wicks’ wife work?
Yes. Rosie Jones works as a social media manager for The Body Coach brand (NationalWorld (regional news)). Before her marriage, she had a career in modelling.
Who was Joe Wicks’ first wife?
Joe Wicks has only been married once — to Rosie Jones. There is no record of a previous marriage (Wikipedia (biography)).
The evidence clearly shows that Joe’s only marriage is to Rosie Jones, dispelling any rumors of a previous spouse.
How many kids has Joe Wicks got?
Joe Wicks and Rosie Jones have two children: a son Marley (born December 2019) and a daughter Indie (born 2021) (Wikipedia (biography)).
Are Joe Wicks children homeschooled?
Yes. Joe and Rosie have chosen to homeschool Marley and Indie, a decision they have discussed in interviews as a way to maximise family time (NationalWorld (regional news)).
How old is Joe Wicks’ son Marley?
Marley was born in December 2019, making him about 5–6 years old in 2025 (Wikipedia (biography)).
Joe’s commitment to homeschooling reflects his desire to provide the stability he lacked.
What happened to Joe Wicks as a child?
Joe Wicks has openly described his childhood as difficult. His parents divorced when he was young and his mother struggled with mental health issues (The Guardian (national newspaper)). Those early struggles became a driving force behind his fitness career.
What ethnicity is Joe Wicks?
Joe Wicks is of British ethnicity. He was born in Epsom, Surrey (Wikipedia (biography)).
Does Joe Wicks have a twin brother?
No. Despite occasional online rumours, Joe Wicks does not have a twin brother (NationalWorld (regional news)).
A childhood marked by instability built a fitness empire centred on routine and positivity. For Joe, the loss of structure at home became the reason to create it for millions of others.
Joe’s early adversity directly shaped his career, turning pain into purpose.
Is Joe Wicks a millionaire?
Yes. Multiple sources place Joe Wicks’ net worth well above £1 million. The most commonly cited estimate from 2025 is around £55 million, reported by both The Sun (tabloid newspaper) and NationalWorld (regional news). HELLO! (celebrity news) put the figure at “over £50 million” in the same period. Earlier estimates ranged from £13.7 million (GoodtoKnow (lifestyle site)) to £14.5 million (The Independent (national newspaper)).
His fortune comes from book sales, the Body Coach app, social media partnerships, and the wildly popular PE with Joe lockdown series. During the 2020 lockdown, Wicks donated all earnings from those sessions to NHS Charities Together (NationalWorld (regional news)).
Net worth estimates for Joe Wicks vary by tens of millions depending on the source. The wide range likely reflects private company ownership (The Body Coach app) and timing of investment rounds. The most recent 2025 reports cluster around £55m.
The wide range of net worth estimates underscores the private nature of his business holdings.
Where does Joe Wicks live now?
Joe Wicks lives in a mansion in the Chobham area of Surrey, England (HELLO! (celebrity news)). He frequently shares glimpses of the property’s large garden and home gym on social media.
“I had a difficult childhood and I didn’t have that stability. Now I want to give my kids the opposite.”
Joe Wicks, speaking to The Guardian (national newspaper) (2025)
Joe Wicks has stated that family is everything to him and that Rosie and the kids are the reason he does what he does (NationalWorld (regional news)).
The pattern: From a childhood marked by chaos to a Surrey home filled with routine and homeschooled kids. Joe Wicks built a personal and professional life that directly counteracts his own early experiences.
Summary
Confirmed facts
- Joe Wicks is married to Rosie Jones (married June 2019) (Wikipedia (biography)).
- He experienced a difficult childhood with parental divorce and mother’s mental health issues (The Guardian (national newspaper)).
- He does not have a twin brother (NationalWorld (regional news)).
- He lives in Surrey, England (HELLO! (celebrity news)).
What’s unclear
- Exact net worth figure (estimates range from £13.7m to £55m).
- Number of children (some sources claim 3 or 4).
- Full details of childhood trauma beyond what Joe has publicly shared.
- Precise age of Rosie Jones (believed to be born 1994).
For anyone following the fitness world, the trajectory is straightforward: Joe Wicks turned a painful upbringing into a media empire built on accessibility and positivity. With his Surrey base, growing family, and a net worth that may well exceed £55 million, the question isn’t whether the Body Coach has made it — it’s how he will use his platform next. For the millions of viewers who tuned into PE with Joe, the choice between a traditional gym and a Wicks-style home workout is becoming clearer: convenience and community, or equipment and isolation.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Joe Wicks’s height?
Joe Wicks is approximately 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) tall (Wikipedia (biography)).
What is Joe Wicks’s educational background?
He studied sports science at St Mary’s University, Twickenham (Wikipedia (biography)).
Did Joe Wicks study at university?
Yes, he graduated with a degree in sports science (Wikipedia (biography)).
What is the Body Coach app?
The Body Coach app is Joe Wicks’ subscription-based fitness and nutrition platform, offering workout plans and meal guides (The Body Coach (official website)).
How many YouTube subscribers does Joe Wicks have?
As of 2025, his YouTube channel (The Body Coach TV) has more than 2.7 million subscribers (YouTube (The Body Coach TV)).
What is Joe Wicks’s most popular workout?
The “PE with Joe” lockdown series became his most viewed content, amassing over 60 million views in eight weeks (NationalWorld (regional news)).
How did Joe Wicks start his career?
After university, he worked as a personal trainer and began posting short workout videos on social media in 2014. A viral YouTube video (6 million+ views) launched his public profile (NationalWorld (regional news)).
Does Joe Wicks have any siblings other than a twin?
He has a brother and a sister, but no twin (NationalWorld (regional news)).
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Edward Davies Bennett is Editor-in-Chief and Responsible Publisher at Insight Britain, overseeing editorial standards, publication decisions and the corrections process.