Joe Weeks remembered using exercise to relieve stress while thinking about his father Gary’s heroin addiction.
The Body Coach star, 36, has been candid about his father’s battle with drugs – which Joe is highlighting in his upcoming BBC documentary Joe Weeks: Exploring My Childhood – as well as his mental health struggles.
During this morning’s issue on Monday, social media personality for presenters Philip Schofield and Holly Willoughby explained how his father’s behavior affected him.
“He was calming himself, he was overwhelmed by the feelings he was going through from childhood trauma,” he said.
Back in my childhood, I can see how exercise was my medicine. I was overwhelmed by what was going on in the house, and I just couldn’t handle it.
He continued, “So I would run everywhere, and I would go to the gym. I was going to join football teams and clubs, so I released all that anger, frustration and energy through fitness.
“That’s why I’m visiting schools today to spread this message.”
Viewers took to Twitter to show their support for Joe, with one writing: “Amazing clip with @thebodycoach – Joe Weeks – What a compassionate and true person, thank you Joe, you deserve all the joy and peace in the world.”
#ThisMorning I didn’t know Joe Wicks’ background before. Another added.
The fitness trainer, who earned an MBE after helping the nation stay fit with virtual PE classes during lockdown, will come to terms with his childhood and launch open conversations about weaknesses in the new show – which airs tonight on BBC One.
Speaking to Metro.co.uk before the documentary aired, Body Coach said: “It has a lot of heavy content, but it was done in a really great way and at the end of the day it had a really positive impact. message.
We created it a year and a half ago, and it’s so intense and emotional, but now it’s exciting and I can’t wait to share it with the world.
It is broadcast this morning every weekday at 10 pm and Joe Wicks: My Childhood Showdown airs Monday 16th May at 9pm on BBC One
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