Joe Wicks rushed to hospital after nasty accident and forced to cancel work plans as he walks on crutches
Joe Wicks broke the unfortunate news to his followers on social media today and has been forced to cancel his work plans. The 39-year-old personal trainer confirmed the accident during his morning run left him needing crutches after sustaining ligament damage.
He shared a photograph of himself hobbling around his home as well as the results of an X-ray he needed. He penned: "Happy New Year. Had a shocker this morning. Thought I’d end the year with a run. Was feeling inspired and hit the road in the dark at 6am. As I ran around the corner I rolled my ankle on the grass and put all of my weight onto it. So painful.
"I had to hop back home on my other foot. Anyway bit of a setback. Went to the hospital for an X-ray because I thought it was fractured.
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"Good news is that it’s not broken, just ligament damage. Codeine and ice for me today."
He continued: "Unfortunately, this means I won’t be able to do my planned 5km walk around Virginia Lake tomorrow morning. So sorry I can’t make it. I was really looking forward to it.
"I’ll plan another one there as soon as I can. If you know anyone who was planning on coming along can you please tag them below or let them know today. I’m worried they won’t see it and will turn up. Thank you. Have a happy new year everyone."
Dozens of followers sent Joe their well-wishes and hoped the fitness guru a speedy recovery.
One person penned: "Nightmare! Wishing you a speedy recovery!" Meanwhile, another said: "The main thing is you are ok, I hope that you have a speedy recovery and a Happy New Year."
A third commented: "Oh no! Get better soon! Keep taking the tablets!" Someone else said: "Wishing you a speedy recovery Joe." Another added: "Sorry to hear this, @thebodycoach. Rest up and stay in the warm, out of the storm! Wishing you a speedy recovery xx."
A fifth noted: "Get better soon Joe, happy new year 2025." Meanwhile, a follower called Justin wrote: "Rest up king. We go again."
Joe has been a huge name in the UK fitness world since the coronavirus pandemic when he became the nation's PE teacher. He reportedly banked £1.6million in 2020 for his online fitness session during lockdown.
Joe, who is married to glamour model Rosie Jones, was awarded an MBE after becoming a household name with his 9am. exercise videos for schoolchildren and workers.
