Joe Wicks smashes the Guinness World Record for largest high intensity interval training class
More than 3,800 fitness fans braved the sweltering heat in Hyde Park to smash the record
JOE WICKS has added a yet another accolade to his ever-expanding list of achievements – smashing a Guinness World Record for the world’s largest ever high intensity interval training class.
The Sun’s favourite fitness guru sweated his way into records books after completing a 30 minute HIIT workout with 3,804 others in 29 degree heat in London’s Hyde Park.
While the weather certainly heated things up, the crowds of fitness fans didn’t let it put them off as they followed Joe’s lead, performing high knees with punches, squats, push ups, rope climbers, reverse lunges and reverse crunches.
On completing the workout 30-year-old Joe told the thousands of people to "Skip watching love island in the week and do a home workout instead."
The health guru also showed his fun side by telling those who had just helped him achieve a world record to "Go enjoy a gin and tonic or glass of wine to celebrate."
Joe, who spoke to The Sun after breaking the world record, said: “It's just amazing I can't believe I've done it.
"Seeing all those people out there, I was so nervous at first.
"It's just so great that these people have come from all over to do this on a Wednesday night.
"Honestly, any amount of books sold or dvd records broken, nothing compares to seeing people do my workouts and feel good after.
"What's next after this?!"
Mid-way through his 30 minute workout Joe gave the crowd a boost, taking his top off to show his 'lean in 15' six pack.
He also brought out his one-year-old nephew Oscar Wicks, performing squats with the tot on stage.
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Wicks, also known by his famous alias the Body Coach, already holds the record for being the author of the UK’s biggest-selling diet books since records began.
The author of the Lean in 15 trilogy, who made it big on social media with his quick and easy meals
and cheeky-chappy personality, says getting more people fit and healthy is his biggest goal.
He says: “My mission in life is to get as many people as possible inspired and motivated to become fitter and leaner - so smashing a world record for the largest ever HIIT session is a perfect opportunity to do that.
“I’ve always loved the feeling when I see how great people feel after doing one of my workouts – so seeing so many people doing it together has been incredible.”
So where is he going to hang his new world record? He says: "This is so special and personal it's going on the wall in my gym at home.
"It will keep me motivated and remind me what an amazing achievement this is."
The Instagram star currently has over 1.9 million followers on the site and his The 90 Day Shift, Shape and Sustain Plan has helped millions of people all over the world lose weight.
The huge world record event took place at 7pm on Wednesday 5th July as part of the weekday OPEN HOUSE schedule of events at Barclaycard presents British Summer Time Hyde Park.
Tickets cost £4, with all proceeds going to the Teenage Cancer Trust.