Beyonce has teamed up with Michelle Obama through the NABEF in the Let's Move Campaign.
According to The National Association of Broadcasters Education Foundation site, the organization is spearheading a "Let's Move! Flash Workout" featuring Beyonce. On May 3, 2011 middle school students across the country are being called upon to participate in the pre-choreographed dance exercise routine at the exact time, 1:42 p.m. EST. Beyonce has re-recorded "Get Me Bodied" for the campaign. The song has been re-written as a dance instructional.
Childhood obesity is a serious problem affecting America's children. The Let's Move site states that one in three children in America are obese. These numbers are startling! I'm all for a movement to help our kids get in shape. And what better way, than to dance!
Now, some may criticize this dance workout by saying it's not enough. Saying that, doing a 4-minute dance really isn't going to make a huge impact on someone's weight or health.
I agree.
But it's a start. If you can get a group of kids motivated to get up off the couch, put down their video games and cell phones for a few minutes to get burn at least some calories, you're really doing something. Who knows, it might encourage some to go beyond and become a little more active. Win!
And anyway, this dance is awesome! It looks so fun! I may not be a middle school kid, but I sure am about to learn it!
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