Hundreds of West Virginia middle school students took part in first lady Michelle Obama's health and wellness campaign.

Students from schools in Beckley, Belle, Parkersburg and Sistersville participated in a simultaneous workout Tuesday afternoon. State schools Superintendent Jorea Marple joined students at Dupont Middle School in Belle.

The workout is part of the first lady's program to reduce childhood obesity.

The students danced to a video featuring Beyonce.

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