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Greater Burlington Y Expands Early Morning Fitness Program in St. Albans, VT

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ST. ALBANS, Vt. -

Some St. Albans grade schoolers traded in their books for hula hoops.

The Greater Burlington Y is expanding its early morning fitness program called "Rise N' Shine."

A $25,000 grant from the Beverage Association of Vermont will get going in St. Albans, Vt.

Students will take part 5 days a week before the school bell rings.

There's no competition, just fun.

"It does a lot for self-esteem and self-worth, and really focused on the school day which the teachers are really happy about - behavior problems really diminish," Jan Riordan, of the Greater Burlington YMCA, said.

One of the activities is hula hooping. And yes, even Governor Peter Shumlin joined in.

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