GOLDEN VALLEY, Minn. - Summer is in full swing and a great way to get some exercise is some good old fashioned jump rope!

The city of St. Paul is teaming up with Health Partners to host the Jump Jam Double Dutch Challenge.

They're even requesting the presence of the First Lady herself who's "Let's Move" initiative aims to get kids healthy.

Shawntera Hardy with Health Partners and team Jump Jam visited KARE 11 Sunrise to talk about the free program and how to get involved.

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