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There’s never a dull moment in the life of Michelle Obama. The First Lady announced three new physical fitness programs to military families and was joined by Billie Jean King, basketball’s Grant Hill and Olympic gymnast Dominique Dawes. 

Mrs. Obama, speaking to an invited crowd of 80 children and their parents on the South Lawn of the White House said, “This isn’t about physical prowess. It’s about movement. And we have to go from sitting to standing to walking to moving.”

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The First Lady is always campaigning against childhood obesity with her Let’s Move initiative. Mrs. Obama has consistently been concerned with making sure children are educated on eating right and exercising.

Go to the next page for photos of Michelle breaking it down! 

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First Lady Michelle Obama exercises on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington during an event announcing the creation of a program to promote military family wellness.

First Lady Michelle Obama exercises on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington during an event announcing the creation of a program to promote military family wellness.

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First Lady Michelle Obama exercises on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington during an event announcing the creation of a program to promote military family wellness.

Dominique Dawes participates in a fitness event with military families on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington.