Health & Fitness
State Police Start Fitness Classes During Coronavirus
Starting Monday, students home from school during coronavirus will be able to take gym class with Massachusetts state troopers.
FRAMINGHAM, MA — Students in Massachusetts home from school due to the coronavirus outbreak are missing out on all types of classes — including gym class and organized sports.
To help kids get in a workout while home from school, state troopers will begin giving virtual exercise classes April 13 offering through Facebook.
The classes, which last between 8 and 20 minutes, will stream live Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at 11:30 a.m. The classes will run until June 26 — the scheduled last day of school in the state — if needed.
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"It provides yet another way for us to make a positive difference in the communities we serve," state police Col. Chris Mason said in a news release. "I urge parents and guardians to take a look at what we are offering and determine if this is a safe activity for their children."
The classes will also be stored on the state police Facebook page in case students miss the live broadcast.
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The classes are a joint effort of the state police and the State Police Association of Massachusetts.
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