At Scotts Branch Elementary School in Randalstown, Phys. Ed. Teacher Patrice Walker is like a military drill sergeant. The difference is these students are volunteers in her workout army. Walker created the aerobic conditioning club in February. It's an intense thirty minute workout that keeps students moving before schoo..

"Six muscle and fitness stations. Jump rope, jumping jacks, crunches, sit-ups, agility ladders, agility programs. Statistical information shows that kids are active in the morning and get the blood pumping to their hearts and their brain, they're more awake and more able to learn," says Walker.

Kids are able to stop and get a break for water and the program is monitored by the school nurse. She checks heart rates once a week.

"They can see whether they're working in a good target range, whether or not their heart is working at an aerobic pace," says School Nurse, Kathleen Vickers.

Forty-five students are taking part in the program and there is a waiting list to get in. For the kids, this is in addition to their regular gym class. It's something they look forward to and enjoy.

"I like about it is that we're exercising and it's important to stay fit," says student Briana Black.

"The abilities are paced for your level so you don't have to run like everybody else does. That's what I think is exciting," says student Brian Bahoua. “Now I feel really great and I just hope this will continue into middle school"