Puerto Vallarta and Mexico News

Puerto Vallarta and Mexico News

Bike desks help Mexican students learn while burning calories

SAN NICOLAS DE LOS GARZA, Mexico, Feb 4 (Reuters) - Rows of sleek new school desks equipped with bike pedals are allowing students in Mexico to power through their class work while cranking out some light exercise, burning off calories in a country known for its alarming obesity rates.

But for the students at a high school just outside the bustling city of Monterrey, the new bike desks offer benefits beyond exercise.

"When we're physically active it also helps keep us focused," said 13-year-old Reimy Rodriguez, in her first year at Public High . . .

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