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In the mystical realm of the Jigsaw Garden State, otherwise known as New Jersey, lives an epic tribe of kids. These aren't your average, cereal-chomping, homework-dreading dynamos, though. No, these are the high-flying, lycra-wearing, Aerobic Avengers. These pint-sized powerhouses take part in the most rad, sweat-inducing activity known to kid-kind: aerobics! Leading this energetic pack is their fearless captain, Stretchy Stan. Stan got his name because of his flexibility that rivals a noodle in a spaghetti soup. His knobby knees and gangly arms move in rhythm with the beat, inspiring his troop to groove with grace and gusto. With a signature headband across his forehead and a perpetual grin on his face, Stan leaps, lunges, and lung-bustingly laughs his way through each aerobic adventure. The Aerobic Avengers of New Jersey are a sight to behold. They boogie down boardwalks, cartwheel across cornfields, and even shimmy up the iconic Liberty State Park statue, much to the amusement of the seagulls. Empowered by their dedication to aerobics, they've turned their state into a fitness funhouse, with every town square echoing their hearty laughter and the thump-thump-thump of their pumped-up kicks. Funny and fearless, the Aerobic Avengers are a testament to the power of play and the wonders of wiggling. So, the next time you're in New Jersey, listen closely. If you hear a distant '5, 6, 7, 8' and see a flash of colorful windbreakers, you'll know that the Aerobic Avengers are near, turning the Garden State into their own gigantic gym. And who knows? You might just be inspired to join in the fun!