Bellefontaine Middle School students are getting in shape during American Heart Month.

The 7th and 8th grade students at BMS are learning how to strengthen their hearts using various forms of activities in physical education classes.

On Thursday, students tried cardio drumming.

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. One person dies every 36 seconds in our nation from cardiovascular disease.

Photos: BMS students learn cardio drumming during their physical education class.