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With Jimmy Fallon [Watch (HLS stream): Late-Night Highlight: Michelle Obama Does 'Ew!' With Jimmy Fallon](https://cdn.jwplayer.com/manifests/6b08MrLm.m3u8) (0:54)  _Published 2014-02-21. The First Lady joined Jimmy Fallon and Will Ferrell for some 'Ew!' talk, and she even brought chips. Well, kale chips._  by [Olivia B. Waxman](https://time.com/author/olivia-b-waxman/)  ## Olivia B. Waxman Staff Writer May 20, 2015 4:43 PM UTC #GimmeFive FLOTUS Style  by [Olivia B. Waxman](https://time.com/author/olivia-b-waxman/)  ## Olivia B. Waxman Staff Writer May 20, 2015 4:43 PM UTC Michelle Obama released a video of her workout routine to inspire Americans to exercise regularly as part of the #GimmeFive challenge, which celebrates the fifth anniversary of the First Lady’s “Let’s Move” campaign to raise awareness about healthy living in the United States. The video is a response to a good-natured challenge posted by her husband, President Obama, on [Twitter](https://twitter.com/WhiteHouse/status/598604556587511808) last week. It’s also reminiscent of an Instagram video that her friend Beyoncé released of her own [exercise regimen](http://time.com/3724084/beyonce-workout-routine/). In the video, you will see Obama lifting weights, jump-roping and boxing, but it looks like [dancing](http://time.com/3744326/michelle-obama-uptown-funk-dance-ellen-degeneres/) is not part of her regular routine. ### See Michelle Obama's Best Outfits of 2014  After being criticized for wearing a sparkly sleeveless dress to the 2013 State of the Union, Obama went with a more conservative ensemble by Azzedine Alaia for the 2014 State of the Union Address. Drew Angerer—EPA  Never one to shy away from color, Obama donned a bold red coat for a visit from French President Francois Hollande in February. Pete Marovich—Bloomberg/Getty Images  Obama won plaudits for this powder blue and black lace gown by Carolina Herrera, which she wore to a state dinner with Hollande in February. Evan Vucci—AP  During a visit to Beijing in March to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping, Obama wore a custom dress by Naeem Khan which updated the traditional Chinese red dress — and her daughters didn't look too bad either. Andy Wong—Pool/AFP/Getty Images  The first lady doesn't just own formal wear. For this visit to a Beijing school that prepares children to study abroad, she dressed casually, but with flair. Andy Wong—Pool/Getty Images  For this February appearance on "The Tonight Show" with Jimmy Fallon, Obama went with a sleeveless jumpsuit, showing off her toned arms. NBC/Getty Images  The White House Correspondents' Dinner is often jokingly called Nerd Prom, but Obama's choice of a grey tulle embroidered dress from Marchesa was neither nerdy nor prom-like. Olivier Douliery—Pool/Getty Images  The devil may wear Prada, but Obama went for another Naeem Khan when she met fashionista Anna Wintour at a ribbon-cutting in May. Paul Zimmerman—WireImage/Getty Images  Returning from the dedication of the National September 11 Memorial and Museum, Obama aimed for a subdued but still classy look. Saul Loeb—AFP/Getty Images  The president may have gone for jeans, but Michelle Obama was ready for summer, wearing a crisp white summer dress to the White House Fourth of July celebration. Brendan Smialowski—AFP/Getty Images  For a luncheon at The Grammy Museum in July, Obama once again went sleeveless in a white dress from Phillip Lim. Jason LaVeris—FilmMagic/Getty Images  During a visit to New York for the United Nations General Assembly, Obama wore a colorful wrap from Diane von Furstenberg. Saul Loeb—AFP/Getty Images  At an awards dinner held by the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Obama chose a dress from Bibhu Mohapatra's fall collection. Nicholas Kamm—AFP/Getty Images  No ugly Christmas sweaters in sight as Obama, daughters Malia and Sasha and the family dogs greet the White House Christmas tree. Joshua Roberts—Bloomberg/Getty Images  Ending the year in style, and mirroring the White House Christmas decorations, Obama wore this dress by Monique Lhuiller to the Kennedy Center honors in December. Brendan Smialowski—AFP/Getty Images ## Transcript [00:00] >>For your Late- Night Highlight, First Lady Michelle [00:02] Obama stopped by The Tonight Show Thursday and [00:06] her appearance was just so EW! [00:09] >>I think exercise is ew! [00:12] >>Exercise is not ew! [00:16] >>Dancing is exercise? [00:17] >>Sure. [00:18] >>Ew! Dance party! [00:22] >>Yes, float is joined Jimmy Fallon and Will Ferrell for [00:26] Fallon's famous " Ew !" sketch to promote her Let's [00:30] Move! Campaign. She even offered the guys, we mean [00:33] girls, some kale chips as an alternative to potato [00:38] chips, so " ew !" Obama also talked The Affordable [00:42] Care Act and gave updates on her daughters. Malia [00:45] turns 16 this summer. You can check out more of the [00:49] interview and more " Ew !" on The Tonight's Show [00:52] website. Thanks for watching. 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