It lists specific movements like paling-paling (turning the neck), kimbing-kimbing (swaying the hips), and suntok-suntok sa hangin (punching the air).
If you're looking to learn the tune yourself, you can find the Mag-Exercise Tayo Chords on to play along on a guitar or ukulele.
Decades later, the song remains a go-to for school morning assemblies and community "Zumba" sessions. Its enduring popularity lies in its humor and accessibility; it reminds us that fitness doesn't have to be a chore—it can be a "tumbling-tumbling" session in the plaza.