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Fitness tips to get you ready for the Race for the Cure

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By Kayna Whitworth - bio | email
Lying on stomach prop body off floor using forearms and toes. Lying on stomach prop body off floor using forearms and toes.

As we near closer to March, we are closer to the Race for the Cure on March 25th. If you need some training tips Ultra Body Fitness Director Jose Contreras put KOLD News 13's Kayna Whitworth through a quick abdominal workout to get your core ready for the race.

Here is Jose's first fitness tip:

For Men and Women:

Ages 18-55

3 to 5 times a week

Begin with 10-15 minute cardiovascular warm up workout on the recumbent bike, treadmill or elliptical.

Then start with basic core circuit. Do not rest between exercises. Begin with a Plank. Lying on stomach prop body off floor using forearms and toes. Try and hold for at least one minute and build up strength. Then reach out and touch an object with one arm while supporting yourself with your other arm. The repeat on the other side. Do a minimum of 10 touches per hand.

Go straight into flutter kicks. Lying on your back kick your legs like scissors close to the floor.

Now do basic crunches where your shoulders and scapulas come off the ground toward the ceiling. Do between 8 and 10 reps.

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