SIOUX FALLS, SD (Dakota News Now) – As breast cancer awareness month approaches its final stretch, Avera has partnered with a local gym to promote fitness in the fight against the disease.

Fit Body Boot Camp in Sioux Falls offered two free exercise classes while also providing participants with valuable breast health education.

“People need to get 150-300 minutes of physical exercise a week, which actually reduces your risk of breast cancer. Tara Kocourek, Director of Breast Health at Avera, says, “What better way to encourage exercise during this month and reduce your risk of breast cancer than by partnering with a gym in town “Is there a way?” he said.

The event started last year and is called Personal Care Saturday.

“We’ve never done a self-care or presentation-style workout on a Saturday and then started training, but I’ll tell you how amazing this event is and I’m so excited to continue doing more events like this.” this is “CJ Wehrkamp

The best way to stop breast cancer is to catch it early. This event encourages people at risk to get their annual screening mammograms.

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