- Denise Austin, 69, demonstrated a quick and easy core workout on her Instagram.
- ”Just a few minutes can make a big difference,” she says.
- Here’s how to do the moves yourself at home.
Denise Austin is our go-to source for quick and easy workouts that make a big difference. Whether the fitness pro is demonstrating cardio moves for any age or sharing her tips for toning arms, we’re taking notes. Most recently, the 69-year-old took to Instagram to share a simple core-strengthening workout with her followers.
“A strong core helps with balance, posture, and everyday movement,” Austin captioned her Instagram post. “Just a few minutes can make a big difference!” Fittingly, the two moves Austin demonstrates can be done in just a minute or two, and all you need is a light hand weight and a chair for balance.
If you’re itching to switch up your core routine, we’ve got the details on each move below so you can try the workout yourself. Austin recommends doing each exercise for 15 reps on each side.
Standing knee crunches
Austin begins standing next to her chair, with one hand on the chair’s back for support and the other holding the hand weight. “Bring your elbow towards your knee, and lift back up,” she demonstrates, bending the elbow of her weighted arm in front of her while lifting the knee on the same side. She then lowers the knee while lifting the weight straight above her head.
“This is working your abs and balancing, using the core muscles to help balance,” Austin explains. “And you’re also strengthening the leg in front of you.”
Standing side knee crunches
For the second move in the workout, Austin repeats the same action, but this time turning out her moving leg and arm to the side. “This is working different muscles: The spine, the core, your arms, and full body,” she explains. “Really feel the balance in your body, strengthening and lengthening through the abdominals. Your spine is your lifeline. Keep it healthy, keep it strong!”
Next time you need to feel the burn in your core with only a few minutes to spare, try these moves for a quick, effective full-body workout.
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