- Denise Austin, 69, demonstrated a quick and easy full-body workout on her Instagram.
- ”Use your muscles! If you don’t use them, you lose them,” she says.
- Here are the details on each move so you can do the exercises at home.
Denise Austin is our go-to source of inspiration for quick, easy workouts that deliver real results for every age. Unsurprisingly, the fitness pro is kicking off National Fitness Month by sharing four simple exercises to incorporate into our routines ahead of summer.
“It’s National Fitness Month!” Austin declares in her Instagram video. “Here are four moves that you can do to shape up for summer.” Consistent with the other Austin-approved workouts we know and love, the exercises can be done in just a few minutes, so you can seamlessly incorporate them into your day. All you need to get started is a pair of your most comfortable sneakers; no other props required.
If you want to celebrate National Fitness Month and head into summer feeling strong, we’ve got the details on all four moves below.
Overhead aerobic reaches
Austin begins by standing with her legs in a wide straddle position and her feet parallel. Then, she reaches one arm overhead and shifts her weight onto the opposite leg with a slight side bend.
“This first [move] uses your legs and your arms,” she explains, repeating the movement on the other side. “Really get moving. Use your muscles. If you don’t use [them], you’ll lose them!” Austin suggests continuing the exercise, moving from side to side, for one minute.
Tricep kickback with toe tap
Continuing from the same wide-legged stance, Austin moves into the next exercise by crossing one leg behind her in a diagonal lunge position. At the same time, she hinges her upper body forward and sends her arms straight out behind her. “The next move is to really firm the lower half: The hips, thighs, and buttocks,” she says. It also “[tones] the back of your arms, the triceps.”
Ab side pulls
For the third move in the series, Austin shifts her stance so she’s standing with one foot in front of the other. She then lifts her back knee up toward her chest, pulling her opposite elbow toward the lifted knee. From there, she returns to the starting position, punching her other arm forward.
“The third move is to really work the waistline and the tummy,” she explains. “So punch it out…and pull up and in those abs. Zip up your abs!” Austin suggests doing the exercise for 30 seconds on each side.
Bicep and hamstring curls
To finish out the series, Austin returns to the original wide-legged stance, but this time with her feet slightly turned out. Shifting her weight onto one leg, she curls the other leg behind her while simultaneously doing a bicep curl with both arms. She then repeats the movement on the other side. “Heel to the buttocks and pump up those arms,” she demonstrates.
Next time you want a satisfying full-body workout with only a few minutes to spare, try adding one or all of these moves to your routine.
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