- Denise Austin, 69, shared six simple exercises for “strength at every age” on Instagram.
- She demonstrated the moves alongside her 32-year-old daughter, Katie Austin.
- Here’s how to do the workout at home.
Denise Austin, 69, is our favorite source for fun and simple workouts we can incorporate into our daily lives, from leg-toning tips to Pilates moves for sculpted abs. Clearly, Austin’s wealth of fitness knowledge runs in the family, as her 32-year-old daughter, Katie Austin, has also taken to sharing her go-to moves with the masses. Just in time for Mother’s Day, Denise and Katie took to Instagram together to share six exercises for “strength at every age.”
“Your body is always changing, and your workouts should support you through it all…From building strength, to supporting your body through pregnancy, to staying strong through menopause and beyond,” Katie, who announced her pregnancy in March, captioned the duo’s joint Instagram post. “It’s all about moving in a way that meets you where you are.”
If you want to try the workout yourself, we’ve got the details on every move below. All you need is a set of light hand weights. The mother-daughter duo suggests repeating the routine two to three times.
1. Alternating side lunges
First up, start standing with your legs together in parallel and one weight held in both hands, with elbows bent in front of the chest. Step out into a side lunge with one leg while hinging your upper body and bringing the weight down toward the floor before returning to the starting position. Denise and Katie recommend 16 reps total, alternating sides each time.
2. Alt lateral and front raises
Next, grab your second weight and stand with your feet shoulder-width distance apart while holding one weight in each hand. Keeping a slight microbend in your arms, lift one arm out in front of your chest and the other out to the side with your palms facing the floor, then return your arms to your sides. Repeat for 12 reps, alternating sides each time.
3. Back fly to row
Next, stand in a lunge position, keeping your back and back leg in a straight line. Holding a weight in each hand with your arms pointing down toward the floor, lift your arms to a T position with your palms facing the floor before returning to the starting position. Then, bend your elbows back in a rowing position before returning to the starting position. The duo suggests 12 total reps, switching your lunging leg halfway through.
4. Curtsy with bicep curl
Up next, standing with your feet hip-width distance apart and one weight in each hand, step one foot behind you on a diagonal while bending your knees into a curtsy lunge position. At the same time, do a bicep curl with your arms to bring the weights up toward your chest. Alternating sides each time, Denise and Katie recommend 16 reps total.
5. Squat to press
Holding just one weight between your two hands in front of your chest, stand with your legs in a wide straddle. Lift your arms up straight to bring the weight over your head, then drop your arms down toward the floor as you bend your knees in a squat at the same time. The duo suggests repeating this move 12 times.
6. Modified single-leg RDL
To close the routine, grab your second weight again and hold one in each hand down by your side. Standing with your weight on one leg and the other leg acting as a kickstand behind you, bend your standing leg while hinging your upper body to drop the weights down toward the floor. Denise and Katie suggest repeating this move 10 times on each leg.
Whether you’re 32, 69, or anywhere in between, try adding one of these moves or the whole set into your next workout to build your strength at any age.
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