At 67, Denise Austin Demonstrates ‘Over 50’ Workout for ‘Lean’ Legs
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Denise Austin just shared a “#FitOver50” workout for “long, lean legs.”
The 67-year-old demonstrated “three quick moves” for “ballerina legs.”
Austin showed her fans how to perform each move, which included lunge variations and ballet-inspired exercises.
If you’ve ever wondered how Denise Austin maintains her toned legs, you’re in luck. The 67-year-old regularly shares easy workout moves for women over 50, and recently demonstrated yet another #FitOver50 workout to strengthen and tone the legs with just three simple exercises.
“Lengthen and lean out your legs with these 3 quick moves!!” Austin captioned the video. “Remember to think good posture and really concentrate on elongating your legs!!! You’ve got this!! Xoxo #fitover50 #motivation.”
In the upbeat video, Austin is ready to work out in a white workout tanktop (similar to this one) and a matching white tennis skort (like this one). “Here are three moves for long, lean legs,” she explains before demonstrating the ballet-inspired exercises.
Needless to say, fans appreciated the informative video. “I’ve been working out with you since my 20s! I’ll be 50 and FABULOUS next month. Thank you, Denise, for being you ❤️🙌,” one fan commented. “I love your moves. Great at-home, effective exercises. 💪🏼 🔥,” another wrote.
Below, we’re breaking down each of Austin’s three exercises for “ballerina legs.”
Leg kick to curtsey lunge
Each of the three moves Austin demonstrates is a compound movement, meaning the exercises combine two moves in one to target more muscles. This one involves “a beautiful leg kick and a curtsy back,” Austin explains.
To perform the move, Austin begins by kicking her leg forward with her arms outstretched to the side. Next, she brings the same leg backward and behind her on a diagonal while slightly bending both legs to perform a curtsy lunge. Then, she brings her legs and arms back up in a swift, smooth motion for the next repetition. “Think good posture, stretch your leg forward, lengthen your thighs, and lift,” she explains. “Do 20 on each leg.”
Arabesque to one-legged knee crunch
“The next one is for the back of your thighs,” Austin explains of the arabesque to one-legged crunch. An arabesque is a classic ballet move that involves standing on one leg while extending the other leg up and behind the body. “Take it back and lift up,” Austin explains while sending one leg backward with a slight lean forward before standing up straight and bringing the same leg up toward her chest to perform the crunch. She explains that you can “use a chair or table for extra support,” just as she demonstrates in the video. “It’s all about the arabesque right here, squeeze the buttocks,” she adds while instructing to perform 20 repetitions on each leg.
Side lunge to lateral leg lift
The final move targets the “inner thighs,” Austin says. To perform the exercise, Austin begins standing upright and takes a large step out to the side with one leg, getting into a side lunge, while bringing her arms toward her chest. Following the lunge, she extends her arms out to the side while lifting the same leg up, her knee facing the front of the room, before swiftly returning to the side lunge and performing another repetition. “Point your toes so you lengthen the leg,” Austin explains. “That’s it, ballerina legs.” She instructs her viewers to complete 20 repetitions on each side.
We love that Austin shares fun, innovative workouts with her fans. Whether the fitness pro is demonstrating effective core exercises for women over 50 or her favorite low-impact exercises, it’s clear that she is passionate about inspiring women of all ages to live their healthiest lifestyles. Looking for more amazing workouts and wellness tips? Check out our favorites below.
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