The 67-year-old performed a “mini squat” in an Instagram video.
She says the squat variations “relieve pressure” on the joints.
Dennis Austin regularly shares workout tips and makes sure to provide his fans with easily accessible workouts. This includes how to stay healthy and live a healthy lifestyle that works for everyone, no matter your age or fitness level.
The 67-year-old has previously demonstrated effective, simple workout moves for women over 50, and now she’s introduced another low-impact exercise to tone her legs and butt. are doing. This time, the fitness star posted a workout video on Instagram showing fans how to perform a variation of the squat that puts “less pressure” on the joints while still providing the form and strength-building benefits of a classic squat. Did.
Austin captioned the video: “Lift your butt with this mini squat!! Before you start your workout, take a moment to adjust your form and enjoy all the toning and lifting benefits that squats bring. Allow yourself to enjoy “with less pressure” your joints!! Wake up and come to me and get healthy…you got this! â
Austin begins the video facing across the room on a pink yoga mat (matching pink workout leggings and tank top!).
“It’s a great way to lift your butt and tone your butt,” says the fitness trainer. “It’s a squat, but make sure it’s easy on your joints.”
She begins with her arms outstretched (parallel to the floor) and instructs her viewers to place her “legs shoulder-width apart.”
“Next, Austin bends her knees and slowly lowers her butt toward the floor, which is slightly less than a regular squat.” She added that it was important to “squeeze your butt” on the way back.
“Do just mini-squats and sit with your weight in your heels,” Austin explains. “That’s the answer. Squeeze it a little in the middle.”
As always, fans loved the tutorial. “Thank you Dennis for the great tips. I love watching your videos. You are such an inspiration,” one fan wrote.
“Dennis you make the best videos so I can work out,” another added. “Don’t quit, you’re amazing.”
Luckily, Austin has plenty of other low-impact exercise videos for fans, including her lunge tips for women over 50 with knee pain.
This variation included lifting your back leg on a chair (or holding on to the countertop for better balance) while placing your hands on your hips. “If you have knee problems and want to avoid lunges, try this method. This will protect your knees while still allowing you to lunge effectively,” Austin explained.
We’re so grateful that Austin continues to inspire women of all ages with her amazing workout videos and her health tips. We can’t wait to see what workout she shares next, but in the meantime, lace up her sneakers (check out her favorites below!).
