A 55-YEAR-OLD woman with the “legs and belly of a 25-year-old”; has shared her secrets to her toned physique – and why we shouldn’t be afraid of getting older.
A 55-year-old woman with the “legs and belly of a 25-year-old”; has shared her secrets to her – and why we shouldn’t be afraid of getting older.
Sue Griers is in the best shape of her , with her only getting stronger and more toned as she ages.
The designer has lifted the lid on the simple rules she follows in an post which garnered 48 million views – from the benefits of lying with her legs in the air, to how giggling keeps her stomach looking taut.
“I think my legs are in better shape than they were in my twenties,”; Sue, from , told What's The Jam.
“I’ve been focusing on all of my life, dancing until I was 17 and trying out new things – I love a challenge.
“Since I started doing weight training, my legs have become very toned, and I’m stronger than ever.”;
As well as spending time working out, Sue shared six “unique hacks”; she swears by to keep her legs looking “”;.
LEG ELEVATION
Sue said: “After a long day, I lie down and elevate my legs against the wall for 15 minutes.
“This reduces swelling and promotes better circulation.”;
ALTERNATING TEMPERATURE SHOWERS
Sue also mixes up the water temperature in her , alternating between hot and cold, which she says is a “game changer”;.
She said: “This enhances blood flow and firms up the skin on my legs.”;
COFFEE SCRUB
Next, the fitness buff creates , brown sugar and almond oil to use as a “natural exfoliant”;.
She said: “Massaging this blend onto my legs in circular motions smooths the skin and boosts circulation.”;
HIGH-FIBRE DIET
As with any advocate, Sue is also a staunch supporter of the high-fibre .
She said: “Lots of and wholegrains help reduce water retention, keeping my legs lean and toned.”;
HAIR REMOVAL
In the evenings, the fashion designer spends time preening to keep her legs looking their best.
She said: “I always shave or wax in the evening – this allows any irritation to subside overnight, so I wake up with silky smooth legs.”;
LEG COUNTOURING
And finally, Sue recommends using on the legs to make them look even better.
She said: “A little makeup magic goes a long way.
“Applying a subtle bronzer along the sides of my legs creates the illusion of length and definition.”;
As for her taut and toned stomach? Sue recommends taking cold showers and ice baths, trying to stand up instead of sitting down wherever possible, practice a stomach ‘vacuuming’ exercise to strengthen the core, cut , and to laugh as much as possible to engage the abs.
Sue’s message for her 300,000 followers is simple: embrace your age – but don’t let it limit you.
She added: “Don’t be afraid to age.
“But don’t be afraid to make changes either.
“Find your discipline and just do it every day, no matter how you feel – because eventually you always feel better.
“Even if it’s just 10 minutes, it’s the quality time that you deserve for yourself.”;
