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I’m 57 and in the best shape of my life – my ’50 over 50′ tip is totally free & can be done anywhere
Scroll down to find out how much exercise you should be doing and when
A WOMAN has shared how she has slimmed down and toned up thanks to a workout that you can do from absolutely anywhere.
So if you want to look and feel fabulous, but don’t have the cash to splash on a pricey gym membership, then you’ve come to the right place.
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Dominique Sachse, an Author, YouTuber and former prime time News Anchor for KPRC, has shared how she got in the best shape of her life in her fifties.
The content creator and mother, 57, explained that thanks to her ‘50 over 50’ workout, which is totally free, you will feel the burn, without having to leave your house.
The influencer took to social media to share her simple workout routine, as she posted a clip with the caption ‘Are you ready for the 50 Over 50 Workout Challenge? No equipment needed.’
We then saw the blonde-haired beauty wearing a two piece gym set, showing off her toned arms and abs.
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Dominique filmed herself in her hallway, as she asked her followers: “You ready for your 50 over 50? Either 50 reps or 50 seconds.”
According to Dominique, you’ll only need to do five different exercises for this workout.
And even better, it won’t need to take hours - in fact, it’ll take you less than five minutes.
For the first exercise, you’ll need to do squats - for either 50 reps or 50 seconds.
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Next, it’s either 50 reps or 50 seconds of push-ups, which can be done on your knees or on your toes, whatever you prefer.
Following this, you’ll need to do either 50 reps or 50 seconds of sit-ups - and rather than having her feet on the floor, Dominique prefers to do those on her back, with her legs in the air, whilst crunching upwards.
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After this, it’s onto a 50 second plank, which depending on your strength can be done on your hands or elbows.
And to finish off the workout challenge, it’s a 50 second wall squat, which can be done on any wall around your home and is sure to leave your muscles burning.
How much exercise should you do and when?
There are guidelines issued by the NHS and the Government regarding how much exercise people should do each day.
People should be active daily, and avoid sitting for long periods.
The NHS recommends an adults – those aged 19 to 64 – should aim for 150 minutes of “moderate intensity activity” a week.
This works out to 21 minutes a day, or 30 minutes five days a week.
Or, they could do 75 minutes of vigorous activity per week, which could be less than 11 minutes per day or 25 minutes three days a week.
Adults should also aim to do strength exercises twice a week, at least.
Examples of moderate-intensity activities include brisk walking, water aerobics, riding a bike, dancing, doubles tennis, pushing a lawn mower, hiking or rollerblading.
Examples of vigorous activities include running, swimming, riding a bike fast or on hills, walking up the stairs, sports, like football, rugby, netball and hockey, skipping, aerobics, gymnastics or martial arts.
Things like lifting heavy weights, sprinting up hills, spin classes or circuit training are considered very vigorous.
What time should you exercise?
Getting exercise into your day, no matter what time is a good idea.
But you may want to be more selective depending on your goal.
A 2023 US study on 5,285 middle-aged adults showed exercising between 7 and 9 am was the best time if you're looking to lose weight.
Researchers found that early-bird gym goers had a lower body mass index (BMI) and waist circumference than those working out later.
A 2022 study led by Prof Paul J Arciero, Skidmore College, New York, found that the optimal time of day to get your kit on might differ according to your gender.
Prof Arciero said women wanting to lose fat around their belly and hips would do better to hit the gym in the morning, but those seeking to gain upper body strength or simply improve their mood might see more results from evening exercise.
The results were the opposite for men.
If you struggle to get to sleep, it's been found that exercise in the morning may help, but exercise in the evening may help you to stay asleep.
Exercise, generally, can improve sleep quality.
Thrilled with her simple and straightforward workout routine, Dominique shared: “And that my friend, is your 50 Over 50.”
Encouraging others to join in and do the same, the fitness fan beamed: “Do your best! Your body will thank you. You got this!”
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A GP has revealed the best anti-ageing skincare routine to help you look younger in your fifties.
Dr Ginni Mansberg, from Sydney in Australia, said that your skin will become more sensitive in the decade after you turn 50 - so you'll have to "up your skincare game".
She told the : "At this age, most women go through, or have just hit menopause.
"What comes with this hormone change is sensitivity.
"Plus rosacea often makes an unwelcome appearance at this time causing flushing, redness, dilated blood vessels, and burning/ stinging."
Ginni cited a Dutch study which found that nearly one in three women who had started or been through the menopause suffered dry, itchy or red skin triggered by "shaving, weather, toiletries and emotions".
The GP added that strong skincare products can actually worsen sensitive skin.
She said: "You might need to cut back on using Vitamin C and Alpha Hydroxy Acids for a bit until your skin settles down."
Prescription Vitamin A, known as Tretinol, can also irritate sensitive rosacea skin - so it best to go for Retinal, a gentler type of Vitamin A.
Ginni recommended microneedles, which stimulate the growth of collagen, elastin and new skin cells.
Microneedles, which are often less than one millimetre long, work by puncturing the outer surface of your skin - causing tiny injuries which send your skin's internal upkeep systems into overdrive.
She said: "Everything you’ve been doing up until now needs to continue but you might want to turbocharge your skincare by adding some microneedles.
"New technology has allowed us to make microneedles out of hyaluronic acid which is hard enough to penetrate the skin, but then dissolve in the outer layer of the skin.
Hyaluronic acid has anti-ageing properties of its own, and allows a controlled release of active ingredients into worn-out skin.
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The TikTok clip, which was posted under the username @, has clearly left many open-mouthed, as it has quickly racked up 74,900 views.
Social media users were impressed with the quick and easy workout, and many were stunned by Dominique’s toned physique, which many took to the comments to express.
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One person said: “You look great!”
Another added: “You look amazing!!”
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A third commented: “You inspired me to take better care of myself and embrace my 50s.”
Whilst someone else wrote: “I love this.”
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