Denise Austin, 65, reflects on rocking bikini with daughter Katie for Sports Illustrated runway

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doing any form of fitness,” she explained. “When Easy Spirit asked me to collaborate, I was so excited, because I love their shoes, but I also wanted to make a more fun style with benefits.

One shoe is great for power walking that’s also very lightweight… the other is for walking fast or running. I created both styles, but I walk at least 35 minutes a day.

I wanted something where I can go out and walk my dog, casually wear to Pilates, or just for running errands. I’m always in athletic wear, so it made sense.”Austin said that low-impact workouts often get overlooked, but there are plenty of benefits for those needing some motivation.“You could burn calories and get yourself healthy without putting pressure on the joints,” she shared. “It’s easier on your knees, your hips, your thighs and back.

I recommend a brisk walk, not a power walk… I also do low-impact aerobics at home. So instead of a regular jumping jack, I will do a heel jack where you’re not jumping.