Dexter star Julie Benz in two-piece workout outfit is ‘Workout Inspiration’

Julie Benz offers over-50s inspiration in her workout clothes. In a new social media post, the Dexter alum shows off her incredibly fit figure, including her washboard abs in a sports bra and leggings. A little workout inspiration for all of you feeling your age Most of the women I train are over 45, they are STRONG, they choose #aging & CHOOSE to take charge of their bodies You CANNOT outrun aging, it’s inevitable, but you can CHOOSE HOW you do it. Reverse the script on aging, #ageisjustnumber. I know it’s scary, but there are so many out there that pull you out and take you out of your routine. Allow us a big thank you to Ms. @juliebenzmft to raise the bar for women over 50!!! We love you,” captioned trainer Christine Roderick. How does Benz, 51, approach diet, fitness and self-care? Here’s everything you need to know about her lifestyle habits.

Julie loves to ride her bike. “Indoor cycling gives me the calorie burn I need and works my fast-twitch muscles,” he said. Myself. She added Los Angeles Magazine who comes regularly to Cycle House in LA. “It’s my church! The instructors are amazing. I leave Nichelle’s class dripping with sweat and feeling inspired. There’s a real sense of community there. On Friday nights they have this happy hour ride, a 45 minute class followed by cocktails on the patio a great way to meet your fellow cyclists Nick teaches the 1,000 calorie ride The great thing about Cycle House is that for every class you take, two meals are given to people in need . she says.

Julie also likes pilates. “Pilates gives me a slow burn for muscle building and also increases my flexibility. Both are extremely hard core workouts and complement each other perfectly,” she told Self. In accordance with research, Pilates exercises are designed to increase muscle strength, endurance and flexibility, and to improve posture and balance. Experts say it’s a great workout for leaning.

Benz’s favorite exercise is the plank with resistance band leg raises. “This move is like wearing a full body Spanxit you have EVERYTHING! I travel a lot and always bring my resistance bands so I can do this move anywhere,” she told Self.

Sometimes Julie does her workouts on a trampoline. In a video she does a Body by Simone workout with a little bounce. “Do training from home with the @bodybysimone app!! Dogs not included! Stay healthy, stay strong, be kind and WASH YOUR HANDS!!!!,” the post captioned. Adding a spring to your step can help you get fit faster. A study by NASA published in Journal of Applied Physiology claims that rebound exercise is 68 percent more efficient than running. In terms of calories burned, a study of the American Council on Exercise found that mini-trampoline workouts effectively burn an average of 12.4 calories per minute for men and 9.4 calories per minute for women. According to a 2016 al Journal of Sports and Health Sciences Trampoline jumping also helps bone density and strength.

Julie’s main form of fitness as she gets older is strength training. He does a lot of exercises with dumbbells and kettlebells, such as kettlebell squats and weighted lunges. According to the Mayo Clinic, strength and weight training help reduce body fat, preserve and increase lean muscle mass, and burn calories more efficiently. Strength training can also help you:

• Develop strong bones
• Manage your weight
• Improve your quality of life
• Manage chronic conditions
• Sharpen your thinking skills