At 81, Joan Collins turned heads on the red carpet in a sequined dress with a daring split, showcasing perfectly toned legs. The actress credits her enviable physique to regular activity and daily exercise.
'I say: "Use it or lose it",' Collins told the Daily Mail. 'I have my own fitness regime, centred around stretching, free-weights and fast walking. I also have a trainer half of the year, as I spend my summers in the South of France, where I swim a lot.'
For those hoping to emulate her legs, Collins recommends the standing dumb-bell calf-raise. Stand upright holding a dumb-bell or bottle of water in each hand by your sides, palms facing inwards. With toes pointing forward, raise heels off the floor by contracting calves, keeping tummy muscles tight. Hold for a second, then slowly lower heels. Repeat 15 to 20 times.
