SECRETS OF AN A-LIST BODY

How to get the enviable physiques of the stars

This week: Denise van Outen’s calf muscles DENISE’S toned calf muscles took centre stage when she wore a thigh-skimming dress recently. The TV presenter and actress, 47, stays in shape by walking and cycling.

‘I try to do a little bit of exercise every day,’ she has said. ‘I don’t do a lot, maybe half an hour, but it’s enough to get the blood pumping.’ WHAT TO TRY: The inward-outward calf raise targets the lower leg muscles. Begin by standing with feet shoulder-width apart, toes facing inwards. Engage your core muscles and then push through the balls of your feet to lift the heels high up off the floor. Keep your knees straight but not locked. Pause at the top of the move to squeeze the calf muscles, then lower your heels back down.

Perform 12 repetitions and then start again, this time with toes pointing outwards and heels slightly inwards. That’s one set. Perform three sets, three times a week.