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Introduction to Katie Austin’s 7-Day Workout Plan<\/h2>\n

If you\u2019ve ever dreamed of being featured in a bikini on an iconic magazine cover, Sports Illustrated Swimsuit model Katie Austin is here to tell you \u2014 it\u2019s not that hard. The magazine unveiled its four 2025 covers this week featuring Salma Hayek, Olympian Jordan Chiles, NCAA gymnast Livvy Dunne and model Lauren Chan \u2014 and Austin is back inside the issue for the fifth year in a row.<\/p>\n

Background and Inspiration<\/h2>\n

The 31-year-old \u2014 who is also the daughter of legendary aerobics instructor\u00a0Denise Austin\u00a0and a fitness influencer with over 457,000 Instagram followers \u2014 spoke to The Post about the routine she follows to get in shape in the days leading up to the shoot.
\nKatie Austin walks the runway at the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Show during Miami swim week 2024. Getty Images for Sports Illustrated<\/span>
\n\u201cFirst off, I just want to say that SI Swimsuit is always the most inclusive and accepts you for whoever you are and whatever body type you have,\u201d she said. <\/p>\n

The Philosophy Behind the Workout<\/h3>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s nothing about, \u2018Oh, I need to lose weight,\u2019 or \u2018I need to eat better to look perfect for the shoot.’\u201d That means the lead-up is less about shedding pounds than it is about shedding self-doubt. \u201cIt\u2019s more about heading into the shoot feeling my best, feeling my strongest, most confident and comfortable on set,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n

The 7-Day Workout Plan<\/h2>\n

That being said, there is some exercise involved, which is why she recently launched her \u201cSwimsuit Strong: Seven-Day Body Boost\u201d program, revealing the precise exercises she did in the week before her shoot last year. \u201cIt\u2019s a little less than 40 minutes per day, but those are the exact workouts I did,\u201d she said.
\nKatie Austin attends the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit runway show during Miami swim week. Getty Images for Sports Illustrated<\/span>
\nThe entire program \u2014 which is available on her app \u2014 combines Pilates, cardio and strength training for a fast and effective full-body sculpt.<\/p>\n

Consistency is Key<\/h3>\n

The key is to stick with it. \u201cThe one thing I do the week before the shoot is make sure I work out every day,\u201d she said. \u201cI eat intuitively all the time and stay consistent with my workouts. I also make sure I walk for at least 20 to 30 minutes every day for my mental health. I think being in a great mental headspace before the shoot is really important. You just feel your best.\u201d<\/p>\n

Dietary Advice<\/h2>\n

As for her diet? \u201cI don\u2019t really set a diet for myself,\u201d she said. \u201cWith food, I don\u2019t restrict myself too much, but one thing I do the seven days before is not eat after 8 p.m. and just stay very hydrated.\u201d<\/p>\n

Motivation and Mindset<\/h2>\n

Of course, she\u2019s human \u2014 which means she also has days when she doesn\u2019t feel like working out. When that happens, she\u2019s got a nifty little mind trick to get herself motivated. \u201cI tell myself I\u2019m only going to do five to ten minutes, and then I\u2019ll feel so much better and I\u2019ll want to keep going,\u201d\u00a0she previously told The Post.
\nAustin recently launched the exact 7-day workout plan she used for her Sports Illustrated Swimsuit shoot. Instagram\/@katieaustinapp<\/span>
\nIf the window is that small, she usually opts for strength training over cardio.<\/p>\n

The Importance of Walking<\/h3>\n

And if she\u2019s feeling really uninspired \u2014 she will at a least go for a brisk walk. \u201cWalking is not only amazing for your physical health, but also for your mental health,\u201d she said. \u201cEven if you just walk for 15 to 20 minutes.\u201d Katie Austin attends the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Celebration of the 2024 Issue Release. Getty Images for Sports Illustrated<\/span>
\n\u201cWhat I love to do from there is use it as a way to start my workout if I\u2019m feeling unmotivated. You\u2019ll get motivation, brain power and energy from your walk, and then you can start your workout.\u201d<\/p>\n

Advice from Her Famous Mom<\/h2>\n

The star also shared some advice from her famous mom. \u201cOne thing my mom has always told me is how important\u00a0strength training\u00a0is, especially as we get older, for bone density,\u201d\u00a0she said.
\n\u201cAs we age, we tend to focus on Pilates or low-impact workouts, but making sure you still do strength workouts is really important to stay strong and healthy overall,\u201d Austin said. \u201cEven my mom strength trains about four times a week,\u201d she added.<\/p>\n

Conclusion<\/h2>\n

Katie Austin’s 7-day workout plan is designed to help individuals feel their best, strongest, and most confident. By combining Pilates, cardio, and strength training, and staying consistent with workouts and intuitive eating, anyone can achieve their fitness goals. Remember, it’s not about restricting yourself, but about feeling good and taking care of your mental and physical health.<\/p>\n

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