Victoria Beckham: Fashioner designer, beauty boss, ex-pop Princess and owner of one seriously enviable pair of pins.
Now, that’s a resume we’d like to emulate.
The 46-year-old recently shared a picture from lockdown on Instagram that left us shook. No, she wasn’t smiling. In fact, her face wasn’t even up for questioning. What held our attention instead, was the case of her lower half.
Once we got over the fact the usual pant-suit-wearer was in denim booty shorts, it was fairly evident what stopped us mid-scroll; Mrs Beckham has got damn good legs.
@victoriabeckham
And if you’re sitting there thinking ‘I have no idea what my legs look like under these track pants right now’, firstly, same, and secondly, here’s how to whip yours into shape, just like VB.
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Try some leg-loving exercises
Tone like that doesn’t come easy (although we’re sure Victoria’s heel-wearing habits have helped).
She previously told The Guardian Weekend that she starts every day with a 45-minute stint on the treadmill, often waking at 5:30-6am in order to fit it in. Her time on the tred includes a “mix of uphill fast walking, jogging, running.”
Victoria follows this with a 60-minute personal training session, of which 30 minutes is focused on toning and conditioning the legs. She often trains with Tracy Anderson, whose methods and workouts you can find on Youtube if you’re keen to give it a crack.
@victoriabeckham
De-fuzz and smooth the skin
Victoria switched from shaving to laser hair removal upon recommendation of friend and actress, Eva Longoria. But you don’t have to spend big or head to a salon for long-term hair removal results.
Waxing is a great DIY method, as it removes hair at the root for up to four weeks of smooth results. You can also try IPL, using an at-home device.
Another must for smooth skin (especially when you’re no longer shaving) is to continue to exfoliate dead skin cells. Give them a scrub every week or so for silky results.
bh loves: Nad’s Natural Sugar Wax Kit, SmoothSkin Bare Intense Pulsed Light Hair Removal Device – White and Hello Happy Skin Body Scrub.
Hydrate and treat
VB knows from years of working with dermatologists that when you exfoliate, you need to add hydration back in.
Particularly as the weather gets colder, ensure the body wash you’re keeping in the shower has hydrating ingredients and gentle cleansers that won’t strip the skin. And yes, we do recommend washing your legs!
If you have any scars, pigmentation or problem areas, treat these straight after showering, while the skin is supple, so the ingredients will penetrate better.
Finish with a layer of your favourite moisturiser to seal it all in.
@victoriabeckham
bh loves:method Body Wash Stay Hydrated, Bio-Oil, Ultraderm Essential A Body Serum, freezeframe® FAT BURNER and Blessed by Nature Beauty Elixir Botanical Body Lotion.
Don’t forget your feet
Smooth legs don’t stop at your ankle, you’ve got to give your feet some loving too.
While it’s winter, you could try a peel to remove stubborn dead skin. Be warned, you’ll need to wear socks to bed because the shedding is real.
Otherwise, invest in a good foot file to use every time you do DIY pedicure. They’re well worth it for keeping heels smooth.
bh loves:Milky Foot and Scholl Velvet Smooth™ Express Pedi.
Main image credit: @victoriabeckham
Did you know Victoria Beckham had such great legs? What are your top tips for looking after your stems?
Will need these tips when we finish winter
She looks amazing! Love her style. Most important thing is not defuzz to have great legs like her but healthy proper eating and some chores…to keep legs toned and strong and body in tip top condition.
Never going to have legs like Vic. Twice her size at least! Ok with that, look after what you’ve got.
She is in great shape.
I can’t see myself getting up at 5.30am to workout anytime soon. I really need to tone up my legs, especially my thighs, but I just have to get motivated to do so.
My legs look nothing like Victoria Beckham’s she obviously doesn’t mind showing them off as she is in great shape.
I am quite lucky in that I have always been a walker and my legs are in pretty good shape
I had no idea about her and her legs! lol I suppose she needs to keep them updated with a hubby that looks like he does. Thankfully me and hubs don’t have such stringently high standards for our legs here – but mine are very tanned at the moment thanks to the Aussie Bombshell ‘Gradual Tan’ which was not gradual at all! p.s. when I wore my shorts today to walk the dog I did feel like my legs looked much better than the day before. It’s amazing what a little tlc difference makes!
Her legs are great. Shame she doesn’t smile more.
No amount of exercise, shaving or creams will make my legs look this good!
I went on my rowing machine today and that is leg toning
She does have great legs and she seems very fit!
Im a shortie so there is nothing I could do to even come close to having legs like that.
I think my legs are still in quite good shape but I don’t expose them as much as I did up to my 40s when I confidently wore the shortest of shorts and mini shirts. Ah, the memories.
She looks fit and toned but we all come in different shapes and sizes, and sometimes its not possible or healthy to try and emulate someone else. I believe in the benefits of healthy diet and exercise along with self acceptance.
She looks fantastic. I don’t have the drive (or the height,lol) to achieve her toned physique
You are born with legs like that. I have exercised and dieted. You can’t magically have legs like that.
She knows what works for her. I am a ‘large’ legged person and I will never be able to get that without starving myself – I could be a lot thinner but I would never get legs like that.
Agreed.
My legs look like chicken drumsticks and no amount of exercise has changed that (just makes them look like drumsticks with less meat on them)!
So, all it takes is 1 hour & 45 mins of exercise per day? Nope, not going to do that!
Her arms are very thin. She looks like a bit more weight would suit her.
No point in desiring someone else’s body – strong, healthy legs suit me fine. VB can keep hers.
Dayum she is stunning. I didn’t know she’s 46 years old? Amazing
Let’s see how her legs will look when she adds another 20 years on. Tina Turner has great legs for a more mature lady.
My legs work just great- much to be thankful for! And if I had the time and resources of Mrs B, they could look similar. But I don’t, so I’ll be happy with legs that work. 🙂
She looks good for her age, Having a hot hubby she needs to be super sexy and very toned.
She’s gorgeous! She works very hard.
She obviously works hard to stay fit and has a set of envious pins to show for it.
Wow she looks fantastic and works hard to achieve those results. I love walking and yoga but haven’t had a result like that 🙁
I was thinking the same thing. Ok during iso but who has that much time during a normal lifestyle.
She looks so flexible in that photo!!
She looks incredible!
I walk alot and do a bit of yoga but my calf muscles are quite prominent no matter what I do, I think everyone is different and sometimes it’s not exercise but the natural shape we are born with.
I love her. I also know my limitations and I will never look like this. Not one mm of me! Looking forward to defuzzing though…
Idk I like my legs…its just hidden rn coz its freezing. -_-
She is so gorgs!!
Beautiful legs.
My iso legs are looking rough! And with winter on top of that I’m as far away from her legs as one can get.
Goodness she is flexible! I must stretch more.
She looks great. I think everything regular exercise and diet keep her fit.
My daughter has beautiful legs and when someone asked me how they could get such lovely legs I told them they could run up and down 100 steps several times a week. This is what my daughter and it seemed to make her legs very shapely. 1
She looks fab.
I spend an hour a day on the treadmill, but that’s more for general exercise. I’m hoping to tone up a bit though.
Stunning beauty!!!
An exfoliator works for me
She looks fantastic! I love exercise and would gladly dedicate this much time. I’m sure her diet is impeccable too.
You could make a wish on your wishbone!
Happy Birthday, Lawliet! (Forumites have been wishing you a happy birthday on the “Having a Birthday this week?” thread! – there’s cake, too!)
Hahaha I could!
Thank you so much misfortune8! I’ll pop into the Birthday thread and thank everyone there too 😀
Great legs, 1 hr 45 mins is quite is a long time to workout out each day. But at least it puts into perspective what she does to get these results.
Gosh that photo reminds me of a certain Angelina Jolie photo…
Hmm cos I always sit like that on a sofa in a dress and heels whilst doing my nails.
No seriously, the only time I’m contorting myself is when I’m trying to see the backs of my legs to wax them.