Denise Austin
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Qualifications: Consultant to the President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports. Author of two books on the subject of good nutrition and maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
Personal History: My mom and dad were involved in athletics. My earliest recollection is, at the age of five years, I developed a love for cartwheels, ballet, and the trampoline. At twelve, I was competing nationally and internationally with a gymnastics team. That set my course. After graduation from college with a degree in exercise physiology, I started my own company setting up fitness programs at corporations and health clubs. With my background in gymnastics, I took to aerobics with great gusto! My start on television began with the Jack LaLanne show and, shortly after that, I landed my very own fitness program on KABC in Los Angeles. This later brought me to my very successful national TV show on ESPN, 'Getting Fit With Denise Austin.' In 1982, I met Jeff Austin, a sports attorney, and we were married a year later. He is the most wonderful, supportive husband in the whole world and we have two beautiful daughters, Kelly and Katie.
Workout Philosophy: I feel passionately that everyone deserves to feel good and embrace life. I try to encourage people to feel good about themselves, to improve their self-esteem, to believe in their abilities, and to take action and control of their lives. If a half-hour daily exercise workout cannot be scheduled, increase energy levels and reduce stress in small ways. Sit or stand tall, take deep breaths, and expand the capacity of the lungs. Take a water break. Try a brisk 5-minute walk, it really gets the oxygen flowing! Stretch the arms, massage the fingers. It will revitalize and even enhance concentration. Energy is the ultimate commodity.
Success Story: I was really moved by a letter I received from Iowa. The writer, Brenda, said she was terribly lonely, fat and miserable. She began watching my show and was drawn to my high spirits. My energy inspired her to take action. So far, she has safely and successfully lost 71 pounds with approximately 50 more to go. She knows she can do it, because I inspired her to think she was worth it. She thanked me for making something so difficult so much fun.
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QUICK VIEW Denise Austin's 3-Week Boot Camp $ 16.99
Denise Austin's 3-Week Boot Camp
$ 16.99A balanced mix of up-to-date exercises in two complementary interval workouts — one focuses on fat-burning; the other emphasizes body-sculpting. The first workout uses athletic cardio moves like jumping jacks...» View full product details -
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QUICK VIEW Denise Austin's Best Belly Fat-Blasters
$ 14.99$ 12.95Denise Austin's Best Belly Fat-Blasters
$ 12.95$ 14.99Seven ab-focused segments featuring Denise's always-bubbly personality. It's totally customizable — you can do them individually or program the DVD to play any section in any order. These are Denise's...» View full product details -
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Denise Austin's Body Makeover Mix
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Three well-structured, body-part-targeted programs: upper body, lower body and abs. Each features an effective blend of carefully sequenced body-sculptors — from classic dumbbell and Pilates moves to weight-room and ballet-style...» View full product details -
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Denise Austin's Fat Burning Dance Mix
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Four distinct dance segments: jazz, Latin and club-funk aerobics plus ballet toning — this DVD lets you mix and match them in any order. You're sure to burn calories and...» View full product details -
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QUICK VIEW Denise Austin's Fit & Firm Pregnancy
$ 14.99$ 12.95Denise Austin's Fit & Firm Pregnancy
$ 12.95$ 14.99Varied and effective exercises designed for each stage of your pregnancy. Denise teaches and motivates while the all-pregnant class follows along. The cardio workout is for the entire pregnancy —...» View full product details -
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QUICK VIEW Denise Austin's Fit Kids $ 14.99
Denise Austin's Fit Kids
$ 14.99The first workout is for kids ages 8 to 12. The second is for you to do with your children as a family. These are not just “playing,” both programs...» View full product details -
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QUICK VIEW Denise Austin's Hit the Spot Pilates OUT OF STOCK
Denise Austin's Hit the Spot Pilates
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A variety of well-cued Pilates moves in seven distinct body-part-focused segments. You get three complete ab routines plus a hips, thighs, buns and total body series. This DVD lets you...» View full product details -
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QUICK VIEW Denise Austin's Shape Up & Shed Pounds OUT OF STOCK
Denise Austin's Shape Up & Shed Pounds
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Two easy-to-follow workouts — a low-impact fat burner and a no-equipment-required toning program. Denise's "you can do it" attitude is both motivating and supportive. The cardio program begins with super-simple...» View full product details -
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QUICK VIEW Denise Austin: Blast Away 10 Lbs. $ 16.99
Denise Austin: Blast Away 10 Lbs.
$ 16.99TV's renowned home fitness expert helps you blast off unwanted weight and boost your metabolism through two fun, 20-minute kickboxing workouts! In the first, Denise guides you through martial arts-inspired...» View full product details