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 OUT OF STOCK
Denise Austin's 3-Week Boot Camp
$ 12.95$ 14.99Sorry, this product is temporarily out of stock.
A 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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QUICK VIEW Denise Austin's Best Bun & Leg Shapers $ 16.99
Denise Austin's Best Bun & Leg Shapers
$ 16.99Seven different lower-body toning segments — each one features a distinct technique, style or piece of equipment. The DVD lets you play them separately or program any section to...» View full product details -
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QUICK VIEW Denise Austin's Body Burn with Dance and Pilates OUT OF STOCK
Denise Austin's Body Burn with Dance and Pilates
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It's a non-stop calorie burner followed by two different types of body-sculpting. Denise's enthusiasm is incredibly energizing; you're sure to feel motivated and empowered. The dance section is playful and...» View full product details -
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QUICK VIEW Denise Austin's Body Makeover Mix $ 16.99
Denise Austin's Body Makeover Mix
$ 16.99Three 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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QUICK VIEW Denise Austin's Boot Camp Body Blast OUT OF STOCK
Denise Austin's Boot Camp Body Blast
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Two 20-minute aero/tone interval segments followed by a flexibility routine. The variety is endless — from dance aerobics and kickboxing to sports drills and vertical leaps; from pliés and lunges...» View full product details -
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QUICK VIEW Denise Austin's Burn Fat Fast OUT OF STOCK
Denise Austin's Burn Fat Fast
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Compact and effective, you get a calorie-burning aerobic section plus a multi-muscle-group toning routine. Designed to fit your personal schedule and goals, the DVD is pre-programmed to play either or...» View full product details -
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QUICK VIEW Denise Austin's Burn Fat Fast Latin Dance $ 15.99
Denise Austin's Burn Fat Fast Latin Dance
$ 15.99It's a playful fat-burner led by a very enthusiastic instructor. Sure, Denise demos the exercises and keeps you energized. But she also encourages you to add your own personality...» View full product details -
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QUICK VIEW Denise Austin's Fat Burning Dance Mix $ 15.99
Denise Austin's Fat Burning Dance Mix
$ 15.99Four 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 Fat Burning Walk $ 15.99
Denise Austin's Fat Burning Walk
$ 15.99A straight-forward, easy-to-follow workout that's much more than just “indoor walking.” Sure, you'll burn lots of fat with basic marches, kicks, jogs and side-steps. But Denise also maximizes the motivation...» 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 Get Fit Daily Dozen $ 14.99
Denise Austin's Get Fit Daily Dozen
$ 14.99You get five different segments, each with twelve different exercises. The variety keeps you motivated while the sections let you target your specific goals (the programmable DVD lets you play...» View full product details -
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QUICK VIEW Denise Austin's Hit the Spot Core Complete $ 16.99
Denise Austin's Hit the Spot Core Complete
$ 16.99Uses a stability ball to integrate ab-toning into a wide range of targeted body-sculpting exercises. As usual, Denise's enthusiasm keeps you motivated while her continuous cuing keeps you in perfect...» View full product details -
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QUICK VIEW Denise Austin's Hit the Spot Pilates $ 15.99
Denise Austin's Hit the Spot Pilates
$ 15.99A 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 Hot Body Yoga $ 16.49
Denise Austin's Hot Body Yoga
$ 16.49Two very different workout techniques: fast-paced power yoga and dumbbell-intensified yoga. Both programs combine Denise's legendary enthusiasm with a bright set and “fitness style” cuing (no mention of “chakras” here)....» View full product details -
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QUICK VIEW Denise Austin's J.H. Pilates Matwork OUT OF STOCK
Denise Austin's J.H. Pilates Matwork
$ 16.99Sorry, this product is temporarily out of stock.
Two approx. 20-minute workouts: a classic Pilates-type program and a more-challenging Pilates-with-yoga segment. You'll build core strength and a lean, dancer's body in just 20 minutes per day. The first...» View full product details -
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QUICK VIEW Denise Austin's Personal Training System $ 16.49
Denise Austin's Personal Training System
$ 16.49An unusually effectively designed program that makes full use of your DVD player's capabilities. It's Denise's usual enthusiasm and lots of proven exercises in a very flexible format. No complicated...» View full product details -
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QUICK VIEW Denise Austin's Pilates for Every Body OUT OF STOCK
Denise Austin's Pilates for Every Body
$ 14.99Sorry, this product is temporarily out of stock.
Focusing on more than the usual core abdominal muscles, this workout also shapes your arms and legs (utilizing a Dyna-Band to produce exercises derived from Joseph Pilates' original “reformer” machine)....» View full product details -
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QUICK VIEW Denise Austin's Power Yoga Plus OUT OF STOCK
Denise Austin's Power Yoga Plus
$ 23.99Sorry, this product is temporarily out of stock.
A fluid power yoga program followed by complimentary mostly-Pilates body sculpting. The yoga increases flexibility; the Pilates strengthens core muscles. Using them together, you'll get a lean, lithe dancer's body....» View full product details -
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QUICK VIEW Denise Austin's Power Zone: Mind, Body & Soul
$ 19.99$ 16.95Denise Austin's Power Zone: Mind, Body & Soul
$ 16.95$ 19.99An innovative — and genuinely effective — approach to Pilates: classic “matwork” done in a standing position. This technique not only works your legs, it also guarantees precise control of...» View full product details -
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QUICK VIEW Denise Austin's Quick Burn Cardio $ 16.99
Denise Austin's Quick Burn Cardio
$ 16.99Two different interval segments — alternating fast/slow cardio and alternating aerobics/toning. Combining both techniques in one program maximizes variety and results. The all-aerobic section has three progressively intensifying circuits. Each...» View full product details -
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QUICK VIEW Denise Austin's Shape Up & Shed Pounds $ 16.99
Denise Austin's Shape Up & Shed Pounds
$ 16.99Two 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's Shrink Your 5 Fat Zones $ 16.99
Denise Austin's Shrink Your 5 Fat Zones
$ 16.99You get completely different exercises in each of the five body-part-focused segments: back, arms, belly, thighs and butt. Every move in every section is precisely targeted on a specific goal...» View full product details -
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QUICK VIEW Denise Austin's Shrink Your Female Fat Zones $ 16.99
Denise Austin's Shrink Your Female Fat Zones
$ 16.99Two complete workouts. You get both dumbbell toning and an stability ball program on one DVD. Do them separately when you're in a hurry or together for a comprehensive 40-minute...» View full product details