Ready, Set, Go! Fitness Guru Denise Austin Joins AARP as New Wellness Ambassador
PR Newswire, WASHINGTON, DC, October 26, 2016
AARP today named Denise Austin, a pioneer in the fitness industry, as
the new AARP Wellness Ambassador. At almost 60 years of age, Denise is
focused on the message that you are never too old to get fit, regardless
of your level of skill. As an AARP Wellness Ambassador, Denise will
bring a unique approach that blends exercise, nutrition and a positive
attitude to help people feel their best.
“When it comes to getting people up and moving, Denise is in a league
of her own having led the health and wellness genre for more than 30
years,” said Martha M. Boudreau, AARP Executive Vice President &
Chief Communications and Marketing Officer. “Her commitment and
life-long passion for educating people, including those 50-plus, on the
importance of staying active makes her the perfect choice to be our new
AARP Wellness Ambassador.”
Check-out Denise’s tips on turning idle time into toning time
A staple in the fitness world for decades, Denise has sold more than
24 million exercise videos and DVDs, authored 12 books on fitness, and
starred in the longest running fitness show in television history. She
has created over 100 workout videos and DVDs and her broad popularity
has led to her induction into the Video Hall of Fame in 2003.
“There are so many things we can’t change in life, but we can change
the way we eat, move, and think,” says Denise Austin. “I am excited to
serve as AARP Wellness Ambassador because it is important to me to get
out the message that exercising and healthy eating, no matter your age,
is important and easy to accomplish. The rest of your life begins right
now. Ready, set, go!”
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About AARP
AARP is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization, with a membership of
nearly 38 million that helps people turn their goals and dreams into
'Real Possibilities' by changing the way America defines aging. With
staffed offices in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico,
and the U.S. Virgin Islands, AARP works to strengthen communities and
promote the issues that matter most to families such as healthcare
security, financial security and personal fulfillment. AARP also
advocates for individuals in the marketplace by selecting products and
services of high quality and value to carry the AARP name. As a trusted
source for news and information, AARP produces the world’s largest
circulation magazine, AARP The Magazine and AARP Bulletin. AARP does not
endorse candidates for public office or make contributions to political
campaigns or candidates. To learn more, visit
www.aarp.org or follow
@aarp and our CEO
@JoAnn_Jenkins on Twitter.
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