‘You Are Your Own Architect’ - Fitness Guru Denise Austin’s Best Advice

‘You Are Your Own Architect’: Fitness Guru Denise Austin’s Best Advice

By Brett Chudá | May 25, 2022

Denise Austin, author and fitness expert with four decades of experience, proudly calls herself a cheerleader for people, of all ages and fitness levels, to have fun working out and getting fit. She’s known across the country for her deeply genuine, upbeat attitude toward exercise and fitness, and her healthy outlook on life. She now publishes the only magazine geared toward women of a certain age: Fit Over 50.

Epoch Health: What’s something you do every day for your own health and well-being?

Denise Austin: I start every day with some form of exercise. Some days it’s walking, yoga; some days I do my own routines that I filmed for my website, I follow along my workout; I do light weights. I change it up all the time, but every single day I do some movement. I think it’s really important to start my day that way—mentally, physically, and emotionally. It just kind of helps with everything. Some days, it’s only for 20 minutes—but that’s better than nothing.

Epoch Health: How has your approach to fitness evolved over the years? What do you do differently now?

Denise Austin: My biggest change, since I hit the 50s, is now I’m more dedicated to the reasons of health: a little strength training for the muscles, some cardio for the heart, I do stretching so I stay flexible. And, as you age you lose muscle tone, so I do think I spend a little more time stretching than I did as my younger self, for sure, because I didn’t stretch as much as I do now—and I think it’s so important for circulation, important for just helping your body stay young and pliable—and so when you reach for something your back doesn’t go out. There’s just more health reasons as you get a little older; I think of those things more than, ‘Oh my, I gotta get into a leotard today!’”

Epoch Health: What are some health or beauty lessons that you learned from your mother?

Denise Austin: “Keep it simple.” My mom was very simple. Instead of using really high-end exfoliation, she would always say, “a washcloth does it.” I still think that in my mind—a washcloth—you know? So that becomes my exfoliation. And then, she always moisturized—I just remember her always talking about keeping everything moisturized. And one of the things she did, which I do, is right after I get out of the shower I put on a lot of lotion—just as soon as you get out of the shower, since you’re still kind of ready to take in the moisture as well as it just seeps in, mentally, I think—but probably it really does help with my full body. I now use coconut oil, too; so I think that helps.

Epoch Health: Do you have a health or beauty tip that you think people of any age can benefit from?

Denise Austin: Yes. My biggest one is, of course, drinking lots of water. Because water keeps you hydrated, it keeps your skin looking fresh, it keeps your hair [healthy]—Water, water, water. But my other one has to do with posture. I think it’s really important to think about good posture … because I don’t think enough people realize how important [it is]. Your organs need to stay in place. Your back needs to straighten to stay healthy. So, wherever you are, you are your own architect: by the way you sit, by the way you stand. So always be aware of good posture. Drop your shoulders down the back, pull the abdominal muscles up and in like you’re zipping up those abs, and think about really opening up through the chest. Good posture plays a key role in keeping that tummy flat, because if you’re slouched you have no space but to pooch it out, but if you sit up nice and tall it has a place to stay pulled in. So you’re re-educating the muscles constantly, while forcing yourself to give yourself a straight back. Always think about good posture, it leads to so [many] good health benefits: breathing is better; your oxygen uptake is deeper; you’ll have a nice, straighter back; and also you’re creating nice shoulders to keep them down and back—and it’s less tension on the neck and the low spine. Standing up tall can make you look 10 years younger … and putting a smile on your face helps, too.

Epoch Health: What’s something you didn’t think would become important for your health and well-being, but then it turned out to be?

Denise Austin: Now that I just turned 65, I do believe that for 40 years I’ve been in the health and fitness business, and it has been my mission to help women stay fit and healthy through their lives. But now, I feel like it is very important that the results do show. So, to my younger self, to people who [are] young too: just stay fit throughout your life, because it makes you feel good—you wake up feeling energetic. Forty years later, my mission is still to keep people motivated to exercise, and it’s all, in a way, showed me that all those years—it really did pay off. But it’s hard to say that to women who are just starting to because I want them to start. You’re never too old to start exercising or taking care of yourself physically, and mentally too.

Epoch Health: What’s something that you hope will be true for you in 10 or 15 years, when it comes to your personal health or appearance?

Denise Austin: In 10 to 15 years, I still hope I’m doing this: helping people stay fit, keeping them motivated, being their cheerleader to get up in the morning and go for a walk. So, just keep it going, really, and to keep the good attitude. I think attitude is so important—staying positive, being optimistic in so many situations—that has kept me feeling really young … to have a good attitude. And I do think that, hopefully, in 10 to 15 years, it stays that way.

Epoch Health: Do you think that a positive attitude has an outcome on one’s health, and even on one’s appearance?

Denise Austin: Oh, absolutely, 100 percent it does. You just feel so much better, and when you feel better and you think more positively, the negative thoughts don’t creep up as much and put stress on you, or anxiety on you. And I just believe that exercise kind of helps get rid of some of the anxiousness that people get: the anxieties, the grouchiness. It’s kind of like an easy way to help mentally and physically. So I also think, when you wake up happy you want to move, and you want to do things—and that comes from an optimistic outlook, too.

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Phenomenal Women 2022: #BreakTheBias: Unite.Empower.Inspire

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Our Keynote speaker is Renowned Fitness Expert, Author, and Columnist, Denise Austin!
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A renowned fitness expert, author, and columnist for more than 40 years, Denise Austin, is a champion for women who aspire to be healthy, active, and vital at every stage of life. Denise’s trademark zest for life, positive outlook, and purposeful attitude have endeared her to millions of fans across the country and helped make her a leader in the fitness industry. Throughout her career, Denise has worked with countless women across the globe, helping them reach their fitness goals in ways that fit their lifestyle. She has sold 25 million exercise videos, published 12 books, and hosted the number one fitness show in television history for 24 years. Today, Denise is as active as ever and working to help women reach their goals, no matter their age or background.

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Tanya Monaghan, Social Influencer & Deputy Editor of Southbay Magazine
Tanya Monaghan is a fashion stylist, style influencer, editor and writer. She has over twenty years of experience working for numerous international publications such as InStyle and GQ, and served as Fashion Editor for Glamour Magazine, South Africa. After relocating back home to Manhattan Beach with her husband and three children, along with her work as an influencer, she is guest editor of South Bay Magazine shining a light on inspirational people within the community.

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Peilin started her career as a corporate attorney working on mergers and acquisitions at one of the largest law firms in the world, Skadden Arps. She then moved on to the world of entertainment, first at Fox Cable Networks and then business affairs at CBS Studios negotiating talent deals for scripted television. And for 10 years, Peilin and her husband built a $15+ million e-commerce candy distribution company managing bi-coastal warehouses and over 40 employees. Having worn a variety of hats as both employer and employee, Peilin has developed many insights on how to succeed at both. Her decade-long journey as a business owner with numerous highs, lows, detours, and lessons-learned, give her much insight on entrepreneurship.

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Want to Boost Metabolism? Try Denise Austin’s Strength Training Routine for Beginners

By Cameron Jones | March 18, 2022

Strength training is one of the best age-defying secrets around. You have over 640 different muscles to help you look toned, fit and young. The key is knowing how to use these age-stoppers.

While many aerobic activities help strengthen your muscles, the fastest and most effective way to build metabolism-boosting muscle is by lifting weights, so says Denise Austin, fitness expert and creator of Fit Over 50 Magazine in partnership with Woman’s World. This form of strength training involves doing exercises to isolate and target specific muscles or muscle groups using weights for resistance.

Tips Before You Get Started

In these strength training work-outs designed by Denise, you’ll be doing one to two sets of each exercise, depending on your fitness level. As you focus on the muscles that you’re targeting, try to relax the rest of your body, including your face, neck, and shoulders. If you’re holding tension in other areas, your target muscles won’t benefit as much as they should.

New to strength training? Start out with relatively light weights — three pound weights are good. (If you are a beginner, you should do the exercises once or twice without weights until you get the hang of them.) When your muscles are no longer challenged, it’s time to switch to a heavier weight.

Each workout is designed to take between 20 and 30 minutes. There are three routines divided into three parts: upper body, lower body and abs/lower back. Complete these exercises in the order shown. We save the lower back and ab moves for last, since these are the core muscles that stabilize your body for the upper and lower body exercises. If your core muscles are tired, you may be unable to work other parts of your body as effectively.

One last note: Proper breathing is especially important in strength training. Here’s a little rule of thumb: You should always exhale as you contract (or use) the muscle and inhale as you release (or relax) it. When you’re doing abdominal exercises, improper breathing can actually negate some of the good you’re doing, so follow the instructions carefully!

Round One: Upper Body

One-Arm Row: Holding a dumbbell in your right hand, stand with your feet apart. Bend your knees slightly and keep your abdominals tight. Rest your left palm on your left thigh or use a chair or bench for support. Begin with your arm extended all the way down so you get a good stretch. Keeping your back flat, pull the weight up toward your armpit, then lower it. Do eight to 12 reps. Then switch sides and repeat. Do two sets.

Tricep Kickback: Hold a dumbbell in your right hand and stand with your left leg in front of your right, left knee slightly bent. Rest your left hand on your left thigh or lean on a chair or bench. Keeping abs tight and back flat, raise your right elbow until the upper part of your arm is almost parallel with the floor; keep your elbow in close to your body. Straighten your right arm, making sure to squeeze your triceps as you do so. Return your right hand to the starting position. Do eight to 12 reps, then switch sides and repeat. Do two sets.

Side Arm Raise: Stand with feet shoulder-width apart, abs tight, back straight and knees slightly bent. Start with your hands at your sides. Inhale as you lift your hands up to just above your shoulders, elbows bent only slightly. Exhale as you lower your hands back to your sides. Do two sets of eight to 12 reps, resting briefly in between.

Round Two: Lower Body

Wide-Stance Squat: Stand with feet wider than your shoulders, arms out to your sides, toes turned out slightly. Bend knees and slowly “sit back” to lower your buttocks toward the floor, keeping your body weight over your heels. Your thighs should be as close to parallel to the floor as possible. Squeeze your buttocks as you straighten your legs to return to the starting position. Do two sets of eight to 12 reps.

Hamstring Curl: In a standing position, slowly bend your left knee and extend your right leg behind you. Then, slowly curl your right heel toward your buttocks. Be sure to keep your back straight, keep your abs tight and squeeze your buttocks together throughout the entire movement. Lower your right leg to the starting (straight leg) position. Do two sets of eight to 12 reps on each side. Relax and repeat.

Outer-Thigh Trimmer: Lie on your right side. Your head, shoulders, and hips should form one straight line. Bend your right leg behind you, placing your left hand on the floor in front of you for balance. Keeping your left leg straight and your foot relaxed, slowly raise your leg. Lower it back to the floor. Do two sets of eight to 12 reps, resting briefly in between sets. Switch sides and repeat.

Round Three: Abs and Back

Ab Crunch: Lie on your back, knees bent, feet on the floor. Rest your head in your hands, keeping the neck and shoulders relaxed. Press your lower back firmly into the floor. Exhale as you contract your abs to slowly lift your shoulders and feet off the floor; press your belly button toward your spine. Slowly lower your shoulders and feet to the floor. Do two sets of eight to 12 reps.

Lower-Tummy Tightener: Lie on your back, palms down, just beneath your buttocks. Lift legs off the floor, bend them slightly and cross your ankles. Exhale as you contract your abs to lift your bent knees toward your chest. Your knees should stay bent at the same angle throughout the entire exercise. Lower your legs slightly back down and repeat. Do two sets of eight to 12 reps.

Oblique Curl: Lie on the floor on your right side with knees bent. Keep your back straight. There should be no arch in your back at all. Place your left hand out to the side and your right hand behind your head for support. Exhale as you lift your right shoulder blade off the floor, and tighten the sides of your waistline. Relax as you lower back to the floor. Do two sets of eight to 12 reps.

This article originally appeared in our print magazine, Fit Over 50.

https://www.firstforwomen.com/posts/exercise/strength-training-women-over-50

Fitness Guru Denise Austin Talks Menopause Belly Fat Solution, 10-Minute Yoga

by Caitlin Crowther in Culture | March 10, 2022

Denise Austin has been a jewel in the big necklace of celebrity fitness influencers for four decades. Long enough, in fact, that Austin’s latest recommendation wasn’t even a thought when she first started showing people how to get fit, stay healthy, and pursue the happiness rewards that come with being in charge of your body.

Austin was a social media star, in a sense, before there was social media — with DVDs serving as her YouTube.

Starting young, Austin has transformed into an advocate for aging gracefully, but with resilience, not surrender. Along those lines, and as the founder of Fit Over 50 magazine, Austin’s latest Instagram recommendation addresses an important milestone. The subject?

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Austin is talking how to battle menopause belly fat. She says the “good news is small changes to your diet and targeted workouts can help.” And she’s got a lean 10-minute yoga workout aimed at menopause body fat.

Austin is no scold. She emphasizes the positive attitude and she keeps it real. Her fans trust her because she’s #bodygoals, yes — but also because she’s a woman who once told AARP that she prefers to go to the ice cream shop for a treat because it’s “unlike (getting) a carton of ice cream, which I could down in one sitting while mindlessly watching TV.”

Ten minutes of kickboxing anyone? (See below.) It’ll make that 10-minute yoga — cheerful and not too hard — much more satisfying.

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Not Losing Weight? Denise Austin Breaks Down 5 Common Reasons

Why Am I Not Losing Weight? Breaking Down the 5 Most Common Reasons

By Cameron Jones | March 8, 2022

Are you doing “all the right things,” but still not losing weight? Sometimes eating right and having a consistent workout regime just aren’t enough when you’re trying to shed pounds. But don’t despair — there’s probably a reason why your current routine isn’t doing the trick. For instance, perhaps you’re not losing weight because you’re not keeping track of your calorie intake. It’s pretty simple: To lose weight, you must expend more calories than you take in.

If you dine out frequently, it can be tough to really keep tabs on how many calories (and how much sodium and fat) you are consuming. Do your research and try to order meals that are based on whole, fresh foods with a focus on produce — vegetables and fruit are naturally filled with fiber, which will help you feel full for longer. It’s also a good idea to plan out your meals ahead of time, so you can control what goes into your body. Read on to learn about some other reasons you may be having a tough time shaving off the extra pounds, as told by our resident health and fitness expert, Denise Austin.

1. You’re not getting enough sleep.
Getting less than seven hours of sleep has been linked to weight gain, as the hormones that are related to hunger and appetite can get thrown off. So, make it a point to get plenty of rest. Check out these trusted tricks for falling asleep (and staying asleep!) so you can get a better snooze and improve your overall wellbeing.

2. You’re not drinking enough water.
If your mouth always feels a little dry or you always feel a little tired, you may not be drinking enough water. And on the flip side, you may be drinking too many sugary beverages! If you regularly sip on things like juice, soda and coffee, you are adding extra calories to your bottom line. (That makes losing weight twice as hard.) Make it a goal to swap out soda for water, which will keep you hydrated and feeling fuller. And order your coffee without the extra creamers. You can also save calories by watering down juice.

“I love to add a splash of sparkling water to cut down on the sugar and add a bit of bubbles!” says Denise. Don’t forget that cocktails have added calories too, not to mention drinking too much alcohol can lead to feeling sluggish. So, limit yourself to one non-water beverage per day or less — you’ll feel great and be more prone to sticking with a healthy eating and workout plan!

3. You’re experiencing medical issues.
If you’re having medical troubles, that can easily slow down (or stop) your success. Your thyroid, menopause or age-related concerns can all lead to weight gain. Talk with your doctor if you suspect there is a medical issue at play — she can help tailor a plan specifically to you.

4: You’re sticking with the same routine.
When it comes to working out, if you do the same thing day after day, it not only gets boring, but your body can also adjust to what you are doing. The result is that you may not get as much weight-loss benefit. Denise’s advice: Mix it up! Head to DeniseAustin.com for hundreds of effective workouts, recipes, sleep tips, and more. (And if you need a quick routine for when you don’t have time, try her eight-minute standing abs routine.)

5: You have low energy.
We all go through phases of having more or less energy due to seasonal changes, hormones, sleep issues, and more. Denise likes to balance those phases out with Juvenon Energy Formula, a natural supplement that has 12 “young-again” nutrients that give you the energy needed to stick with a workout routine (Buy from Juvenon, $44.95).

By incorporating these tips into your day-to-day lifestyle — and by sticking with a consistent workout schedule and a healthful eating plan — you can lose those last stubborn extra pounds!

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This article originally appeared in our print magazine, Denise Austin’s Fit Over 50.

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