Denise Austin in Workout Gear Recreates "30 Years Ago"

Denise Austin is a fitness maven. She has her own wellness guide, app, and blog. Austin also filmed fitness TV shows, and shared a throwback of it on Instagram. In it, she did the workouts she did on the show. Austin captioned the post, “THEN and NOW!!! 30 years ago and just now!!!!! I LOVED filming my TV shows all those years!!! And I feel so grateful I am still feeling just as energized NOW!!! Staying consistent with my routines is KEY to feeling my BEST now and for the years to come!!! Longevity Baby!!!I truly appreciated my time filming these workout TV Shows in beautiful locations and love even more that these exercises can still benefit your health today!! If you haven’t moved your body yet today, I invite you to join me in getting stronger and increasing your energy with this simple FUN grapevine move you can do anytime!! AND for even more workouts, from then and now check out my Denise Austin app!!” How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Denise Austin stays in shape and the photos that prove they work.

1. She Does Core Workouts

Austin makes sure to work her core. She shared her favorite exercise in this Instagram post. Austin captioned the post, “That Menopausal Belly…. Yes, I know how tough that stubborn menopause belly can be, I’ve been through it and still trying my best to stay fit and healthy!!! Core muscles are so important to keep strong…I just want to encourage you to try and be consistent! That is key to feeling better.. just keep moving…Here’s a Menopause ab exercise that’s simple but effective!! Plus, it’s easy and it’s a standing exercise that works your entire core - abs, obliques, back and shoulders! Stand up and try with me today! Engage those abs!!!! It’s also great for circulation too!!!! Love you girls.. we are all in this together!!!!!”

2. She Cooks Easy Meals

In this post on her blog, Austin shared her secrets to healthy eating. She says that she makes simple, easy, healthy meals. “My recipes are easy to make on purpose - I have said it many times: If it's not easy or tasty, I won't cook it!!! That's why I worked with a registered dietician to come up with recipes that will appeal to the whole family, are easy to make, and taste amazing. It's like a virtual cookbook of quick and yummy recipes right at your fingertips! Everything you need to incorporate healthy, delicious, nutritious foods into your lifestyle!”

3. She Plays Pickleball

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Austin shared some of her favorite hobbies in this blog post. She revealed that she loves pickleball. “Like so many of you, I am a pickleball convert... it's so much fun!! It's not only fun to play, but it's great for those of us over 50 - win, win! Pickleball is an aerobic workout that is easier on the joints and muscles than some other sports, plus it gets those endorphins going so you get a mood boost, too! With courts popping up everywhere, now is the perfect time to give pickleball a try. This season I plan to continue to play with my family, but also find some new people to play with too!”

4. She Grows Herbs

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Austin likes to incorporate fresh herbs in her diet. In the previous blog post, she revealed that she grows her own herbs. “I don't have a large yard for a big garden, so instead I am growing fresh herbs. Basil, parsley, mint, dill, and cilantro are ones I am excited to get growing and use in everything from salad dressings and cold salads to beverages (check out my blog post on how to drink less soda and more water - herbs can help!). You can grow herbs in little pots indoors wherever you have good sunlight, and fresh herbs have nutrients and vitamins, so this spring hobby is a great one to try!”

5. She Does A Lot Of Cardio

Austin shared her fitness secrets in this blog post. She says that she incorporates a lot of cardio into her life. “Cardio is another key factor when it comes to a healthy lifestyle. And the good news is, it just takes a little bit! My goal is always 30-minutes of walking, 3-5 times per week. Make sure to push yourself and get your heart rate up, not only does cardio strengthen your heart but it will help you to burn calories too! If you're looking for some great cardio workouts, download my app and join me today. There are over 400 workouts and counting - I add more every month!”

Celebrity trainer and fitness icon Denise Austin is 66 and still unstoppable. Austin is passionate about the importance of strength training and working out no matter what your age—and her social media is proof. Austin shared a video of herself wearing a red tank top and pink leggings, encouraging her followers to hit the ground running in February. “A new month means a fresh start, the beginning of a new chapter! Start today with my Good Morning Stretch Workout! This 5-minute workout that will get your blood moving and your body stretched from head to toe, to promote circulation and overall health - including the health of your heart! Perfect timing since February is Heart Health Month!” she captioned the post. Here’s how Austin stays fit and focused.

1. Moderate Approach

Austin has been working out for decades and is yet to suffer a serious injury. How? By never pushing herself too far (this is good advice for anyone!). "I think it's honestly because I don't overdo anything,” she told Women’s Health. “I'm very moderate and well-balanced in my approach. I do a little bit of strength, a little bit of cardio, and a little bit of flexibility training. I think all three are really important."

2. 80/20 Rule

Austin has followed the 80/20 rule for decades. "I'm into eating whole foods. I don't starve myself, and I don't think other people should either,” she told AARP. “But I give myself ‘cheat meals’ 20 percent of the time. It's about balance. If I do indulge, it might be on a glass of red wine or dessert if I'm out. And I love Mexican food."

3. Isometric Exercises

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Austin knows posture is incredibly important—in fact, she says it’s her favorite tip. "If you're slouched over, first of all, your tummy has nowhere else to go but out,” she told Fox News Digital. “But if you sit up nice and tall, put your shoulders down and back and zip up those abs. "Keeping your spine healthy is so important. And then when you're standing up nice and tall, you can kind of tighten up your tummy for five seconds. That's equal to one sit up. So, you could be doing these isometric exercises throughout the day that really work your muscles."

4. Yoga and Strength Training

Austin does 30-minute strength training workouts three times a week. "I can cram so much into 30 minutes," she told Women’s Health. "In that time, I also don't over-exert my knees or my hips. I have great knees and hips and my back is still so strong. I mix up my routine all the time. If my girlfriends or my sister are available to go for a walk, I'll do a longer walk with them instead of doing my own thing that day. I love to stretch and I feel so good after yoga, so I mix it up and do yoga at home or at a class when I'm in the mood or craving it. I think that's what has kept me going, too, all these years—mixing it up keeps your routine from going stale and becoming boring and no longer motivating."

5. Get Moving!

Austin’s best fitness advice is to just move in a way that is consistent and sustainable. "Just do something that makes you feel good," she told Fox News Digital. "I love to walk for fitness. I love to do light weights to get strong and stay strong. I like to stretch and do yoga. Mixing it up is really fabulous. That way you're surprising different muscle groups, and you kind of keep everything going and not plateau. I really think anybody that enjoys what they're doing — maybe it's pickleball, tennis, any form of fitness — just move. Move as often as you can. Standing up burns more calories than sitting down."

Fitness influencer and Sports Illustrated Swimsuit model Katie Austin is showing fans the workouts she does before hitting the runway for the iconic magazine. Austin, the daughter of Denise Austin, shared a video of herself wearing light pink two-piece workout gear, doing a mat workout in the sunshine. “Cannot wait to walk my 4th year of the iconic @si_swimsuit runway show tonight!!! Here are 4 things I prioritize when prepping for my walk🫶 …now who’s tuning in?!❤️‍🔥” she captioned the post. Here’s how Austin trains, eats, and lives her happiest life.

1. Variety of Workouts

Austin loves Pilates, strength training, cardio, and barre-type workouts. "I mix up my workouts and really lean into variety,” she told Women’s Health. "I like the combination of something a little bit lighter on the body paired with more intense strength training, in addition to some cardio. But if I only have time to work out, say, two days that week, I'll do cardio and sculpt mixed together—It's my favorite way to work out."

2. Shooting For Sports Illustrated

Austin didn’t find her Sports Illustrated shoot intimidating. “One thing I love most about SI Swimsuit is their encouragement to be your most authentic self and showcase it,” she told E! News. “So, when it came time to prep for my SI shoot, I didn't do an entire overhaul of my lifestyle, but rather focused on things that were already important to me! I ate a balanced diet, worked out, and prioritized my mental health and routine!”

3. Balanced, Delicious Diet

Austin is grateful she and her sister were raised to have a positive relationship with food. "My parents always had hearty, yet healthy, home-cooked meals on the table for us—like a pot roast and baked potato," she told Women’s Health. "I knew that I needed carbs, protein, fat, nutrients to power my workouts and game and give me energy. I always like to ask myself, 'What are you adding in?' I don't focus on restriction or subtracting ingredients or food groups or anything. I don't eliminate. My mom has such a zest for life, but also a zest for food!"

4. Fitness Advice

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Austin has good advice for anyone just starting on their fitness journey. “Don't expect to lose 20 pounds in a week or run a marathon in a month,” she told E! News. “Set small, achievable goals that you can work towards over time. For example, aim to walk for 30 minutes a day, or to do 10 push-ups without stopping. Celebrate your successes along the way, no matter how small they may seem.”

5. Workout Phases

Austin switches up her workouts depending on her mood. "We go through different phases of life and reasons why we work out," she told Women’s Health. "One week, I could be working out simply because I'm really stressed, and I'm craving lower-impact movement that just feels gentle and good. Then the next six months I may be training harder with weights to gain strength. Changes and shifts are great."

Denise Austin is looking forever young – in her workout gear. In a new social media post the fitness queen shows off her fit-at-67 figure in an exercise set while walking on the beach. “Walk OFF belly fat with me,” she captioned the Instagram post. “She’s proof that a good diet, regular exercise, and a positive mental attitude is the best recipe for longevity and beauty,” commented one of her followers. How does she approach diet, fitness, and self-care? Here is everything you need to know about her lifestyle habits.

1. Resistance Training

Denise is a big proponent of resistance training. “As we all age, you really need to do some light strength training or any type of resistance training, even more so, to save our bones, to help our muscles work, work miracles on your metabolism,” she told First for Women. “Metabolism is so important because it slows down naturally as you age, so one of the best ways to combat that and fight the drooping, and the aging is muscles. We have 640 muscles and these muscles will help your posture and your muscle tone — they will help keep everything fit and firm. And it’s healthy to have strong muscles for your bones as well as for your joints!”

2. Stretching

Don’t forget to stretch, reminds Denise! “Flexibility after 50 is so important. I just don’t think we stretch enough! I would love more women to stretch to feel better. The one area that is important to stretch is your hips. Women’s hips can hold stress and tension and that could lead to tugging on your low spine. And if your hips and your hamstring stay flexible, it keeps your back healthy. So it all works hand in hand and head to toe,” she says. “Stretching keeps the muscles flexible, strong, and healthy, and we need that flexibility to maintain a range of motion in the joints,” says Harvard Health. “Without it, the muscles shorten and become tight. Then, when you call on the muscles for activity, they are weak and unable to extend all the way. That puts you at risk for joint pain, strains, and muscle damage.”

3. Walking

“Walking is good,” she added to First for Women. Should you walk daily? One study published in JAMA Internal Medicine found that walking at a brisk pace for about 30 minutes a day led to a reduced risk of heart disease, cancer, dementia and death, compared with walking a similar number of steps but at a slower pace.

4. Lifestyle Over Diet

Austin encourages lifestyle over diet. “Way too often, people start a diet, get excited about it for a few days, and then return to their normal habits when it gets in the way of their lifestyle. The major problem here is that a diet shouldn’t be a fad or an inconvenience — it should fit seamlessly into your lifestyle, so it is easy to adopt and adapt to! Because if a diet is going to work for you, it’s got to be something you can keep up with day in and day out,” she writes in a blog post.

5. Keeping Track of Calories

Denise also recommends calorie counting. “By sticking to a plan that already does the work for you, you will be less likely to stray off course,” she says, recommending her own plan. “If losing weight is truly a goal for you, it takes a combination of regular exercise and eating a certain number of calories. My Plan makes this simple - you choose your calorie level (you can change it at any time!), and you get all your daily meals (plus snacks) recipes delivered right to you! My recipes are equal parts tasty and simple - and always filling, because no one wants to be hungry when dieting! You can start a free trial and check out my eating plan, recipes and workouts today.”