Dennis Austin knows a thing or two about health and fitness.
After more than 40 years in the industry, she's seen every fitness fad come and go, but she knows there are only a few ways to truly stick to healthy habits for a lifetime.
“Do things that make you feel good,” Austin exclusively told Fox News Digital. “I love walking for fitness. I love doing light weights to get fit and stay fit. I love stretching and doing yoga. Combining that is really great. That way, you can surprise different muscle groups and get a kind of effect that keeps everything going without stagnating.
“If you enjoy what you do, whether it's pickleball, tennis, or any form of fitness, just move. Move as often as you can. You burn more calories standing than sitting. Masu.”
Dennis Austin, 66, says he's been doing 30-minute workouts for 40 years: “If you take a break, your body gets rusty.''
Austin, 66, and his daughter Katie, 30, held hands as they walked through the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Show. (John Parra)
Austin, who has sold more than 24 million exercise videos and DVDs during his career, written 12 books, and appeared on fitness television shows, says there is one simple trick anyone can do to stay healthy and lose weight. He said there is one.
“My favorite tip is good posture. Posture says a lot about a person,” Austin said. “When you're slouching, your stomach has nowhere to go but out first. But if you're sitting up straight, pull your shoulders back and tighten your abdominal muscles.
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“Keeping your spine healthy is very important. And once you stand up straight, tighten your stomach for five seconds, which is the equivalent of one sit-up. So, do one of these isometric exercises. You can do it all year round, it’s a day to really build muscle.”
The fitness guru starts every morning with a 30-minute workout. She believes this not only helps you start your day off right, but also helps set the tone for any mental hurdles you may face.
Dennis Austin works out first thing in the morning, which gives him energy throughout the day. (Women's health)
“It actually gives me energy throughout the day because I feel like I've accomplished something and I feel good. It's a great sense of self-accomplishment,” she said. “That's why I want someone to say to me, 'Look, I did 10 minutes today. That's amazing. Start small. If you haven't exercised in years, do 10 minutes around your house. Start by walking for minutes. Block and then build up. Then you'll be healthy.”
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Exercising in the morning takes the mental pressure off me and allows me to look forward to small goals for the day.
“When you exercise in the morning, you don't have to worry about it during the day,” Austin says. “Then I feel a sense of accomplishment. And then, at dinner time, I want to make dinner and drink wine.”
Dennis Austin is proud to know that his daughter Katie is following in her fitness footsteps. (Women's health)
Dennis Austin and his daughter Katie walk the Sports Illustrated swimsuit runway during Miami Swim Week. (John Parra)
Regarding trends in the use of Ozempic for weight loss, Austin acknowledged that the use of short-term weight loss solutions can go “both ways” in her industry.
”I always tell women, “Just stay healthy.” Do something that will strengthen your muscles. “Muscle is so important,” she said. “Muscles work miracles on your metabolism. To strengthen your muscles, fight osteoporosis, and stay young, keep them nice and toned and taut so they don't sag or sag. Also, be sure to continue doing muscle conditioning exercises, as these are key to keeping us young and vibrant.
WATCH: Dennis Austin talks about the Ozempic craze in the fitness industry
“Still, you want to do aerobic exercise to train your heart. Your heart is a muscle, just like your biceps. So you need to do aerobic exercise to train your heart. And your muscles You want to do some strength training to tone up.'' “And then you need flexibility. Stretching. All three are important in kind of an overall health program. Stretching, toning, and walking.'' A little bit of aerobic exercise, like that.”
Austin recently showed off his abs alongside his daughter Katie, 30, for the cover of Women's Health. A former lacrosse player, Katie has discovered her passion for fitness and is carving her own path in her industry.
“It's a dream come true to have my daughter Katie follow in my fitness footsteps. She's amazing,” Austin said. “She's so great right now because she's teaching me things, and that keeps me going.”
WATCH: Fitness icon Dennis Austin speaks passionately about his daughter's passion for her own fitness career
of Founder of “Fit Over 50” Katy, who credits him with helping her navigate social media and teaching her innovative ways to use technology to market her work, began teaching fitness decades ago on “The Jack LaLanne Show.” It was no easy feat for him.
Austin wants to help women stay healthy at any age. (fits over 50 years old)
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“I'm 66 years old now, so I'm dedicating it to women who want to stay healthy in their 50s and beyond. I want people to feel good,” Austin said. “Wake up happy and feel energized. To get stronger and feel better, you need to work 640 muscles from head to toe.”
