Denise Austin
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[[Image:Austin-D.jpg|thumb|250px|Austin as a member of the [[President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports]]]]
'''Denise Austin''' (born [[February 13]], [[1957]]) is an [[United States|American]] [[physical fitness|fitness]] and [[exercise]] expert, author, columnist and instructor. She is also a member of the [[President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports]].<ref name="four">{{Cite web|url=http://www.fitness.gov/bio_austin.htm|title=Council Members' Biographies - Denise Austin|accessyear=2007|accessmonthday=September 7|publisher=President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports|year=2005|author=President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports|language=English}}</ref>
==Early life==
Austin was born Denise Katnich in [[San Pedro, Los Angeles, California|San Pedro]], [[California|CA]]. She started [[gymnastics]] at the age of 12, which led to an athletic [[scholarship]] to the [[University of Arizona]].
==Personal life==
She is married to sports attorney Jeff Austin, with whom she has two daughters: Kelly (born 1990) and Katie (born 1993). Her sister-in-law is U.S. [[tennis]] champion [[Tracy Austin]].
==Fitness career==
Austin initially attended the University of Arizona on a gymnastics scholarship, reaching a ranking of 9th in the NCAA on balance beam, but later transferred to [[California State University, Long Beach]], graduating with a [[Bachelor's degree]] in [[physical education]], and a minor in exercise [[physiology]].<ref name="four" /><ref name="six">{{Cite web|url=http://www.deniseaustin.com/public/about-denise/denise-biography.asp|title=Denise's Bio|accessyear=2007|accessmonthday=September 7|publisher=Denise Austin|author=Denise Austin|language=English}}</ref><ref name="seven">{{Cite web|url=http://www.mortgageloancalculating.com/denise.html|title=Denise Austin Bio|accessyear=2007|accessmonthday=September 7|language=English}}</ref> <!-- previous URL is odd, mortgateloancalculating.com, but the biography information seems valid and explains the discrepancy between Austin's bio (stating she graduated from UofA, and the US Gov site, that states she graduated from CSU) -->Since then, she has been teaching classes, producing fitness shows, creating [[videos|exercise video tapes]], and writing books and columns on exercise and staying fit. Examples include ''Shrink Your Female Fat Zones'', ''Pilates for Every Body'', and ''Eat Carbs, Lose Weight''. In 2002, she was named as a member of the President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports, and began her second term in 2006.<ref name="four" /><ref name="five">{{Cite web|url=http://www.hhs.gov/news/press/2006pres/20060929a.html|title=Fitness Expert Denise Austin Begins Second Term on President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports|accessyear=2007|accessmonthday=September 7|publisher=United Stated Department of Health and Human Services|year=2006|author=United Stated Department of Health and Human Services|language=English}}</ref>
She is known for her emphasis on staying fit naturally, emphasizing that she herself exercises only about 30 minutes a day and does not skip meals. She also prefers the use of [[sugar]] and [[butter]] over [[sugar substitute|artificial sweeteners]] and [[margarine]], though she does emphasize [[Portion control (dieting)|portion control]], proper nutrient balance, and exercise. Austin encourages people to stay fit at all ages, and conducts research with experts in nutrition, to emphasize realistic, real-life solutions to weight control and fitness.<ref name="one">{{Cite web|url=http://www.usatoday.com/news/health/spotlight/2001-04-27-austin-forties.htm|title=Fitness guru Denise Austin targets 40s flab|accessyear=2007|accessmonthday=September 7|publisher=USA Today|year=2001|author=Mike Falcon|language=English}}</ref> Austin supports a balanced program of exercise and proper diet, and encourages people to stay away from fad diets or "crazy claims" for quick fixes.<ref name="two">{{Cite web|url=http://www.usatoday.com/news/health/spotlighthealth/2003-01-13-austin-fitness_x.htm|title=Denise Austin attacks women's fitness problems|accessyear=2007|accessmonthday=September 7|publisher=USA Today|year=2003|author=Mike Falcon and Stephen A. Shoop, M.D.|language=English}}</ref> Austin has had two children, yet she has proven that a woman's body does not have to change following childbirth, as long as they retain good exercise schedules, eating habits, and posture.<ref name="three">{{Cite web|url=http://edition.cnn.com/TRANSCRIPTS/0301/18/smn.22.html|title=Interview With Denise Austin, Bill Phillips|accessyear=2007|accessmonthday=September 7|publisher=CNN|year=2003|author=Sanjay Gupta|language=English}}</ref>
Austin can no longer be seen weekday mornings on [[Lifetime Television|Lifetime TV]] with programs ''Fit and Lite'' and ''Daily Workout'', which she spent 4 months a year filming. She also had a long-running exercise program on [[ESPN]].
Her exercise programs often integrate a variety of different disciplines including [[yoga]], [[pilates]], [[cross training]], and [[aerobic exercise]].
==References==
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==External links==
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*[http://www.deniseaustin.com/ Official site]
*{{imdb name|id=0042364|name=Denise Austin}}
*[http://coaches.aol.com/diet/denise-austin/main Denise Austin: Diet and Fitness Coach] at AOL Coaches
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[[Category:1957 births]]
[[Category:Living people]]
[[Category:American exercise instructors]]
[[Category:American health and wellness writers]]
[[Category:Arizona Wildcats]]
[[Category:University of Arizona alumni]]