How to Exercise Like Denise Austin

Denise Austin is one of the most well-known fitness gurus. Her videos have been bestsellers for years because of the results that she is able to give her clients. The exercises that she recommends are simple to complete and most routines are less than 30 minutes.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

1. Purchase only a mat and arm weights. The great thing about the exercises that you are going to perform is that they are very simple. A workout mat and arm weights are the only pieces of equipment required for most of the Denise Austin routines.
2. Start by working your midsection. With Denise's midsection exercises you tone your abs and back. Two exercises you can do include the Bicycle and the Plank. To do the Bicycle, lie on your back and pull your legs back and forth in a bicycling motion. To do the plank, pull your tummy in while pushing your pelvic bones out. Perform 15 to 20 reps of each exercise.
3. Move onto the lower body Denise Austin exercises. One recommended exercise she performs is daily lunges using a chair as your support. Grab the back of the chair with one hand and then lunge forward with your knee. Perform two sets of 12 for each leg.
4. Finish with an upper body routine. To do Denise's chest press, lie flat on your back while gripping your arm weights. Push the arm weights upwards away from your body while keeping your arms level with your chest. Perform at least 15 reps.

Tips & Warnings

• Denise Austin many times uses everyday objects in place of weights. For example, her arm curls can be performed with bags of groceries.
• On the Denise Austin website, you have the option to get a free fitness plan tailored to your weight loss goals. Also, to help you follow along with the exercises, you can purchase a video of hers. If you do decide to buy a DVD, "Hit the Spot: Ten Minute Target Toners" and "Personal Training System" are great for beginners.