132 Quotes by Denise Austin

In other fitness pursuits, you may have learned to go through the motions first and perfect your form second. In Pilates, it's the other way around. You learn to control your abs first and then proceed through a series of more progressive movements. At all times, you should feel in control of your body.

For most of my life, I've put on weight in my thighs, not my belly. But in my mid-40s, things began to change.

Most people should not do aerobic exercises for more than 30 minutes, because after that your chances of injury increase.

I'm well aware of the health dangers of an expanding waistline and belly fat: diabetes, heart disease, stroke, even cancer.

If you look in the mirror and think, 'Boy, my body needs a good dose of middle management,' keep in mind that tummy fat could be the result of many things.

I believe in sensible, moderate exercise. I try to do something every day, at least 20 minutes per day. I don't think it's realistic to ask people to work out 90 minutes a day.

To me, that's the most exciting aspect of Pilates. It doesn't matter who you are - athlete or couch potato, toned or flabby, man or woman, young or old - you can do it. Every body can benefit.

Banish aches and pains by strengthening and stretching the muscles that affect your back.

I used to have a 28-inch waist.' I hear this complaint from women over 40 a lot, and I can sympathize.