- Denise Austin, the 69-year-old workout queen, continues to inspire with her positive mindset and active lifestyle.
- Austin, known for her fitness empire, still rocks her iconic ’80s leotards and shares throwback photos with her daughters.
- The health legend believes in the power of staying active, spreading good vibes, and feeling great at any age.
Denise Austin is aging with grace… and a whole lot of chutzpah!
The workout queen, 69, rose to fame with her line of exercise tapes and DVDs that got millions of Americans to be active. She went on to become a force in the movement for activity and even served as a member of the President’s Council on Physical Fitness and Sports. Now known for her Fit Over 50 magazine and app, Austin is still going strong and looking better than ever. In a new video emblazoned with the words “This is 69!!!!” the health legend jumps up and down on a bed in a blue dress, while her adorable dog sits there minding its business.
“THIS IS 69!!!! JUMPING into the weekend with so much JOY!!! I truly believe that age is just a number!!! It’s all about a POSITIVE mindset and keep MOVING!!!! It’s never too late to FEEL GREAT Longevity and vitality Baby!!! Health and cheerfulness is naturally related.. one breeds the other!! Let’s lift our spirits, get moving and spread good vibes all weekend!!! YOU GOT THIS!!!!! Sending you all so much love and positive ENERGY!!! XOXOXO,” Austin shared with her typically enthusiastic attitude.
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Austin Loves a Throwback Post
In a recent Instagram post, Austin shared a photo of herself wearing one of her old white leotards in 1988. Flash forward to 2026, and Austin still has the same leotard and wears it with style
“Here I am in 1988. The ‘then’ photo is from one of my first VHS cover photoshoots!! And the ‘now’ is from my recent Fit Over 50: Vitality for Life Magazine cover shoot!! So fun!” Austin captioned the photo set
Why She Keeps Those Legendary Leotards
Since many people wonder why Austin has held onto her treasure trove of ’80s leotards, the workout queen recently shared that they’re important keepsakes from her past
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“I saved all of my leotards from back in the day, from the ’80s and ’90s, which I used to wear on my videos and on my TV show,” she told Fox News. “I’m so happy I kept them all because [my daughter] Katie loves to wear them. My other daughter, Kelly, loves to wear them too.”
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