Quotes from Denise Austin

I believe in good, healthy meals.

Exercise is the best preventative medicine there is.

It's every woman's dream: looking fabulous in her favorite pair of Levi's.

There's nothing more frustrating than pulling on your favorite jeans - only to see there's a bit of extra bulge above the waist.

Strong shoulders will do more than just make everyday tasks easier. By developing the muscles of the upper body, you'll get sexy-looking shoulders and create a 'V' silhouette that makes your hips and waist appear slimmer.

Internal and external obliques form your sides and waist. Your external obliques sit closest to the surface toward the front of your waist, with the internal obliques sitting deeper and closer to your back. Toning them shrinks your waistline and love handles.

Working the deltoid muscles along the front and top will give you everyday lifting power and help eliminate sloping shoulders, making your waist appear thinner.

I love walking on a treadmill, it's a great way to challenge yourself!

Walking is easy for most people to adopt into their lifestyle, regardless of their current level of fitness. Plus is convenient and fun!

To maintain good health, you need to exercise almost every day - 30 minutes is recommended, that's what I personally do - and you need to eat right.

Some of the routines take less than 10 minutes, making Pilates the perfect form of exercise for anyone who finds there's not enough time in the day for exercise.

Possibly one of the most exciting aspects of Pilates is that anyone can do it, and everyone can achieve amazing results.

You don't need any heavy, expensive equipment, and you can do Pilates anywhere, anytime.

Of all the forms of exercise I've taught, Pilates is one of my favorites.

Happiness and a positive attitude are gifts you can pass along. So get out there and start giving.

Approach difficult tasks with a positive attitude - you'll inspire others and feel better about what's ahead

Food is fabulous, and having a good relationship with it will make you healthy and happy.

Women love classes and like to be together. They enjoy exercise classes. But that's not what a man usually likes to do.

Moves that build powerful core muscles (abs, back, hips, and pelvis) help support your spine, so you stand straighter. They also improve your balance, which starts to deteriorate in your 40s as these stabilizing muscles weaken.

Because there's no bouncing, jarring, or stress to your body, Pilates offers the ideal form of exercise for people who, because of joint pain or muscle weakness, shy away from exercise.

In L.A., I see people who are always in their cars, always driving. I encourage them to walk more - walk to the post office, walk to lunch. Even if it is a 10-minute walk, it's so good for you.

Fortunately, good posture - like poor posture - is habit forming.

When someone tells me that I look great, I say thanks and then share a secret: It's not the clothes or the makeup; it's my posture.

The key is consistency. Do your ab exercises at least three times a week, or even a few minutes each day.