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Denise Austin Net Worth

Denise Austin is an American fitness instructor, personal trainer, and entrepreneur. She previously served as a member of the President’s Council on Physical Fitness and Sports. Denise is best known as the host of the long-running exercise show “Getting Fit with Denise Austin”. As of 2023, Denise Austin net worth is estimated to be roughly $12 million.

Full Name Denise Austin
Birthday February 13, 1957
Birthplace San Pedro, California
Profession Fitness instructor, personal trainer
Husband Jeff Austin
Net Worth $12 million

Early life

Denise Austin was born on the 13th of February, 1957 in San Pedro, California. She was born as one of the four kids of Joe Katich and Rita Austin. Denise grew up with three brothers and a brother. Her father, Joe was a professional baseball player, who played with the St. Louis Browns.

Austin started gymnastics when she was 12. As she grew up, her gymnastics skill helped her to get an athletic scholarship at the University of Arizona. Later, she transferred to the California State University, Long Beach, from where she graduated with a degree in physical education. She also received a minor degree in exercise physiology.

Denise Austin Net Worth & Career

 

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Following her University graduation, she has been involved in teaching, creating exercise video tapes, producing fitness shows, and writing exercise books and columns. Her published books include Shrink Your Female Fat Zones Eat Carbs, Lose Weight, and Pilates for Everybody. She was named to a President’s Council on Physical Fitness and Sports by then president, George W. Bush in 2002. Denise started her second term on President’s Council in 2006.

In the 1980s, she promoted the Reebok Freestyler sneaker, specially designed for women. The sneaker eventually became an instant hit in the gym. She has been always recognized for her emphasis on staying fit naturally. In addition, she keeps herself fit by doing 30 minutes of exercise a day without skipping meals.

Denise has been supporting the balanced program of exercise and proper diet. She has also advised and encouraged people to stay away from crazy claims for quick fixes and fad diets. She also follows the exercise programs with a variety of methods such as pilates, yoga, aerobic exercise, and cross training.

Austin was the host of ESPN2’s long-running exercise TV show “Getting Fit with Denise Auston”. The reruns of the longest-running show is currently been broadcasted on Altitude Sports and Entertainment and ESPN Classic. The TV program moved to weekday mornings on the cable channel, Life Television with the new name, Fit, and Lite, and Denise Austin’s Daily Workout. She used to produce the TV shows each fall by spending 4 months on location in the Caribbean and Arizona resorts.

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Denise’s show was canceled by Lifetime in April 2008. During that time, she revealed that she is planning to develop a new TV show, which was in the planning stages for the year 2010. In January 2011, she headed back to Lifetime and hosted the morning program, The Balancing Act.

Denise reported through her website that she is coming with her new show which would debut in the fall of 2008. However, the TV show didn’t debut as she mentioned. Then, in 2009, while giving an interview to Erin Whitehead, she told her that her new show would make its debut in the fall of that year.

Denise was featured in the Washington City Paper under their Cheat Seats column. In the article, she was questioned about her exercise shows on YouTube that look like pornography to some people. However, she answered the question with a giggle saying that she was unaware and was worried about it.

Denise Austin’s Husband & Personal Life

Denise Austin has been married to former tennis player and sports agent, Jeff Austin since 1983. They tied the knot on April 30 and shares two daughters named Kelly and Katie. Her younger daughter, Katie is also a fitness instructor and runs her own YouTube channel.

Denise and Katie appeared together on the catwalk during the Sports Illustrated runway show in the Miami Swim Week on Saturday, July 16. The mother and daughter modeled and rocked in bikinis for the live broadcast show at the W South Beach Pool. Austin looked to be in great shape even at the age of 65 during a catwalk.

Denise Austin Net Worth Timeline

Year Denise Austin Net Worth (estimated)
2020 $8 million
2021 $9.2 million
2022 $10.5 million
2023 $12 million

Denise Austin’s personal wealth is estimated to be around $12 million as of 2023. She and her husband, Jeff Austin listed their Alexandra condo for sale at $1,625,000.

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