Austin Monthly

A fitness writer spent a month following Denise Austin's 1980s-style aerobics workouts and reported on the results. The piece revisits the retro aerobics routines that made Austin a household name in fitness television, testing whether the high-energy, low-impact workouts still deliver for a modern exerciser. Retro workout trends have been enjoying renewed popularity, and Austin's classic programs are being looked at again as a fun, accessible way to stay active.