Renowned fitness personality and model, Katie Austin, is no stranger to the fitness industry. Having been a fitness devotee for much of her life, feeling influenced by her mother Denise Austin, a well-known fitness instructor and coach, Katie has found her own path in the fitness world and holds a life full of health and fitness as she desires to inspire others onto the same path.
Being an apparent figure in the world of health and wellness, Katie Austin always seems to be venturing into an exercise-based job or project. With her initial journey to the Division 1 lacrosse team at the University of Southern California, she took her love for fitness and health to a further level and began her journey as a full-time sports host. During her tenure, Katie taught fitness classes and wrote inspiring fitness blogs that revolved around the sport and wellness, thus, moving towards her calling of guiding others toward a more robust and healthier lifestyle through healthful choices in food and an immersive fitness routine.
Recently, Katie has joined hands with Amazon Devices, a collaboration she explained to be both authentic and beneficial to her lifestyle. She stated that she uses Amazon’s Alexa devices daily, which she claims not only help her to stay organized but also enhance her fitness routine. Her Echo Spot device has been her lifestyle assistant, keeping her stay aligned with her morning routine and helping her track her daily movement and workout goals. For each workout, she uses Alexa to set timers or stream music for different workout moods. Practising yoga accompanies an ambient, relaxing soundtrack, while high-intensity workouts call for upbeat music, which creates the perfect ambience for training.
Emphasizing the significance of a well-planned routine to achieve one’s goals, Katie accredits her Echo Spot for helping her stay organized throughout her day. She believes in instilling small ways that can spark joy in the mornings, which she finds crucial in starting the day stronger. Alexa routines assist her in managing her mornings, like switching on the lights, notifying her about her schedule for the day and starting her preferred music playlist.
Katie proposes starting small for anyone planning to commence a new workout routine. She suggests that if a person is at a beginner’s level, they should not aim for intense workouts seven days a week. Rather, they should simplify it and make it less challenging. The key to following through with a fitness routine is treating it as a priority, just like one treats other aspects in their life. Scheduling the workouts and sticking to the plan is pivotal. If a workout routine becomes a part of the daily schedule, it will soon become natural to the person, just like muscle memory.
On helping people leading busy lives with fitting workout sessions into their day, Katie suggests some tips. Some of her suggestions include assigning a consistent time each day to exercise regardless of the workout duration, inviting friends to participate in active activities, and employing the help of technology like Amazon’s Alexa. While it’s not necessary to stick to traditional gym workouts every time, even activities like a 15-20 minute walk are beneficial for the heart and promote overall health.
Lastly, Katie Austin speaks in admiration for her mom, who always encouraged walking in addition to regular workouts, as it has great importance in maintaining health. Katie reinforces the fact that although it seems simple, walking plays a key role in maintaining good cardio health. In addition, Denise has been encouraging sitting less frequently, referring to ‘sitting as the new smoking’, a phrase that particularly resonates with Katie, especially in this digital age.
Lately, Katie has been fond of strength training and Pilates workouts, as she introduced her ’21 Day Strengthen & Lengthen’ program in the Katie Austin App on September 16. The program combines challenging exercises that help participants build strength and improve their flexibility. Along with her personal fitness journey, Katie seems determined to motivate people to incorporate fitness into their lifestyle and make healthier choices.
