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CHELSEA PAUL ISSA, NASM, AFAA
PURE AUSTIN FITNESS SPECIALIST
Fitness with a Purpose Newsletter

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"In order to get to know yourself, you must spend some time with yourself, hang out, take some walks, engage in some reflection.  And not just once or twice, but on a regular basis."

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chelsea christmas The mental game:

"Catch yourself when you fall into the trap of insisting that things be better - or that you look better, or do better, or that others act differently - before you allow yourself to be happy."

As 2011 approaches take a moment to reflect back on your 2010 fitness game plan.  Please do this without judgment and negative criticism.  As I have learned from my current injuries and my past approach to working out, there's always room for improvement and change.  This is the benefit of personal reflection.  It is an opportunity to take a look at what worked, what did not work, and what you can do to see more results.  Your personal fitness will constantly evolve.  There will be times when you are unstoppable, where you feel fit and strong every day when you wake up.  Then there will be those times when you just can't get it together and missing workouts and eating junk have become the norm.  Though it's a constant ebb and flow, making fitness a lifestyle is a step by step process that relies on your ability to see when change needs to take place.  As we move forward into the new year ask yourself these six questions:

1. Am I satisfied with my current fitness level and what will I do this year differently to be healthier and more fit?

2. How will I make my fitness a priority this year?

3. What can I do to improve my daily nutrition?

4. What do I need to do to be more happy and confident with my body that I have not been doing in this past year?

5. How can I be more productive and successful in reaching my fitness goals?

6. What is the one Achilles heal that is preventing me from living a healthy and fit life?

Take a moment to reflect on the above questions.  Remember "incremental changes create monumental movements." 



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INJURY PREVENTION: STABILIZERS


What are stabilizer muscles?

Stabilizers are those muscles that act to stabilize one joint so a particular movement can be performed in another joint. They act isometrically so the primary mover muscles can do their job.  Example: When you perform a stability ball chest press, the primary muscles are the chest and arms and the stabilizer muscles are the abs, back and legs.

Three principle stabilizers:

1. The trunk, aka: Core
2. The Hip Joint
3. The Shoulder complex

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Chelsea's Training Openings

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BEGIN THE NEW YEAR KNOWING HOW TO ACHIEVE A FIT AND HEALTHY LIFESTYLE.  I HAVE SEVERAL OPENINGS THE NEXT 2 WEEKS TO HELP JUMP START YOUR FITNESS FOR THE NEW YEAR!

December 21st: 11am - 1pm
December 22nd: 9am, 1pm
December 23rd: 9am, 11, 12pm
December 27th: 9am -11am, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm
December 29th: 7am - 11am, 1-5pm
December 30th: 9am, 10am, 12-2pm
December 31st: 7am - 10am, 1-3:45pm

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512-944-2447
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CLASSES THAT I AM TEACHING: 12/20 - 12/31

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MONDAY DEC 2OTH:
12 NOON SCULPT
4:30PM CARDIO CORE

SUNDAY DEC 26TH:
12 NOON SCULPT

MONDAY DEC 27TH:
12 NOON SCULPT
4:30PM CARDIO CORE

FRIDAY DEC 31ST:
4:45PM - 5:40PM PUMP