When was the last time you played? If it’s been a while, you’re not alone. Play is sometimes the last thing on our minds. Especially when there is work to be done, bills to be paid and chores to finish. But it turns out that making time to play has a positive effect on [...]
By Alan Shaw, Co-Founder and Head Coach of Rhapsody Fitness in Charleston, SC What a year it has been, friends. I know this is a thing that people say, but it seems like 2021 moved at a clip that my brain could barely wrap itself around. Still processing and licking our wounds from The Blip, [...]
Cortisol is commonly referred to as “the stress hormone.” This is because your body releases cortisol in response to stress - which is a good thing! The problem with cortisol is when the levels remain high for extended periods of time. What Causes High Cortisol Levels? When you experience stress, your sympathetic nervous system [...]
Self-discipline is both a skill and a state of mind. And it’s interchangeable with willpower, self-control, drive and determination. Every time you exercise self-discipline, you’re doing something for your future self. But it’s not always easy to stay the course and remain disciplined. So, what can you do? Because self-discipline is a skill and [...]
When it comes to forming healthy habits, most of us plan on making a change “someday.” But what if you had someone in your life pushing you to make a change today rather than tomorrow. It turns out that you do have a person like this in your life – your future self. And [...]
We all know that working out is good for us. So why is it then that we’re so good at finding reasons not to go to the gym? Because there are plenty of other activities and things competing and jockeying for that chunk of time in your day. And when the never to-do lists [...]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lr2C9rSCLUY When the world told her to fit the mold instead of fit herself, Mona Balooch chose to be brave, to face fear and to forge her own future. Located in the heart of downtown Charleston, SC, Rhapsody Fitness is raising the bar on fitness by developing humble, hungry and happy members [...]
You’re not going to crush every workout. Becoming a better version of yourself happens through both the highs and the lows. Which means that sometimes raising the bar on your health and fitness means putting the barbell down. The score on the whiteboard is not a reflection of who you are. Your worth is [...]
Who doesn't enjoy a night of cozy, calm, blissful sleep? Getting a good night's sleep doesn't just create a much-needed moment of zen. Quality sleep is also vital to prepare your body for peak performance at the gym and in your daily life. So why is getting a good night of sleep so elusive? [...]
By Alan Shaw, Co-Founder and Head Coach of Rhapsody Fitness in Charleston, SC I see it everyday at the whiteboard - talking through the workout while someone steals a glance at the leaderboard or locks eyes with their WODwife before mouthing, “what are you doing?” “Write your own story.” Delivered by Captain Hook, it’s [...]
