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 one [...]
Whether you're aware of it or not, you have a constant dialogue going on in your head. This ongoing self-talk includes the positive and productive things you tell yourself throughout the day. But it also includes the negative and more harmful thoughts that tend to sneak into the conversation. What we say to ourselves, both [...]
Intended to revive fatigued muscles and rejuvenate the tired mind, Rhapsody Recovery encompasses deep stretching, enhanced mobility, breathing techniques and mindset work. Agile by design, each session is prompted by the programming done in the days before and adapted to ready you for the programming planned for the days ahead. One of our newest programs, [...]
After suffering a severe stroke, Jeffrey Fisher defies the odds and makes a miraculous recovery with CrossFit. Located in the heart of downtown Charleston, SC, Rhapsody Fitness is raising the bar on fitness by developing humble, hungry and happy members through our prime coaching, top-of-the-line facility and prioritized member care. Ready to let [...]
By Alan Shaw, Co-Founder and Head Coach of Rhapsody Fitness in Charleston, SC I love the word “train” because it is nearly synonymous with “teach.” When you train, you are taking a progressive approach to educating yourself and enhancing your performance from skills and drills to mindset and strategy. Training is what we do 90% [...]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Evx0PKjmo74 We all love a comeback story. We always have, we always will. When something sparks and the momentum changes. When odds are overcome and a champion emerges. It speaks to us. It speaks to the deep part of us that knows we are made for comebacks. But the thing is...comebacks never happen [...]
By Whitney Dunn, Rhapsody Coaches Mentorship Program at Rhapsody Fitness in Charleston, SC Won’t my arms get too big? What about my thunder thighs? Will I get bulky? Ladies. Let’s talk about body image. These are just a few of the many questions (laced with self-criticism…) I hear from the wonder women inside and outside [...]
You’ve probably heard the phrase, “A rising tide lifts all boats.” But have you ever thought about what this phrase might mean to you, your goals, and who you choose to spend your time (and life) with? Setting ambitious goals is a great way to improve your health, career, relationships, and yourself. But it’s [...]
There are many tools out there that can help you master your mindset. One of these tools is a principle of success that comes from author, Jack Canfield. (If you've heard of or read a Chicken Soup for the Soul book, then you know Jack.) The Success Formula: Event + Response = Outcome The [...]
