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 [...]
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 [...]
Are your workouts a task or a chore that you have to do? Or are they one of the best parts of your day - something that you get to do? Suppose you tend to approach your workouts as just another item on your to-do list, like taking out the trash or emptying the [...]
Are you wanting to get back into the gym? But for whatever reason, it hasn't happened. What's holding you back from making your comeback? You might tell yourself that it isn't really the right time. Or a good time. You'll go back once things calm down. Or ramp back up. It'll be better to [...]
When you think of people who are mentally tough, what images pop into your mind? Navy SEALs? Athletes crossing the finish line at an Ironman? Strongman competitions where participants lift ~10x your body weight? Winning gold at the Olympics? Mental toughness is the ability to overcome unexpected obstacles while staying strong and focused. It's [...]
There are so many great things about working out with other people. When you work out with a group, you’re surrounded by a supportive community that shares a lot of your same goals and interests. It’s possible to amplify all those group workout benefits when you add your special workout buddy to the mix. [...]
Following a consistent workout schedule is awesome. But keep in mind that consistency doesn’t mean the same thing as working out every single day. A solid workout routine includes both training and rest days. Some prefer the “three on, one off” approach, where you work out three days and then take the fourth day [...]
