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 [...]
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, [...]
