Rhapsody Fitness in Charleston welcomes two new coaches to Team Rhapsody who are readyto unlock your fullest potential inside the gym and out. AARON MITCHELL COACH | FACILITIES MANAGEMENT Aaron is an innately curious athlete. Having dabbled in an array of sports, he's always been intrigued by how different activities challenge the body [...]
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 [...]
By Alan Shaw, Co-Founder and Head Coach of Rhapsody Fitness in Charleston, SC Introducing Box Building. Follow Rhapsody Fitness Co-Founders Alan Shaw and Trinity Wheeler as they continue to build one of the fastest growing gyms in South Carolina. Answer the hard questions, explore various approaches, dive into strategy and share lessons learned that [...]
Have you ever walked into the gym, glanced at the WOD and immediately thought, "There's no way I'm doing that."? Most workouts you see on the whiteboard are written as "RX" or as prescribed. But you may not be able to do a workout because it includes a particular skill [...]
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 [...]
By Alan Shaw, Co-Founder and Head Coach of Rhapsody Fitness in Charleston, SC Introducing Box Building. Follow Rhapsody Fitness Co-Founders Alan Shaw and Trinity Wheeler as they continue to build one of the fastest growing gyms in South Carolina. Answer the hard questions, explore various approaches, dive into strategy and share lessons learned that [...]
On the surface, fitness tends to be all about physical appearance. You see someone with a six-pack and assume that they must be fit. But is a six-pack really the threshold for fitness? Are you only "fit enough" if you have great abs? When are you fit enough? Well, the [...]
The functionality of your fitness isn't determined by a single exercise or skill. Instead, it's made up of several physical skills - ten to be exact. These ten general physical skills come together to prepare you for almost any physical activity. Working on the following skills provides you with a level of fitness [...]
By Alan Shaw, Co-Founder and Head Coach of Rhapsody Fitness in Charleston, SC You’re making a significant move to prioritize your health by pursuing online personal training. Big step, right direction. Whether you’re starting your research, signed up for a program or just joined the ranks of Rhapsody Online Personal Training, let’s talk about [...]
By Alan Shaw, Co-Founder and Head Coach of Rhapsody Fitness The weekend's fittest party is here! Whenever I get asked about our signature Sweaty Saturday workouts, my immediate response is, "It's a party - you should come!" There is no better way to describe the sweat [...]
