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 short answer is, it [...]
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 that [...]
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 fest and fun that is Rhapsody [...]
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 [...]
How do you feel about failure? Typically, it's not the most popular topic to discuss. If you're like most people, even reading the word "failure" might make you cringe. No matter if we're talking about failing during a workout or in any other area of your daily life, failure is a good thing. Yes, [...]
When you get to the gym and take a look at the workout, it can appear to be written in a foreign language. How do you begin deciphering what’s on the whiteboard? Reading the workout gets easier with experience. But there are a few common terms and acronyms that it’s helpful to be familiar [...]
By Alan Shaw, Co-Founder and Head Coach of Rhapsody Fitness in Charleston, SC For many of us, what we thought our training would be versus what we were able to do has probably looked a bit different so far this year. You adapted, stuck with it and tackled whatever you could to stay as [...]
Recovery is just as important as your training in enhancing and improving your overall health and fitness. There. We said it. Sufficient sleep, quality nutrition and strategic rest are all part of the essential healing and recuperation you need to be your best between workouts. You can also raise the bar on your regroup by [...]
By Alan Shaw, Co-Founder and Head Coach of Rhapsody Fitness in Charleston, SC Rewind to this time last year. If you had told me what Rhapsody Fitness and its resilient community would face in the months to come, I would never have believed you. And yet, here we all are. Still standing. Better yet, we [...]
