When it comes to the obstacles that stand between you and your fitness goals, sometimes the biggest obstacle is what we tell ourselves about our training. And most of these thoughts are simply that - thoughts. There is no truth behind them. But even though these thoughts lack credibility, getting hung up on training [...]
Jump on in, the water is warm! From many Rhapsody athletes, we field questions about how to enhance conditioning and improve endurance without putting excess strain on those joints - we are here to tell you it’s time to get your feet wet and add swim training to your routine. To keep you from falling [...]
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 [...]
By Eliot McPherson, Nutritionist for Rhapsody Fitness in Charleston, SC Your endurance event is officially on the books and it’s all-in for the weeks of training to get you ready for race day. You have your training program and plan mapped out, but how to fuel for all those miles is still murky. I [...]
You stroll into the gym just as class is starting and warm-up. You’ve glanced at the WOD and pretty much know what to do. And by the end of the workout, you decide that you’re good and don’t really need a cool down or mobility work. After a few weeks of this pattern, you [...]
Lookie lookie, I’ve got hookie! A hook grip, that is. What is a hook grip? The hook grip is a specific barbell grip that helps keep the bar from rolling out of your hands. You create a “hook” by gripping the bar and placing one, two or three of your fingers around your thumb. [...]
As much as you want to avoid them, bad workouts are going to happen. One day you’re cruising along toward your fitness goals. And then the next day, it feels like all that progress has come to a grinding halt. Although it may feel like it at the time, one bad workout isn’t a [...]
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 [...]
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 you have yet to [...]
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. [...]
