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. [...]
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 [...]
