My Rhapsody: Alice Fisher shares her story of finding strength, community and confidence through Rhapsody CrossFit in Charleston. What is your story? I am originally from Pennsylvania. My husband Jeffery (Jeff) and I lived in North Carolina before coming to Charleston and we've been here for three years now. My [...]
By Alan Shaw, Co-Founder and Head Coach of Rhapsody CrossFit in Charleston, SC Because long lines, watered down cocktails and cover charges are overrated, come on out to a new kind of club – Rhapsody Barbell. Spoiler alert, I'm obsessed with Olympic weightlifting. Few movements demand such strength, precision and, ultimately, finesse from an [...]
Raising the bar on what it means to be a hungry athlete, Mike Lugo shares the story behind his first muscle-up and motivation to fuel the fire for those around him. What is your story? Originally I grew up in New Jersey and spent the better portion of my childhood with my two brothers playing [...]
People start CrossFit for a variety of reasons. No matter if your goal is to enhance your health and longevity, improve your athletic performance, lose weight or look good naked, you might be wondering what you can do to increase your chances of achieving success. Here are five tips to help you achieve [...]
Interview with Broadway Actor & CrossFit Trainer, Sam Leicht If you have the pleasure of meeting Sam Leicht, chances are he'll leave you with the giggles and a grin. But don't let that pretty face fool you - there's a whole lot of brawn behind that big, beautiful smile. Currently making his Broadway [...]
By Alan Shaw,Rhapsody Fitness Co-Founder & Head Coach I don't like contracts. Never have. It's not that I have commitment issues - it's that I struggle with being locked in with a business that should consistently be working for my hard earned dollars. Fast forward to founding a business ourselves. [...]
We are all about visiting CrossFit gyms when we travel. Dropping in is a great way to connect with new people, figure out where the locals like to go, experience different coaching styles and, ultimately, get a good workout in. All CrossFit gyms, however, are not created equal. When dropping in, we look for [...]
It's getting to be that special time of year - travel season. Whether you have travel plans for the holidays, work or a family vacation, you may find yourself far away from your regular community. You may see traveling as the cause of an inevitable setback. And while it's true [...]
