By Alan Shaw, Co-Founder and Head Coach of Rhapsody CrossFit in Charleston, SC It’s hard to stay sane with all the noise. From podcasts and blogs to tweets and posts (or lack thereof...), there’s a lot of chatter around the future of CrossFit. With the 2020 CrossFit Games Open around the corner, it seems [...]
Many know the story of the Amazons - the mythological race of immortal warrior women dwelling on a mystically hidden land far and away from the world of men. Legend has it, descendants of this feared female tribe still walk among us today. Many centuries ago... Many centuries ago in Amazonia, women ruled and all [...]
By Alan Shaw, Co-Founder and Head Coach of Rhapsody Fitness With hundreds of people visiting us in Charleston every day, we love hosting travelers at Rhapsody Fitness for a good sweat session before they hit the town. One of the questions we almost always get from our drop-ins is where to eat, and, with [...]
Various studies have shown that taking a fish oil supplement has a lot of health benefits to offer. Fish oil is full of omega-3 fatty acids linked to less inflammation, better blood lipid profiles, improved cognitive function, reduced risk of cardiovascular disease and better immune function. So with all of these benefits, why fish [...]
Raising the bar on what it means to be a happy athlete, Lee Davis shares his story of chasing unknown limits, pushing that edge and doing it all in Chuck Taylors with his signature smile. What is your story? My workout journey began in 8th grade. As any guy during that age, I wanted to [...]
By Alan Shaw, Co-Founder and Head Coach of Rhapsody CrossFit Drum roll, please...the CrossFit Games Open kicks off October 10. Get your chalk, wrist-guards and pom poms ready because the Rally at Rhapsody is back! Pause. What is this CrossFit Open thing everyone is talking about? The most important thing you need to know [...]
If you were caught eating carbs in public, would you feel ashamed? Gasp! Didn’t you know carbs are bad for you? Isn’t that what all the fad diets say? Spoiler alert, carbs actually aren’t bad for you. In fact, carbs are critical sources of fuel that play a major role in how well you’re [...]
Graham Ervin is a mover and shaker in Charleston’s event and hospitality scene who finds the strength to slay the day after her morning workouts at Rhapsody CrossFit in Charleston. What is your story? I was born and raised in South Carolina with a BA from the College of Charleston (2005) and an MA [...]
At Rhapsody, our goal is to provide the most supportive training environment possible to help you reach your health and fitness goals. In order to do this, we prioritize workout tracking – recording weights, reps and times after each workout. This measurable data is your key to longterm success. Zen Planner recently acquired the [...]
My Rhapsody: From feeling lost to finding herself with the support of a solid, strong community, Abby Umberger talks about building confidence and finding courage through Rhapsody CrossFit in Charleston. What is your story? I'm a good ‘ole Georgia girl who decided to go to a little college named Wofford in Spartanburg, SC after [...]
