Mobility is key to any athlete, as it helps to strengthen muscle and prevent injury. Especially with CrossFit, it's important to take some time to increase your mobility, and one of the best ways to do that is through yoga. Check out these five yoga poses that can help increase [...]
Guest post by Mollie Lipka, Rhapsody CrossFit Member If you live in a destination city like Charleston, you know that there will almost always be drop-ins at your CrossFit box. Some you exchange friendly banter with, some you may not speak with at all. Others can have a profound impact [...]
Guest post by Dr. Maysa Hannawi, Rhapsody Brain Trust Member Hi! I am Dr. Maysa Hannawi PT, DPT, but I usually just go by Maysa. Before I was a doctor, I was a patient - many times, for many injuries (you could say I'm prone). Breaking bones and tearing ligaments isn't necessarily a resume [...]
When we think about post-workout recovery, we often think of stretching, foam rolling and maybe an Epsom salt bath. Sure, these are all great ways to take care of sore (or soon-to-be sore) muscles, but what are you doing to take care of your hands? Every lift and bar grab [...]
By Adam McElveen, Rhapsody CrossFit Member I am back, baby, and better than ever! I few months ago, I shared my story with you all of starting my Rhapsody CrossFit journey despite being in the throws of chemotherapy to treat Stage III Colon Cancer. Sorry to leave you all in suspense as I drove the struggle [...]
Guest post by Mollie Lipka, Rhapsody CrossFit Member In the last and final installment of the humble, hungry, happy blog posts, we are going to tackle what may be the hardest characteristic to define and attain: happiness. Aristotle said that “happiness is a state of activity”. We don’t know many happy people who sit [...]
Guest post by Kevin Thomas McCarthy, Rhapsody CrossFit Member As an avid runner and self-proclaimed athlete, I’ve belonged to many gyms across the Midwest. I’ve also never been opposed to trying all the latest fad workouts and diets at least once. So, a couple of years ago, when everyone in Des Moines was talking [...]
She is small and she is mighty - Charleston Police Officer Terry Cherry is a prime example of smarts, sass and strength in spades. What is your story? I grew up in Boone, NC and left when I was 18 to attend UCLA in Los Angeles. I worked for a French entrepreneur for 8 [...]
When it comes to training, there's an often overlooked aspect of any schedule or routine that doesn't always get the attention or recognition it deserves. As it turns out, your sleep schedule adds to your growth and progress, so much so that without it, you're likely to not improve as quickly or tire yourself [...]
By Jennifer Bellini, Founder of Moving Forward + Rhapsody Brain Trust Member I started my Rhapsody CrossFitin Charleston journey a few short months ago. Although health and fitness has been a significant part of my life for years, CrossFit was an entirely different beast compared to anything I'd tried before. [...]
