When it comes to the essentials, there are five things that make it into the bags of CrossFit athletes time and time again. Peer with us for a moment as we take a peek into the bag of a Rhapsody crew member and find out what's vital and what brands [...]
By Alan Shaw, Co-Owner and Head Coach of Rhapsody Fitness in Charleston We were half way through a classic CrossFit couplet – 10 calories on the Assault bike and 15 wall balls for as many reps as possible in 15 minutes. Alexis finished her third stint on the bike and [...]
By Alan Shaw, Co-Owner and Head Coach of Rhapsody Fitness in Charleston As a CrossFit coach, you can be pulled in a thousand and five directions at any given time. From helping an athlete fine tune her clean to mopping sweat equity off the floor, every minute of every day [...]
Foam rolling has taken a major step forward in the lives of athletes, especially runners, who are working on increasing their mobility and overall recovery. Even CrossFit athletes have taken to foam rolling, using it on overworked legs, back or sides to prevent next-day soreness and stiffness. But there's a [...]
By Alan Shaw, Co-Owner and Head Coach of Rhapsody CrossFit in Charleston WHAT FUELS YOUR FIRE? Scott Stefanelli, Founder of Coyote Nutrition. When it comes to health and fitness, what you do in the gym is only a piece of the greater puzzle to becoming your best self. [...]
By Alan Shaw, Rhapsody Head Coach It's Open season, sports fans! The CrossFit Open kicks off February 21 and we are rallying here at Rhapsody CrossFit in Charleston. Pause. What is this CrossFit Open thing everyone is talking about? The most important thing you need to know is that the CrossFit Games Open is [...]
Guest post by Mollie Lipka, Rhapsody CrossFit Member A CrossFit friend of mine recently ran his very first half marathon. I tracked his progress every 20 minutes or so from the app I downloaded specifically for his big day. A few days after he finished (and crushed his goal) he told me that no [...]
CrossFit is a great workout for people of all ages and skill levels, but that doesn't necessarily mean it's all you should be including in your fitness regimen. There are many great ways you can supplement your Rhapsody CrossFit routine to add to your cardio, flexibility, endurance and more. If you're looking to spice [...]
Bags are packed. Out-of-office is up. You are on your way to Charleston. Get excited! As your agenda fills with exploring historic downtown neighborhoods, shopping King Street and tasting your way through the Holy City, you may not have penciled in a workout. But you should. Fitness tourism is a thing and Charleston has [...]
ANYONE, NOT EVERYONE: Reb shares his story on living with Type 1 Diabetes, finding health through Rhapsody CrossFit and challenging us all to choose happiness each and every day. What is your story? Nice to meet you, I'm Reb Boyd - a 26-year-old from Columbia, SC. I went to Furman University, and I am [...]
