Many of the CrossFit benchmark workouts, like Fran, have girls' names. Greg Glassman, the founder of CrossFit, figured that an incredibly demanding workout leaves you feeling like a storm hit you. So, just as the US National Weather Service uses women's names to identify storms, he used women's names to identify workouts. The Workout [...]
If you've been doing CrossFit for a while, you've probably noticed that there are certain workouts that seem to pop up on the whiteboard again and again. There's a reason for this! Those frequent workouts that just keep coming back are benchmark WODs. And we're going to break down why they're so important. What [...]
By Whitney Dunn, Rhapsody Coaches Mentorship Program at Rhapsody Fitness in Charleston, SC When I found out I was pregnant it was a complete surprise. At the time, my life was in flux with the one of the few constants being fitness. I was at the height of athleticism and training like a beast. [...]
You’ve probably heard the phrase, “A rising tide lifts all boats.” But have you ever thought about what this phrase might mean to you, your goals, and who you choose to spend your time (and life) with? Setting ambitious goals is a great way to improve your health, career, relationships, and yourself. But it’s [...]
In July 2020, Rhapsody Fitness in Charleston launched Sweat + Serve, an outreach program combining our signature Sweaty Saturday workout with a hands-on community service project. Since the program's launch, Sweat + Serve has a fanfare among our members with 1000+ service hours dedicated to Lowcountry organizations and local initiatives including The Green Heart [...]
There are many tools out there that can help you master your mindset. One of these tools is a principle of success that comes from author, Jack Canfield. (If you've heard of or read a Chicken Soup for the Soul book, then you know Jack.) The Success Formula: Event + Response = Outcome The [...]
By Alan Shaw, Co-Founder and Head Coach of Rhapsody Fitness in Charleston, SC Welcome to Box Building! Follow Rhapsody Fitness Co-Founders Alan Shaw and Trinity Wheeler as they continue to build one of the fastest growing gyms in South Carolina. Answer the hard questions, explore various approaches, dive into strategy and share lessons learned [...]
When it comes to the obstacles that stand between you and your fitness goals, sometimes the biggest obstacle is what we tell ourselves about our training. And most of these thoughts are simply that - thoughts. There is no truth behind them. But even though these thoughts lack credibility, getting hung up on training [...]
What’s the best thing to consume before a workout? Protein shakes? A pre-workout? But first...coffee? The foods and drinks you consume before and after workouts can be a highly contested topic. And if it seems like there are a lot of differing opinions and too many options to choose from, it’s because the honest [...]
Are your workouts a task or a chore that you have to do? Or are they one of the best parts of your day - something that you get to do? Suppose you tend to approach your workouts as just another item on your to-do list, like taking out the trash or emptying the [...]
