The new year is here and moving fast. And even though resolutions can sometimes seem a little cliché, it really is an opportune time to pause, reflect, and look forward to what you want to achieve in the months to come. For many of us, those thoughts include a focus on our health and [...]
A lot of us are traveling this time of year and, inevitably, for the fitness-minded like you and us, the question comes up, "How do I travel without totally derailing my fitness goals?" It is fair to ask because travel can disrupt healthy living in multiple ways. More stress, less sleep, eating out, fewer [...]
Beginning a workout routine is one of the best decisions you can make for your life. Exercise and engaging in regular physical activity support every aspect of our health and wellness. The cardiovascular system, respiratory health, bones, joints, muscles, mental health — the list of things that are improved by making movement and motion [...]
Chances are that you’ve had you share of days in the gym where you’re just killing it. Tons of energy to burn, motivation at its max, and a fluidity with your movement that’s so satisfying it almost seems easy. And chances are you’ve also had those days that are the total opposite. You’re slow, [...]
The holidays are a time of year when we get together with and family and eat, and drink, and be merry, and all the good things that happen when we enjoy (or tolerate) each other’s company. It’s also a time of year when fitness goals can be challenged. It can be easy to skip [...]
We all know that being physically active can help you lead a happier and happier life. Regular exercise promotes physical health and reduces the risk of health conditions like heart disease, type 2 diabetes, stroke, cancer, and others. But in addition to making your heart and muscles stronger, the benefits of working out can [...]
On the surface, boxes and gyms can all seem very similar. Equipment, music, hopefully nice towel service. But one other thing really distinguishes one box from the next — the community of people who are present. It's a big part of CrossFit so let's spend a little time talking about what makes a great [...]
Group projects in high school were one of the worst things ever, but group fitness environments, on the other hand, can be awesome. If you've been thinking about adding a group component to your fitness program, here are a few reasons you should. 1. Structure One of the best reasons to engage in group [...]
By Alan Shaw, Co-Founder of Rhapsody Fitness in Charleston, SC I’ve been told that a shift happens in year four. Year one is all about breaking ground and hurdling into the unknown. Year two is no-holds-barred marked by high highs with low lows and hard lessons. By year three, you realize you’re standing on steadier [...]
By Alan Shaw, Co-Founder and Head Coach of Rhapsody Fitness in Charleston, SC What a year it has been, friends. I know this is a thing that people say, but it seems like 2021 moved at a clip that my brain could barely wrap itself around. Still processing and licking our wounds from The Blip, [...]
