By Stan Tsoy, Co-Founder + Coach of Rhapsody CrossFit in Charleston, SC From the explosive moment in an Olympic lift to wrist flicks for double unders, timing is critical in the world of CrossFit. It may surprise you to know the same goes for how and when you fuel. Nutrient timing is a planned alteration of [...]
Sitting at the same desk in the same chair in the same position for eight to ten hours a day, five days a week can take its toll on you. However, there is the potential for building some healthier habits into the time you spend at work. Level up your workday with one (or [...]
By Alan Shaw, Co-Owner and Head Coach of Rhapsody CrossFit in Charleston Whether you’re gunning for a new goal, training for the next competition or just want to show up well for your next CrossFit class, your body is fueled by food. It’s that simple. However. We have all felt the stress and strain [...]
With the start of a new year (and decade!) just around the corner, you might’ve started thinking about the fitness goals you hope to accomplish in the new year. Probably the most common resolution thrown around this time of year is, “I should try to lose some weight.” Of all the resolutions, habits and [...]
By Stan Tsoy, Rhapsody CrossFit Co-Founder + Coach It wouldn’t make sense to detail your car and take it for a tune up only to pump it full of the wrong kind of gas, right? The same holds true for your body. What you do in the gym is just a piece of the health [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
If you’re new to CrossFit or thinking about getting started, there might be a thought that keeps lurking in the back of your mind: “Am I just going to be sore all the time?”. Good news, the answer to that question is no - with one caveat. To reduce the muscle soreness, you do [...]
Summer is right around the corner. The days are longer, and we’re all spending more time having fun outside. A day spent outside in the sun and heat may be fun, but it can mess with your hydration and electrolyte levels. So what’s the best way to stay hydrated? The obvious choice that’s readily [...]
Ask any office employee what they drink to stay awake and most of the time you’re going to hear an answer we can all relate to: coffee. Athletes in the CrossFit world will often tell you the same thing, though their reasoning for downing a cup of coffee before a workout may be more [...]
