We are a community for everyone. We are Rhapsody. From day one, Rhapsody was built on the foundation of community first. Our mission is to raise the bar on health and fitness by cultivating humble, hungry and happy athletes across all races, genders, sexual orientations, walks and creeds. Team Rhapsody fully supports the Black [...]
Grip strength is pretty much what it sounds like. It's your ability to grip something and hold on to it. The muscles responsible for your grip strength are in and around your fingers, thumbs, wrists, and forearms. Why Grip Strength Matters As we get older, grip strength is one of [...]
Rhapsody Fitness is excited to announce the acquisition of CrossFit Charleston, one of the original CrossFit gyms in the Lowcountry. “CrossFit Charleston set a standard for the passionate pursuit of fitness, and we are thrilled to carry the torch forward as part of the Rhapsody family,” says Rhapsody Co-Founder Trinity Wheeler. Founded in 2008, [...]
Despite your best efforts of sticking to a consistent training routine, things don't always go according to plan. Life might hit you with a few curve balls that mean taking some time away from the gym. No matter what caused your extended training hiatus, what's going to be your best [...]
Rhapsody CrossFit Athlete, Citadel Alumnus Breaks Record - Lee Davis Completes 16 Murphs in 24 Hours Rhapsody CrossFit athlete and Military College of South Carolina Citadel alumnus, Lee Davis, sets the new record for consecutive Murphs completed within 24 hours by accomplishing 16 rounds in 22 hours and 3 minutes. [...]
NutritionistEliot McPherson joins Team Rhapsody to lead Rhapsody Nutrition. While Eliot was pursuing higher education at Clemson University, his father suffered a massive stroke impairing speech and motor control. Immediately after, he changed his major from Civil Engineering to Food Science and Human Nutrition to answer the call [...]
How could something as ordinary as a pair of socks really affect your workouts? Aren't socks just a fashion statement? Or is there something functional about what you put on your feet? It turns out, those size 6, 9 or 11+ details matter. They matter so much that socks have become a staple [...]
Let's talk about Murph at Rhapsody! Get your Rhapsody USA tee at Shop Rhapsody today! The event will start on Sunday, May 24 at 6PM and run for 24 hours with a heat kicking off every 90 minutes. Make sure to reserve your spot now! Extra credit for those attacking the workout [...]
My Rhapsody: Zak Barry talks of feeling grounded and finding his great white buffalos at Rhapsody CrossFit in Charleston. What is your story? Zak Barry at Rhapsody CrossFit in Charleston, SC. I moved to Charleston from Seattle in March of 2019 after asking to be stationed at Charleston Air Force Base for [...]
If you're a new athlete who's just getting started with CrossFit, first, welcome to the community. We know there is a lot to learn. So here are some common mistakes that you might make as a new athlete, as well as suggestions on how to handle them. 1. You focus on intensity before [...]
