At Rhapsody, our goal is to provide the most supportive training environment possible to help you reach your health and fitness goals. In order to do this, we prioritize workout tracking – recording weights, reps and times after each workout. This measurable data is your key to longterm success. Zen Planner recently acquired the [...]
My Rhapsody: From feeling lost to finding herself with the support of a solid, strong community, Abby Umberger talks about building confidence and finding courage through Rhapsody CrossFit in Charleston. What is your story? I'm a good ‘ole Georgia girl who decided to go to a little college named Wofford in Spartanburg, SC after [...]
A PR begins in your mind, which means your mind could be the thing that gets in your way of your next PR. So how do you get out of your head and set yourself (and your mind) up for a successful lift? Here are a few tips on how to get your mind [...]
By Alan Shaw, Co-Founder & Head Coach of Rhapsody CrossFit Real talk, I think there is a connotation around “competitor”…especially within the CrossFit community. For many, this word paints a vicious picture of a homunculus defying logic and gravity by careening themselves and absurdly heavy objects through space. Don’t get me wrong - I [...]
Join us August 18 at Rhapsody CrossFit for Chris Hinshaw’s CrossFit Preferred Aerobic Capacity Course on building powerful aerobic capacity. Drum roll, please…Chris Hinshaw, founder of Aerobic Capacity and premier international endurance coach, is coming to Charleston, SC! Better yet, he’s hosting his coveted Aerobic Capacity Course on Sunday, August 18 at Rhapsody CrossFit. [...]
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 [...]
It has been an incredible year at Rhapsody CrossFit in Charleston! Thanks to you, our first year has exceeded all expectations. Our mission is to be the best in the world and you make us better every single day. Coach Owen is so stoked he won’t stop doing bicep curls and Coach Stan keeps saying [...]
My Rhapsody: From pursuing higher education at MUSC to laughing her way to a 6-pack, Rachel DiGiacomo talks about finding her happy place at Rhapsody CrossFit in Charleston, SC. What is your story? I grew up an hour away from Charleston on Edisto Island and love living in the Lowcountry. I'm in my third [...]
Let’s talk about rope climbs! There are three different ways to get up a rope. Check them out and see which is the best method for you. 1. Spanish Wrap (demo from CrossFit) The Spanish Wrap is a beginner-friendly, more supported and slower rope climbing style. This more secure style allows you to rely [...]
Raising the bar on what it means to be a humble athlete, Kyle Boggs shares his story on learning something new with every workout and how that makes him better inside and outside the gym. What is your story? I’ve lived in Charleston for 12 years and have loved every minute of being in [...]
