Right now, in the swell of the holidays, it can be easy to forget some of the staples we work into our routine during every other time of the year: working out and eating right. Just because you may have a few days of November and December that you get to relax with friends and [...]
MY RHAPSODY: From an unhappy emotional eater to a vivacious athlete, Jennifer Bellini shares her journey of reclaiming joy, finding strength and challenging herself with Rhapsody CrossFit in Charleston. Jennifer Bellini at Rhapsody CrossFit in Charleston, SC. What is your story? In my late 30's I found myself 40 pounds overweight due [...]
Guest post by Mary Beth Henderson, Rhapsody Fitness Member I AM A CROSSFIT ATHLETE You have never seen me in a competition, I have yet to get a muscle-up and, at first blush, you probably wouldn't believe I can deadlift more than twice my bodyweight. Nevertheless, CrossFit is a significant part of my [...]
When you think about successfully reaching a goal, what images pop into your head? Do you picture yourself hitting that new PR? Can you see that magic number when you step onto the scale? Maybe you see yourself running effortlessly around the yard with your kids? Images like these can be highly motivating. Visualizing [...]
By Stan Tsoy, Rhapsody CrossFit Coach You're all signed up for the big race – now it's time to lace up your sneakers and log some miles. Whether this is your first couch to 5K or annual marathon, I am here to tell you that your training can only be enhanced with a [...]
Guest post series by Mollie L. First and foremost, it is insanely good for you. If practiced safely, the benefits of a healthy sex life extend far beyond the bedroom (or wherever you like to get frisky!). On the physical front alone, sex burns calories, lowers blood pressure, [...]
Who We Are Located in the heart of Charleston, Rhapsody CrossFit offers premier coaching focused on developing a safe and supportive environment for new and experienced CrossFit members. Our core mission is to help members achieve their personal fitness goals, which include weight loss, fighting chronic disease, improved athletic performance and increased physical and [...]
By Alan Shaw, Rhapsody Head Coach For many of us, trying something new is a mixed bag of excitement and apprehension. Whether you are dipping a toe into fitness for the first time or are a seasoned CrossFit veteran, stepping inside a new gym can be intimidating. Along with striking a superman pose in [...]
CrossFit and Confidence Guest post series by Mollie Lipka In my introduction post, I stated that regular exercise and a nutritious diet should be a priority for everyone but left the questions of 'why CrossFit?' and more specifically, 'why CrossFit for moms?' open. Throughout this blog series, I'll be talking more about this and [...]
By Alan Shaw, Co-Founder and Head Coach of Rhapsody Fitness in Charleston, SC Day in and day out they haunt me. If I had a nickel for every time I challenged a damaging CrossFit stereotype, I'd have retired in Maui by now. The reality, however, is that stereotypes don't just happen. They bubble up [...]
