If you're familiar with Maslow's hierarchy of needs, then you've probably seen the 5-level pyramid comprised of: Physiological needs (at the bottom of the pyramid) - food, water, warmth, rest Safety needs - security, safety Belongingness and Love needs - relationships, friends Esteem needs - prestige, sense of accomplishment Self-Actualization (the top level of [...]
En route to the corner store, Logan was accelerating through an intersection when his OneWheel stopped short and sent him flying. Reflexively, he stuck out an arm to catch himself and the asphalt impact travelled straight up his wrist through to his elbow and broke it. In medical terms, Logan fell-on-out-stretched-hand or “FOOSH’d” resulting in [...]
When you’re setting aside time and money to raise the bar on your health and fitness, it makes sense that you want to make the most of that investment. We recently shared a few ideas on how you can get the most out of your training investment. If you missed part one, here is [...]
Each time you show up at the gym, you make a deposit. And that investment is made up of your time, money and effort. You could spend that same 60 minutes in hundreds of different ways, but you’ve chosen to prioritize your training and health. Training ROI - Part 1 If you’re willing to [...]
Who doesn't enjoy a night of cozy, calm, blissful sleep? Getting a good night's sleep doesn't just create a much-needed moment of zen. Quality sleep is also vital to prepare your body for peak performance at the gym and in your daily life. So why is getting a good night of sleep so elusive? [...]
The sit-up is a simple exercise that you can literally do anywhere. Despite the simplicity of this movement, it’s worth checking in on the points of performance. Make this an effective and efficient exercise by ensuring that you’re getting the most out of every rep. Points of Performance: The Sit-Up While the sit-up is [...]
On the path to lifelong fitness and health, you’re bound to hit a few potholes and detours along the way. Some bumps in the road are short-lived, and your journey continues. At other times, you might find yourself away from the gym for an extended period of time. When you’re ready to get back [...]
By Alan Shaw, Co-Founder and Head Coach of Rhapsody Fitness in Charleston, SC I see it everyday at the whiteboard - talking through the workout while someone steals a glance at the leaderboard or locks eyes with their WODwife before mouthing, “what are you doing?” “Write your own story.” Delivered by Captain Hook, it’s one [...]
The Chief is a benchmark CrossFit WOD with power cleans, push-ups and air squats. The Workout 5 Rounds of a 3-minute AMRAP: 3 Power Cleans (135 lbs/95 lbs) 6 Push-Ups 9 Air Squats Rest 1 minute The Chief is five 3-minute AMRAPs. In each of the five rounds, you complete as many rounds and [...]
Single-leg squats, also known as pistol squats or pistols, build strength, balance, flexibility and coordination. Similar to the lunge, it’s a unilateral movement which means they’re great for pointing out any potential muscle imbalances. Because single-leg squats work each leg individually, you’ll notice any discrepancies between your left and right sides and then start to [...]
