The day of, they came together for the CrossFit Open - now this unlikely band of misfits is a force headed into the CrossFit Games Semifinals at Atlas Games. On the last day to register, Rhapsody Fitness athletes Owen Bernstein, Cristian Mathes, Stephanie Rodriguez and Jared Shaw with team alternates Gina DiGiacomo and Clay [...]
Daniel is a benchmark Hero WOD with pull-ups, running and thrusters. With pull-ups and thrusters, Daniel is somewhat reminiscent of Fran. But it's still a benchmark WOD that stands on its own to challenge and test your fitness level. The Workout For Time: 50 Pull-Ups 400m Run 21 Thrusters (95/65) 800m Run 21 Thrusters (95/65) [...]
Whether you're aware of it or not, you have a constant dialogue going on in your head. This ongoing self-talk includes the positive and productive things you tell yourself throughout the day. But it also includes the negative and more harmful thoughts that tend to sneak into the conversation. What we say to ourselves, both [...]
Intended to revive fatigued muscles and rejuvenate the tired mind, Rhapsody Recovery encompasses deep stretching, enhanced mobility, breathing techniques and mindset work. Agile by design, each session is prompted by the programming done in the days before and adapted to ready you for the programming planned for the days ahead. One of our newest programs, [...]
Nate is a CrossFit Hero WOD that consists of muscle-ups, handstand push-ups, and kettlebell swings. In this WOD, you’ll end up with a high number of reps for two gymnastics movements that require practice and skill. The Workout 20-minute AMRAP 2 Muscle-Ups 4 Handstand Push-Ups 8 Kettlebell Swings (2/1.5 pood) Complete as many rounds [...]
The lunge is a unilateral movement that can be done without weight or with dumbbells or a barbell. Lunges with weight can be done with the load in front of the body, overhead or racked behind the body. Not only are lunges of any variety great at developing leg strength, but they’re also great for [...]
The CrossFit Total is a benchmark test of your functional strength. The three movements, the back squat, shoulder press and deadlift, represent movements you do in your daily life and paint a good picture of your total strength. The Workout Back Squat - 1RM Shoulder Press - 1RM Deadlift - 1RM For the CrossFit [...]
The points of performance for the back squat build on the air squat, which is one of CrossFit’s nine foundational movements. Taking the time to learn and perfect the points of performance of the air squat prepares you for squatting with heavier loads, like in the front squat, the overhead squat and the back squat. Points [...]
When you hear “Corporate Wellness” what comes to mind? Perhaps it’s a step challenge for a few dollars off your deductible or a discounted membership to the globo-gym around the corner. By definition, Corporate Wellness is any workplace health promotion activity or policy designed to support healthy behavior in the workplace. Despite the best [...]
Filthy Fifty is a benchmark CrossFit workout that’s categorized as a chipper, which means that you “chip away” at the reps (or rounds) until completing the workout in its entirety. The Workout For time: 50 Box Jumps (24/20 inches) 50 Jumping Pull-Ups 50 Kettlebell Swings (35/26 lb) 50 Walking Lunges 50 Knees to Elbows [...]
