Some benchmark WODs, like Cindy, look simple. But looks can be deceiving. The Workout "Cindy" 20-minute AMRAP 5 Pull-Ups 10 Push-Ups 15 Air Squats In 20 minutes, complete as many rounds of pull-ups, push-ups and air squats as you can. Your score is the number of rounds you complete, plus any additional reps you [...]
By Alan Shaw, Co-Founder and Head Coach of Rhapsody Fitness in Charleston, SC We've established the key differences between an instructor and coach. Now it's time to take it up a notch and tackle coaching culture - what it is and what it takes. A coaching culture is a dynamic [...]
Many of the CrossFit benchmark workouts, like Fran, have girls' names. Greg Glassman, the founder of CrossFit, figured that an incredibly demanding workout leaves you feeling like a storm hit you. So, just as the US National Weather Service uses women's names to identify storms, he used women's names to identify workouts. The Workout [...]
If you've been doing CrossFit for a while, you've probably noticed that there are certain workouts that seem to pop up on the whiteboard again and again. There's a reason for this! Those frequent workouts that just keep coming back are benchmark WODs. And we're going to break down why they're so important. What [...]
By Whitney Dunn, Rhapsody Coaches Mentorship Program at Rhapsody Fitness in Charleston, SC When I found out I was pregnant it was a complete surprise. At the time, my life was in flux with the one of the few constants being fitness. I was at the height of athleticism and [...]
When it comes to the obstacles that stand between you and your fitness goals, sometimes the biggest obstacle is what we tell ourselves about our training. And most of these thoughts are simply that - thoughts. There is no truth behind them. But even though these thoughts lack credibility, getting [...]
Jump on in, the water is warm! From many Rhapsody athletes, we field questions about how to enhance conditioning and improve endurance without putting excess strain on those joints - we are here to tell you it's time to get your feet wet and add swim training to your routine. To keep you from [...]
Are you wanting to get back into the gym? But for whatever reason, it hasn't happened. What's holding you back from making your comeback? You might tell yourself that it isn't really the right time. Or a good time. You'll go back once things calm down. Or ramp back up. [...]
By Eliot McPherson, Nutritionist for Rhapsody Fitness in Charleston, SC Your endurance event is officially on the books and it’s all-in for the weeks of training to get you ready for race day. You have your training program and plan mapped out, but how to fuel for all those miles is still murky. I [...]
You stroll into the gym just as class is starting and warm-up. You've glanced at the WOD and pretty much know what to do. And by the end of the workout, you decide that you're good and don't really need a cool down or mobility work. After a few weeks [...]
