Whether you consider yourself an athlete, weekend warrior or a fitness enthusiast, being coachable plays an essential role in what you’re able to achieve. And coachable athletes recognize the value in working with a knowledgeable coach who knows and understands your goals. Coachability is one of many ways that you can raise the bar [...]
If the thought of joining a gym makes you nervous, you’re not alone. Many people experience anxiety at the thought of stepping foot into any workout facility. Perhaps some of these common fears sound familiar? Fear of the unknown Fear of messing up or doing something wrong Fear of being judged Fear of failing [...]
Sitting at the same desk in the same chair in the same position for eight to ten hours a day, five days a week can take its toll on you. However, there is the potential for building some healthier habits into the time you spend at work. Level up your workday with one (or [...]
Well, it’s that time. We’ve hit the point of January where all the motivation and excitement of the new year drop off. And when you start to lose steam with your workout routine, no matter what time of year it is, you could find yourself on the path to burnout. When you feel yourself beginning [...]
Happy New Year! Now is the time when you can just smell all the fresh starts brewing. If you’ve set some resolutions for 2020, you might be wondering about your chances for success. Perhaps you've heard the statistics. Most well-intentioned resolution-ers will fall off throughout the month of January. And by mid-February, of all [...]
With the start of a new year (and decade!) just around the corner, you might’ve started thinking about the fitness goals you hope to accomplish in the new year. Probably the most common resolution thrown around this time of year is, “I should try to lose some weight.” Of all the resolutions, habits and [...]
If you have an interest in fitness and accomplishing specific personal goals, then chances are you've taken a look at fitness trackers. Wearable technology from Apple, Garmin and Whoop provides a way to gather measurable data to support your progress and track changes in your fitness and performance over time. These types of watches [...]
By Alan Shaw, Co-Founder and Head Coach of Rhapsody CrossFit in Charleston, SC Because long lines, watered down cocktails and cover charges are overrated, come on out to a new kind of club – Rhapsody Barbell. Spoiler alert, I’m obsessed with Olympic weightlifting. Few movements demand such strength, precision and, ultimately, finesse from an athlete. [...]
People start CrossFit for a variety of reasons. No matter if your goal is to enhance your health and longevity, improve your athletic performance, lose weight or look good naked, you might be wondering what you can do to increase your chances of achieving success. Here are five tips to help you achieve your [...]
We are all about visiting CrossFit gyms when we travel. Dropping in is a great way to connect with new people, figure out where the locals like to go, experience different coaching styles and, ultimately, get a good workout in. All CrossFit gyms, however, are not created equal. When dropping in, we look for [...]
