There are so many options to choose from when considering an exercise program, and everyone’s fitness journey is going to be different. We all have different bodies and different needs. That’s why women should try CrossFit. CrossFit is a training program that builds strength and conditioning through extremely varied and challenging workouts. With more [...]
They came together, put in the work and, now, Team Rhapsody sets their sights on the 2022 CrossFit Games Semifinals at Granite Games - the final stage of qualifying for athletes across the globe hoping to compete in the 2022 NOBULL CrossFit Games in Madison, WI. A combination of seasoned teammates, hometown friends and fresh [...]
By Alan Shaw, Co-Founder of Rhapsody Fitness in Charleston, SC I get this one a lot. And I won’t bury the lead. The simple answer is - it’s entirely up to you. I could go into the usual soundbites here. Tell you how CrossFit focuses on functional movements, strength training + mobility that will benefit [...]
Have you ever woken up in the morning and wondered, “Why am I so sore?” If it’s been 24-48 hours after a tough workout, then you’re probably feeling some DOMS. What is DOMS? DOMS stands for delayed onset muscle soreness. And as the name implies, its signature feature is the delay in muscle pain [...]
For Muslims, Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar hallmarked by 29 to 30 days of fasting, prayer, reflection and community. Observed from April 2 to May 2 this year, fasting from dawn to sunset is fard, or obligatory for all adults. Although believed to be crucial for receiving spiritual rewards during this [...]
Focusing on your next WOD and blocking out distractions, both internal and external, isn’t always easy. Some days you might find it easier to keep your focus. But on the days when your attention is anywhere but the barbell in front of you, here are some ways to keep your focus. 1. Ditch your [...]
Sweat is a mechanism for keeping your body cool, which is a good thing. So when you train (and your body temperature naturally rises), you sweat. And if you climb, boulder, lift weights, CrossFit or have a background in gymnastics, you know that your palms sweat. If you do one or more of these [...]
By Alan Shaw, Co-Founder and Head Coach of Rhapsody Fitness in Charleston, SC. Motivation, milestones and progress! Buckle up you misfits and mavens - the 2022 NOBULL CrossFit Open is here. WHAT IT IS Your time to shine. From first-timers to seasoned competitors, athletes across 13,000+ affiliates anywhere in the world show up to compete [...]
Your body needs to feel stress to respond and improve. And this stress comes in the form of workout intensity, duration and frequency. Striking the right balance of training stress leads to progress. However, if you overstress your body, your performance will decline. This is known as overtraining – a term you’ve probably heard [...]
The pursuit of perfection can drive us toward improvement. But it also has a dark side. A side that leads to doubt, frustration, anxiety and a lack of motivation. Here are some signs that you might be pursuing perfection: You obsess over finding the perfect gym rather than showing up and giving the gym [...]
