Rhabdomyolysis is a medical emergency that requires immediate intervention. It is when you hit at a muscle group so hard without enough time to recover that it actually breaks down the muscles…
The coach should help the beginners scale their workouts so they get the same stimulus as the advanced crossfitters, so although the weights may be different, all members will achieve the same…
Individuals who cannot lay their egos aside should not do CrossFit, and individuals who would prefer to move in other ways should find ways that they enjoy instead.
CrossFit is addictive because of the community aspect, the competitive nature of the scoreboard, and the fact that there are always weaknesses to improve upon, regardless of how long you've been doing…
While bodybuilding is healthy for joints and muscles, CrossFit incorporates many hypertrophy principles as well as a cardio stimulus. Most health-governing bodies recommend getting strength and cardio.
Yes. When coached and scaled appropriately, CrossFit is OK for all individuals and ages. Research has shown that in the presence of coaches, injury rates decrease dramatically.