Is Crossfit Safe?

An Honest Examination

Crossfit is increasingly popular

• This increasing number of participants means more people are likely to get injured

• Whenever any sport increases in number the number of injuries increase naturally

• The total number of injuries then is not a good indicator if any activity is “safe” or not but rather it is just a natural effect of so many people participating

Are any sports safe?

• Could any sport be considered “safe?”

• With any strenuous activity some injuries are likely to occur

• Sports by their very nature could be considered “unsafe” because participation could result in an injury

Activities of Crossfit Inherently Unsafe?

• Crossfit involves a lot of weight training and explosive movements

• If any of these movements are performed without proper instruction serious injuries may occur

• Clearly, the participants must be made aware of these dangers and be physically prepared before performing at peak levels

Activities of Crossfit Inherently Unsafe?

• The squat, overhead squat, and deadlift could result in a serious injury

• It can be argued that Olympic and Powerliftingmovements are better performed under control and without the pressure of a time limit

• However, these activities in of themselves are not inherently unsafe if the person performing them understands what they are doing

Why is Crossfit becoming so popular?

• The popularity of crossfit as an activity is because of many factors

• The community of each gym, or as they call it a box, is one that is meant to inspire and motivate others to get healthier

• People are looking for belonging as well as increasing their overall fitness, the melding of both ideals makes for a powerful motivation to join a box and to keep up membership

Final conclusions

• Crossfit is not inherently dangerous and is really dependent upon the individual as well as the trainers involved

• Whenever any sport gains in popularity it is only natural to see an increase in injuries for that sport

• Of course before participating in any activity it is always wise to consult a Physician or other medical professional beforehand to see if there are underlying medical issues you may not be aware of.

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