Correlation between previous sedentary lifestyle and CrossFit-related injuries.

Tiemi Maruyama de Moura Paiva Michel Kanas Nelson Astur Marcelo Wajchenberg Delio Eulalio Martins

Published in: Einstein (Sao Paulo, Brazil) (2021)

The incidence of CrossFit-related injuries did not differ significantly between previously sedentary and physically active participants. Intense weight training was associated with a higher incidence of injuries. The overall injury rate was 35.5%, similar to that found in previous studies, and the most common site of injury was shoulder/elbow.

Keyphrases

physical activity
risk factors
weight loss
body mass index
metabolic syndrome
cardiovascular disease
type diabetes
body weight