What Is The Science Behind CrossFit Training? (VIDEO)

Seems like everyone is doing CrossFit these days. But you might wonder, is it safe?

There is ample evidence that supports the effectiveness of the trendy fitness program. CrossFitters definitely sport fit bodies and ripped muscles. But the science behind the relatively new activity raises some significant questions.

CrossFitters push themselves to the limit, lifting heavy weights often to exhaustion. The ensuing debate is well established within fitness circles. There is a shocking rise in Rhabdomyolysis, a condition in which muscle fibre breaks down and releases its contents into the bloodstream. It can lead to complications like kidney failure.

What the video above to learn more about the science behind CrossFit.

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