Side effects of cross fit?

FFfitgirl
FFfitgirl Posts: 369 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
I read an article of crossfit causing kidney/liver issues. It had something to Do with muscles going full blast and the impact on cells?
Any of you guys experience this?

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  • Becoming_A_Butterfly
    Becoming_A_Butterfly Posts: 2,534 Member
    I have never experienced it, but I have read a few articles describing rhabdo, the kidney issue you are talking about. It can happen when damaged muscle tissue breaks down, and the contents of muscle cells are released to the bloodstream. Some of it is toxic to the kidneys.
  • verticallyfit
    verticallyfit Posts: 20 Member
    Honestly any intense bout of exercise can put one at risk for rhabdo. But it's highly unlikely in trained individuals.

    I definitely harp on progression ESPECIALLY with untrained individuals.

    Now here is one of the best responses to the recent article regarding rhabdomyalisis http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9l8Y5PEjW6o

    Watch.. learn.. profit..

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