Crossfit: a modalidade das lesões – mito ou verdade?

Abstract

The aim of this study was to analyze whether or not there is any truth to the claim that CrossFit really is the sport of injuries. To this end, a literature review was carried out, using articles published between 2010 and 2021. Most of the studies showed that CrossFit is a sport in which the physical exercises practiced influence the evolution of pre-existing injuries and cause injuries when the exercises are performed intensely and without a rest break. In conclusion, an active lifestyle and the constant practice of physical exercise can delay the impacts associated with the intensity and time of training, and that by performing the exercises correctly and without overloading, injuries can still occur, but can reduce the rate and allow those who practice CrossFit to evolve. It is also worth noting that Physical Education professionals play an important role in this regard, since they take care of the quality of the classes, the correct demonstrations of the exercises, the physical environment and the social interaction where these physical exercises take place.