Ask HN: What is the science behind CrossFit?Is it safe to practice?

Re:Ask HN: What is the science behind CrossFit?Is it safe to... by 11001100 on Friday November 23, 2018 @07:47AM (#18516076)

Hi, because CrossFit runs on time, there is a great danger that the exercises will be performed uncleanly.

Basically, body exercises and basic training (squats, dead lifts, pull-ups) are strongly recommended.

The technique must be carried out cleanly and to learn this takes several months as a beginner.

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Re:Ask HN: What is the science behind CrossFit?Is it safe to... by p17b on Friday November 23, 2018 @11:21AM (#18517318)

Do you have any pointers (videos, articles etc) for beginners?

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Re:Ask HN: What is the science behind CrossFit?Is it safe to... by sn9 on Friday November 23, 2018 @05:27PM (#18519256)

For barbell training, Starting Strength is a fantastic introduction.

For kettlebell training, I would sooner look to Pavel Tsatsouline's Simple & Sinister for a simple and effective program that can be run by beginners for a good long while.

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Re:Ask HN: What is the science behind CrossFit?Is it safe to... by 11001100 on Friday November 23, 2018 @09:16PM (#18520058)

My pointers to you: 1. full range of motion, 2. form follows function & 3. do exercises cleanly!

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Re:Ask HN: What is the science behind CrossFit?Is it safe to... by gebeeson on Friday November 23, 2018 @12:21PM (#18517698)

My number one pointer would be: Don't be afraid to scale either the routine or the exercises done.

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