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**EspnaConCam** · 09-14-2010, 06:16 PM

Is Crossfit unsafe? As compared to what, not being physically competent in a combat environment?

Will a Marine or soldier who lacks the discipline to maintain a physical capacity to handle the rigors of high intensity exercise methodology be at a higher risk for acute injury or possibly even systemic failure? The answer is yes, but it is an unreliable question.

The question that needs to be answered is; to what degree are we risking the safety of our combat troops by deploying them with a contingent that can’t be relied upon to make it through a twenty minute workout because of a lack of acclimation and physical capacity.

The question should not be can our Marines handle the rigors of Crossfit, but rather, should those who cannot handle the rigors of Crossfit be our Marines?!

09-14-2010, 06:16 PM	#16
EspnaConCam Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 365 Senior Member	Is Crossfit unsafe? As compared to what, not being physically competent in a combat environment? Will a Marine or soldier who lacks the discipline to maintain a physical capacity to handle the rigors of high intensity exercise methodology be at a higher risk for acute injury or possibly even systemic failure? The answer is yes, but it is an unreliable question. The question that needs to be answered is; to what degree are we risking the safety of our combat troops by deploying them with a contingent that can’t be relied upon to make it through a twenty minute workout because of a lack of acclimation and physical capacity. The question should not be can our Marines handle the rigors of Crossfit, but rather, should those who cannot handle the rigors of Crossfit be our Marines?!
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