When people here about CrossFit, many say," I hear it's dangerous, and participants get hurt. " This has always puzzled me, because most of the members of my box get injured more playing weekend basketball, soccer, running, or just playing around then they do performing WODs.
The CrossFit = Injury narrative gained traction by an Ohio State extensive study of scores of individuals who did high intensity CrossFit training and were monitored for gains/losses in various metabolic conditioning. The study showed that most people had excellent conditioning improvements. The study also showed that 17% were injured. The metabolic conditioning improvements were correct. The injury stats were a lie. It turns out that the post doc researchers lost track of some of the participants, and took the quick easy way out and just listed them as injured, instead of tracking them down and finding out the real reasons they left the program. This study was published and widely read in the fitness community. It did a lot of damage to the CrossFit brand. Of course Ohio State sent a retraction and explanation years later, but it was too little, too late. I have done many exercise regimens in my life, and I have never enjoyed or achieved the results that CrossFit has given me.