Previous researchers have found that CrossFit is able to improve both maximum aerobic capacity and body composition. However, the same researchers found that there may be concerns regarding the level of injury risk in participation. To assess whether there really is a large injury risk inherent in CrossFit, the following study was performed…The Study: The nature and prevalence of injury during CrossFit training, by Hak, Hodzovic, and Hickey, in The Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, Publish Ahead of PrintWhat’s the background?Not that long ago, Bret published a guest post on this blog that reviewed the first study into CrossFit. That study found that CrossFit-type programs combined with the Paleo Diet produced meaningful improvements in both body composition and VO2-max in both men and women of all levels of fitness.

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Does CrossFit really pose a high injury risk? – Strength and …

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What exactly is high intensity interval training?High intensity interval training (HIIT) has become a bit of a buzz word in the Paleo community, but what is it? HIIT is a series of short high intensity workout intervals combined with short “recovery” intervals.Instead of spending hours on the treadmill, a HIIT is far shorter, consisting of short bursts of very strenuous workout, broken up with recovery intervals. You might sprint for a minute as fast as possible, then recover for two minutes several times.What are the benefits of HIIT?1.

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High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) Workouts – The Paleo Network

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I’ve met a fair number of successful, self-made people in my life. They all work in different industries, and came from different backgrounds and walks of life. The one thing they all have in common? They all work hard. And they all work a LOT.In my opinion success has always been about doing work.

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There is no substitute for hard work | Brad Pilon's 'Eat Blog Eat'

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On Saturday I was feeling a little buzzed and energised and wanted to smash out some cardio, but didn’t want to do my usual stair sprints or weights. You seem I’m still missing my Crossfit style sessions… So I thought I’d do a HIIT circuit style session. What the heck is that you may ask…

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North of Here: A little HIIT circuit

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Intermittent Fasting 23 Comments Saturday, November 10th, 2007 I received the following email from Xuan Mai who works out at Crossfit NYC. She emailed me a few months ago asking a few questions pertaining to paleo eating and intermittent fasting. Here is what Xuan Mai had to say:Hi Robb,I thought I would give you an update after my first month of Intermittent Fasting especially after the article by you that I read recently on Art Devany’s blog.The first week of IF’ing was difficult but it has gotten better. My fasts are typically between 16-19 hours and I am consuming a predominantly Paleo diet (no grains, no dairy but I do drink caffeinated tea and the once a week espresso). My activity consists of 4 Crossfit workouts per week.

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Intermittent Fasting

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