ArticleBMC sports science, medicine & rehabilitation2024
The physical demands and physiological responses to CrossFit®: a scoping review with evidence gap map and meta-correlation.
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- Patterns, Predictors, and Mechanisms of Injury in Libyan CrossFit Athletes: A Cross-Sectional Analysis.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2026Article
- Block periodization vs. traditional periodization in high-intensity functional training: a randomized crossover study.Frontiers in physiology · 2026Article
- CrossFit participants' experiences of balancing family, work, and fitness in a South African context.Frontiers in psychology · 2026Article
- Nutrition in CrossFit® - scientific evidence and practical perspectives: a systematic scoping review.Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition · 2025Article
- Integrative Physiological Strategies for Monitoring Demands in Functional Fitness.Sports (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Review
- High Intensity Functional Training in Hybrid Competitions: A Scoping Review of Performance Models and Physiological Adaptations.Journal of functional morphology and kinesiology · 2025Review
- Workout Duration Alters the Importance of Predictive Traits on High-Intensity Functional Training Workout Performance.Sports (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- The Effects of CrossFitInternational journal of environmental research and public health · 2024Article
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Abstract
backgroundCrossFit® combines different types of activities (weightlifting, gymnastics, and cardiovascular training) that challenge aerobic and anaerobic pathways. Over the last few years, the scientific interest in CrossFit® has increased considerably. However, there have been no published reviews characterizing the physical demands and physiological responses to CrossFit®. The present study synthesizes current evidence on the physical demands and physiological responses to CrossFit®.
methodsThe search was performed in three electronic databases (PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science). Manuscripts related to the physical and physiological performance of adult CrossFit® participants written in English, Portuguese, and Spanish were retrieved for the analysis.
resultsIn addition, a meta-correlation was conducted to examine the predictors of CrossFit® performance. A total of 68 papers were included in the review. Physical and physiological markers differed between the different workouts analyzed. In addition, 48 to 72 h are needed to recover from a CrossFit® challenge. Specific tests that involve CrossFit® movements were more related to CrossFit® performance than non-specific.
conclusionAlthough the characterization of CrossFit® is dependent on the workout examined, the benefits of muscle hypertrophy are aligned with the recent findings of concurrent training. The characterization of CrossFit® entire sessions and appropriate recovery strategies should be considered in future studies to help coaches manipulate and adjust the training load.
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