CrossFit Level 1 Certificate Course 2018 (Responsible Training & Legal) Questions & Answers

Understand the Trainer License Agreement signed as part of the results process - ANSWER-- Your name, CrossFit Level 1 Trainer (CF-L1 Trainer) - Certificate holders may state they are CrossFit Level 1 Trainers/ CF-L1 Trainer but SHALL NOT state or imply that they are certified, registered, or licensed Define Rhabdomyolysis - ANSWER-Breakdown of muscle cell contents, which result in the release of muscle fiber contents, into the bloodstream Who is at risk of Rhabdomyolysis (high risk) - ANSWER-- Not having a gradual introduction to intensity - Alcohol and drug use increase the risk of rhabdomyolysis, and athletes should avoid heavy drinking, especially in proximity to training. Certain medications, including statins (cholesterol-lowering agents), increase the risk of rhabdomyolysis - The athletes at highest risk seem to be those with a reasonable baseline level of fitness obtained through some non-CrossFit training, those who are returning to CrossFit after a layoff, or even experienced CrossFit athletes who reach volume or intensity significantly outside their established "norm." These athletes have sufficient muscle mass and conditioning to create enough intensity to hurt themselves Who is at risk of Rhabdomyolysis (low risk) - ANSWER-Generally, the most deconditioned seem to be at less risk (but not zero). It is suspected they do not have enough muscle mass or the capacity to generate high levels of intensity. This being said, trainers must properly scale and focus on mechanics with every client regardless of current capacity