Fatores associados à ocorrência de lesão em praticantes de Crosstraining no Rio Grande do Norte

Abstract

Physical activity is defined as any bodily movement produced by skeletal muscles, resulting in energy expenditure beyond rest. It has been shown that physical exercise is an efficient non-pharmacological approach in the context of public health, since it has shown satisfactory results in the prevention, treatment and control of various morbidities. Crosstraining presents itself as a new method of physical training that has been gaining popularity since its creation and implementation in the early 2000’s. Part of the popularity of crosstraining is the claim that the exercise program is suitable for everyone: professional athletes, pregnant women, elderly, teenagers and people with disabilities. Therefore, the objective of this study was to identify the factors associated with the occurrence of injuries in crosstraining practitioners in Rio Grande do Norte. Data were collected from the completion of an online form by practitioners of the modality who met the criteria for inclusion in the study. The study involved 197 practitioners of the modality, being of both sexes. It was possible to notice that individuals who feel the need to complement their training are more likely to have an injury. However, crosstraining remains a safe modality for its practitioners.