Key result
An intense CrossFit session induced severe rhabdomyolysis with a peak creatine phosphokinase level of 54,240 U/L in a previously healthy 27-year-old male, which resolved with intravenous hydration.
Why the study?
CrossFit is known to cause exercise-induced rhabdomyolysis, but only a few case reports have described this condition, with none previously reported in Indonesia.
Population
A 27-year-old previously healthy and active Indonesian male
Design
Case report
Authors
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Should not yet change CrossFit advice; leaves open safe volume thresholds in healthy adults.
Case Report (n=1)
No
Highlights the risk of exercise-induced rhabdomyolysis following excessive high-intensity interval training like CrossFit.
Lawrensia et al. (2021) conducted a case report in Exercise-induced rhabdomyolysis (n=1). CrossFit was evaluated on Creatine phosphokinase (CPK) level. An intense CrossFit session induced severe rhabdomyolysis with a peak creatine phosphokinase level of 54,240 U/L in a previously healthy 27-year-old male, which resolved with intravenous hydration.
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