Abstract
This issue of Workplace Health & Safety contains a Continuing Nursing Education Module on “The Benefits and Risks of CrossFit: A Systematic Review” 1.0 contact hour of continuing nursing education credit will be awarded by AAOHN upon successful completion of the posttest and evaluation.
A certificate will be awarded when the following requirements are met by the participant: (1) Participant logs on to the AAOHN LMS website at www.aaohn.org/education/online-learning-center and enrolls in the course ($10 members; $15 non-members); (2) The completed posttest and course evaluation are entered online at at http://www.aaohn.org by December 2019;(3) A score of 75% (6 correct answers) is achieved by the participant.
Upon completion of this lesson, the occupational health nurse will be able to:
Discuss the benefits and risks of CrossFit
The American Association of Occupational Health Nurses, Inc. is an Approved Provider of continuing nursing education by the American Association of Occupational Health Nurses, Inc., an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
The American Association of Occupational Health Nurses, Inc. is additionally approved as a CNE provider by the California Board of Registered Nursing (#CEP9283).
Contact hours received for successful completion of the posttest and evaluation may be used for relicensure, certification, and re-certification.
By the same person who started Pilates in this country To train individuals whose work requires physical fitness and muscle strength To provide options to people who could not afford gym memberships To be a supplement to elite athletes who participated in other sports
Power lifting Aerobic exercises Stretching Gymnastics
Research articles Case studies Opinion pieces All of the above
Is much greater than rates for recreational athletes Is much less than rates for professional athletes Is greater than rates for professional athletes Is comparable to rates for recreational or professional athletes
Diet alone CrossFit alone Combination of diet and exercise None of the above
Is associated with higher performance, aerobic capacity, and power Is neither beneficial nor detrimental to performance, aerobic capacity, and power Is associated with higher performance, but not aerobic capacity or power Is associated with improved aerobic capacity and power, but not higher capacity
Should be advised not to do any exercise Should be advised to avoid CrossFit Should take up long-distance running Should understand how exercise may affect their previous injuries
Select a facility close to home or work to ensure regular attendance Find a gym with an “On-Ramp” program, including one with certified coaches Put 100% effort into strength training to maximize program benefits Choose a large facility where their colleagues/friends go so they can get tips from other exercisers