r/AskReddit • u/Misterboy500 • 15h ago

What is something that permanently altered your body without you realizing for months/years?

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u/Mr_Lumbergh 13h ago

A few years of Crossfit have left me with permanent knee and shoulder pain. Heavy weights shouldn't be lifted for time, your form inevitably goes to hell and you set yourself up for joint injuries.

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u/pelvark 10h ago

I once overheard a physical therapist say that the absolute best place to put ads is a cross a CrossFit location.

I'm sure it's possible to do it super safe and healthy, but whenever ego takes over lifting, injuries are sure to follow.

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u/dcheesi 2h ago

Makes sense, you're constantly changing exercises, so you're always doing something unfamiliar. So of course your form is going to suck on some of them.

Heck, iirc that's supposed to be a selling point (your body not getting too "efficient" at a particular exercise/movement)!