Heres another reason you shouldnt do HIIT workouts for longer than 30 min (Rep workouts may take longer because youre trying to complete a certain amount of reps rather than on an interval timer). Although this is not too common, it is something I wanted to talk about to raise awareness. Rhabdomyolysis: A serious syndrome due to a direct or indirect muscle injury. It results from a breakdown of muscle fibers and release of their contents into the bloodstream. This can lead to complications such as kidney (renal) failure. This occurs when the kidneys cannot remove waste and concentrated urine. In rare cases, rhabdomyolysis can even cause death. However, prompt treatment often brings a good outcome. Heres what you need to know about rhabdomyolysis. One of the most common causes is extreme muscle strain, especially in someone who is an untrained athlete. This can happen in elite athletes too, however. And it can be more dangerous if there is more muscle mass to break down. The following are common signs and symptoms: Painful, swollen, bruised, or tender areas of the body Muscle weakness or trouble moving arms or legs General feelings of illness Nausea or vomiting Confusion, dehydration, fever, or lack of consciousness Dark-colored urine; reduced or no urine output. I got this info from WebMD. Please train carefully.
Posted on: Sat, 04 Oct 2014 20:28:55 +0000
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