Manassas gym being sued over workout
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Published: October 7, 2008
MANASSAS, Va. (AP) _ A former Navy information systems technician is suing a Manassas gym over an exercise program that he says left him permanently disabled.
Makimba Mimms, of Bristow, says the CrossFit workout he did in 2005 caused him to urinate blood and his legs to swell.
The 29-year-old was hospitalized and says he now has limited ability to stand for long periods, run and play sports.
Mimms is suing Manassas World Gym, where he did the workout; Ruthless Training Concepts, a CrossFit affiliate at the time; and one of Ruthless’s employees, who administered the workout.
The controversial workout method involves timed, high-intensity strength training with little or no rest or water between sets.
An attorney for the gym says Mimms should have stopped if he needed to.
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Posted by ( phdee ) on October 09, 2008 at 12:04 pm
OK. It’s over. The injured person was awarded $300,000 by the jury.
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Posted by ( Sunkist ) on October 08, 2008 at 2:41 pm
to whosyrgyrl:
Posted by ( whosyrgyrl ) on October 08, 2008 at 10:00 am
If the man suing were named John Smith would the public see the same answer or would they be admonishing the gym and trainer for not recognizing a dangerous situation. The gym is responsible for knowing what is safe and what is not in their training programs and to follow procedures and guidance that will prevent injury.
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Gee whizz whosyrgyrl, I have NO IDEA why someone would do that..So WHY did you do that?? Why would you even post a statement such as that and then not stand behind?? You are even trying to hide behind it…
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Posted by ( whosyrgyrl ) on October 08, 2008 at 12:45 pm
Why do people continually wish to call out “race” as a motivator for thinking, pondering, questioning and reasoning? Race should never be an issue in any situation, despite the fact far too many seem to go that trail. God does not see race, color or ethnicity nor nationality.
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Posted by ( Sunkist ) on October 08, 2008 at 11:08 am
I think your intent was to “stir” the racial pot and I simply called you on it. I was not out of line in calling out your race card but rather trumped you by using the ever so needed common sense card. YOU are comparing apples to oranges in this sense and maybe you need to re-inform yourself as to WHY some business were being attacked
hmmmm maybe it had something todo with hiring ILLEGALS at a lower pay wage for bigger profit…Oops there’s that Common Sense card again…
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Posted by ( whosyrgyrl ) on October 08, 2008 at 10:43 am
The reply to a previous posting claiming “race card” is way out of line. The mention of the name of the person simply noted the name appeared foreign, noting the climate in our area since the “illegal” issue has taken over the minds of so many if this could influence the thoughts of those who considered the gym situation. In the past I have seen more people attacking the business and not the customer. No racial intended here on any level.
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Posted by ( Sunkist ) on October 08, 2008 at 9:14 am
to whosyrgyrl:
Ignorance knows NO RACE so your “race card” is not warranted in this situation and last I checked, the Gym was not a daycare for morons but I’m sure the disclaimer this moron signed before his participation, clearly states that fact..
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Posted by ( whosyrgyrl ) on October 08, 2008 at 9:00 am
If the man suing were named John Smith would the public see the same answer or would they be admonishing the gym and trainer for not recognizing a dangerous situation. The gym is responsible for knowing what is safe and what is not in their training programs and to follow procedures and guidance that will prevent injury.
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Posted by ( bama ) on October 07, 2008 at 6:58 pm
Excessive creatine use can cause the above symptoms, especially without much water. Since nobody had a gun to his head keeping him from the water fountain, the “no water” seems voluntary…..
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Posted by ( anonmom ) on October 07, 2008 at 5:25 pm
He’s not ignorant. He knows exactly what he’s doing, and he knows he would be a fool not to try to cash in.
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Posted by ( Sunkist ) on October 07, 2008 at 10:54 am
If he signed a contract with the Gym, it clearly states that you should receive prior approval from a Doctor and that you use the equipment/classes at your own risk. He should of known his own body and known when to stop.
How can you blame the gym for a persons own ignorance?
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