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Tufts University Implements Stricter Safety After SEAL Workout Crisis

1/31/2025

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A Navy SEAL-led workout at Tufts University left 24 students suffering from rhabdomyolysis, with nine requiring hospitalization. An independent review slammed the instructor's unqualified background and poor safety protocols. In response, Tufts officials are committed to implementing stricter workout guidelines and enhancing training practices to protect students in the future.

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A Navy SEAL-led workout at Tufts University left 24 students suffering from rhabdomyolysis, with nine requiring hospitalization. An independent review slammed the instructor's unqualified background and poor safety protocols. In response, Tufts officials are committed to implementing stricter workout guidelines and enhancing training practices to protect students in the future.