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Calcium

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The mineral calcium may not seem as “sexy” as other supplements available to consumers today but it certainly has a tremendous amount of research behind it.  As most reading these words already know, calcium is a significant component of bones and teeth, giving them strength.  As we grow older, bones become weak due to osteoporosis […]

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10 Clinically Proven Weight Loss Supplements

By Joe Cannon 194 Comments

Updated 7/31/23. Help! I’m gaining weight and looking for a supplement to help me lose weight. This was a question I received via my SupplementClarity.com website. I know this person’s question echoes in many people, so I wanted to let you know how I replied to her in the hopes that others struggling with this […]

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Natural All Natural and Food Labels: Not Ready for Prime Time

By Joe Cannon 2 Comments

Have you noticed all those foods these days that have the word “Natural” or “All Natural” on their labels. To be honest, the word “Natural” and/or “All Natural” don’t really mean much when compared to other food label claims like “Healthy”, “ Low in Saturated Fat”, “Good Source”, “100% Whole Wheat” and others. In America, […]

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New Years Resolution

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Update 9/5/20. New Year’s Day is traditionally the starting day to drag out those legendary weight loss programs.  “Lose twenty pounds in twenty days” a local chiropractor posted in two-foot tall letters on his billboard.  When did chiropractors become weight loss and lifestyle coaches? It’s hard enough to rise above the noise and distortion of […]

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Low Carb Diets How They REALLY Work

By Joe Cannon 7 Comments

Update 9/5/20. When people go on a low carb diet like the Atkins or South Beach diet, they will likely lose a lot of weight within the first two weeks. This is one of the main reasons people who seek quick weight loss – jump on these types of programs. But, how do low carb […]

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Chocolate Blueberry Protein Power Balls

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Teresa Giordano, personal trainer and author of The Power of Healthy Eating knows that eating clean can be boring sometimes so she’s spent years experimenting  in the kitchen to find healthy recipes that are not only good for you but taste great too! Here is one of those recipes that people find especially tasty. In […]

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Exercise and Poor Nutrition

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You can’t out-train poor nutrition. Though many would argue otherwise, the simple truth is as the headline of this article says which is that poor eating will trump any kind of exercise program every time. There are no exceptions to this rule. Some people think that if they train hard and often they can eat […]

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Smoothie Review and My Recipes

By Joe Cannon 5 Comments

Fruit and vegetable smoothies are very popular these days as you may have noticed from all the different types of smoothie mixes and recipes at your supermarket. But which smoothie best?  Obviously, taste is a big consideration but to help people decide, Consumer Reports took a look at smoothies and here is a summary of […]

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I'm Joe Cannon. I hold an MS in exercise science and a BS in chemistry and biology.

I've been quoted in the New York Times and Daily Beast to name a few. I've even lectured to the NASA community.

I'm the author of the first book on rhabdomyolysis (rhabdo) & exercise. I've conducted over 1,000 fitness certification classes.

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Joe Cannon, MS has written for several publications including The Journal of Strength and Conditioning, Today's Dietitian, and Prevention. He's been quoted in the New York Times, lectured to NASA and has been a content consultant for Dateline NBC. He's the author of the first book ever published on rhabdomyolysis and exercise. Joe Cannon, has a BS in Chemistry and Biology and a MS in Exercise Science. He is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) and a personal trainer certified by the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA).
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