Kratom, also known as Mitragyna speciosa may be used to reduce pain, improve exercise, as a pre-workout drink, help people sleep, and to promote an overall feeling of euphoria. It may be used by others to promote a “legal high.” But is kratom safe? While some swear by it, others have overdosed with kratom and […]

What are the best and worst exercises to do if you have back problems and those to do if you are trying to prevent getting back pain? In this episode, I sit down again with physical therapist Chris Gellert to discuss spine health? When should see a physical therapist? What exercises can make back pain […]

Sickle cell trait (SCT) is one of the genetic factors that can raise the risk of rhabdomyolysis. Today I sit down with Farron Dozier, a US military veteran who has sickle cell trait. We discuss the circumstances around how he got rhabdo in the military and many other related topics. This is episode 110 of […]

Today I sit down with Chris Gellert physical therapist, certified personal trainer, educator, and the founder of Pinnacle training and Consulting, to discuss rehab exercises for the shoulder and back, and knees. What exercises should you be doing to keep your shoulders and low back healthy? What exercises should you never do? Along the way, […]

What are simple yet effective ways you and your kids can eat better and add exercise into your lives? In this episode, I interview, international health and wellness speaker Adita Lang. We discuss a wide range of topics including organic vs. non-organic food debate, nutrition during pregnancy, how you can get your kids to eat […]

Are you dehydrated? Are you drinking enough when you exercise? In this episode, we discuss signs and symptoms of dehydration and research that shows what happens when you drink enough fluids – and when you don’t. Dehydration in athletes, kids, and older folks. What implications does have for coaches, PE teachers, AND those who live […]

Real-life tips on how to become a successful personal trainer. No BS. Mike Rickett has been a personal trainer for well over 25 years. He certifies personal trainers too for AAAI/ISMA. In this episode, Mike and I discuss real-life topics fitness professionals need to know. These are things that are NOT talked about in personal […]

Nutrition and healthy aging. Angel Planells is a dietitian with degrees in both nutrition and exercise science. We discuss food and supplements and bust some myths along the way. Yes, we absolutely discuss fish oil amino acids like BCAAs, leucine and the ever-popular HMB (Beta–hydroxy beta–methylbutyrate). This is episode 102 of the Joe Cannon Health […]

Getting rhabdo after returning to the gym post-pandemic. Reporter, Talib Visram describes how he developed rhabdomyolysis from exercise even though he was working out during the pandemic. Along the way we discuss how to return to exercise safely and many other topics. This is episode 101 of the Joe Cannon Health podcast, available here and […]