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Before Attempting The Impossible Mile TikTok Challenge, Know About Rhabdo

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The Impossible Mile fitness challenge has become popular on TikTok and YouTube. But is it safe for you to attempt it? While fitness challenges can be fun, they can carry side effects you are not expecting, such as muscle pain, injuries like sprains and muscle spasms, and perhaps even medical complications such as rhabdomyolysis. Here’s […]

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Returning To Exercise After Rhabdo

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As anyone who has had rhabdomyolysis (rhabdo) will tell you, it’s no joke. I’ve heard from many people over the years from all over the world who, unfortunately, have developed rhabdo after working out too much too soon. Rhabdo has occurred in men, women, and kids, and in both athletes and non-athletes. One of the […]

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Returning To Exercise After Rhabdo

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So I received an email from someone who had developed rhabdomyolysis after working out. The person had not worked out in a few years. He was asking when it was ok to return to the gym again. I replied to the person and thought this might also make a good video because I’m sure many […]

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Rhabdo From Cross-Fit-Like Gym Class

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In this week’s episode, Lauren Seguin tells about how she developed rhabdo after taking a CrossFit-like class at her gym. She tells what happened in the hospital and what she’s dealing with still today. Along the way, we discuss tips on safely returning to exercise again following rhabdomyolysis. This is episode 74of Joe Cannon Health […]

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Rhabdomyolysis In a Marathon Runner

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Athletes can get rhabdomyolysis too. In this video, I sit down with Tyson Holbery from Melbourne Australia who describes how he developed rhabdo, what his symptoms were, and how he deals with it today. See my other rhabdo articles Joe Cannon Health Podcast Get my rhabdomyolysis book Connect with Tyson Holbery Watch Video Watch on […]

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Do I have Rhabdo? How Can I Tell If I have Rhabdomyolysis?

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How can you tell if you have rhabdomyolysis (rhabdo)? If you’re looking for answers, I think you’ve you have come to the right place. For over a decade I’ve been educating people about rhabdomyolysis caused by exercise (exertional causes). I wrote the first book on this serious medical disorder and have counseled more people over […]

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Rhabdo Interview: Rhabdo From Spartan Race

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Spartan races are basically obstacle course events. They are tough. While Spartan events are fun and there’s nothing inherently wrong with challenging yourself, those who do intense exercise should remember there is some risk of injury. In this interview, you will learn how Ashlee Beck, a healthy, fit woman, developed rhabdomyolysis after a Spartan Race […]

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Rhabdomyolysis Interview: Rhabdo Following CrossFit and Other Activities

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Exertional rhabdomyolysis is the phrase used for when rhabdo is related to exercise.  While it’s often considered to be something only exercise novices get, that’s a myth. Even those who are very fit can get rhabdo. It’s also a myth that people bounce back to normal quickly too. In this interview, Amy S, explains how […]

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6 Rhabdomyolysis Myths Most People Believe Are True

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Rhabdomyolysis is a topic I’ve been sounding the alarm about for over a decade. Now, finally, others are starting to take this medical disorder seriously. While that’s good news, the downside is there’s still a lot of misunderstandings out there. I continue to see websites, magazine articles and videos providing simple answers to complex questions. […]

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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 train personal trainers and I'm the author of the first book on rhabdomyolysis (rhabdo) & exercise, a topic I've been teaching about for over 10 years.

Since the 1990s, I've investigated dietary supplements. My supplement reviews can be found at SupplementClarity.com
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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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