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Rhabdomyolysis Interview: Rhabdo Following CrossFit and Other Activities

By Joe Cannon 2 Comments

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

By Joe Cannon 20 Comments

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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Rhabdo With Atypical Symptoms. One Woman’s Story

By Joe Cannon 12 Comments

Generally, when someone gets rhabdomyolysis (rhabdo), their physical symptoms tend to be similar to most others. But, this doesn’t always happen. As you will read in this interview, sometimes the tell-tail signs of rhabdo (like intense pain) don’t always show up. In this review, I interview “SY”, a woman from Malaysia who wishes to remain […]

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Rhabdo In The Gym: 5 Reasons Why Rhabdomyolysis Occurs In Fitness Centers

By Joe Cannon 7 Comments

I come in contact with many people who developed rhabdo (rhabdomyolysis) after working out in a gym. Sometimes this after working with a personal trainer and other times it’s in an exercise class. Regardless, I believe this is occurring far more than people realize.  Every day, I see people posting on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter, […]

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Rhabdo Interview: This Woman Got Rhabdo From Cycling Class

By Joe Cannon 14 Comments

  Rhabdomyolysis is a serious medical disorder that I feel people don’t take seriously.  I also believe the personal stories of those dealing with rhabdo do not get enough attention. I want their voices to be heard. To help you understand how bad rhabdo can be, I interviewed Kayla Gallegos, a healthy young woman who […]

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Can You Die From Rhabdo? Facts You Need To Know

By Joe Cannon 18 Comments

Can rhabdo kill you? Rhabdomyolysis (rhabdo) is a serious medical disorder I’ve been teaching about for over 10 years.  It can occur when you exercise so much. When you do this, your muscles die, releasing toxins in your blood which can have health grave consequences. While more people know about rhabdomyolysis than when I first […]

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Can Spinning Cause Rhabdo? YES! Here’s The Proof

By Joe Cannon 42 Comments

Update 9/29/25. It’s safe to assume most know me as that guy who reviews dietary supplements (at SupplementClarity.com). But, there is another topic I’m very passionate about, rhabdomyolysis (“rhabdo”). For almost 20 years I’ve been educating people about rhabdo. I’ve also written the first book on Earth on rhabdo, too. I call rhabdomyolysis a cancer […]

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Rhabdomyolysis and Personal Training Facts You Need To Know

By Joe Cannon 504 Comments

Updated 7/9/19. I’ve been investigating rhabdomyolysis and teaching about it for over 10 years. I’m the author of the first book on rhabdo. I’ve lectured to thousands of fitness trainers and I’m here to tell you personal trainers are causing rhabdo in their clients. Rhabdomyolysis refers to a medical condition where your muscles die from […]

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Is It Rhabdo Or Muscle Soreness? How You Can Tell The Difference

By Joe Cannon 29 Comments

As the guy whose been almost single-handedly educating the American public about rhabdomyolysis (rhabdo) for over a decade  – AND the author of the first book ever written on rhabdo and exercise – it’s safe to say, I get a lot of questions about this medical condition. But no question is more common than “Do […]

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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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