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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 9/5/20. 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 over 10 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 in […]

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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 25 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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Mild Case of Rhabdo: Fact Or Fiction?

By Joe Cannon 120 Comments

Rhabdo, also known as rhabdomyolysis, is a topic I’ve devoted over 10 years of my life investigating. Over the years, I’ve lectured to thousands of people – even NASA – spoken to sufferers in and out of the hospital and I’m also the author of the first book on this topic too. While the side effects […]

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Got Rhabdo? Here Are 5 Reasons Gyms Are Causing Rhabdomyolysis

By Joe Cannon 5 Comments

Rhabdomyolysis (rhabdo) is a serious medical disorder where your muscles die from too much exercise. This can lead to horrible side effects ranging from muscle pain, heart problems, surgery to even kidney failure. I’ve been educating people about rhabdo for over 10 years and am the author of the first book on rhabdomyolysis from exercise. […]

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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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