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Fitness True or False

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If you’re like most people, you have a lot of exercise and health questions. In spite of the widespread abundance of books, videos and the internet, many of the same questions remain unanswered in the minds of people. Here is a run down of some of the most frequently asked questions I get on a […]

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Exercise Training Tips

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It seems that these days, everybody is trying live a healthier lifestyle. For many, this means working out. Unfortunately, many people either have misguided ideas about how to exercise or are working out in ways that may be totally counterproductive to their goals. So, to help you better understand how your bodies respond to exercise, […]

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Got Glucosamine?

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Glucosamine sulfate is a natural compound formed within the body that plays a role in proper formation of cartilage. Because of this, glucosamine is sold as a supplement to decrease the pain associated with osteoarthritis—a type of arthritis that occurs when the cartilage between bones is wears away, producing pain. Some studies do exist showing […]

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Creatine: Do You Need It?

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Updated February 17, 2025. Creatine, a natural substance that is made in the body as well as found in meat and fish, is arguably one of the most highly researched dietary supplements in history.  Over the last several years creatine has enjoyed unprecedented popularity in the fitness community because it tends to make people stronger […]

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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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Pilates Research Review

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Check out your gym or fitness center’s monthly group exercise class schedule and you’ll see an array of aerobics classes, a few early morning spinning classes, yoga, kickboxing, boot camp, and something called Pilates. Pilates and its benefits often befuddle the hulking 250 pound bodybuilders and cardio bunnies alike. Some gym goers assume it’s a […]

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Healthy Back In the Work Place

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Take a look around your office, cubicle prisoners hunched over their keyboard like a tyrannosaurus rex devouring their prey, Lexus pushing executives sprawling all over their mahogany desks and kicking back and lounging on their leather presidential chairs and people slumping around with shoulders so internally rotated it looks as if their head is sitting […]

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

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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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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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