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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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Personal Training Life Lessons

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Personal Training life lessons that the fitness textbooks don’t tell you. In this episode, I discuss many things fitness trainers are not taught in their fitness certifications. Many of these things are learned the hard way – after they happen. Among the things we’ll discuss will include what gym managers REALLY look for when they […]

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6 Ways To Boost Your Balance And Reduce Falls

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Falls among older folks are on the rise. According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), in the US alone, over 3 million people a year are treated in emergency departments for injuries resulting from falls. 800,000 of those are hospitalized. Falls are the most common cause of traumatic brain injury and cause 95% of […]

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Are Expensive Personal Trainer Certs Worth The Money?

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You want to become a personal fitness trainer and you are told you have to pay $800, $1000, $1200 or more to get a personal trainer certification. Maybe the gym manager told you that the cert was worth it because is “Nationally Accredited.” But are these expensive fitness certs better? At the end of the […]

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How To Improve Balance and Reduce Falls In Older Adults

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Falls are a leading cause of death and injury in older adults. Each year over 3 million Americans are taken to the hospital because of injuries from falls. How can you improve your balance and reduce your risk of falling? In this episode of Joe Cannon Health podcast, I share several simple yet proven ways […]

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Sugar.Fit Candy Bar: Better Than X 3 Bar?

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The Sugar.Fit resistance training bar is making waves with people who want an effective home workout on a budget. The system is pretty straightforward – a steel bar you use with variable resistance bands. So, does it work? This review will help you decide if the Sugar Fitness resistance bar is worth it and how […]

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Rhabdomyolysis With Normal CK Levels?

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Rhabdomyolysis (rhabdo) with a normal creatine kinase level? In this episode I interview a medical professional who developed rhabdo after working out. We discuss why his CK levels were normal, my thoughts on how to return to exercise after getting rhabdo and the mysterious fatigue some people report. This is episode 66 of the Joe […]

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Corporate Wellness Facts: Andrea Silver Interview

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Andrea Silver is a corporate wellness professional. In today’s episode, Andrea describes her job responsibilities and shares her insights on how you too can become involved in this growing field. She also shares tips on what you should do and think about before you approach a company about being hired in corporate wellness. Listen to […]

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60Up Review: 28 Things About The Bob Eubanks Balance Board

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Updated 1/6/21. 60Up is a balance improvement device you’ve probably seen on TV commercials featuring game show host Bob Eubanks.  The device is said to reduce falling and make you stronger. So does it really work, or is this just another piece of junk soon to collect dust in your basement? As an exercise physiologist […]

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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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