Rhabdomyolysis

• Extreme fitness, viral videos could be boosting ‘rhabdo’ cases, health experts say

  Viral videos and 'fitspiration' trends can sometimes do more harm than good, according to health experts.

  Health

  Apr 21
  
• What is rhabdomyolysis? What to know about the rare ‘leaky muscle’ syndrome

  It's relatively rare, but when it does happen, it's painful and potentially life-threatening.

  Lifestyle

  Jul 19, 2020
  
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• Thinking of trying CrossFit? What’s behind the popular – and controversial – fitness trend

  Meet the multi-millionaire behind CrossFit -- plus why the popular extreme fitness trend has generated such controversy.

  Health

  May 27, 2015
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• 16X9: What happens when the human body hits its breaking point?

  In this week's episode of 16X9, Mark McAllister explores what can happen when the human body is pushed beyond its limits.

  Features

  Jun 26, 2014
• HIIT fitness trend on the rise, as are injuries and warnings

  High-intensity interval training (HIIT) is the #1 worldwide fitness trend for the year. But as the popularity of this trend rises, so have injury rates.

  Health

  Feb 26, 2014
• The extreme culture of CrossFit

  "It's all about doing things that are scary and hard and painful." 16x9 explores the extreme culture of CrossFit.

  Health

  Jan 16, 2014
• Working out ’til you’re sick? Doctors warn of rhabdo, a deadly condition linked to over exercising

  Your legs buckle, body shudders in pain - these are the signs of Rhabdomyolysis, a dangerous condition that could put everday exercisers at risk.

  Canada

  Jan 15, 2014