The CrossFit Killer
Mar 21, 2022•41 min
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Episode description
After an intense CrossFit workout, today's guest suddenly couldn't move her arms—her body felt like it had been hit by a truck—and she was rushed to the hospital where she was diagnosed with rhabdomyolysis. Also known as Rhabdo or "CrossFit disease," the life-threatening condition happens when muscles start to dissolve, releasing muscle fiber contents into the blood, potentially causing fatal kidney damage.
Meet 26-year-old weightlifting champ Alexia Swier (@swierstrong21) and hear her frightening story. Then, a top sports medicine doctor @drvondawright joins us to explain the causes, symptoms, treatment and prevention of Rhabdo.
LISTEN TO THIS SHOW IF:
- You’ve never heard of rhabdo, but are now scared to death
- You work out regularly and are worried you might be at risk
- You want a top doctor’s advice on how to crush your workouts safely
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