I pushed myself too hard at the gym – and ended up in the hospital

Reckless exercise can lead to exertional rhabdomyolysis, a condition that has risen due to the popularity of high-intensity workouts In January 2025, I attended my first bootcamp class. I had spent the day hunched over my laptop, anxious and craving an intense workout that would…

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