Cannabis and Exercise: What to Know Before Your Workout

Cannabis and exercise have evolved over time from being a fringe movement to becoming an integral part of mainstream wellness. The number of runners, yogi’s and people who work out at gyms that use some form of cannabinoid before working out has grown dramatically. Even though many people are interested in combining exercise and cannabis there needs to be a measured approach to create safe and productive results.

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Understanding How Cannabinoids Work With Physical Activity

There are certain changes that happen inside of the body when using phytocannabinoids before engaging in physical activity. To better understand how this happens we need to understand how the endocannabinoid system (ECS) is involved with regulating bodily functions such as; mood, inflammation, energy production, and pain sensitivity.

When taking phytocannabinoids before exercising there are four key physiological effects that will occur within the body:

“The combination of mindfulness techniques with physical training allows athletes to experience a level of self-awareness with respect to their physical experiences that is unparalleled, converting routine workout sessions into transformative, moving meditation experiences.” — Wellness & Performance Quarterly

Using Cannabis in Combination With Various Forms of Exercise and Recovery

Since there are so many different types of cannabis formulations it is essential to link the type of formulation that you select with your particular form of physical activity and recovery phase.

Cannabis and Fitness – A Safe Way to Use Cannabis

When considering how to add cannabis as part of your fitness routine; it’s crucial that you adhere to the principles of safe consumption (as outlined below) and keep your cannabis use within limits while taking appropriate amounts. This will lead to a successful outcome.

• Adopt Micro-dosing Principles: Limit your active THC levels to 1-2.5 mg per dose so as to maintain clear headed focus and avoid affecting your ability to move safely or affect your reaction time.
• Limit Your Exposure to High-Risk Activities: Only consume cannabis when engaging in low risk steady state exercise such as running/jogging, hiking, swimming, yoga etc. DO NOT mix alcohol and/or other substances that cause drowsiness or impairments when lifting large weights with cannabis OR when participating in high risk group sports OR high risk individual sport climbing.

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